More particularly, they are stopping automated testing of IE8 in their CI system. However, they specifically note that they are happy for the community to conti

More particularly, they are stopping automated testing of IE8 in their CI system. However, they specifically note that they are happy for the community to continue IE8 support, and expect those with significant dollars that still need IE8 support to join together and keep up the IE8 support. Maybe your client that needs IE8 support is willing to pay extra to keep it, and you can be a part of the solution!