Windows 10 End of Life: What You Need to Know

Next year is time to bid farewell to Windows 10 as it reaches end of support on October 14, 2025!

After this date, Microsoft will no longer provide technical support, bug fixes, or free security updates for any version of Windows 10.

You can imagine why this might be a big problem, but more on that later.

Thankfully, this news shouldn’t come as a shock, and you’ve got time to do something about it. It’s best not to get complacent though as the implications for businesses still operating on this platform are significant and warrant swift action. It’s better to act now than panic later!!

Why Should You Migrate Now?

If you rely on Windows 10 for your daily operations you should start planning your migration strategy as soon as possible.

Here are the top 5 reasons why:

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Security

Without security updates, Windows 10 devices will become more vulnerable to cyberattacks, malware, and ransomware. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your data and systems.

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Cost

While migrating to a new operating system will involve some upfront costs, it can save you money in the long run. You can avoid the costs of maintaining, repairing, and troubleshooting an outdated and unsupported system. You can also reduce the risks of data breaches and downtime.

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Compliance

Depending on your industry and location, you may be subject to certain regulations and standards (e.g., Cyber Essentials) that require you to use a supported and secure operating system. Failing to comply can result in fines, penalties, and reputational damage.

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Innovation

By migrating to a newer operating system, you can take advantage of the latest features and functionalities and luckily, Windows 11 has a small learning curve, and includes features that business users will find useful.

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Performance

As Windows 10 ages, it may become slower, less stable, and less compatible with newer hardware and software. Basically, it becomes a pain and slows you down.

What Should You Do?

You must begin planning your migration strategy well before the end-of-life date. This includes assessing current IT infrastructure, determining the most suitable replacement operating system, and developing a comprehensive rollout plan to ensure a smooth transition.

Our aim is to partner with you so that your migration is strategic and seamless.

Early action will mitigate risks, reduce costs, and most importantly, takes the headache out of it for everyone, including your end users.

We are a leading provider of IT solutions and services for businesses of all sizes and industries. We have the expertise, experience, and resources to help you migrate from Windows 10 to whichever solution works for you.

We can help you:

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Analyse your current IT environment and identify your migration needs and goals.

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Identify and refresh any hardware that are not compatible with Windows 11.

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Choose the best edition of Windows 11 for your business and plan and execute a smooth and seamless migration process, with minimal disruption and downtime.

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Train and support your staff on how to use the new operating system and optimise its performance.

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Provide ongoing maintenance, security, and updates for your new operating system.

Procrastination never helps… don’t wait until Windows 10 End of Life to migrate. Reach out to us, and together we can explore how to make this transition smooth, painless, and beneficial to your business.