In technology, procrastination is a risk multiplier. And one of the biggest risks facing businesses today is running out the clock on Windows 10.
Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. That may feel like a distant date—but in IT years, it’s right around the corner.
Here’s what’s at stake if you wait too long to upgrade to Windows 11—and why forward-thinking organizations are making the move now.
❌ The Hidden Risks of Staying on Windows 10
- Security Vulnerabilities Will Multiply
- Cyber Insurance May Not Cover* (any incident triggered due to Win10 past EOL date)
- Compliance Violations Could Be Triggered* (any incident triggered due to Win10 past EOL date)
- Hardware Compatibility Bottlenecks
- Software Compatibility Issues Arise as Vendors Increasingly Focus on Windows 11
- Unexpected system slowdowns as the industry increasingly pivots to the new Platform ahead of the cutoff date
- Operational impacts as your systems and employees become less productive
🕐 So Why Are Businesses Waiting?
The most common reasons we hear:
- “We don’t know what we can upgrade from a hardware and software dependency standpoint.”
- “We’re still depreciating older devices.”
- “We don’t want to disrupt end users.”
Sound familiar? These are solvable problems—but they get harder, you have fewer options, less time to plan, and increasingly more costly, …the longer you wait.
✅ What Smart Organizations Are Doing Now
- Inventory and Assessment
- Develop a Replacement Plan
- Communicate the Change
- Leverage Automation
💡 Final Thought: Don’t Let 2025 Sneak Up On You
The most dangerous phrase in IT?
“We’ll deal with it later.”
At In-Telecom, we’re helping organizations across the South plan and execute smooth, secure transitions to Windows 11—with minimal business disruption and maximum ROI.
If you haven’t started your migration plan yet, now is the time. Let’s talk strategy before it becomes an emergency.
🔗 Need help assessing your current Windows 10 environment or building a phased upgrade plan? Call 833-482-8647 or give us your information at https://www.in-telecom.com/get-a-quote/
