What you need to know
Windows 10 is approaching end of life (EOL) on the 14th of October 2025. After this date support will cease, Microsoft will no longer push security updates to this operating system.
Globally in October 2024, 60.95% of Windows devices ran the Windows 10 operating system (Statcounter Global Stats, n.d.). What percentage of devices in your business need to be updated?
This is the time to plan ahead, as not upgrading to Windows 11 presents security vulnerabilities and impacts your compliance.
AVTech can help your business identity devices in your environment running the end of life operating system. Support with planning, coordination, and updating of devices. As well as provide ongoing ProCare support and management for your end points.
Most devices generally meet the minimum hardware requirements to run Windows 11. However, it may be time to refresh some of your devices. AVTech can help determine your devices lifecycle and assist with procurement.
Migration Support
We can assist with your migration from start to finish. Helping identify your key end points, create a project timeline to minimize downtime and completing the OS upgrade.
Post Migration Support
AVTech can provide ongoing support for your environment, proactively managing issues and flagging upcoming changes relevant to your business.
Hardware Refresh
It may be time for new equipment. We can review your existing hardware refresh plan or help create a new one. AVtech procures hardware from tier 1 vendors.
FAQs
Key steps in an upgrade main include:
- Assessment: Evaluate all systems running Windows 10 and identify devices that may need upgrades or replacements.
- Planning: Develop an upgrade plan with timelines and resources allocated.
- Compatibility Testing: Ensure software, and applications are compatible with the new OS.
- Implementation: Roll out the upgrade in stages to minimize disruptions.
Schedule upgrades outside of peak hours to avoid disrupting business operations.
Use phased deployment to update systems in waves, so some employees remain active while others upgrade.
Yes, these practices can help keep systems secure during the transition:
Back up critical data before beginning the upgrade process to prevent data loss.
We will help you plan ahead.
Organise a free consultation with one of our experts and prepare for October 2025.
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