{"id":1342535,"date":"2025-09-09T16:47:44","date_gmt":"2025-09-09T14:47:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/uncategorized\/end-of-windows-10-support-a-critical-issue-for-it-companies\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T14:50:47","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T13:50:47","slug":"end-of-windows-10-support-a-critical-issue-for-it-companies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/en\/digital-workplace-en\/end-of-windows-10-support-a-critical-issue-for-it-companies\/","title":{"rendered":"End of Windows 10 support: a critical issue for IT companies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>On October 14, 2025<\/strong>, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10: from this date onwards, no more security updates will be issued for this OS, thus launching a critical countdown for businesses. This marks an important milestone for business environments, where this OS is still massively used. This change implies much more than a system update: it involves a strategic rethink of workstation <strong>management<\/strong>, <strong>IT security<\/strong> and, more generally, the <strong>company&#8217;s digital transformation<\/strong>. In a context of cost rationalization and infrastructure modernization, many companies rely on <strong>IT experts<\/strong> to anticipate the impact of this change.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Why is Windows 10 still so prevalent in the enterprise?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Despite the release of Windows 11 in 2021, Windows 10 continues to equip a majority of corporate workstations. There are several reasons for this: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strict hardware prerequisites:<\/strong> Windows 11 requires the use of the latest components (compatible processors, TPM 2.0, Secure Boot). This means that many companies have to renew part of their IT infrastructure, which represents a significant investment. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A cautious IT culture in the face of change:<\/strong> in IT departments, major transformations are often postponed in order to preserve stability. Many environments are optimized for Windows 10, with tools, scripts and processes already well established. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>A mixed launch for Windows 11:<\/strong> at the time of its release, the OS drew criticism for its software compatibility, its new interface and the imposition of the Microsoft account. This slowed adoption, particularly in professional environments. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>But as October 2025 approaches, failing to anticipate the replacement of Windows 10 represents a significant security, compliance and performance risk. Migration must now be considered as a priority project in the IT roadmap. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-id=\"735724\" src=\"https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"win10end\" class=\"wp-image-735724\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.luklagroup.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/win10end.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>End of support = end of safety<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>From October 2025, Microsoft will <strong>no longer issue security updates<\/strong> for Windows 10 (all editions). Companies maintaining this OS will be exposing their systems to critical risks: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Unpatched vulnerabilities<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-compliance with cybersecurity standards<\/strong> (ISO 27001, RGPD, DORA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application performance degradation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roadblocks to modern SaaS tools<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>As part of a <strong>company&#8217;s digital transformation<\/strong>, maintaining an unsupported system is at odds with current security and governance policies.  <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>What are the options for IT departments?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>1. Migration to Windows 11<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>This is the natural route, but it requires a <strong>precise hardware assessment<\/strong>: Windows 11 requires TPM 2.0, Secure Boot and recent processors. This calls for an <strong>audit of the IT estate<\/strong> to plan a coherent upgrade. This operation is often carried out with the support of <strong>Digital Workplace consultants<\/strong> or<strong>IT experts<\/strong> capable of managing large-scale deployment.  <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>2. ESU (Extended Security Updates) program<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>For critical systems or non-compatible equipment, Microsoft will offer paid security updates until 2028. This solution should be seen as a <strong>transitional<\/strong> one, with costs rising each year. <\/p>\n\n<p><strong>3. Virtualization and cloud desktop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>Using <strong>Windows 365<\/strong> or <strong>Azure Virtual Desktop<\/strong>, you can maintain Windows 11 environments without hardware renewal by virtualizing desktops via the cloud. This solution is ideal for companies with a <strong>digital workplace strategy<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>A key moment in the company&#8217;s digital transformation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>The end of Windows 10 represents much more than a change of operating system: it&#8217;s an opportunity to <strong>rethink<\/strong><strong><\/strong><strong>er the digital work environment<\/strong>, unify tools, improve security and <strong>modernize collaborative uses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p>Companies that succeed in this transition often rely on structured <strong>support for digital transformation<\/strong>, integrating :<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>IT audit<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>mapping uses<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>change management<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>a modern, secure workstation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Digital Workplace experts<\/strong> play an essential role here, particularly within<strong>ESNs specializing in digital transformation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end support for Windows 10: from this date onwards, no more security updates will be issued for this OS, thus launching a critical countdown for businesses. 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