Why You Should Update to Windows 11 ASAP

Windows 10 End of Support commences October 14, 2025.

The moment businesses have been anticipating for months (if not years) is finally coming. Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10, their primary operating system for the past decade. The software will still be functional, just increasingly vulnerable.

Released on July 29, 2015, tech buyers and lovers were eager for the Windows 10 launch after the massive let down of Windows 8—even joking it was so bad they had to skip Windows 9. However, according to former Microsoft Executive Vice President, Terry Myerson, the real impetus behind the name was that it’s reflective of “just how different our approach [was] overall,” and that “it wouldn’t be right to call it Windows 9.”

Different it was. Windows 10 promised a next generation experience. It was their first unified operating system across laptops, desktops, tablets, and smartphones. But the innovation didn’t stop there, Windows 10 also revitalised the user experience, refining the user interface by introducing enhancements such as app tiles and a fresh take on the Start menu. The announcement and subsequent release of Windows 10 energised the market.

The exodus from Windows 8 to Windows 10 was pretty immediate; in the first year, they boasted a 38% adoption rate. In fact, there are more users of Windows 7 in 2025 than Windows 8.

Windows 11 hasn’t enjoyed the same hype. Yes, Windows 8 was uniquely bad, and this motivated tech users to make the switch. But Windows 11 is also uniquely revolutionary.

There’s never been anything like this before. Operating systems are finally merging with generative AI technology. With Windows 11, Co-Pilot is built into productivity and creativity apps, accelerating and simplifying workflows across industries. Educators can deepen the learning experience with AI-embedded tools, while simultaneously students are preparing for the AI-augmented workforce. Desk workers can delegate administrative tasks to their built-in AI assistant, freeing up time and brain space for higher-impact work.

Windows 11 seeks to simplify. A common complaint of older Windows operating systems is their unintuitive navigation; Windows 11 aims to remedy this through consolidation: files and folders live together within the new File Explorer; PC and smartphone (including iPhone) integrations are completely seamless; and fragmented tools, such as screen recording, are now native to the OS.

Businesses that live and breathe on the bleeding edge have already adopted this operating system. However, adoption by small businesses and institutions, like schools and government agencies, has been slower. As of August 2025, Windows 11 finally surpassed Windows 10 in market share, with 49% of Microsoft OS users running Windows 11. But Windows 10 is still on its heels with 45% market share.

Why does this matter? Windows 10 End of Support means the software will no longer receive security updates. It’s still usable, but highly vulnerable to attack. Outdated operating systems are one of the most common threat vectors; they put organisations at risk of a wide range of attacks, including ransomware and malware.

Plus, there are also legal and compliance risks associated with running obsolete operating systems. From suits related to data breaches to industry rules and regulations, running Windows 10 can actually take a bite from your bottom line.

If you haven’t updated your fleet, you still have time. Simply go into your device settings and update your operating system. Want to update in bulk? We’ve got your back.