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February 11, 2025
This IT Pro article examines the approaching end of life for Windows 10 and what organisations need to do to prepare ahead of the October 2025 deadline. It outlines the operational, security and compliance risks of remaining on an unsupported operating system, while highlighting the importance of early planning, device readiness and structured migration strategies to avoid disruption and increased exposure to cyber threats.Steve Prescott-Jones, Director of Managed Services at UBDS Digital, stresses that Windows 10 end of life should be viewed as a business risk, not just a technical milestone. He warns that continuing to operate unsupported systems significantly increases vulnerability to cyberattacks and can undermine compliance obligations. Steve emphasises the need for organisations to treat the transition as a strategic initiative, assessing hardware compatibility, planning phased upgrades and embedding security considerations into every stage of the move.Read more about Steve Prescott-Jones’s perspective and practical guidance on preparing for Windows 10’s end of life in the full article.
