Microsoft’s standing with CIOs is more than a headline — it’s a strategic signal that corporate IT spending, cloud workloads and the early monetization paths for generative AI are converging to favor Microsoft’s platform-led model this year and beyond. Background / Overview
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A fresh telemetry snapshot from remote‑support sessions underscores a stark reality: as Microsoft’s Windows 10 support deadline approaches, a large share of real‑world endpoints remain on an OS that will soon stop receiving routine security patches—creating an urgent migration and...
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Microsoft’s decision to end mainstream support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025 has moved from a calendar note to a tangible operational crisis for business process outsourcing (BPO) firms — a sector that depends on large, stable PC estates, predictable application stacks and strict compliance...
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Free security updates for many editions of Windows 10 end on October 14, 2025, and a raft of new vendor guidance and vendor-priced Extended Security Updates (ESUs) means companies that can’t—or won’t—move are facing a material, avoidable bill. A back-of-the-envelope model circulated by Nexthink...
Microsoft’s decision to stop issuing free security updates for Windows 10 on 14 October 2025 has forced IT leaders into a binary choice: pay to buy time, or accelerate an estate-wide migration to Windows 11 — and the short-term cost of staying on Windows 10 could be measured in billions for...
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Nexthink’s warning that “sticking with Windows 10 could cost businesses billions” captured headlines for a reason: a simple arithmetic model — 121 million Windows 10 PCs multiplied by an enterprise Extended Security Update (ESU) list price of $61 per device — produces a first‑year bill in the...
Microsoft’s recent shift in its operating system (OS) strategy is sending ripples through the tech world, with reverberations that are particularly concerning for long-term investors. As the company races ahead, pushing users to abandon Windows 10 in favor of Windows 11, deep fissures are...
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The transition to Windows 11 is emerging as more than just an operating system upgrade—it’s become a pivotal moment for organizations reevaluating their entire device strategies, especially as AI-powered PCs step to the forefront. New research from Dell Technologies and Intel reveals that a...
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As the end of support for Windows 10 approaches, IT leaders everywhere are at a crossroads that has become all too familiar with the relentless cadence of Microsoft’s operating system release and retirement schedule. This inflection point isn’t just about operating system preference—it’s about...
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The looming end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 is exerting unprecedented pressure on educational institutions around the globe. In a sector where technological infrastructure deeply influences both the teaching environment and student experience, schools and universities are now forced to...
The release of Exchange Server Subscription Edition (SE) marks a pivotal moment for Microsoft’s enterprise email infrastructure, moving decisively into a new era characterized by a subscription-centric, cloud-aligned approach even for on-premises scenarios. Enterprises that have depended on...
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As the October 14, 2025, end-of-support date for Windows 10 approaches, UK businesses face a pivotal decision: upgrade to Windows 11 or risk the myriad challenges associated with operating on an unsupported system. Despite the looming deadline, a significant portion of small and medium-sized...
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Four months stand between Windows 10 users and the end of standard support, and the pressure is on businesses to leave the comfort of familiar territory. Yet, for many, the path forward is not a wholesale embrace of sleek new laptops or futuristic AI-powered devices. Instead, across Europe's...
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As October 14, 2025, approaches, Microsoft’s official end-of-support date for Windows 10, millions of PC users and countless businesses face a crucial crossroads. The looming transition doesn’t merely signal the sunset of an operating system; it embodies a broader shift in the digital...
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As the October end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, organizations around the world face a pivotal moment—one that not only calls for action but also presents deep challenges, opportunities, and crucial decisions about risk, resource allocation, and technology adoption. Among...
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Microsoft has officially announced that support for Windows 10 will conclude on October 14, 2025. After this date, the operating system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, or technical support. This impending end-of-support has raised significant concerns...
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The pressure to optimize IT budgets is more intense than ever in the era of hybrid work and accelerating digital transformation. For organizations navigating the complex calculus of performance, security, and cost reduction, PC refresh cycles present both risk and opportunity. Recent industry...
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As Microsoft’s official end-of-support deadline for Windows 10 approaches, organizations and individual users globally are preparing for a transition that will reverberate through IT departments, security teams, and administrative offices alike. Nowhere is this shift more pronounced than within...
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As Microsoft approaches the official end-of-support phase for Windows 10, users, enterprises, and IT administrators are bracing for a wave of changes impacting how they work and secure their devices. Amid a flurry of announcements, policy updates, and user anxieties about shifting to Windows 11...
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With Microsoft’s official end of support for Windows 10 approaching on October 14, a seismic shift is underway for enterprise IT managers, everyday users, and the millions of organizations still relying on its familiar interface. Yet, a notable twist in Redmond’s roadmap has surfaced: Microsoft...
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