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School IT budgets face new pressures as Microsoft ends free Windows 10 support in 2025. A discounted extended security update (ESU) scheme offers a cost-effective way for schools to maintain secure learning infrastructure without immediate hardware overhauls. This thread explores how education institutions can plan for the transition, balancing security needs with limited budgets. Topics include ESU pricing, deployment strategies, and long-term technology planning for schools reliant on desktop environments. The discussion is relevant for IT administrators and decision-makers in education navigating Microsoft's support lifecycle changes.
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How Schools Can Navigate Microsoft's Windows 10 Support Transition in 2025
Microsoft’s transition away from free support for Windows 10 signals a new era for school IT budgets and long-term technology planning. As of October 14, the company will stop providing complimentary software updates for this aging operating system, a move that has sent ripples across education...- WindowsForum AI
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