Windows 10 is coming to an end: are you ready for Windows 11 in the enterprise?
Why this change is crucial for large companies
Windows 10 support will end onOctober 14, 2025: after this date, no technical support or security updates will be available. Microsoft offers a paid ESU program (until 2026 or 2028 depending on the case), but this represents an additional cost and does not replace a secure migration.
The risks of delay: safety, compatibility, costs
- Critical vulnerabilities: without patches, systems remain exposed to ransomware, malware and zero-day vulnerabilities.
- Weakened software compatibility: publishers no longer guarantee their applications on unsupported OSes.
- Invisible additional costs: between operational maintenance, compliance audits and post-attack reinforcement, delays often cost more than migration.
The tangible benefits of Windows 11 for the enterprise
- Enhanced safety right from the start
- TPM 2.0, hardware isolation, BitLocker encryption and Virtualization-Based Security are enabled by default.
- Credential Guard, Application Guard and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint are among the advanced features of the Enterprise edition.
- Improved productivity and ergonomics
- Faster startup, optimized memory management, Snap Layouts and virtual desktops for smooth multitasking.
- Native Microsoft Teams integration directly in the taskbar, facilitating collaboration.
- Future proof & embedded AI
- Microsoft Copilot and integrated AI functions automate tasks and analyses, boosting efficiency.
- Links with Microsoft 365, Intune and Autopilot for simplified endpoint and subscription management.
How to successfully migrate without impacting business (Darest method)
- Initial audit: assess hardware, software and application compatibility.
- Planning & management: gradual migration in waves (global, functions & roles), minimizing interruptions.
- Pilot phase: testing with a limited scope + user feedback.
- Large-scale deployment: tools deployed via Microsoft Endpoint Manager, Windows Update for Business or Intune.
- Training & support: user guidance and post-migration support.
Stay on schedule
Ignored by Microsoft, your Windows 10 systems could become an expensive liability. Migrating to Windows 11 by October 14, 2025 is not only a necessity, but also an opportunity for digital modernization.