Windows 10 End-of-Support is less than one month away

Don’t Let Outdated Devices Disrupt Your Operations 

Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10 on October 14. If you haven’t made the switch yet, you’ll miss critical updates affecting your security and performance. Putting you at risk of an attack, downtime, and increased IT costs. 

Nearly 500 million users are, and 240 million of those devices can’t even run Windows 11. 

The result will be a perfect storm of unpatched vulnerabilities, unsupported apps, and increased risk for multi-site businesses like yours. If you operate across time zones, in highly public environments like hotels, restaurants, or creative agencies, this is not the kind of disruption you want. 

What Happens If You Stay on Windows 10? 

Let’s be clear: Your computers won’t suddenly stop working. But they will stop being safe. 

• No more security updates → making ransomware, phishing, and malware much easier to spread 
• No bug fixes or app compatibility support → leading to errors, downtime, and frustrated users 
• No help from Microsoft → extending issue resolution time and increasing your reliance on emergency support 

In short: higher risk, higher cost, and more distractions. 

Your Options 

Every business has a different footprint. Whether you have 5 sites or 100, these are the three main paths forward: 

Upgrade Now 

If your machines are compatible, upgrading to Windows 11 gives you next-gen security, TPM 2.0 support, faster performance, and a longer runway for your business. 

 Bridge the Gap 

Some systems may not be compatible with Windows 11 yet. Microsoft offers Extended Security Updates (ESU) through 2028, but it’s a costly, band-aid solution. We help clients plan ESU as a temporary bridge, not a crutch. 

 Do Nothing 

This is what hackers are hoping for. It leaves you wide open to attacks, compliance violations, and unplanned outages. If you operate 24/7, the risks multiply quickly. 

Cardonet: Your Partner for a Seamless Transition 

At Cardonet, we make transitions seamless, and we never disappear when you need us most. 

✔ Distraction-Free Upgrades 

We do the heavy lifting behind the scenes, so your teams stay focused. We schedule upgrades outside business hours, pre-test critical apps, and provide real-time fallback plans, so your operations never skip a beat. 

✔ 24/7 Global Support 

Whether you’re in London, LA, or Lisbon, our support team is always available. We proactively manage rollouts, updates, and support calls, so no one is left waiting. 

✔ Director-Led Insight 

You’re not just getting IT technicians, you’re getting business partners. Our director-level leadership stays involved from planning to post-upgrade optimization, making sure the solution fits your team, your risk profile, and your roadmap. 

✔ Vendor-Neutral Solutions 

We don’t push products, we design solutions. If upgrading isn’t feasible across all locations, we’ll map out a hybrid plan using ESU, hardware planning, and software compatibility testing. 

Don’t Wait for October 

If you’re unsure which devices are eligible, which apps are compatible, or what your budget allows, let’s talk. We’ll assess your environment, build a plan, and implement it without disruption. 

Putting this off is risky and costly. 

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