October 14th will be here before you know it, and when that happens, Windows 10 will no longer be safe to use. Without extreme and expensive measures in place, almost every threat will have nothing to stop it.

In short, you need to prioritize your migration to Windows 11 to ensure you aren’t facing severe challenges.

The Stakes of Upgrading to Windows 11 Are High

There are a few reasons that upgrading to the next iteration of Windows is critical.

First and foremost, we’ve already mentioned the cybersecurity issues. Microsoft has gone on record, stating that no further security updates for Windows 10 will be provided without a significant investment from the business using the OS. Any new cyberthreats will have a field day with your technology if you don’t upgrade.

Second, you should consider the compatibility of your IT infrastructure. As time passes, new applications will be released, and the outdated operating system will not be able to run them, or—in the best-case scenario—the software will be unstable.

Third, there is no chance that a business with any compliance requirements will meet them without upgrading its operating system. As a result, a company failing to update will be subject to fines and will likely lose licenses or business insurance coverage.

Fourth and finally, it will likely cost a lot of money, as breaches are not cheap to deal with, and fixing the issues that will result will also be expensive.

Why You Need to Prepare for Windows 11 Soon

Numerous complications will likely arise during the upgrade process, as well, which means that you need to get these preparations going as soon as possible. Computer hardware is going to be prohibitively expensive for many very soon, and there are going to be many, many businesses also looking to purchase the hardware they need to support the operating system.

Unfortunately, while many devices will be able to make these updates as they are, many fall short of the considerable technical requirements, which means that hardware purchases will be unavoidable.

We Can Help You Prepare, Whatever Your Situation

Reach out to the team at Fatech IT Advisors to get started in the transition to Windows 11, and to better IT services overall. Give us a call at (703) 719-4000 to get started.