The Great OS Swap: Companies Scramble to Update Before Windows 10 Deadline
527With just a few weeks left until Microsoft stops supporting Windows 10, companies are racing against the clock to upgrade their systems. BSH Home Appliances is one of them.
The European appliance manufacturer has a total of 43,000 laptops and desktops in its offices. While it’s impressive that they’ve already migrated all but 2,500 office computers to Windows 11, there are still some holdouts.
According to Serhiy Mamus, global head of workplace services at BSH Home Appliances, the company plans to keep around 6,000 Windows 10 computers on the ESU (Extended Security Updates) program. These devices either don’t meet the minimum hardware requirements for Windows 11, run applications that haven’t been certified for the new OS, or are critical to the company’s operations.
So what’s behind this strategy? It turns out that migrating every single device is a daunting task, especially when you have thousands of PCs to upgrade. Mamus acknowledges that they’re taking a calculated risk by leaving some systems on Windows 10, but it seems like a necessary evil given the circumstances.
Why Some Companies Are Taking Their Time
BSH Home Appliances isn’t alone in its approach. Many companies are facing similar challenges as they prepare for the end of Windows 10 support. For some, the decision to upgrade or not comes down to resources – both financial and human.
Migrating an entire organization’s computer fleet is a complex process that requires significant investment in time, money, and personnel. Companies need to consider factors like compatibility, hardware requirements, and the impact on daily operations before making the switch.
While some organizations are taking their time, others have already completed the transition or are well on their way. As we count down to October 14, it’ll be interesting to see which approach pays off in the long run.
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