Windows 7 is now end of life , which is 11 years after its release in 2009. Microsoft has discontinued support for the operating system, which means no further updates, patches, or security fixes will be provided. For businesses still relying on Windows 7, this presents a real risk in terms of data security and system stability.
With the introduction of Windows 10 however, Microsoft adopted a new policy for the sustainability of its products. This model is known as Windows as a Service (WaaS) and incorporates continuous updates and support for current product offerings, like Windows 10.
This is good news for business. From this point forward, businesses using Windows 10 will remain up-to-date with the latest fixes and updates. They won’t need to upgrade to a new operating system, and they won’t need to agonise over which one will be the least troublesome to implement. Windows as a Service (WaaS) assures a smooth transition between iterations of a single operating system. Windows 10 may look completely different ten years from now, but incremental updates will happen behind the scenes without major upheaval to business systems.
If you would like to discuss options and how to prepare to upgrade Windows 7 to 10 (or for any other IT needs) please do get in touch.