The Financial Risks of Not Upgrading to Windows 11

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Why Waiting Will Cost More Than You Think

If your business is still running on Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support in October 2025, you’re putting yourself at serious financial and operational risk. Delaying the upgrade to Windows 11 may seem like an easy short-term decision, but it opens the door to security breaches, downtime, and costly IT emergencies.

At Baroan Technologies, we’re helping businesses prepare for this transition now, before it turns into a last-minute crisis. With the right strategy and support, you can avoid the last-minute rush and ensure a smooth, secure upgrade.

The Hidden Costs of Staying on Windows 10

Microsoft will stop providing security updates, bug fixes, and technical support for Windows 10 by October 14, 2025. Continuing to run an unsupported OS can expose your business to:

  • Increased Cybersecurity Risks: Without updates or patches, your systems become easy targets for cybercriminals. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and compliance violations are just a matter of time.
  • Costly Downtime: Outdated systems are more prone to crashes and failures. Every hour your team can’t work is lost revenue.
  • Higher IT Costs: Maintaining legacy systems often requires more time and effort from your IT team, or worse, emergency support from outside vendors.

The average cost of a breach for small to mid-sized businesses is now over $3 million. Staying on Windows 10 is a risk you can’t afford.

Upgrading Now is a Smart Investment

Moving to Windows 11 isn’t just about staying compliant. It’s about staying competitive. You’ll get access to:

  • Advanced Security Features like hardware-based isolation, TPM 2.0 encryption, and secure boot
  • Better Performance with improved battery life, faster boot times, and smarter memory management
  • Increased Productivity thanks to streamlined layouts, Snap Assist, and AI-driven enhancements for Microsoft 365 apps
  • Ongoing Support including access to the latest updates and compatibility with evolving software and cloud tools

When you upgrade early, you give your organization time to test, plan, and train with less pressure.

Avoid the Q4 “Traffic Jam”

Delaying your Windows 11 upgrade is like driving straight into a Route 17 traffic jam during rush hour. It’s stressful, expensive, and time-consuming. Waiting until Q4 puts you at risk for:

  • Price increases from hardware vendors
  • Limited availability of skilled IT resources
  • Rushed implementation that increases the chance of errors

By planning and budgeting now, you’ll have more control, better pricing, and a smoother transition.

Upgrade Strategically

At Baroan Technologies, we’ve helped hundreds of businesses modernize their IT infrastructure with minimal disruption. We’ll work with you to:

  • Evaluate your current systems
  • Create a rollout plan for your team
  • Handle the migration and security configuration
  • Ensure full compatibility with your software stack

Remove the Stress

Don’t wait until the last minute. We make upgrading a seamless, stress-free transition, with minimum interruption to your work.

Schedule a free consultation to assess your readiness and start building your Windows 11 upgrade roadmap today.

Book Your Windows 11 Readiness Assessment

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Written by Guy Baroan 
By: Guy Baroan