The End of Windows 10: A New Dawn with IGEL
October 2025 may seen like a long time away, but businesses worldwide are bracing for a significant shift in their IT infrastructure. Windows 10, a staple in many organizations, is set to go end-of-life (EOL), meaning it will no longer be supported by Microsoft. This change presents a host of challenges, including the costs of upgrading to Windows 11, the impact on endpoint devices, and concerns about security and management.
The Challenges Ahead
With the EOL of Windows 10, businesses need to consider several critical questions:
- Do you have a Windows 11 strategy today with associated budgets?
- Are your current endpoint devices able to support Windows 11?
- How will you manage ongoing operational endpoint management with the Windows 11 deployment and subsequent patching?
- What additional security needs will your endpoint devices need?
- What will the end-user experiences be like during deployment?
- How will Windows 11 impact your sustainability goals?
These questions underline the need for a strategic approach to this transition, one that considers not just the immediate costs but also the long-term implications for security, user experience, and sustainability.
IGEL the Solution
IGEL is well-positioned as a solution for Windows 10 the end-of-life challenge. IGEL’s Cloud-First Approach is a transformative solution that enhances operational efficiency, security, and end-user experience while supporting virtualization. By managing endpoints in the cloud, it streamlines operations and bolsters security with modern strategies like Zero Trust. Users enjoy seamless access to services across devices, and the efficient use of resources through virtualization ensures a consistent user experience. IGEL’s approach offers a comprehensive and future-ready solution for digital businesses, that creates a sustainable path forward for businesses.
The IGEL offers several key benefits:
- Save CAPEX: IGEL at the endpoint allows you to use Windows 11 in the Cloud. This approach supports you to repurpose existing endpoint hardware to IGEL OS and reduces CAPEX, allowing a move of hardware budget to cloud migration or other projects.
- Save OPEX: With IGEL installed on your endpoints, there is no need to maintain individual machines. Everything is managed from the cloud, resulting in significant time savings in maintenance and IT departments.
- Sustainability: Extending the lifecycle of devices reduces e-waste and carbon footprint, which positively supports your sustainability goals.
- Security: IGEL’s Preventative Security Model fully supports evolving security approaches, including Zero Trust and Secure Service Edge. IGEL’s encrypted, read-only OS prevents the installation of Malware, and no data is ever stored on the device, credentials do not persist.
- Improved End User Experience: IGEL improves UX by providing business agility, superior graphics, a unified experience across devices, secure user experience, enhanced monitoring, and support for cloud workspaces.
At Enterprise Solutions, we recognize the impact that the Windows 11 implementation will have on businesses. That’s why we’ve partnered with IGEL to offer a solution that addresses these challenges head-on.
We understand that transitioning to a new operating system is a significant undertaking. That’s why we’re here to help you plan the costs of your migration with a TCO calculator and guide you through your Windows 11 strategy. The future may be uncertain, but with IGEL and Enterprise Solutions, you can navigate it with confidence.
Should you require assistance in planning and executing your Windows 11 upgrade, or wish to speak to us about IGEL, Feel free to reach out to us at asktheexpert@enterprise-solutions.ie
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