With the release of Windows 7 on 22 October 2009, the operating system quickly developed into the predominant system in nearly all companies and the majority of private households. It’s no wonder then that in July 2019,Window 7’s global market share was 31% of all Microsoft operating systems. That means that nearly a third of computers in companies will receive their last security update on 14 January. Companies and IT heads that don’t make the switch are taking a huge and avoidable risk.

Benefit from the advantages of Windows 10.

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Windows 10: making Windows modern.

When Windows 7 was launched 10 years ago, the cloud was only something nerds were interested in, Barack Obama was US President and “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga was riding high in the international charts. A lot has changed since then. Not only culturally, but also in terms of the working day. Cyber-crime has also changed dramatically over the last 10 years, reaching an unprecedented level of professionalism. If professional hackers exploit the new and previously undetected security vulnerabilities in Windows 7, companies will have to deal with huge problems as they will be effectively inviting hackers into their network and to access their highly sensitive data.

Of course, the way we work today is not the same as 10 years ago. Employees' workplace demands are increasing and mobile end devices are critical in companies, flexible working models that allow users to define their own working hours and location are on the rise, and the desire for a better work and family life balance will continue to drive these developments over the next few years. Microsoft designed Windows 10 with all of these changes in mind and is continually tweaking it to meet the challenges of professional users. Together with Office 365, you have a workplace that really supports your employees in their everyday tasks.

You’ll encounter a lot more problems in everyday life: Obsolete hardware no longer meets today’s standards as it’s slow and prone to faults. Simply replacing devices with new ones won’t be possible with Windows 7. If the hardware isn’t compatible with requirements, the installer will completely reject the service. And if there are no current drivers with valid signatures for the operating system or the vendor’s original device has expired, Windows 7 will reject the service. Prepare for the switch to Windows 10 by thinking about the hardware. Take your company’s performance to the next level. Your employees will thank you when they can work more productively and securely.

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