- Executing an old operating system like Windows 10 could soon pose cybersecurity problems
- The update could reveal software compatibility problems, says the report
- The clock is now marking to avoid a migration from Windows 11 hurried
New research has discovered some of the finest details about why many companies are still cautious with their migration approach to Windows 11, with safety threats and financial impacts that prove to be important obstacles.
The Panasonic report found that almost two thirds (62%) of the devices need to replace or update for the compatibility of Windows 11, highlighting the problem scale, a figure that increases to 76% between larger organizations with more than 5,000 employees.
However, despite the concerns related to migration, the study affirms that many organizations still recognize the benefits of the update of Windows 10 and major operating systems.
Companies still have some concerns to update Windows
Panasonic found that 94% fear increased the risks of ransomware and malware if they are not updated, with 93% also concerned about data violations. But two out of three scored higher general costs associated with migration to Windows 11, with 55% indicating that it could increase cybersecurity expenses.
Almost half also noticed software compatibility problems (47%) and loss of productivity during inactivity time (45%), and for many (25%), hardware updates come with software updates, which aggravates the financial impact of operating system updates.
However, with Microsoft estimating that ESU could cost around £ 320,000 in three years for 1,000 devices, the need to update is clear.
Around a third, each recognizes that the update will give them a better performance and processing power (36%), a more future test ecosystem (36%) and access to characteristics of AI such as Microsoft Copilot (34%).
Panasonic Taughbook, Europe, the head of going to the market, Chris Turner, commented: “The window is closing so that organizations carry out a well planned, measured and profitable transition to Windows 11 and begin to unlock their benefits.”
“Organizations that must still undertake the migration of Windows 11 need support to ensure that their implementation is not hurried and risky,” Turner added.
