On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10. After this date, devices running the OS will no longer receive security updates, patches, or technical support – leaving organizations exposed to escalating cybersecurity threats, compliance risks, and IT costs.
The urgency is real. With 87% of companies reporting at least one firmware attack in the past two years and 60% of employees working remotely at least part of the time, unsupported devices are not just inconvenient – they are liabilities. For regulated industries like healthcare and government, compliance requires running supported systems.
Now is the time to act. Lenovo and Lockstep provide a proven, seamless path to Windows 11 that aligns with your security, compliance, and business goals.
Readiness Checklist: Four Essential Pillars
1. Assess and Align
Start with visibility. Take an inventory of all Windows 10 devices across your organization. Determine which machines are eligible for a Windows 11 upgrade and which will need replacement. This baseline informs every other step.
2. Secure and Comply
Windows 11 is designed for today’s hybrid and cloud-driven work. Its advanced, hardware-based security features—such as TPM 2.0 and virtualization-based security—help protect sensitive data and workloads. Confirm your devices can support these safeguards. In industries like healthcare (HIPAA), government (federal and state standards), and education, compliance depends on running supported systems.
3. Plan and Deploy
Map out a phased deployment strategy to minimize disruption.
- Test critical applications for compatibility with Windows 11.
- Use Lockstep’s expertise in imaging, deployment, and end-user adoption to streamline rollout.
- Leverage Lockstep’s role as an authorized Lenovo partner to ensure compliant, cost-effective procurement—especially through state contracts in Louisiana, South Carolina, Georgia, and Texas.
4. Optimize and Support
The move to Windows 11 isn’t the finish line—it’s the foundation. Optimize for your industry’s needs:
- Healthcare: Ensure HIPAA compliance and protect patient data.
- Government: Stay aligned with federal and state IT standards.
- Education: Enable modern, intuitive tools for students and faculty.
- Enterprise: Support hybrid work and reduce total cost of ownership.
With Lockstep’s ongoing lifecycle management and support, your IT environment evolves with your business.
Why Lenovo + Lockstep?
Lenovo delivers modern, Windows 11–ready devices built for performance, security, and manageability. Lockstep adds consulting, deployment, adoption, and lifecycle services, backed by deep expertise across healthcare, government, education, and enterprise. Together, Lenovo and Lockstep ensure your transition to Windows 11 is secure, seamless, and strategic.
Don’t Wait Until the Deadline
With supply chain lead times and deployment cycles, October 2025 is closer than it looks. Waiting risks disruption at the worst possible time. Lockstep and Lenovo make the move simple by providing modern, secure devices, streamlined procurement, expert deployment, and long-term support.
The time to act is now.
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