Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 will officially end on 14th October 2025, marking a crucial turning point for enterprise IT systems worldwide. As organisations brace for the inevitable shift to Windows 11, those relying on manual processes face a significant uphill battle. Without application packaging efficiency, the migration will likely involve high costs, prolonged timelines, and substantial operational disruptions.
Procrastination in preparing for the migration to Windows 11 introduces several risks:
By ignoring efficiency savings, organisations may inadvertently turn the migration into an expensive crisis rather than a streamlined transformation.
Modern application packaging automation eliminates these challenges, enabling businesses to shift seamlessly to Windows 11. Companies that adopted automation during earlier OS migrations, such as Windows 10, are now reaping the rewards of a “package once, run anywhere” ecosystem.
This proactive approach minimises operating system limitations and optimises resource use, ensuring compatibility across various environments while maintaining predictable costs.
A UK-based high-street retailer automated the packaging of its top 100 applications. This reduced IT management overhead by freeing up an estimated 200 workdays annually, allowing the team to focus on innovation rather than routine maintenance.
A leading university in the UK leveraged our application packaging to manage increased IT demands during academic transitions. By outsourcing parts of the process, the institution maintained operational agility without increasing permanent staff.
A global pharmaceutical company migrated 210 applications to a unified management platform. This ensured:
Windows 11 introduces enhanced security protocols, hardware requirements, and virtualisation support. These features, while advantageous, also create complex migration challenges:
In the high-stakes world of enterprise OS migration, application packaging is no longer a back-office task—it's a strategic operation that can make or break your digital transformation.
Traditional packaging was about making software work. Modern packaging—especially for Windows 11—is about creating intelligent, adaptable application ecosystems that transcend individual operating system limitations.
APPtechnology application packaging provides:
To ensure a seamless migration, take the following steps:
As the Windows 10 end-of-support deadline looms, the time to act is now. Delaying preparation could jeopardise your organisation’s digital transformation efforts. By adopting our application packaging, you’ll turn a challenging migration into a competitive advantage, ensuring that your systems are future-ready.
Don’t let procrastination put your business at risk—start your migration strategy today.