5 Reasons to Migrate From Windows 8 to Windows 10

1. The clock is ticking on Windows 7

Microsoft's most popular desktop operating system, Windows 7, commands almost 61 percent of the desktop market. But the OS is scheduled for end of life in four and a half years – in January 2020.

That may sound like a long time, but many organizations had a similar amount of time to move from Windows XP to Windows 7 and still ran out of time. This time companies should be more proactive and get going sooner to avoid the risk of crashing into a wall.

2. Windows 10 is (almost certainly) more secure

While it's true that any new operating system will inevitably contain unknown security vulnerabilities that will be discovered by hackers or security researchers over time, Windows 10 does include some potentially valuable features to help keep corporate networks and data secure.

These include:

Device Guard, which prevents applications from running unless they are recognized.

Windows Hello, for biometric authentication.

Secure Boot, which prevents malicious software from loading while a computer boots, thereby potentially compromising the operating system as soon as it starts.

3. Windows 10 may make mobile computing more attractive

Truly compelling reasons to migrate to Windows 10 are few and far between. But for some organizations, Windows 10 will finally make moving to tablets a viable proposition.

Many organizations have held off purchasing these devices in order to avoid having to train staff to use Windows 8.1 or having to figure out how to integrate Windows 8.1 into their environments.

Windows 10 promises to be far easier when it comes to integration with existing Windows 7 devices and users.

4. Uncertainty over Windows Phone means the value of universal apps is questionable

Windows 10 sees the introduction of universal apps that can easily be made to run on any device, and in particular on desktops or laptops and on phones running Windows 10 Mobile.

But just days before the launch of Windows 10 the future of Windows 10 Mobile was plunged into doubt with the announcement that Microsoft was writing off $7.6 billion from its acquisition of Nokia last year, and that 7,800 jobs are to be cut in a "fundamental restructuring of our phone business,"

Windows 10 Mobile has yet to be released, but if and when it does see the light of day it may not live.

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