Your Mission: Start Planning Your Windows 11 Migration. Now.

IT teams, in your line of work, you have to know how to triage. The classic formula is to ask if a task is important and/or urgent.

Unimportant, non-urgent tasks should be fully back-burnered. 

Important, non-urgent tasks should be pushed back into the queue.

Unimportant, urgent tasks should be re-evaluated and delegated.

Important, urgent tasks should be addressed quickly and correctly.

We have an important, urgent task for you

Get moving on Windows 11 migration.

That’s it. That’s the task. For context, as you may already know, Windows 10 is nearing the end of its road. Come October 2025, Microsoft will end support for this widely used OS. An unsupported OS is a big deal. Suppose you’re still running Windows 10 after October 2025. In that case, you’ll have to survive without security updates and new features, plus you’ll face a rapidly widening gap between your digital capabilities and those of your competitors.

You might think that October 2025 sounds like a long way off, but delaying action will be costly. There’s a proverbial graveyard of companies whose leaders say, “We have plenty of time!” Migrating to Windows 11 isn’t as simple as clicking “update.” It’s a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and execution. That’s why you need to start now.

What you need to know about Windows 11 migration

A few considerations:  

The rise of remote and hybrid work has added significant complexity to migration efforts. Start planning for how to ensure clarity and adoption for all, regardless of location. Do you need to kick off with a town hall? A webinar? A digital checklist? Determine what works for your team.

Hardware compatibility is a significant factor. Windows 11 has specific requirements around TPM 2.0 and CPU specs that many current devices may not meet. IT needs to understand if a device: 

1. Meets requirements, 
2. Can meet requirements after updates, or 
3. Needs to be sustainably retired.

Application readiness is another critical consideration. Ensuring that all business-critical apps function smoothly on the new OS is essential to maintaining productivity and avoiding costly disruptions.

We know—that adds up to an intimidating to-do list. But that’s all the more reason to start now. The longer you wait, the more compressed your timeline becomes, and the greater the risk of rushed decisions, missed steps, and suboptimal outcomes.

This is your chance to get ahead

Despite the risks, some organizations will inevitably wait. That means you can get ahead if you’re willing to jump into action. If you start your migration planning and preparation now, you’ll be well-positioned to execute a smooth transition. 

Good news: you don’t have to handle this alone. ControlUp is committed to helping organizations navigate Windows 11 migration quickly and painlessly. Complete visibility and a human-centric migration take the hassle and guesswork out of the transition. We’ve helped countless organizations streamline complex IT projects while minimizing downtime, mitigating risks, and delivering measurable value.

So, yes, this falls under the “important and urgent” category. But at least it’s “important, urgent, and very doable.” Start now. Ask for help. We’ve got you covered. Learn how you can access your Windows 11 readiness with just one click!