As the January 14, 2020 end of life date nears for Windows 7 and Server 2008/2008 R2, there are many things to consider before you start upgrading to Windows 10. Cost is a major factor, which is why it’s important to assess your network and plan your upgrade now instead of waiting until the end of the year. Assessing now allows you to spread out those expenses over several months.  Here's what to consider when assessing the cost of upgrade:

Windows 7, Server 2008 and 2008 R2 will reach end of support on January 14, 2020. However, you should not wait until the last minute to upgrade your device to Windows 10. You’re not saving time, money, or headaches by waiting. Instead, you’re missing out on the great features and increased security that Windows 10 has to offer. It’s also worth noting that the Windows 10 OS has been around since 2015 – it is tried and true, and ready for you!

Every Microsoft product has a lifecycle. XP expired in April of 2014, Vista expired in April of 2017, and soon Windows 7 will be coming to an end.

Microsoft HoloLens is a cordless head mounted Windows 10 computer which advanced sensors, high-definition 3D optical display using holographic lenses, and spatial sound to allow for augmented reality applications, with a natural user interface that the user interacts with through gaze, voice, and hand gestures. HoloLens had been in production for five years prior to its premier in 2015, and the Development Edition will be shipping in the first quarter of 2016 to developers in the United States and Canada costing $3,000 per device.

*Update! It's time to upgrade to Windows 10, now. The Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and 2008 R2 end of support date is set to 1/14/2020. If you're still using one of these OS's, you will be vulnerable to attacks and data loss after January 14. Read this guide to get started with your switch.

Windows 10 was released worldwide on July 29th, 2015. Many are excited to upgrade their systems, especially unhappy Windows 8 users, as Windows 10 is said by consumers to "undo the damage" that was done by Windows 8. While many are anxious to upgrade, we really suggest waiting a few months to do so, especially businesses.