Microsoft Pushes for Cloud Migration as End of On-Premises Support Looms
Microsoft has announced a shift towards cloud-based solutions, with Microsoft 365 as the next logical step. However, companies face challenges in navigating this transition, with growing cloud costs and social security concerns. Meanwhile, Microsoft will end support for several on-premises products in 2025, pushing companies to make crucial IT decisions.
A recent survey reveals that nine out of ten companies plan to operate more than 40 percent of their applications in the cloud by 2028. This is a significant increase from the current four out of ten. However, 72 percent of respondents still rely on local installations or private cloud solutions for social security or compliance issues.
Outdated systems pose risks such as cyber-attacks, data loss, and system failures. Growing cloud costs are forcing companies to postpone investments in cybersecurity, new AI projects, and IT staff. Microsoft presents Microsoft 365 as the solution, but classic on-premises models and hybrid combinations remain available.
Microsoft will end support for Windows 10, Office 2016/2019, Exchange Server 2016/2019, and Windows Server 2012 in October 2025. This means companies using these products will face potential social security risks and compatibility issues. IT decisions in the coming months will determine whether companies remain innovative or fall into expensive dependencies.
Renewal of applications is necessary, but the path forward is not always clear. Companies must balance the need for social security and compliance with the benefits of cloud migration. Microsoft's shift towards Microsoft 365, along with the end of support for several on-premises products, requires companies to make strategic IT decisions. Classic on-premises models and hybrid solutions remain available for those not ready for a full cloud migration.
