October 14, 2025. That’s when Microsoft officially ends support for Windows 10. For most users, it’s just another tech milestone. For IT teams? It’s a ticking clock—and a major operational dilemma.

The challenge isn’t just upgrading machines. It’s untangling years of tools, applications, and systems built around a Windows 10 environment. And for companies with specialized use cases—like legacy applications, medical device integrations, or strict compliance requirements—the upgrade isn’t just hard. In many cases, it’s simply not possible.

A Real Conversation, A Real Problem

We recently spoke with the IT team at a mid-sized healthcare provider, and their situation echoed what we’re hearing across the board:

“We’ve got some medical devices that require an older version of software that only runs on Windows 10… we’ve spent the last 14 months trying to find a solution. It doesn’t work on Windows 11.”

This isn’t an edge case. From hospitals to manufacturing floors to finance teams with critical Excel macros—Windows 10 dependencies are everywhere. And with no new Windows 10 machines shipping, no in-place upgrade path, and limited IT bandwidth, teams are left asking: How do we keep the business running after October?

You Don’t Need to Replace Every Device

This is where most teams go down the traditional path:

• Spin up Citrix or AVD to virtualize Windows 10
• Buy time by paying extended support fees
• Start hardware refresh cycles to roll out Windows 11

But those come with high costs, long timelines, and a lot of operational friction.

What if you could keep your Windows 10 apps without keeping the infrastructure?

Sonet.io: A Simpler Path Forward

Sonet.io lets you deliver Windows 10 desktops and apps from the cloud using nothing more than a browser. No new devices. No VDI. No VPNs. Just secure access to legacy environments, instantly.

• Run Legacy Apps Securely – Keep using Windows 10 apps that haven’t made the jump to Windows 11.
• No Hardware Needed – End users log in from their existing devices. No agents, no device shipping.
• Deploy in Under an Hour – No rack and stack. No Azure configuration. Just log in and launch.
• Security Built-In – Enforce zero-trust policies, record sessions, restrict clipboard and file movement.

In this case, the healthcare provider was exploring how Sonet.io could bridge the gap for legacy medical device interfaces that couldn’t run on Windows 11—but needed to be accessed securely and reliably to ensure continuity of care.

The Real Question: Are You Buying Time or Buying Complexity?

October is coming fast. And for IT teams trying to thread the needle—balancing security, usability, and cost—Sonet.io offers a way to simplify the mess.

You don’t have to rush a massive migration.

You don’t have to virtualize your entire workforce.

You just need a bridge.

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Windows 10 support ends this October—and waiting isn’t a strategy. If legacy apps are still critical to your operations, let’s talk. Schedule time with us and let’s figure out your path together.