12 Jan Extended Security Updates: A Temporary Solution
For businesses unable to upgrade immediately, Microsoft’s Extended Security Updates (ESU) offer critical security patches beyond Windows 10’s end of life. ESU is a paid service that provides essential protection but does not include feature updates or technical support.
While ESU can help protect sensitive systems temporarily, it is not a permanent solution. Costs increase annually, and organizations risk falling behind competitors using newer platforms.
If using ESU, organizations should:
- Budget for rising costs each year
- Treat ESU as a temporary bridge to full migration
- Prioritize long-term upgrade plans
Note that ESU does not cover all vulnerabilities, so relying solely on it may leave security gaps.
On-Site Technology’s Windows 10 Extended Security Updates (ESU) Plans:
For organizations requiring additional time to complete their migration, On-Site Technology offers Windows 10 ESU Commercial plans at the following rates per PC:
- Year 1 (2025–2026) extension: $61
- Year 2 (2026–2027) extension: $122
- Year 3 (2027–2028) extension: $244
ESU provides critical security patches only and is intended as a temporary measure while planning a full upgrade to a supported operating system.