For many organisations, this is a once in a decade opportunity to refresh systems, business process and devices to unlock new features and functionality that will deliver business benefits for years to come.
Aman Sangar, the Category Manager for HP, says, “Compute today plays the same role that electricity played for the first industrial revolution. The tidal Windows 11 migration presents organisations the opportunity to take advantage of the latest innovation in personal computing devices to unlock workflow efficiencies never seen before. Beyond the boost in fundamental user experiences of multi-day battery life, lightning-fast performance and premium AV capabilities, the latest portfolio of devices future-proofs organisations for the growing AI use cases whilst bolstering their security against new-age threats.”.
Artificial intelligence has moved from the lab into the mainstream and demands end-user computing tools that can leverage this emerging technology to enable innovation and business process streamlining. But it relies on on-device processing capacity that demands modern hardware.
Today’s organisations use computers for a broad range of applications. Working with partners that understand the wide gamut of different tools that are required to operate in today’s world is critical.
“HP is uniquely placed to create a cohesive strategy,” explains Sangar. “We are primed to support organisations with a modern approach to AV through Poly and we have, for decades, provided organisations with market-leading print solutions. Combined with HP PCs that use proven technologies to deliver a best-in-class end-user experience, we are uniquely placed to understand technology touch-points in the workforce and support organisations through their transition to Windows 11.”
Organisations cannot afford to approach this transition without a plan. That plan starts by first understanding what devices are in your PC fleet so you can determine which will continue to drive value and which are stifling innovation and collaboration. Almost nine in ten employees acknowledge that old technologies are hurting their company’s productivity. This is born out through ineffective collaboration, reduced productivity and increased security risks.
Factors such as poor video and sound quality, slow start-up and processing times and limited battery life impact staff every day, sapping their time and energy. A single interruption to work can cost an employee over 23 minutes to get back on task. And with AI now a mainstream part of life, the ability to get fast, high-quality answers from systems relies on modern computers that can process data quickly.
“Understanding the current state of your fleet is critical,” explains Sangar. “HP has tools that leverage AI to provide a detailed analysis of your PC fleet to optimise your transition plan. This helps you decide which devices need to be replaced, which can be upgraded from Windows 10 to Windows 11 without a hardware refresh, and which can be redeployed for different applications.”
HP’s approach to upgrading to Windows 11 starts with an automated fleet assessment. Once the readiness of the existing fleet is assessed organisations, working through their channel partners and suppliers, can trial new devices before they commit. With new features such as noise reduction and dynamic voice leveling, and enhanced camera capabilities users will be able to experience vastly improved collaboration and communication experiences.
For older devices, HP can support organisations with environmentally friendly plans that include re-use, recycling and redeployment.
“By taking a holistic lifecycle approach to fleet management, from procurement and deployment to disposal, organisations can ensure they maximise the value of these assets and ensure they are recycled responsibly,” adds Sangar.
The end of support for Windows 10 is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for organisations to assess their end-user compute environment and embrace the new opportunities that a modern operating platform offers. Achieving these benefits requires a holistic strategy that looks at the entire fleet and assesses each device and use-case.
HP’s experience supporting organisations as they have upgraded through each generation of Microsoft Windows, coupled with their focus on designing and producing end-user devices for every use-case, has led to the development of robust processes that have produced successful results for thousands of organisations and millions of users worldwide.
For more information on HP’s Windows 11 offerings visit www.hp.com.au/windows11.