services, and more. You could also open yourself up to compliance issues and will likely increase your IT maintenance costs. Additionally, you could see a decline in staff effi ciency as your IT department spends more time supporting the old OS. Individually these things may seem minor, but together they add up to serious decreases in productivity and surprising increases in cost.


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HE end is near: the 2014 support deadline for Windows XP Service Pack 3 is looming. But many


organizations are reluctant to make the move to a new OS. When you consider the ramifi cations of sticking with old technology—security risks, performance issues, and costly management requirements—the choice is clear. Now is the optimum time to upgrade your OS to Windows 8.


Upgrade Today and Avoid Costly Maintenance Tomorrow Beyond simply staying up to date with


the latest OS, the benefi ts of upgrading to Windows 8 far outweigh the alternative. The launch of Windows 8 puts Windows XP three generations behind Microsoft’s current technology. Consider the liabilities tied to staying with XP. The end of extended support means you will no longer receive security updates, paid hotfi x support, paid per-incident support


Dig Deeper and the Choice Becomes Clear If you are looking for less obvious


improvements think beyond worker effi ciency and consider employee morale. The high availability of modern consumer devices has led to lofty expectations from your staff. Chances are they have more updated equipment at home, and in their pockets, than you offer at the workplace. Providing access to the latest technology and creating a dynamic, mobile, up-to-date IT environment fosters productivity and job satisfaction. A jump to Windows 8 can open


access to integrated Wi-Fi, faster USB connectivity, high-resolution monitors, touchscreen capability, Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) initiatives, and more. By looking beyond the short-term cost of an OS upgrade the big picture offers long-term benefi ts with new and advanced technology.


The Right Strategy for an OS Upgrade While this may seem like a daunting and complex project, with the right strategy in place making the jump to Windows 8 can be quite painless. Once you are ready to upgrade, you will need to develop an OS migration strategy. You will need to take inventory of your current equipment in order to determine which machines should be prepped for the upgrade. You will also want to map out what new hardware and software is required, develop a budget, and set goals so that you can measure the success of the project.


PC Connection can help assess


the readiness of your company’s infrastructure for a Windows 8 migration. Our certifi ed technicians collect data to make deployment, migration, and Microsoft best-practice recommendations across your enterprise. From repurposing existing machines to creating a more streamlined, secure, and productive desktop environment, our team can give you the information you need to optimize your Windows upgrade.


TURN THE PAGE to learn more about Windows 8, and then give your Account Manager a call to make an OS migration plan today.


Why Are You Waiting


to Refresh Your PCs? Boost Your Infrastructure with a Windows Assessment


A deployment of cutting-edge, energy-effi cient PCs can help you cut costs, boost productivity, and simplify manageability. Our Windows Assessment can help you plan for this deployment and ensure a smooth transition to new technology.


When you are ready to move from Windows XP or Vista, make the most of your upgrade with an in-depth assessment from PC Connection. After the planning phase, we can manage and deliver the deployment to all the PCs in the enterprise.


Call your Account Manager to schedule an assessment today.


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