When Microsoft upgraded to Windows 8, businesses stayed away from it as long as possible and regular users avoided it like the plague. The only one that seemed to adopt it were those with a tablet because it just made more sense with a touchscreen.
The good news is that Windows 10 is good, really good. Although there is a learning curve to get used to it and some bugs are still being worked out, it is a worthy upgrade that most businesses should consider in the coming month.
Most businesses don’t have the luxury of a test lab or a test network and environment, so issues cannot be identified until the system is live. In those instances, it doesn’t hurt to delay the upgrade for a few more months. We communicate with our clients on customer need and urgency and help make strategic IT decisions based on need and use.
As Tom Warren said on The Verge, “Windows has a cycle. Windows XP saved us from Windows ME, Windows 7 saved us from the Windows Vista mess, now Windows 10 is here to save save us from Windows 8.”
Hesitations in Upgrading to Windows 10
With some of the former Windows upgrade fails, we understand your hesitation in upgrading. We get it, you want to ensure uptime and continue running as you’ve been running. However, if you take the “If It Isn’t Broke, So Why Fix It” attitude, then you will fall behind the competition in productivity and innovation.
Our advice is be cautious and hire a professional Chicago IT consulting company, like BKS Systems, to help you upgrade. Express your most important concerns and we will do everything to ensure a quick, seamless upgrade for you. We can help train your staff on the upgrades and ensure the everything is set exactly as you want it to be.
What’s So Great About Windows 10 For Business?
Windows 10 User Features We Like:
Personal User Features
The Windows 10 upgrade brings back the a nice dark UI, an Xbox app and some really cool built-in apps, and Cortana. In addition to these features that are getting rave reviews, there are some new business features that make this one of the best Windows upgrades in a while.
Single Login Across Multiple Devices
With the addition of the Azure Active Directory, your credentials can allow you a secure, seamless login through multiple devices to access your Office 365 and Windows Store. By unifying the operating system across PCs, tablets, smartphones and its Xbox One, SurfaceHub and even the up and coming HoloLens, Windows 10 offers a shared interface that makes sense across all devices.
Improved Mobile Device Management
The new MDM options allow companies to manage BYOD hardware better, with easier separation of personal and corporate data. The new MDM also allows better control over the Windows Store, VPN, device-wipe capabilities and configuration of enterprise data protection policies, and auto-enroll of new devices.
Additional Security
Two-factor authentication is quick and painless. The WindowsBitLocker also extends protection from the originating device to the cloud and other devices. Our team here at BKS takes IT Security seriously.
Upgrading Your Chicago Area Business to Windows 10
BKS Systems is here to support your business IT needs. We work with you and help you with recommendations and upgrades, we can help you plan your next year’s IT budget, we can support your team on a daily basis. We can even help you decide what you need for Managed IT Services.
Every business is different as is every company’s IT support team. If you want to ensure a smooth transition from an older Windows to the new Windows 10, BKS will make it happen.
