Several factors could cause a delay
Replacing your Windows 10 EOL computers
Supply Chain Issues: Ongoing global supply chain disruptions can affect the availability of components needed to manufacture new computers, leading to delays in production and delivery.
- Including:
- Geopolitics conflicts
- Weather-related disasters
- Labor shortages
- Cyber attacks
- Ocean freight bottlenecks
- Inflation
- Port congestion
- Warehouse shortages
What this means for you: When needed, equipment won’t be available locally or via online order. Potential delivery delays may impact your business too.
Our solution: Order replacement computers this year. We have equipment in stock and no back orders right now.
Budget Constraints: Businesses may face budget limitations that prevent them from replacing computers on a desired timeline.
What this means for you: If you don’t have a budget planned for necessary replacements, this will limit your ability to make purchases (especially in an emergency). Also, prices are unlikely to get lower.
Our solution: Let us review your devices and game plan for replacements. If we start now, we can spread out purchases if applicable.
IT Resource Shortages: A lack of staff or expertise can slow down the procurement, deployment, and migration processes.
What this means for you: If you plan to do Windows 11 upgrades or replacements yourself, this means your team will spend their time doing work outside their regular duties.
Our solution: Don’t do the migrations or upgrades yourself. We have a full team with expertise in doing this work so your team can focus on their jobs.
Bonus tip: If everyone waits until October 2025 to do upgrades or replacements, there will be delays given the availability of personnel.
Data Migration Challenges: Transferring data from old computers to new ones can be time-consuming and complex.
What this means for you: If you plan to do data migration in-house, it may take longer as questions and delays are expected.
Our solution: We know the quirks and complexity of migrations. This allows us to transition smoothly and reduce hiccups that delay your work.
Software Compatibility Issues: Ensuring that all necessary software applications are compatible with Windows 11 can add to the migration process and potentially cause delays.
What this means for you: If you haven’t done your diligence, expect delays and issues with the process.
Our solution: Let us assist you by verifying:
- Step 1 – are your software needs?
- Step 2 – is the software compatible with Windows 11?
- Step 3 – what is the implementation? Credentials, passkeys, download, etc.
To minimize potential delays and avoid your time spent when it could be on better things. That is what you have us for!
- Review current devices and operating systems
- Upgrade eligible devices to Windows 11
- Discuss and budget for necessary replacements
We are your local solution – You are not alone in this endeavor. As a managed service provider, we are here to let you focus solely on your business.
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