Key Enhancements for Business Operations
Many businesses hang on to older operating systems, often due to perceived stability or to avoid upgrade costs. However, this approach can fail to address the needs of a modern business, adding layers of complexity that represent more costs and required longer training periods.
Upgrading to a modern operating system (OS), however, is quite different. Microsoft has added a number of features to its latest platforms to make them a streamlined, more efficient, and more desirable platform for businesses. Following are some of the key enhancements that could well make a modern OS the solution businesses have been needing for years.
- Modern apps: Apps can be created with the latest runtime in a modern OS and then deployed company-wide to run on any type of device with the same user interface. Development, support and training costs are reduced, and in many cases, licensing fees are lower as many apps will require only a single license.
- Efficient footprint: Many previous upgrades have had increased system requirements over the previous version. Microsoft now keeps hardware requirements low, and a new version can often run on the same hardware as older systems.
- Security: Two-factor authentication is built in to a modern OS. In addition to requiring users to log in with a password and user ID, companies can add a second factor, such as a one-time PIN or a fingerprint or other biometric data.
- Easier provisioning: In addition to being easier to deploy the upgrade itself, Microsoft has made it easier to manage devices. New devices can be ready to go in minutes, while existing devices can be managed remotely. Many users will be able to configure their new machines themselves, without having to ask IT for help.
All in all, a modern OS may well be the most significant operating system for businesses in years. If you have been waiting to upgrade, it may be just what you have been waiting for. If you would like to learn more, contact the experts at PhaseAlpha by calling (913) 648-9200. You can also email us at info@phasealpha.com.
