A recent survey by Dell Technologies and Intel on the imminent shift from W10-W11 has highlighted that almost 70% of IT decision makers view the Windows 11 migration as a prime opportunity to overhaul ageing work devices – and they’ve got their eyes fixed on AI PCs.
IT leaders see a number of distinct advantages with AI PCs, the study found, particularly around advanced security features and employee productivity gains.
The move is regarded as being a key moment for UK businesses to align their technology with their strategic ambitions, with forward-thinking leaders looking beyond the 14 October 2025 deadline and seize the chance to upgrade to AI-capable systems.
With the end of support deadline for Windows 10 approaching rapidly, Microsoft and security experts alike are urging enterprises to make the shift to prevent being left vulnerable to potential security flaws.
The research has found that almost 80% of organisations in the UK have now started their transition to Windows 11, with 44% of those somewhere along the way, and 35% having completed the move. Notably, it found 20% are still to begin the process ahead of the October deadline.
Of those that have made the switch, 60% highlighted security improvements as a key benefit. Nearly half (45%), however, noted that software compatibility for existing applications is a concern while hardware compatibility is also top of mind for 35% of respondents.
In addition to losing technical support, inaction means businesses may rely on less secure devices that can’t keep up with the latest applications.
By working with trusted partners like Equity customers can plan a seamless transition to minimize disruption and set them up to thrive in the AI era.
While enterprises of all sizes face problems with Windows migration, small businesses in particular face bigger challenges.
The same study from Dell and Intel noted that 62% of SMEs are yet to have started or completed the transition. SMEs typically share similar barriers to adoption with their larger counterparts; however, they are far more likely to feel the shift is unnecessary and a burden on both finances and general operations.
Of course, for small businesses, every investment must have a clear return so the need to upgrade is not always immediately obvious
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