A new Windows 11 readiness assessment tool
from ControlUp reveals over 11% of Windows endpoint devices need to
be replaced to run Windows 11
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- ControlUp, at the
forefront of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) management, today
announced initial findings from its new ControlUp Edge DX Windows
11 readiness assessment tool. Across a sample set of over 750,000
enterprise Windows endpoint devices, the findings reveal that 82%
have not yet migrated to Windows 11, while only 18% are running the
new Microsoft operating system. Of the devices yet to migrate, 88%
are ready for migration, 1% can be upgraded to meet the
requirements prior to migration, and 11% need to be fully
replaced.
"The clock is ticking for enterprises to adopt the more secure
and capable Windows 11, yet many organizations are stuck, unsure
about their environment's readiness," said Simon Townsend, Field CTO, ControlUp. "But doing
nothing is not an option. With more than four in five devices still
needing to make the switch, now is the time to fully assess Windows
11 readiness to ensure a seamless transition with less downtime and
disruption. ControlUp is simplifying this assessment with a new
one-click widget that instantly identifies devices that are out of
compliance with Windows 11 hardware requirements."
Assessing endpoint devices before migrating to Windows 11 is a
critical step before migrating to Windows 11, especially since most
organizations need to complete this before Microsoft ends support
for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.
Windows 11 requires specific device features and system
requirements, including a 64-bit CPU, Secure Boot, and a TPM 2.0
chip, to ensure security and performance. Older devices lacking
these features won't support Windows 11, therefore, there is a need
for early action. Delaying the transition can result in significant
expenses and logistical challenges. Scrambling to upgrade in the
eleventh hour could lead to increased costs and operational
disruptions. Potential supply chain issues, like hardware shortages
or shipping delays, could further complicate the transition.
"The last few years have forced organizations to continually
re-evaluate their endpoints," said Shannon
Kalvar, IDC Research Director. "With the Windows 10
end-of-support date approaching, it's imperative for organizations
to plan their move into the next generation of operating systems
and consider enabling AI on endpoints. Understanding an
organization's posture around this event, amidst the broader
digital landscape changes, is critical to advancing their digital
strategy."
The new ControlUp Windows 11 readiness assessment tool is built
into the company's unified DEX solution for physical endpoints and
apps. It delivers immediate assessment and insights into an
organization's Windows 11 readiness across an endpoint estate. The
new tool is available for a limited-time free trial with a download
of the ControlUp Edge DX 50-user VIP pack.
The ControlUp Windows 11 readiness data is compiled from a
sample set of over 750,000 enterprise Windows devices managed
by ControlUp as of early August
2024. More detailed data insights and trends, categorized by
industry, company size, geographic location, and additional
parameters, will be available soon.
About ControlUp
ControlUp reimagines Digital Employee
Experience (DEX) management with true real-time visibility,
enabling 20X faster issue resolution on any desktop, any
application, anywhere. We empower IT to focus on elevation, not
escalation, by equipping them with actionable, AI-driven insights
and proactive remediation tools to drive unbounded productivity for
IT teams and employees. Nearly 2,000 customers across the globe
trust ControlUp, including more than one-third of the Fortune 100.
Learn more at https://www.controlup.com
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