Are Aging Devices
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Are Aging Devices Putting You at Risk?

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Have you heard the term FOMO? It means “fear of missing out,” and it typically refers to the feeling you get when you realize you’re missing out on an exciting event that others are experiencing without you (thanks social media).

But FOMO has more than one context. In business, it can apply to the feeling you get when you realize you’re missing out on higher productivity and profits — because you haven’t invested in updated, less risky technology.

Perhaps you notice your competitors are outpacing you — only to find it’s probably because they’ve upgraded to new, more advanced devices that help their teams produce faster, safer and more efficiently — giving their organizations a competitive edge.

Ouch.

In today’s digitally driven world, where every business is dependent on technology not just to survive but to thrive, having the latest devices for your teams isn’t a luxury; it’s a necessity you can’t afford to do without.

Windows 10 is reaching end of life in October 2025 — and 40% of users are unable to update their current devices to Windows 11 because they don’t meet the minimum hardware requirements. This puts both productivity and security at risk.

This is a balancing act made easy with Dell Technologies and the industry’s most secure commercial PCs. Dell devices reliably deliver seamless collaboration, improved performance and integrated solutions for today’s modern workplace.

Dell devices also provide an excellent return on your investment. Typically up to 250% within the first six months, according to an analysis by Microsoft, making a device refresh with Dell a solid business move (get an estimate of the potential economic benefits of Windows 11 Pro in Dell devices for your business here).

The Windows operating system remains the dominant OS for users globally, holding 72% of the market share, according to Statista. But the vast majority are still using Windows 10.

Why choose Dell devices with Windows 11 Pro?

Today’s post-pandemic workforce is scattered all over the place. Teams are working from home, the office, coffee shops, the airport — basically, all over the world. This makes device security, connectivity, collaboration and IT management more critical than ever.

Dell offers a wide range of products to suit every use case. Whether you need slim, light, portable laptops for everyday use; heavy-duty, high-performance computers with AI assistance for complex calculations; or hybrid cloud solutions for your entire organization: Dell products are renowned for their quality, durability and the incorporation of sustainably-made materials.

Perhaps that’s why Forbes Magazine wrote in a recent review that, “Dell makes some of the best laptops you can buy across all categories.”

Dell’s stylish Precision 3460 mobile workstation wins top marks for being the best portable workstation for professionals on the go — especially those who perform 3D modeling, video editing or CUDA-accelerated workloads.

For workers who need more rugged laptops designed to resist drops, spills and accidents (at construction sites or factories, for example), Dell Latitude devices offer military-grade options that can withstand intense temperatures and extreme conditions.

As you might expect, Dell offers a wide range of top-rated mobile devices for every kind of hybrid worker: from supply chain managers to medical workers; architects to retail workers; and everyone in between.

The number one reason to upgrade with Dell now? Security.

Cyberattacks are the biggest threat to businesses across the globe right now. Launched every minute of every day — mostly phishing attempts targeted at individual end users within a company — cyberattacks can cause costly, irreparable harm to your business.

Consider these stats:

Cyberattacks happen every 39 seconds.
About 500,000 U.S. accounts are hacked every day.
43% of cyberattacks target small businesses.
In 2022, data breaches cost businesses an average of $4.35 million.
Only 5% of company folders and files are properly protected.
86% of organizations say outdated hardware is leaving them more vulnerable to attacks.
87% of users have experienced at least one attack in the past two years.

Continuing to use legacy PCs with older operating systems puts your organization at risk because they need constant (and costly) maintenance and support. They’re also easy to hack because they don’t have the sophisticated, multi-layered security systems that newer devices like Dell with Windows 11 Pro have.

Upgraded laptops protect both your users and data with:

TPM 2.0 chip — shields your data through encryption and decryption.
Dell SafeID — isolates usage keys and templates from host so they’re never exposed to attacks.
Dell SafeBIOS — allows IT to shut down remote worker devices when an attack is detected.
Dell Optimizer Express Sign-in with Windows Hello for Business — AI optimization software wakes and locks employee systems without passwords.
Microsoft Defender for Identity — detects and investigates malicious threats.

What that really comes down to is:

Upgrading to new Dell laptops with Windows 11 Pro costs 3x less than maintaining four-year-old devices.
Dell laptops with Windows 11 Pro reduce firmware attacks by 3.1%.
Dell laptops with Windows 11 Pro reduce identity theft by 2.8%.
Businesses using Windows 11 Pro devices report a 58% drop in security incidents.

40% of users can't update to Windows 11 on their current devices because they don’t meet the minimum hardware requirements.

Better devices from Dell create happier teams and higher productivity

Let’s face it: if your teams are working on heavy, clunky, slow-reacting laptops that constantly crash, it affects their job satisfaction and performance. This, in turn, affects your bottom line.

Dell laptops with Windows 11 Pro increase end-user productivity by up to 15% — and IT productivity up to 20% — by making complex processes, communication and collaboration quicker and easier with:

The industry’s fastest processors
Superlative connectivity from anywhere
All-day battery life
Thin, light, sustainably-made designs
New collaboration tools that make working together on projects a breeze

Try before you buy

For some organizations, needing to research, procure, distribute and manage new devices is overwhelming, no matter how beneficial those devices might be. Perhaps that’s the reason you haven’t made the move to upgrade yet.

That’s where Insight comes in. Our tech experts can help you choose the right Dell with Windows 11 Pro devices for your specific needs, oversee delivery and deployment, and manage your devices throughout their lifecycles. This gives your IT team the time they need to focus on other pressing issues.

And keep in mind that Insight and Dell offer asset disposition services to repurpose or recycle your old devices to combat e-waste.

Best of all, you can demo a Dell laptop with Windows 11 Pro from Insight, free for 30 days.

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Say farewell to FOMO

Now is your chance to nip your FOMO in the bud. Why stand by and watch your competitors get ahead when you can have the same, if not greater success?

Invest wisely in Dell with Windows 11 Pro devices from Insight: more collaborative for your teams, easier on IT — and more secure for everyone.

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