With Microsoft’s Windows 10 support ending in three months, Dell and Intel are pushing businesses to see upgrading to Windows 11 as a strategic advantage rather than mere necessity. Through their ‘Windows 11 & AI PC Readiness Report,’ these companies advocate for the adoption of AI-ready hardware to enhance productivity and security.

“This isn’t just a routine OS update,” notes Louise Quennell, Dell UK’s Client Solutions head. “It’s a chance for businesses to reinvent how PCs and IT infrastructure boost efficiency and safety.”

Intel’s Jimmy Wai emphasizes the “gateway” this upgrade cycle holds for next-gen computing, noting recognition among IT decision-makers of AI-capable hardware’s growing importance.

Despite this push, market analysts like Marie-Christine Pygott highlight slow AI PC demand, attributing it to a lack of enticing applications. Businesses also grapple with compatibility concerns and potential disruptions during the transition.

Dell and Intel’s survey of 1,000 IT executives indicates 80% of UK firms are transitioning to Windows 11 post-support, though some hesitate due to perceived risks and costs, possibly tied to the unclear AI standards for these new systems.

Ultimately, Dell and Intel frame this evolution as inevitable, offering to support organizations in leading this tech wave with AI-powered PCs, promised to be vital for future competitiveness.