1. Take the road to greater productivity, security, and management with modern devices
powered by Windows 8 and Intel Core processors.
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The risks of staying on legacy
systems running Windows XP
Microsoft support ends April 2014
After the security patches, drivers, and system updates vanish,
you’ll be left with some tough choices: live with the risks and
incompatibilities, resort to pricey custom programming, or
spend valuable time finding workarounds for issues.
Increasing security risk
Security risks rise dramatically on older, unsupported systems, and
that puts your employees, customers, and business data at risk.
Higher support and remediation costs
Support costs increase substantially after the first three years
of a PC’s life span due to extended warranty costs, hardware
failures, driver issues, security breaches, and other factors1
The benefits of upgrading to modern devices built on
Intel Core processors and Windows 7 or Windows 8
Hardware-enhanced security
PCs built on Intel Core processors include stronger security
features baked into the silicon. Windows 7 and Windows 8 build
on those features to provide efficient encryption, strong identity
protection, and exceptional abilities to detect and block malware.
Comprehensive remote
management capabilities
With devices built on Intel Core vPro processors, administrators
have comprehensive remote management capabilities
for remediating problems, pushing out updates, and even
troubleshooting remote systems that are powered down or
have disabled operating systems.
Lower total cost of ownership
Newer systems are more cost effective because they are
easier to manage, operate more efficiently, and reduce
remediation costs by keeping you safer.
Increased usability and flexibility
With Windows 8, users have a consistent user experience
with touch-enabled computing across PCs, Ultrabook
devices, and tablet devices, which translates into lower
training and support costs.
Faster, more efficient devices
Devices built on Intel Core processors and Windows 7 or
Windows 8 offer fast, efficient operation for higher
productivity and reduced power usage.
Your Business Is At a Crossroad
The prospect of upgrading hundreds or thousands of PCs and operating systems can be daunting, but the costs and risks of staying on
Windows XP and legacy PCs might be higher than you think. Here are a few of the many compelling reasons for a full client refresh:
1
Intel IT. “PCs as Strategic Assets.” May 2009. http://communities.intel.com/servlet/JiveServlet/downloadBody/3128-102-1-5035/PCsasaStrategicAsset.pdf
2
IDC. “Mitigating Risk: Why Sticking with Windows XP Is a Bad Idea.” May 2012. http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/confirmation.aspx?id=29883
3
Digital Trends. “Here’s Haswell! Get up to Speed on Intel’s Faster, Leaner, Cooler 4th-Gen Processors.” June 2013. http://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-
you-need-to-know-about-intels-4th-gen-haswell-processors/.
4
Intel. “A Clear Path for Windows Migration.” October 2012. http://www.intel.com/content/dam/www/public/us/en/documents/white-papers/3rd-gen-core-vpro-
windows-7-migration-paper.pdf.
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Increase speed and efficiency
4th generation Intel Core processors use
50 percent less power at idle and standby3
3rd generation Intel Core vPro processors
are 90 percent faster at multitasking.4
50%
90%
Higher annual support costs for Windows
XP, compared to Windows 72
Higher annual user productivity costs for
a five-year-old PC running Windows XP2
5X
1.8x