From 14 October 2025, Windows 10 Home, Pro, and Education are out of support: no security patches, no feature updates, and no assisted support from Microsoft for that baseline. Attack surface and compliance drift grow the longer estates linger.

• Confirm device-by-device readiness; use tools such as Microsoft PC Health Check where appropriate.
• Budget refresh cycles for hardware that cannot certify for Windows 11 — do not plan around unsupported OS builds.
• Turn the deadline into a phased programme: discovery, pilot, broad deployment, and validation with clear owners.

The downloadable PDF expands this into the full Dell guide structure.

Modern Dell AI PCs pair Windows 11 with on-device AI and Copilot-class experiences where your configuration supports them — reducing friction for knowledge work and line-of-business apps that increasingly assume a current platform.

• AI PCs are becoming mainstream: by 2028, 98% of PCs on the market are expected to be AI PCs.
• Business and IT leaders increasingly expect GenAI investments to translate into measurable productivity.
• Employees on AI-capable devices are reported to outperform peers still on legacy hardware.

Match SKUs (including Copilot+ where required) to roles so users actually adopt secure, supported capabilities — not just a new chassis.

Protection is not only OS policy: Dell Trusted Devices stack layered controls that align with zero-trust principles above and below the operating system.

• Reporting suggests fewer operational incidents on Windows 11 Pro–managed commercial fleets versus aging Windows 10 estates.
• Intel vPro-based designs add hardware-backed security features that support enterprise threat mitigation.

Combine device hardening with identity, patching, and conditional access policies your security team already runs.

Standardize imaging, drivers, and update channels early; automate compliance dashboards so project teams see drift before users do.

• Modern management stacks are built for faster patching and fewer manual touchpoints.
• Structured deployment and ProSupport-style programmes reduce surprises during migration waves.
• Reported outcomes from comparable programmes include faster rollout and fewer helpdesk tickets.

Dell APEX PC-as-a-Service (PCaaS) converts capex spikes into predictable operating payments when that matches your procurement model.

Use TEI-style math to compare “do nothing,” incremental patchwork, and a Dell refresh + PCaaS scenario — daily user productivity, IT time saved, and risk avoided belong in the same slide deck.

• Reference materials cite illustrative savings and ROI ranges for AI PC and as-a-service models (see the PDF for Dell’s framing).
• Plan secure wipe, logistics, and recycling through Dell asset recovery to meet sustainability targets.

That combination answers both CFO and ESG questions on the same programme.