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How to Upgrade to Windows 11

You’ve probably seen a lot of content about Windows 11 in recent months, as well as the importance of upgrading your business IT before 14th October 2025. You may be wondering: is it worth it? How do you actually begin the process? And how can you make it as smooth a crossover as possible?

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Is it worth upgrading to Windows 11?

So is it worth upgrading to Windows 11? In short, yes, and you need to do it while you still can, for a variety of factors:

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Shortage of Devices
Windows 11 adoption is picking up speed, and demand will only climb the closer we get to 14th October 2025 - which means new devices will be extremely hard to get a hold of. Even worse, experts are anticipating a microchip shortage in late 2025, so there’s no telling how long you might be stuck with unprotected devices - depending, of course, how long you leave it.
Loss of Competitive Edge
You might be putting off your upgrade, but your competition could already be making use of Windows 11’s extensive performance, productivity, and cyber security features; putting you at a significant disadvantage. However, closing the gap isn’t impossible with a Managed IT Service provider, who’ll handle the setup and installation of your new devices for you – and allow you to benefit from ongoing technical support that doesn’t burden your existing IT department.
Loss of Cyber Essentials Certification
Without Windows 11’s ongoing security patches, you’ll have to pay extra to keep your Windows 10 devices supported; which is in no way optimal considering the price is per-device and doubles year-on-year. However, choosing to forgo it puts your Cyber Essentials Certification at risk - a big red flag to partners, shareholders, and customers - and with inevitable device shortages potentially stopping you from upgrading to Windows 11 for an indeterminate amount of time, there’s no telling when you could get it back again.
Benefits of Windows 11
According to a study by Forrester Consulting, adopting the features of Windows 11 represents a net positive for businesses for their device performance, employee output, and general security, such as:
  • A 15% increase in productivity, with a 42% faster completion of demanding workloads on average
  • A 58% drop in security incidents with Windows 11 Pro devices
  • A 61% longer battery life on average, with more responsive performance depending on settings, usage, device, and other factors.
No business owner can afford to disregard any one of these benefits – especially not when delivered simultaneously through one simple upgrade, which could even be free if your IT was upgraded recently enough. Check now:
 

How to Upgrade to Windows 11

So how do you actually start your upgrade to Windows 11 in the smoothest, most cost-effective method possible? You may be surprised to find that it’s as simple as four easy steps:

Discover & Define

As with any operational update, working out the current lay of the land is your first step. After all, depending on when you last upgraded, your current devices may be Windows 11-compatible already; which is why we offer a FREE Windows 11 Readiness Assessment. If you didn’t upgrade recently, you’re best off making use of a Technology Audit service, which allows you to discover how suitable your existing IT infrastructure is to adopting Windows 11.

Once this is done, we will work with you to define the ideal workplace experiences for your employees. This will ensure your next Windows 11-ready devices are properly optimised to suit the diverse working styles of your teams, thus facilitating greater employee productivity moving forward.

Design

Now armed with data on your current operational needs and aspirations, our experts will design and validate a new IT solution from the latest in market-leading tech.

Though Apogee are an independent subsidiary of HP Inc., this doesn’t mean we’re beholden to only offer HP devices – but instead, are free to recommend an optimised multi-brand solution, so long as it best-addresses your unique requirements.

Deploy

Once you’ve agreed to a solution, your installation plan will get underway! To save you time and hassle, each of your devices will first be configured according to your specifications; meaning that your staff will effectively be able to get started with their new, Windows 11-ready devices straight out of the box.

With this complete, we’ll deliver your devices to your address, or multiple addresses of your choosing if your remote staff are spread out over a wide area – with an expert on-hand to ensure everything’s working properly, and that all packaging is taken care of responsibly.

Management

As soon as your Windows 11 devices are operational, their uptime will become the responsibility of Apogee’s support team. This means that, as well as proactive monitoring of device health, performance, and security, you’ll have access to remote technical assistance on-demand – ensuring maximum uptime for your employees, without taking resource from your onsite IT team.

With device support being handled on your behalf, your teams are free to make nearly uninterrupted use of Windows 11’s arsenal of productivity tools. Just some examples include tools that accelerate your searches, quickly summarise and rewrite complex content, and precisely capture and edit video and audio for the purposes of collaboration.

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Between Windows 11’s productivity features and Managed IT Services taking responsibility for the uptime of your new devices, the stage is set for greater output throughout your organisation – both in terms of your IT department, and your wider teams. Of course, there are additional ways to capitalise on the benefits brought about by upgrading, including:

Fortifying your defences
Safer hybrid working means your workforce will often be spread out over a wider area, but even with Windows 11’s enhanced security features, there may still be gaps that you’re unaware of. Cyber Security Services assess your current measures and provide you with a clear action plan to address any gaps that still need plugging - or plug them for you, depending on your preference!
Ease hybrid collaboration
You might be putting off your upgrade, but your competition could already be making use of Windows 11’s extensive performance, productivity, and cyber security features; putting you at a significant disadvantage. However, closing the gap isn’t impossible with a Managed IT Service provider, who’ll handle the setup and installation of your new devices for you – and allow you to benefit from ongoing technical support that doesn’t burden your existing IT department.
Elevate your output
Want to transform hours of simple admin tasks into a matter of minutes? Another avenue you should explore to further boost your output is Business Process Automation - which, when combined with the AI-powered features of Windows 11, allows your teams to repurpose their time far more effectively and ensure you’re getting the most out of your employee hours.
Excellent remote service
Being able to safely cater to flexibility demands is an important benefit of Windows 11, but maintaining responsive customer service is just as crucial. A Telecoms service keeps your people accessible and dynamic while ensuring that your call continuity is all but assured, thanks to our digital phone lines having multiple sites to route through in case of emergency.
Clear lines of communication
With productivity at a new high following your upgrade, effective communication is absolutely key for ensuring hybrid teams are properly aligned. Meeting Room Equipment keeps the lines of communication loud and clear with leading audio-visual kit, ensuring that everyone is heard and understood from wherever they’re sitting.
Consistently supported connectivity
When sudden outages can leave hybrid workers adrift for potential hours, having another set of eyes on your IT infrastructure – your onsite and offsite servers, networks, routers, edge security, and firewalls – makes all the difference. Hybrid setup or otherwise, supporting your Windows 11 fleet with Outsourced IT Services maximises uptime for your workforce.
Protecting your operations
With all this support in place for your operations, any business should want some sort of back-up in case of a sudden cyberattack, fire, or other kind of disaster. The daily backups of a Business Continuity service allow you to easily pivot away from any nasty surprises, with only minor losses and minimal disruption.

Windows 11 Resources

Learn more with our Windows 11 transition FAQ pages:

Getting Ready for Windows 11

End of Life (EOL) Windows 10

Windows 11 Features

Windows 10 vs Windows 11

Windows 11 Versions

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