Today’s workforce is more mobile and AI-reliant than ever. Work happens around the clock and around the globe. IT teams tasked with supporting a modern workforce walk a delicate balance between adding new functionality, particularly AI capabilities, and protecting their ever-expanding digital ecosystem against cyberattacks.
These parallel trends are shining a fresh light on aging PC fleets. If your workforce is equipped with outdated, patch-needy laptops, you’re making it harder for people to do their work – and you’re increasing risk for the business.
When upgrading a PC fleet, it’s important for IT leaders to consider both current and future needs, given the accelerated pace of technology innovation. “If you want to remain competitive,” says Tom Mainelli, group vice president for device & consumer research with IDC, “buy to where the tech is going, not where it is today.” This buyer’s guide outlines four key factors to consider for your next round of PC purchases.