Smart Workplace: What Defines a Modern Workplace
Flexibility, efficiency, and seamless collaboration are the cornerstones of a future-ready workplace. Technological solutions play a critical role in enabling employees to work productively from anywhere. Key components of a modern work environment include:
- Cloud technologies for flexible data access.
- Mobile devices for location-independent work.
- Collaborative software for smooth communication.
Complemented by ergonomic furniture and thoughtful spatial design, these elements create a pleasant and productive work atmosphere.
Windows 11: The Perfect Companion for the Modern Workplace
Windows 11 is specifically designed to meet the demands of modern workplaces and offers a wide range of features, including:
- Innovative AI tools, such as the Copilot assistant, for efficient work.
- Advanced security features to protect your data.
- An intuitive user interface that fosters creativity and productivity.
Windows 11 Highlights: Intelligent Features for Maximum Efficiency
Windows 11 brings artificial intelligence to your workplace:
- Smart App Control: Protects against unsafe applications.
- Microsoft Copilot: Your personal assistant for professional results.
- Generative Erase: Remove unwanted elements from photos with just one click.
With personalized recommendations and auto-complete, you can find files faster than ever and complete daily tasks more efficiently.
The Phone Link feature connects your Android™ or iPhone® to your PC, allowing you to manage messages, calls, and notifications directly from your computer.
Windows 11 helps you work more efficiently:
- Snap Layouts: Organize windows instantly to boost productivity.
- Snipping Tool: Effortlessly capture screenshots or recordings.
- Touch, pen, or voice input: Work flexibly in the way that suits you best.
Multi-layered protection mechanisms safeguard your data and privacy, ensuring secure use.
Why is Windows 11 More Secure?
Windows 11 offers a range of built-in security features that enhance the protection of user data and corporate systems. Unlike previous versions, it includes cutting-edge security measures that are integrated directly into the operating system and are easy to use.
Application Security with Smart Control
- Smart App Control: Allows small and medium-sized businesses to manage employee applications. It combines flexibility and security by automatically blocking potentially harmful programs.
- Windows Defender Application Control: Prevents unauthorized code execution, providing greater control over applications.
- Microsoft Defender Application Guard: Runs untrusted websites and files in virtual containers, minimizing the attack surface and preventing malware from infecting the system.
Identity and Privacy Protection
- Microsoft Defender SmartScreen: Improves phishing detection and protects against credential theft.
- Windows Presence Detection: Uses facial recognition and presence sensors to automatically sign users in or out based on their presence.
- Windows Hello for Business: Provides strong authentication through biometrics or PIN, which is more secure than traditional passwords.
- Enhanced controls for location, camera, and microphone to protect user privacy.
Hardware Modernization as Part of a Windows 11 Upgrade
Many existing devices do not meet the technical requirements for Windows 11, making a direct upgrade unsuitable. This presents an opportunity for businesses to consider hardware modernization alongside their migration to Windows 11. An updated IT infrastructure ensures not only compatibility with the new operating system but also increases performance, energy efficiency, and device security. This allows full use of the advanced security features integrated into Windows 11, creating a robust and future-proof IT environment.
Switching to Windows 11 requires thoughtful planning and implementation, which can take several months.
Involve Stakeholders | 3-5 weeks
Secure the approval and support of stakeholders.
Check inventory | 4-8 weeks
Analyze devices and applications, check compatibility.
Create a deployment plan | 4-8 weeks
Develop strategic planning for the switch to Windows 11.
Test app compability | 6-30 weeks
Check applications for compatibility and rectify problems.
Rollout | 10-40 weeks
Complete changeover through upgrades and new devices.
Application Readiness: Smooth transition to Windows 11
In addition to hardware modernization, application readiness is also a decisive step in the introduction of Windows 11 in companies. It ensures that all business-critical applications and IT environments are compatible with the new operating system version and function smoothly. This includes:
- Compatibility check: Analyzing your existing applications and systems for compatibility with Windows 11.
- Application inventory: Recording and classification of all applications in use.
- Testing of applications: Ensuring functionality under Windows 11 through testing.
- Modernization and updates: Support for updating or customizing applications.
- Rollout planning: Developing a customized rollout strategy.
Windows 10: What Does End of Support Mean?
Support for Windows 10 ends on October 14, 2025. After this date, there will be no more security updates or technical support. If your devices do not meet the requirements for Windows 11, consider upgrading to new PCs specifically designed for modern work environments.
The Path to Windows 11 with SPIRIT/21
Migrating to Windows 11 can be challenging. Our experts will guide you every step of the way to ensure a smooth transition:
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Assessment and Analysis of IT Infrastructure
All devices, applications, and operating systems are thoroughly analyzed to ensure they meet Windows 11 requirements. Potential challenges are identified and addressed early. -
Customized Migration Plan
Based on the analysis, a tailored migration plan is developed, considering specific business requirements and minimizing downtime. -
Data Backup and Migration
Ensuring data integrity: All important files, applications, and configurations are backed up before migration to prevent data loss. Data is then transferred to Windows 11. -
Technical Implementation and Testing
Windows 11 is installed on company devices, followed by comprehensive testing to ensure smooth operation. -
Training and Support
Targeted training sessions and support services help your teams maximize Windows 11’s potential. -
Continuous Optimization
regular updates and customized adjustments ensure long-term security and efficiency.
We ensure that your transition to Windows 11 is not only successful but that you can fully leverage the new operating system’s potential for a modern, future-ready work environment.
Jens Reichardt
Business Development Executive
E-Mail: jreichardt@spirit21.com
Jens is an expert in the field of device management and Modern Workplace. Whether it’s iOS, Android, Windows or macOS, you are in the best hands with Jens if you have any questions.
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