Modern Workplace Device Refresh: Why Microsoft Surface Leads the Way | Beyond the Tech #011

About this episode

Greg Ashton and Samuel Baxter discuss considerations for refreshing device fleets in the modern workplace, focusing on Microsoft Surface devices and their advantages.

Join Greg Ashton and Samuel Baxter as they discuss key considerations for organizations refreshing their device fleets in today's evolving workplace. Learn about the transition from Windows 10 to 11, the importance of hardware compatibility, sustainability, total cost of ownership, and the advantages of Microsoft Surface devices - including AI-ready features, repairability, and integration with M365. Discover practical insights for aligning device choices with user needs, future-proofing for AI workloads, and maximizing value in your next refresh cycle.Speak to our experts today: https://www.cisilion.com

People in this episode

Host: Greg Ashton

Guest: Samuel Baxter

Topics covered

• device refresh
• Microsoft Surface
• Windows transition
• hardware compatibility
• sustainability
• total cost of ownership
• AI integration

Keywords

• device fleets
• Microsoft Surface
• Windows 10
• Windows 11
• hardware compatibility
• sustainability
• AI-ready features
• total cost of ownership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Microsoft, M365, Cisilion

Products: Microsoft Surface, Windows 10, Windows 11

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