Upgrading to Windows 8? Here's 3 Things You Need to Know

XP Migration – 3 Things You Need To Do Now

Migrating to Windows 8? Read on to find out about the three important things you need to do now.

Congratulations on making the decision to migrate to a new OS! Here’s a list of three actions you can to undertake to have a seamless migration over the Windows 8.

Deciding on a migration date

With Windows XP end-of-support targeted for April 2013, you’ll need to complete your migration then or run the risk of using unsupported software, with potentially a need to sign an expensive custom support agreement.

Rationalizing your application portfolio

This is a good chance to reduce the number of apps in your environment and set an agile testing process. Start categorizing your apps on criticality for business; check for apps redundancy and older versions and look for apps that are used by the key groups of users within the organization and so on.

Evaluate scenarios for Windows 8

Which new Windows Apps can I further leverage to improve my productivity and processes? What’s the best BYOD plan that fits my business to enable my workforce to work on the go? What’s the best device mix that allows me to maintain productivity and mobility? All these are questions that will help you after your migration as you determine the capabilities and devices that are to be deployed in your business.