Nine Essential Facts to Consider About Windows XP Migrations
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Status of Windows XP Migration
A large number of respondents report that the migration from Windows XP is still under way. In process of migration: 47%, Completed migration: 37%, Still on Windows XP: 16% -
When Migration Is Scheduled to Be Completed
The Windows XP migration issue will extend well beyond April 8. No target date for completion: 31%, More than 1 year: 10%, Less than 1 year: 59% -
Top Reasons Migration Has Not Yet Occurred
After application compatibility, the next biggest issues relate to time and process. Applications don't work with Windows 7 or Windows 8: 41%, Distracted by other IT initiatives: 38%, User training and support for new interface: 37%, Loss of user productivity during migration: 27% -
Top Methods for Moving to Windows 7 or Windows 8
There are many paths to an OS upgrade. Purchase new hardware with upgraded OS: 30%, Even mix of hardware purchase and reimaging software: 21%, Mostly purchased new hardware and some reimaging of hardware: 17%, Mostly reimaging existing hardware and some new hardware: 17% -
Process Used for Reimaging Systems
The vast majority of respondents would like to keep the process as simple as possible. Clean install: 80%, In-place upgrade: 12%, Both clean install and in-place upgrade: 8% -
Organizations Deploying Both Windows 7 and Windows 8
Windows 7 appears to be the preferred upgrade path. Deploying both Windows 7 and Windows 8: 86%, Deploying only Windows 8: 14% -
Use of Windows 8
Not in use: 46%, In use by internal IT: 36%, In use by the business: 16% -
Total Project Migration Savings
For organizations with 1,000 PCs, the security, compliance, rationalization and productivity benefits can add up. $336,000 -
Reliance on Outside Help for Migration
The channel needs to do a better job promoting its Windows XP migration skills because only a small percentage rely on outside help. Do not go outside: 84%, Do go outside: 16%
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Why Metrics Matter to the Channel With Microsoft getting set to pull the free-support plug on Windows XP April 8, many of those who have yet to make the migration to Windows 7 or Windows 8 are hitting the panic button and turning to solution providers. To help define what's involved with the average Windows XP migration, Dell employed Dimensional Research to survey 427 IT professionals. Many customers making this last-minute migration will wind up purchasing new PCs, creating an opportunity for solution providers to resell those systems and provide the expertise to help move apps to a new platform. Migrating to Windows 7 or Windows 8 is not complex—just time-consuming. Research shows that Windows 7 is the platform of choice, but that a startling 47 percent of respondents are still in the process of migration. Additionally, 41 percent of the IT professionals Dell surveyed report that they have apps that don't work on Windows 7 or Windows 8. That means they may also be looking to replace many of those apps, creating yet another opportunity for channel companies. However, the survey suggests IT organizations are relying more on their own resources than external service providers.