WHITE PAPER Migrating to Windows 10: a practical guide

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1 WHITE PAPER Migrating to Windows 10: a practical guide

2 How to find the right partner for a Windows 10 migration? 2

3 Software migrations are never painless, whether we are talking about moving applications to a newer version, about upgrading hardware to higher and better performing versions, or updating an operating system like in the case of Windows 10. Companies that have sufficient ample staff at hand to perform these migrations, probably feel that they can handle this migration to Windows 10 on their own. After all, Microsoft is providing tools to make the move as seamless as possible. On the other hand, there s a number of things that need to be considered before a migration can get started and, even during the actual upgrade itself, unexpected things may happen that require expert knowledge and experience. Numerous companies are offering their services in this domain, but you should not pick the first one you come across. Let s draw a profile of the ideal company to assist you with this migration. Here are some questions you might want to ask to a potential partner 3

4 Are you a Microsoft partner? Windows and Microsoft technology are so easy, everyone is using this software daily, so surely everyone quickly qualifies itself as an expert, right? Not right at all. When migrating an enterprise environment, things become a bit more complicated and you need to rely on IT experts who have a strong experience in security levels, about Active Directory, Also, Microsoft is providing new tools for large-scale migrations like Windows Deployment Services and User State Migration Tools. Expertise in these domains is crucial for a successful and smooth migration. Microsoft certifies its partners in different categories (or `levels ), the highest of which is Gold. Microsoft Gold Partners meet the highest requirements set by Microsoft and this will help you in your migration to Windows 10. With the Gold certification, Microsoft acknowledges that the partner-company has completed all the necessary trainings and that its technicians have proven knowledge in Microsoft products and technology. Fact: Econocom is a Microsoft Gold Partner. 4

5 Can you rely on a cloud expert? Windows 10 is one of the stepping stones towards cloud computing. Future upgrades of the operating system will be delivered in the form of a Windows-as-a-Service framework, adding extra elements on a regular basis rather than in periodic large upgrades. This requires a good knowledge of the as-a-service -paradigm that is getting more and more common in applications. Windows 10 is an ideal start to get also acquainted with other Microsoft cloud platforms like Microsoft Azure, Office 365,. Here too, a good understanding of how you should set up a cloud infrastructure is required. For any organization, the question is no longer whether you should move to the cloud yes or no, but rather how you want to do it and at what pace. A cloud advisor can assist you in your journey to the cloud. Fact: Econocom is a trusted cloud advisor. 5

6 Will you support me afterwards? Migrating to Windows 10 is only the start, and it may not be a bad idea to involve an external partner in the follow-up. This is work that you may not want to burden your scarce IT-staff with and may want to rely on the support of a partner. That way, you can free up resources to work on new exciting projects that can differentiate your company from its competitors rather than on operational work. Ideally, you will entrust this kind of work to an IT partner specialized in managed services and that can assist you day-to-day operational support. This partner will continuously monitor both your infrastructure and applications, reacting on incidents, but also pro-active managing the your environment to minimize potential downtime. Fact: Econocom specializes in Managed Services, offering both end user and infrastructure support. 6

7 Is Econocom the right partner for you? As an international IT services group, Econocom can offer you all the services you need for a successful migration to Windows 10 and this during the Design, Build and Run phases of your project. Econocom is a Microsoft Gold partner, which ensures that the partner-company has both the necessary expertise in all matters Microsoft, and close links to Microsoft so that Econocom is always informed early on new (technological) developments. Econocom has ample experience with large-scale projects and can take any organization through the necessary steps. A good start is the `Adoption Package, which provides you with a technical overview of the key new Windows 10 capabilities, an assessment on where you need to get started and a 6-12 month deployment plan to help you get ready for Windows 10. After the migration too, Econocom can assist you on an ongoing basis to ensure your Windows 10 environment stays up to speed. Recently, systems analysts from Whitelane placed Econocom in the Top 3 of IT outsourcing service providers in Belgium and Luxembourg, based on both the quality of services the company offers and on the proactivity of the company and the trust customers have in Econocom. developments. Econocom has ample experience with large-scale projects and can take any organization through the necessary steps. A good start is the `Adoption Package, which provides you with a technical overview of the key new Windows 10 capabilities, an assessment on Fact: Econocom is your ideal partner for a Windows 10 migration. 7

8 Are you ready for more? Migrating to Windows 10 is inevitable, so it s best to get ready now and stay up to speed on the latest capabilities. Don t miss this opportunity to get all the information you need on what your future work place could look like. So go ahead and request our Adoption Package on Windows 10 which gives you the choice be tween a 1-day assessment or a more compre hensive 3 to 5-day assessment. 8

9 ABOUT Econocom designs, finances and oversees companies digital transformation. With over 9,000 employees in 19 countries and revenue in excess of 2.3 billion, Econocom has all the requisite abilities to ensure the successful implementation of large-scale digital projects: consulting, sourcing and technology management & financing of digital assets, infrastructure, application and business solution services, and project financing. The Econocom Group share (BE ECONB) has been listed on the Euronext NYSE in Brussels since 1986 and is part of the BelMid index. More info: