ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

5 things you haven’t considered (but should) before upgrading to Windows 11

Recorded on August 20, 2025

We’ll walk through 5 overlooked considerations that catch teams off guard. You’ll get practical guidance on how to adjust your planning, testing, and user prep to stay ahead.

About the webinar

Windows 11 comes with more than just new UI — it's a whole new set of rollout variables. From hardware requirements and Copilot+ PCs to shifting support timelines and end-user readiness, the migration path is packed with hidden wildcards (and budget busters).

We’ll walk through 5 overlooked considerations that catch teams off guard. You’ll get practical guidance on how to adjust your planning, testing, and user prep to stay ahead.

P.S. Whether you’re migrating today or just trying to survive the Windows 10 endgame, SmartDeploy helps you get ahead — and stay there.

What you'll learn

Hardware factors that can quietly derail your upgrade — and how hardware requirements might change in the future
How ESU pricing, LTSC release timelines, and the 25H2 update could shift your rollout plans
What to prep now to reduce user confusion, retraining, and post-upgrade support tickets

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Speakers

Brock Bingham

Senior Content Engineer, PDQ

Brittni Kooy

Host, PDQ

Matt Pierce

Account Executive, PDQ

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