3 Benefits of Windows 10 Enterprise for Businesses of All Sizes

Windows 10 is being referred to as Microsoft's most secure operating system ever and it's not just marketing. Windows 10 with Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) weathered one of the largest global ransomware attacks (WannaCry) unscathed. SMBs are now able to leverage the cybersecurity defense and productivity benefits of Microsoft's new Windows 10 Enterprise offers through a Cloud Solution Provider, such as iCorps. Windows 10 deployment allows organizations to strengthen their security posture utilizing enhanced security features delivered in real-time via the Microsoft cloud to protect against cyber threats including ransomware.

Here Are 3 Reasons We Recommend Windows 10 Enterprise:

1. Secure Your Organization  

Data and people are the livelihood of any organization. Windows 10 offers advanced security features including the ability to keep business data, devices and users protected 24x7. The OS makes it easier than ever for a small or mid-sized business to get the Windows 10 benefits of enterprise-grade security and control without complexity or unrealistic costs.

AppLocker management, for example, is a tool that helps administrators determine which applications and files users can run on a device. Device Guard employs rigorous access controls that help protect the Windows system core and prevent untrusted apps and executables from starting and Credential Guard protects employee identities by storing user access tokens within a secure environment.

With Windows 10 Enterprise, endpoints can be managed from one interface allowing businesses to get a full picture of the computing environment from one control panel, included threat status, installed applications as well as running applications. Last year, The U.S. Department of Defense deployed Windows 10 department-wide to strengthen cybersecurity and streamline their information technology operating environment. The exact same Windows that the DoD is deploying is now available to any business.  

2. Enable Secure Productivity

Technology, no matter how secure, is rendered useless in the workplace unless it enables productivity. The combination of Windows 10 Enterprise's loaded security features with the OS's power and productivity capabilities enable a protected and productive environment. A few key factors and features of Windows 10 give the operating system a leg up when it comes to enabling productivity:

• Universal Windows app functionality which allows for a seamless experience across multiple devices
• Adjustable Snap which lets users have more than two windows side-by-side on the same screen
• Cloud support for Azure Active Directory which enables users to log in to their cloud-based services like Office 365 without having to enter credentials, eliminating the need to remember multiple IDs and passwords.

With Windows 10, Microsoft aimed to combine the best aspects of the user experience from Windows 8.1 and Windows 7, making its use straightforward and simple.

3. Scalability and Affordability

Most businesses have an ebb and flow of personnel. By running Windows 10 Enterprise through a cloud solution provider (CSP), you get the benefits of a pay-as-you-go subscription model. This means per-user, per-month pricing giving small businesses the flexibility to scale up or down with volume licensing, from month to month, as needs change. This also means that a Cloud Solution Provider (like iCorps) can onboard new employees and reassign licenses as needed. 

Ever wanted the best of the best without breaking the bank to get it? That's what's at stake here with Windows 10 Enterprise. Ransomware is literally taking down organizations' IT systems as you read this. Small and midsize businesses must arm themselves with technology that protects AND enables them. For more information about safeguarding your business, reach out for a free consultation.