Looming Windows 10 End of Support Makes This the Right Time for Dell AI PCs

In less than a year, Microsoft’s end of support for its Windows 10 operating system will have passed, meaning organizations using the OS will no longer receive security updates or technical support. With the Oct. 14, 2025, deadline looming, now is the perfect time to upgrade to Dell AI PCs with Windows 11, the newest Intel processors and advanced security protections.

Organizations gain several advantages by updating their PCs sooner rather than later. Those that delay risk having limited access to preferred devices as others rush to make last-minute purchases. Dell’s AI PCs deliver significant improvements in security and performance, making it wise to adopt these machines now.

While some organizations are waiting to deploy AI PCs until they decide how to incorporate AI into their workloads, early adopters are already equipping employees with these tools. Upgrading to AI PCs can help business leaders build an AI-fluent workforce that can effectively leverage Microsoft’s AI assistant, Copilot, and other AI features.

Refreshing a large fleet of PCs takes time. Starting now will give IT teams more time to research options, roll out devices and resolve issues well before October 2025

Older technologies are inherently limited in their ability to support new security features. Devices too old to run Windows 11 also lack essential protections against modern threats. Transitioning to a new platform equipped with the latest Intel processors ensures that organizations can safeguard their data and systems.

Dell works closely with Intel and Microsoft to embed security into every layer of a PC’s hardware and software architecture. Our broad, resilient supply chain also ensures that each component of our PCs and laptops meets stringent security standards. This is critical, because unprotected components are a leading cause of security vulnerabilities that hackers can exploit.

Dell’s AI PCs reduce the potential attack surface by 70% compared with 4-year-old devices. These modern systems also enhance resilience by supporting a zero-trust approach — today’s gold standard in security.

In addition to OS updates and robust security, Dell’s AI PCs enable users to leverage AI without sacrificing PC performance — something older systems can’t deliver. With on-device AI processing, users can access AI even without an internet connection. On-device AI reduces the latency that users may experience with cloud-based AI, boosting speed and responsiveness. 

Another key differentiator of an AI PC is the neural processing unit, which runs AI applications in parallel with CPU and GPU functions to preserve speed and performance. NPUs consumes less battery power, which is ideal for employees working in the field.

AI PCs improve productivity not only for users but also for the IT teams managing them. Modern device management tools streamline processes for monitoring, diagnosing, troubleshooting and updating machines. With fewer repairs and greater uptime, organizations achieve a lower total cost of ownership compared with older PCs while minimizing the potential for costly security incidents.

By upgrading to Dell’s AI PCs, organizations gain significant improvements in security, performance and IT management, making it prudent to act well before the October 2025 deadline.