Windows Means Business
Block attacks before they reach the operating system. This solution brief shows how Windows 11 Pro devices defend against evolving threats with Windows Hello for Business sign-in, App Control for Business, and Microsoft Defender, backed by Microsoft Intune for endpoint management. Read the solution brief to see how built-in defenses help reduce security incidents.
How does Windows 11 Pro help my teams work more efficiently?
Windows 11 Pro is designed to help teams spend more time getting work done and less time managing it.
- Faster workflows and collaboration: Organizations reported workflows and collaboration being up to 50% faster on average with Windows 11 Pro PCs compared to Windows 10 devices.
- Better organization and focus: Features like snap layouts and customizable desktops make it easier for employees to keep multiple tasks and apps organized, so they can stay focused.
- AI-powered assistance on Copilot PCs: On Copilot PCs, employees can streamline workflows with Click to Do and quickly find what they need using AI-powered improved Windows search.
- Works with tools you already use: Together, Windows 11 Pro PCs, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft 365 Copilot help generate content, surface insights, and automate tasks in apps like Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
The result is a more streamlined workday where people can move faster, think smarter, and stay focused on higher-value work.
What security benefits does Windows 11 Pro offer for my business?
Windows 11 Pro is built with layered security to help protect your business as threats evolve, while still enabling secure AI use.
- Fewer security incidents: In a recent study, 62% of organizations reported a drop in security incidents after moving to Windows 11 Pro PCs compared to Windows 10 devices.
- Stronger sign-in protection: Windows Hello for Business enables secure sign-in with face or fingerprint, reducing reliance on passwords.
- Threat protection: App Control for Business and Microsoft Defender help thwart emerging threats at the app and endpoint level.
- Secure AI with your data: Microsoft Copilot with enterprise data protection lets your teams use AI with business data and apps while maintaining enterprise-grade security controls.
- Chip-to-cloud protection: On Copilot PCs, on-device AI and modern hardware work together with cloud services to help keep your environment protected from the chip to the cloud.
This combination helps you reduce risk while still giving employees the modern tools and AI capabilities they need to be productive.
How does Windows 11 Pro simplify IT management and deployment?
Windows 11 Pro is built to help IT teams manage devices more efficiently today and adapt as your business evolves.
- Less time spent on device management: Businesses using Copilot PCs report anticipating a reduction in device management time by up to 30%, thanks to improved reliability and support for proactive diagnostics.
- Fewer disruptive restarts: Windows Autopatch and hotpatch enable automatic updates that run in the background, significantly reducing the need for device restarts.
- Zero-touch deployment: Windows Autopilot supports zero-touch deployment, so devices can be configured and ready for users with minimal IT hands-on time.
- Streamlined endpoint management: Microsoft Intune (sold separately) helps centralize and simplify endpoint management, enabling secure work from almost anywhere.
- Easy transition and compatibility: Windows 11 Pro is compatible with existing applications and hardware, and its familiar interface means minimal training is typically required.
- Built to evolve: Windows 11 Pro is agile and scalable, ready to power advanced AI and emerging technologies so your organization can adapt to changing business needs.
Combined with Copilot PCs, these capabilities can help deliver substantial ROI through improved productivity, IT efficiency, and reduced security risk.