I use the solution for accessing emails, browsers, and RDP.
SAP Busines Tech Lead. at a non-tech company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Flexible and user-friendly, but is vulnerable to threats
Pros and Cons
- "The product is user-friendly."
- "The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac."
What is our primary use case?
What is most valuable?
The product is user-friendly. It is a flexible solution. It allows you to choose between versions.
What needs improvement?
The product is exposed to more threats compared to Mac.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution since it was released.
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What other advice do I have?
Mac has limited features compared to Windows. The product’s reboot time has been incredibly reduced. Overall, I rate the solution a seven out of ten.
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CEO & Founder at a tech vendor with 1-10 employees
Very user-friendly and easy to use, but the product is not secure
Pros and Cons
- "The product is easy to use."
- "The solution is not secure."
What is our primary use case?
I use the solution for my work.
What is most valuable?
The product is easy to use. It is very user-friendly.
What needs improvement?
The solution is not secure. The solution should send updates less frequently.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the solution for three years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I rate the product’s stability a six out of ten.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is quite scalable. Many managers in our organization use the solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is very easy. We need 15 to 20 minutes to set up the solution.
What about the implementation team?
The deployment can be done in-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The product has a yearly licensing fee. The licensing fee is similar to the market price of other products.
What other advice do I have?
Overall, I rate the solution a six out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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Software Directeur BU at a tech services company with 201-500 employees
A good product that's user-friendly and reliable
Pros and Cons
- "Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows."
- "I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble."
What is most valuable?
It's a very good product.
Even if users aren't very technical, they can use Windows. It's very user-friendly.
The stability is very good.
You can scale it if you need to.
What needs improvement?
I can't recall any aspect that I would consider improving.
When it comes to Windows 11 specifically, you really have to have a good PC. You need to have a very good graphic card. Unfortunately, many PCs lack a good graphic card and therefore can't support it.
I've had some issues with a configuration that's given me trouble.
For how long have I used the solution?
We've been using Windows for a while. I've used it since 2010 or 2011. Before Windows 10 was Windows 7 and 8.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is very stable. there aren't issues with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
You can scale the solution if you need to. It's very good.
What other advice do I have?
I'm certified with the product. The way we are using and we are selling it, I find that it's a good product.
I'm using both Windows 11 and 10 right now and I am very happy with the Microsoft products. They have been great.
I'd advise others not to hesitate if they are considering using it. It's a very strong solution. If you have a good PC or laptop, it will work well.
I'd rate the solution at a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
IT Support at a financial services firm with 501-1,000 employees
Good performance, security, and user interface
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good."
- "Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper."
What is our primary use case?
Windows 10 is useful for running computers and applications.
This solution is deployed on-premise.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of Windows 10 is the usability. The performance, security, and user interface are good.
What needs improvement?
Windows 10 could be improved by making the price cheaper.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 since its launch, so for a couple of years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This solution is stable and the performance is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable. There are about 300 people in my organization using this solution.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Before implementing Windows 10, I was using Windows 7, and before that, I was using Windows XP. I switched because I was just upgrading to a newer version.
How was the initial setup?
The installation was easy and straightforward. I did it myself, and it took about 30 minutes. For deployment and maintenance, we have a team of about four admins.
What about the implementation team?
I implemented this solution through an in-house team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We need to pay for licensing to use Windows 10. Any time we change the computers, we have to pay, and it's a bit expensive.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 a ten out of ten and would recommend it to others.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Consultant at a computer software company with 10,001+ employees
It's stable and scalable.
Pros and Cons
- "Windows 10 is stable and scalable."
- "We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 to run personal and business applications.
What needs improvement?
We had some issues deploying Windows 10 for our clients.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using Windows 10 for about four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Windows 10 is stable and scalable.
How was the initial setup?
It took us about a month to deploy Windows 10 for all the users last time. There are 600,000 users in our company.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate Windows 10 eight out of 10.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Technology Architect at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees
Plenty of features, simple installation, but more hardware compatibility needed
Pros and Cons
- "I have found most of the general features useful."
- "The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions."
What is our primary use case?
I use Windows 10 primarily to run Microsoft Office.
What is most valuable?
I have found most of the general features useful.
What needs improvement?
The solution could improve hardware compatibility by being able to support the latest versions.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using Windows 10 for approximately two years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of this solution is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
Windows 10 is scalable.
We have approximately 3,500 people in my organization that use this solution.
We do not have plans to increase usage.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support from Microsoft is good.
How was the initial setup?
The installation is simple, it only takes a few hours.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing scheme could improve for Windows 10. There is an annual license required for the use of this solution.
What other advice do I have?
I rate Windows 10 s seven out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Regional technical manager at a manufacturing company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Stable and scalable
Pros and Cons
- "The solution is stable."
- "The solution could be more secure."
What is our primary use case?
We do not use Windows 10 for any application, just for office use.
What is most valuable?
The solution is comparably much friendlier than other operating systems.
The solution is good. It's stable.
What needs improvement?
The solution could be more secure.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The scalability is fine.
What about the implementation team?
I am not in a position to comment on the solution's installation.
The solution is exclusively used in my organization. There are 400 people on the technical team and 100 more in digital marketing.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a yearly licensing fee.
The price is fine.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
The solution is comparably much friendlier than other operating systems.
What other advice do I have?
I use Windows exclusively.
There are around 500 people making use of the solution in our organization.
Windows is a good solution.
I rate Windows 10 as a ten out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Principal Consultant at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Stable with an easy initial setup and solid capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10."
- "The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower."
What is our primary use case?
The solution is useful for running our personal applications, or business applications.
What is most valuable?
So far, we have been satisfied with the capabilities of Windows 10.
It's a very stable product.
The initial setup is very simple and quite straightforward.
What needs improvement?
The cost of Windows 10 is a bit high. They should work to make it lower.
For how long have I used the solution?
I can't recall exactly how long I have used the solution, however, it has been a few years at this point.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the product is great. There are no bugs. It's not glitchy. It doesn't crash or freeze. The performance is pretty reliable.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
We did not use a different solution before implementing Windows 10.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup is not difficult or complex. It's very easy, very straightforward. A company shouldn't have any issues with the implementation process.
I cannot recall the exact amount of time the implementation actually took.
What about the implementation team?
We did not need an integrator or consultant. The implementation was all delivered centrally by a project team.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
We would appreciate the product more if it was less expensive in general.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
We did not evaluate other options before adopting this product.
What other advice do I have?
As we are on the cloud deployment version, we are always on the latest deployment of Windows 10.
I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. We're happy with its capabilities in general.
I would recommend the product to other organizations and other users as well.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
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