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Community IT Innovators Webinar Series
David DawsonSenior Engineer
Community IT Innovators
September 26, 2013
Dive into Windows 8.1
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Webinar Tips
• Ask questionsPost questions via chat
• InteractRespond to polls during webinar
• FocusAvoid multitasking. You may just miss the best part of
the presentation
• Webinar Powerpoint & RecordingPowerpoint and recording links will be shared after the
webinar
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About Community IT
Community IT Innovators partners with nonprofits to help them solve
their strategic & day-to-day IT challenges.
StrategicProactive approach so you can make IT decisions that support your
mission and grow with you
Collaborative Team of over 40 staff who empower you to make informed IT choices
Invested We are committed to supporting your mission, and take care of your IT
network as if it were our own
Nonprofit focus Worked with over 900 nonprofits since 1993
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Poll
How many staff are in your organization?
- 1-20
- 20-50
- 50-100
- More than 100
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Big changes in Windows or not?
Demo
Is Windows 8.1 right for my organization?
or not?
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Poll
Which version of Windows is most widely
used in your organization?
- Windows XP
- Windows 7
- Windows 8
- Don’t Know
- Other including Mac, Linux
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Windows hasn’t changed much
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Windows hasn’t changed much
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Windows hasn’t changed much
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Windows hasn’t changed much
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Windows 8
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Windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1
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Windows 8.1
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Beyond the user interface
• Apps, cloud, touch
• Boot times
• New uses – Miracast, 3D printing, cameras
• Connecting to Twitter, Facebook
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Beyond the user interface
• Drivers & applications – low concern
• Interface
• More customizable than before
• Storing items in SkyDrive
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SkyDrive
• Integration in Windows
• Collaborative editing
• Sharing options
• Edit and preview many formats
• Photo slideshow
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SkyDrive
SkyDrive SkyDrive Pro
Use with Outlook.com Office 365
Storage 7 GB 25 GB
Increase to 207 GB Unlimited*
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Demo
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The good
• Start button
• Start page
• Windows Store
• Cloud: documents, social, services
• Security, boot time, wider number of
devices: touch screens, longer battery life
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Questionable
• Hidden elements (how to log off?)
• Control Panel and PC Settings
• Support considerations
• New form factors
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Is Windows 8.1 right for my org?
• Evaluating new operating system
– Drivers & applications – low concern
– Effort for deployment, on-going support
– User experience
– Training for helpdesk and for staff
• Effectiveness
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Resource Links
• Lynda.com training on Windows 8.1http://www.lynda.com/Windows-tutorials/Windows-81-Preview-First-Look/140199-
2.htm
• Windows 8.1 Preview at Microsofthttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview
• TechSoup Windows donationshttp://www.techsoup.org/get-product-donations/product-
catalog/products/partner-Microsoft/platform-Windows/solution-
Manage%20Workstations/sort-name-desc/
• Windows 8.1 Preview FAQhttp://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-faq
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Upcoming Webinar
October 24
IT Planning & Budgeting
Presenters
Johan Hammerstrom, COO
Norwin Herrera, La Clinica del Pueblo
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Next Steps
• Connect with us
• Provide feedback
Short survey after you exit the webinar. Be sure to
include any questions that were not answered.
• Missed anything?
Link to slides & recording will be emailed to you.
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Schedule Free Consultation
We can help your organization decide if your
organization is ready to move to Windows 8.1.
Email [email protected] to schedule
a free 30 minute phone consultation.