Hardware Refresh
Off Windows 10, without the disruption.
Windows 11 upgrades and PC refreshes handled end to end, from readiness check to imaging to the swap at each desk. Your team keeps working while we do it.
Why now
Staying on Windows 10 gets more expensive every year
Free support ended in October 2025. Paid security updates double in price annually, and an unsupported machine can weaken both your insurance coverage and your legal protection after a breach.
Per device, per year, for paid Windows 10 security updates. Year two doubles the price, and joining late means paying for year one too.
The Ohio Data Protection Act protects businesses that maintain a recognized security framework. Unsupported systems undercut that.
New business computers may be fully deductible in the year you buy them, instead of spread over several years.
Windows 10 cost estimator
What would staying on Windows 10 cost you?
Paid updates keep old machines patched, but you end up with nothing to show for it. Compare the fees to simply replacing them.
Desktops and laptops your business owns.
If you skipped year one, enrolling now includes it.
Used to compare the update fees against replacing them.
Based on Microsoft's commercial Extended Security Update pricing: $61 per device for year one, doubling each year ($122, then $244). Enrolling late includes the earlier years. Updates only; you keep the old hardware.
Three paths
The right move for each machine
We check every device first, then recommend the cheapest path that gets it secure.
In-place upgrade
For compatible PCs. Upgrade Windows 10 to 11 with readiness checks, keeping apps and files where they are.
Wipe & load
Back up data, wipe the drive, and install a clean, standardized Windows 11 image. Faster and more secure.
Hardware swap
For PCs that can't run Windows 11. New machine prepared in advance, data moved, old device wiped and retired.
The Ambient Partnership, for hardware clients
Lifecycle management that doesn't stop at deployment
A refresh is a project. Keeping your fleet current is a habit. The Partnership adds a recurring review of your hardware: flagging aging devices, upcoming end-of-life dates, and budget planning before it becomes urgent again.
Ask about the Partnership- Inventory tracking so you always know your fleet's real age.
- Early warnings before the next forced deadline, not after.
- Budget-ready recommendations tied to your actual replacement cycle.
Request a quote
Tell us about your machines
A rough device count is plenty to start. We'll follow up with next steps and a ballpark.
- Readiness check first, so you only pay for what each machine needs.
- Fixed, per-device pricing once we know the mix.
- Scheduled around your hours, including evenings.
Why does Windows 10 matter now?
Microsoft ended free Windows 10 support in October 2025. Businesses can pay for Extended Security Updates, but the price doubles each year: $61 per device for year one and $122 for year two, and joining late means paying for the years you missed. Unpatched machines are an open door for attackers.
How do you keep my team working during the switch?
We prepare each new machine in advance: imaging, apps, settings, and data transfer. The swap at someone's desk usually takes minutes, not a day offline.
Can I keep using older hardware if it works fine?
Technically yes, but it's a real risk. Running unsupported software can complicate cyber insurance claims and weakens the safe harbor protection Ohio businesses get under the Ohio Data Protection Act, on top of the rising cost of paid updates.
What happens to our data during the transition?
Every file, email, and setting is backed up in encrypted form before we start, and we verify the migration so your team picks up exactly where they left off.
Is a PC refresh tax-deductible?
Often, yes. Under IRS Section 179, businesses may be able to deduct the full cost of qualifying equipment in the year it's bought. Check with your accountant for your situation.