Microsoft released Windows 8 with a bang, but got an earful of feedback from users. Now they are getting ready to release Windows 8.1, which leverages the cloud and provides some improvements to Windows 8. We are not sure what this new version of Windows will be called, so for now we are referring to it as Windows 8.1. David Dawson, Senior Engineer, shared a preview of Windows 8.1 and discussed how to get your organization ready for it. Some nonprofits may have decided to skip the upgrade from Windows 7 to 8, but will be considering whether they should jump in with Windows 8.1. Here are some of the questions that will be addressed during the webinar. o How is Windows 8.1 different from Windows 8? o What type of preparation and training is required to transition your staff into Windows 8.1? o What are the costs involved in making the transition? o How will Microsoft’s shift to more cloud-based services affect your organization?

1. Community IT Innovators Webinar Series
David Dawson
Senior Engineer
Community IT Innovators
September 26, 2013
Dive into Windows 8.1

2. Webinar Tips
• Ask questions
Post questions via chat
• Interact
Respond to polls during webinar
• Focus
Avoid multitasking. You may just miss the best part of
the presentation
• Webinar Powerpoint & Recording
Powerpoint and recording links will be shared after the
webinar

3. About Community IT
Community IT Innovators partners with nonprofits to help them solve
their strategic & day-to-day IT challenges.
Strategic
Proactive 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

4. Presenter
David Dawson
Senior Engineer
ddawson@communityit.com
202-449-6720

5. Poll
How many staff are in your organization?
- 1-20
- 20-50
- 50-100
- More than 100

6. Big changes in Windows or not?
Demo
Is Windows 8.1 right for my organization?
or not?

7. 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

8. Windows hasn’t changed much

9. Windows hasn’t changed much

10. Windows hasn’t changed much

11. Windows hasn’t changed much

12. Windows 8

13. Windows 8.1

14. Windows 8.1

15. Windows 8.1

16. Windows 8.1

17. Beyond the user interface
• Apps, cloud, touch
• Boot times
• New uses – Miracast, 3D printing, cameras
• Connecting to Twitter, Facebook

18. Beyond the user interface
• Drivers & applications – low concern
• Interface
• More customizable than before
• Storing items in SkyDrive

19. SkyDrive
• Integration in Windows
• Collaborative editing
• Sharing options
• Edit and preview many formats
• Photo slideshow

20. SkyDrive
SkyDrive SkyDrive Pro
Use with Outlook.com Office 365
Storage 7 GB 25 GB
Increase to 207 GB Unlimited*

21. Demo

22. The good
• Start button
• Start page
• Windows Store
• Cloud: documents, social, services
• Security, boot time, wider number of
devices: touch screens, longer battery life

23. Questionable
• Hidden elements (how to log off?)
• Control Panel and PC Settings
• Support considerations
• New form factors

24. 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

25. Resource Links
• Lynda.com training on Windows 8.1
http://www.lynda.com/Windows-tutorials/Windows-81-Preview-First-Look/140199-
2.htm
• Windows 8.1 Preview at Microsoft
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview
• TechSoup Windows donations
http://www.techsoup.org/get-product-donations/product-
catalog/products/partner-Microsoft/platform-Windows/solution-
Manage%20Workstations/sort-name-desc/
• Windows 8.1 Preview FAQ
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/preview-faq

26. Questions?
David Dawson
Senior Engineer
ddawson@communityit.com

27. Upcoming Webinar
October 24
IT Planning & Budgeting
Presenters
Johan Hammerstrom, COO
Norwin Herrera, La Clinica del Pueblo

28. 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.

29. Schedule Free Consultation
We can help your organization decide if your
organization is ready to move to Windows 8.1.
Email rkothari@communityit.com to schedule
a free 30 minute phone consultation.