Modernize Your Endpoints Without Replacing Your PCs

A practical approach to extend hardware life, strengthen security, and simplify endpoint management.

Security pressures are continuing to grow, with Check Point reporting a 44% year-over-year increase in global cyber-attacks. At the same time, many organizations are rethinking aging PC fleets as Windows 10 end of support approaches. Forbes estimated that up to 400 million Windows PCs may be unable to upgrade to Windows 11 because of Microsoft’s hardware requirements. Meanwhile, rising refresh costs are making the traditional approach to endpoint modernization — buying new PCs — increasingly challenging, with Gartner estimating that combined DRAM and SSD prices could surge 130% by the end of 2026, driving PC prices up 17%.

For many IT teams, this creates a difficult decision: replace large numbers of endpoints at significant cost, or find a more practical way to modernize the user experience, improve security, and keep device management under control.

A smarter alternative to a full PC refresh

NComputing LEAF OS offers a practical alternative. Instead of replacing existing endpoints outright, organizations can repurpose many existing PCs, laptops, and thin clients into secure, centrally managed cloud workspace endpoints. LEAF OS supports Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, Citrix, Omnissa Horizon, Amazon WorkSpaces, Microsoft RDS, Parallels RAS, NComputing vSpace, VERDE VDI, UDS Enterprise, web applications, and other leading VDI/DaaS solutions.

For organizations that also need BYOD flexibility, LEAF OS Go provides a portable USB-based option for secure workspace access. Combined with PMC Endpoint Manager, LEAF OS helps centralize device management, simplify deployment, and strengthen endpoint security without the cost and disruption of a traditional hardware refresh.

Key business benefits

• Extend the useful life of existing hardware while converting them into secure, centrally managed endpoints. 
• Improve performance and user experience with existing hardware.
• Reduce attack surface and protect enterprise environments with a secure endpoint OS.
• Centralized management reduces operational complexity and lowers total cost of ownership.
• Transition from legacy Windows environments to modern cloud workspaces without replacing hardware.
• Enable employees to securely access their workspace from offices, homes, or remote locations.
• Support for leading cloud desktop platforms ensures maximum flexibility and freedom of choice.

Learn how NComputing LEAF OS and PMC Endpoint Management can benefit your organization.

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If your organization is looking for a practical way to modernize endpoints without replacing your PCs, contact us for your 30-day free LEAF OS trial licenses.