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Modern Endpoints Move Healthcare Forward

See how CDW helped a large healthcare organization validate AMD-powered Lenovo devices for a Windows 11 refresh focused on stronger endpoint performance, lower costs and a better experience for clinicians and staff.

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The Endpoint Refresh Is Picking Up Speed

41%

of healthcare endpoints have migrated to Windows 111

19%

of healthcare endpoints needed to be replaced before they could support Windows 111

How can healthcare organizations modernize endpoints without compromising performance, experience or cost control?

A REAL-WORLD EXAMPLE

Improving Endpoint Performance for Healthcare Teams

A large healthcare organization was preparing for a Windows 11 refresh while facing significant cost pressure. As a longtime customer of a legacy platform provider, the organization needed to ensure that any change in endpoint strategy would support reliable performance for clinicians and staff while helping IT leaders plan for a future-ready device environment.  

The organization was open to evaluating new endpoint options, but the decision required more than a lower price point. IT stakeholders needed strong technical validation, hands-on testing and a trusted partner that could help compare platforms based on real-world performance and user experience.  

THE TURNING POINT

Validating AMD-Powered Endpoint Performance

CDW partnered with AMD and Lenovo to help the healthcare organization evaluate Lenovo client devices powered by AMD processors. The engagement included advisory and consulting support, hands-on demos and extensive technical testing to help the customer assess performance, reliability and fit for a large-scale Windows 11 refresh. 

CDW also supported device lifecycle management planning to help the organization think beyond device selection and prepare for deployment at scale. By bringing together CDW account leadership and AMD and Lenovo technical teams, the customer gained the insight and proof points needed to confidently consider a new endpoint platform. 

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AMD Solutions From CDW

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THE RESULTS

A Stronger Endpoint Strategy at a Lower Cost

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With support from CDW, AMD and Lenovo, the healthcare organization was able to move beyond assumptions and evaluate a new endpoint platform through education, proof and partnership. The technical testing and hands-on demos helped address concerns about shifting away from a long-standing platform while keeping the focus on measurable performance and the day-to-day experience of clinicians and staff.  

The engagement helped the organization identify a device strategy that could support its Windows 11 refresh, improve user experience and reduce costs. Instead of making the decision based on price alone, the customer gained confidence through real-world validation and collaborative planning. 

Here’s Why It Worked

  • CDW helped the customer evaluate endpoint options based on performance, experience and long-term value 
  • AMD-powered Lenovo devices gave the organization a compelling alternative to its legacy platform 
  • Hands-on demos and technical testing helped validate the solution before deployment 
  • Device lifecycle management planning helped the customer prepare for a large-scale refresh 

What’s Next?

With a validated endpoint strategy in place, the organization is better positioned to continue its Windows 11 refresh and support clinicians and staff with modern devices that deliver the performance healthcare work demands. 

Source: 1ControlUp, “Half of Enterprise Windows Endpoints Have Not Yet Migrated to Windows 11,” June 2025

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