Specialized software needs
As any IT pro knows, the basic software workers use is often the tip of the iceberg when it comes to support. Whether it’s video production, web/print design, scientific or medical tools, or developer needs, there are always additional solutions you have to enable, purchase and manage.
Broadly speaking, Arm-based laptops might work fine for many organizations, even if specific users need different hardware for specialized roles. Any group that relies on special tools that run locally deserves extra consideration and involvement in buying decisions and testing.
Security and management
Snapdragon processors have security concerns that will differ from x86 chips, Apple Silicon or the processors in Android devices or Chromebooks. You’ll need security software that addresses those differences. Depending on your vendor, this might pose no problem at all — or it might well make adoption of Arm-based devices running Windows a no-go. You’ll need to understand what your vendors currently offer and what’s on their roadmap, and you need specifics.
