How to Revitalise End-of-Life Windows Devices for Digital Signage with ChromeOS Flex

From October 2025, Microsoft will end support for devices running Windows 10 (including any Digital Signage hardware). So what does this mean for devices that cannot update to Windows 11? ChromeOS might be the answer! In fact, by running ChromeOS Flex with Navori, you can give your Windows 10 players a new lease of life AND cut your carbon footprint in the process.

A cloud-first, easy-to-manage and secure operating system (OS) for PCs and Macs, ChromeOS Flex enables you to revitalise and modernise any compatible Windows and Mac device made in the last ten years. With the help of the Chrome Enterprise Upgrade Licence, ChromeOS enables you to transform your outdated players into enterprise-ready, ultra-responsive Digital Signage hardware that supports remote device management and intuitive user experiences. When you bring Navori into the mix, you can unlock the full potential of this Digital Signage solution—delivering a seamless experience while managing, scheduling and distributing high-resolution multimedia and data-driven content at scale.

From October 2025, Microsoft will no longer support Windows 10 on your Digital Signage devices. This means that if you don’t already own hardware equipped with a chip that supports Windows 11, you may need to replace your existing players—unless, that is, you adopt ChromeOS Flex as your Digital Signage foundation.

With this OS, you can not only salvage your existing hardware, but also transform it into a modern Digital Signage solution that boots quickly and runs reliably. One of the most eco-friendly and energy-efficient approaches available today, ChromeOS Flex enables you to upgrade your network without investing in new hardware.

Moreover, when paired with the Chrome Enterprise Upgrade Licence, you gain scalable enterprise support. You can securely centralise device setup and management through the cloud-based Google Admin Console, ensuring a streamlined user experience. IT teams can remotely configure policies, manage user groups, enhance security, disable compromised devices, and wipe sensitive data when needed. You can also monitor performance using real-time metrics and reports to continuously improve operations.

Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 presents a unique opportunity to adopt a cost-effective hardware strategy alongside a powerful, enterprise-grade Digital Signage software platform—Navori.

With Navori’s advanced CMS and playback engine, you can run high-resolution video, HTML5 content and real-time data visualisations smoothly and reliably, without performance issues or playback disruptions.

Navori enables you to remotely manage, schedule and deliver complex, data-driven content at scale—either in real time or at scheduled intervals—across one, some or all of your screens. Content can be displayed in full-screen or multi-zone layouts, offering maximum flexibility.

Content management is further simplified with intelligent organisation tools such as tagging and grouping, allowing you to efficiently target specific screens or audiences based on criteria like location, device type or campaign.

For more data-driven communication, you can integrate dashboards and business intelligence tools, enabling you to display live data from various platforms and create highly engaging, insight-driven Digital Signage experiences tailored to your audience.

For hospitality sectors such as quick service restaurants (QSRs), restaurants, cafés and hotels, Navori supports interactive touchscreen kiosk experiences.

With Navori’s interactive capabilities, you can launch web-based applications instantly, creating responsive customer journeys—from digital menus and upselling interfaces to feedback collection and self-service experiences.

With Navori, you can also deliver immersive and experiential Digital Signage campaigns.

Using real-time triggers and dynamic content updates, you can interrupt scheduled programming to display urgent messages, live updates or event-based content instantly.

In addition, Navori supports synchronised playback across multiple screens, enabling you to create impactful video wall experiences with perfectly aligned content across displays.

Microsoft’s decision to end support for Windows 10 doesn’t have to render your devices obsolete. With ChromeOS Flex and Navori, you can extend the life of your existing hardware while modernising performance and reducing your environmental impact.

This powerful combination allows you to save costs, improve efficiency and deploy a secure, scalable and enterprise-ready Digital Signage solution—giving you the flexibility and performance needed to deliver engaging, dynamic and interactive customer experiences.