Have Tiger 10.4.11 - whats the best/smartest way to bring this as current as possible? Likely buying a new Mac too, but want this to sync

running Tiger 10.4.11 on a 2006 imac. Finally decided to move all business from windows to Mac. Buying a new Imac to integrate with Iphone and other devices. Question......this Imac with Tiger 10.4.11, I want to do as much as possible with this integrated with the new Imac adn devices. I was told that upgrading to Snow Leopard would achieve this but have read in the community that might not be so. Second Question, when upgrading to Snow Leopard(perhaps), do I need to get all data off the computer during upgrade? Will it then operate with icloud and sync with all devices?
Thanks LARS

The highest version of OS X you can use is Snow Leopard:
Snow Leopard General requirements
Mac computer with an Intel processor
1GB of memory
5GB of available disk space
DVD drive for installation
Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.
Some features require Apple’s MobileMe service; fees and terms apply.
You cannot upgrade to Lion nor use iCloud on the computer.

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