Weighing Up Windows 7

October 2009

Faced with a technology gap to bridge, a more mobile workforce and greater security demands to address, does Windows 7 promise to deliver?

It has been over three years since Microsoft released a new operating system, the last being Vista and most corporate IT decision-makers are anxious to upgrade. Having rejected Vista due to an overwhelming lack of confidence, their day-to-day business operations are still running on Windows XP, technology that is now over eight years old.

Microsoft has invested heavily and mightily in this latest offering and Windows 7 has already won much acclaim for its ease of use, robustness and appealing user interface.  Microsoft has improved functionality to reflect modern work practices and deliver by far the most feature-rich and user-focused OS. The ‘Shuffle’ navigation through open program windows will impress and delight the most arduous user.

To overcome the technology disparity, an XP mode provides the ability to run legacy applications -heaven-sent to those controlling IT budgets. Common connectivity tasks have been streamlined; Location Aware Printing and Networking remembers your settings from one network to the next facilitating multi-site access with simplicity.

Advanced back-up encrypts file content to protect against data theft and enhance security. There are improved diagnosis capabilities, thus reducing time for problem resolution, which should relieve helpdesk calls and cut support costs and gadgets galore; enhanced personalisation, desktop, display and projector plug-in, to mention but a few.

Now is the time to upgrade, with many Microsoft pre-release incentive offers available - contact our Microsoft Licensing specialist to discuss the best options for you.