Windows 7 Upgrades: Not if, but When
April 20, 2010If you use Windows XP, there is a >90% chance you will be moving to Windows 7. By 2012, 79% of enterprises plan to make the move. Those are big odds – start planning now.
Why Windows 7? It’s the best enterprise desktop OS available, improving on the following functionality:
- Federated Search functionality consolidates file servers, Intranet, and Internet sources into a single search interface, significantly reducing the time and resources spent searching.
- DirectAccess and BranchCache improve remote and branch connectivity with Windows Server 2008 R2 on the backend.
- BitLocker, BitLocker-to-go, and AppLocker secure data, applications, and protect against malware – again, with a Windows 2008 R2 backend.
In addition to the tangible features above, Microsoft has taken great care to provide the necessary tools to prepare, plan, and effectively and efficiently deploy Windows 7 – administration and management are significantly improved as well.
Are there alternatives to Windows? Yes, but for Windows shops the TCO of moving to Linux or OS X will almost certainly be higher than migrating to Windows 7.
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