After the disaster with the Windows 8, not least among business customers, is truly decisive moment commented Microsoft. The launch of Windows 10 can not go wrong if Microsoft will succeed in realizing his vision of a unified user experience across different types of devices, writes IDG News.
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And Microsoft effort really to succeed. One example is that you have swallowed pride and restored the Start menu, which will surely be well received by many end users. With new security and management tools buttering it for IT departments.
The big question is of course if Microsoft will achieve the goal to get Windows 10 to a billion units within two to three years. To succeed, it is a must that the launch of the Business Edition Windows 10 Enterprise will happen on August 1 will be successful.
Here are three reasons to upgrade Windows 10 for business clients and for three reasons against.
To: Windows 10 not Windows 8
Apart from the end-user perspective, try Microsoft to correct several of the problems with Windows 8. Most obvious is the user interface, Microsoft has taken inspiration from the popular Windows 7. The Most users feel most at home in the traditional desktop.
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Fullskärmsapparna from Windows 8 forced upon users regardless of whether they use computers or tablets are gone. Now there are apps on the Windows Store resizable. And so is the Start Button back for real. Add a new web browser, Edge, which seems to promise good.
This is the may not be reason enough to upgrade itself. But it is positive for the IT department of the users’ satisfaction.
For: Enhanced security and management
Here are the biggest news for business. One example is identity management a la Active Directory using Microsoft’s cloud platform Azure. That means less need for multiple passwords for users who move between desks accounts and cloud services.
There will be may be easier to manage mobile devices, for example in terms of virtual private networks, and to remote wipe mobile devices on the data. Count additionally with more news to come in terms of safety.
To: New managing updates
Perhaps the biggest change for business customers, in addition to new functionality, the way Windows 10 will be upgraded. It is assumed that Windows 10 will be the last big new version and that Microsoft will in future release news continuously. It is something that Microsoft, rather misleading, refers to as Windows-as-a-service.
This change is simply an adaptation to the modern market, as users expects that an operating system is a part of the device they are using. Microsoft is the only vendor today who try to make money directly on an operating system for client devices. It intends to continue with the business market, by the Enterprise and Software Assurance agreement for support. It remains to be seen how this strategy succeed.
Microsoft says Companies will be able to choose between hanging on the rapid upgrading rate that will apply to consumers or lock their installations so that only security fixes installed. The first option allows businesses to happen on the latest technology trends. The second option will reduce the chance that there will be compatibility problems for the applications used.
Against: Always difficult and expensive to upgrade
Microsoft efforts to simplify the upgrade to Windows 10, for example by ensuring that the new version works on older hardware. But the fact remains, it is always painful and costly to upgrade an operating system, especially in an enterprise. Even if a new version of itself is free, it becomes expensive.
According to Forrester Research , the average cost of upgrading from Windows XP, 1000 dollars, about 8600 SEK . One can assume that it is cheaper to upgrade to Windows 10, but it is still a considerable investment. Not least to ensure compatibility for applications and to implement the update costs. Add to that any training costs. Even if the ambition is that users will recognize there are differences from earlier versions.
The hope of a relatively simple upgrade is partly due to Microsoft invested heavily to ensure compatibility for applications running on Windows 7, but compatibility must be examined and guaranteed. It may for example be a problem for applications that rely on older versions of Internet Explorer browser.
Against New decisions have to be taken
One question is whether to upgrade to Windows 10 over all. Since Windows 7 was launched, it is clear that Microsoft is not alone rules the roost anymore. Apple eating into among discerning users and Chromebook computers are becoming an increasingly stronger inexpensive option, for example in the education market. But even for companies that rely on cloud services largely looks the cheap Chromebook computers attractive.
Although Microsoft has a strong position, thanks not least to the Office, so learn many look for alternatives. And it is when a major upgrade is imminent as the risk increases for Microsoft to customers drop out of train windows.
Against Windows 7 is after all not so bad
It may be the worst threat to Windows 10, Windows 7 has worked well. Another point is that Windows 10 does not seriously address the problems that exist with Windows 7, even if the security situation to improve.
It is time to consider a upgrade to Windows 10, but not how much anywhere. Support for Windows 7 is repealed January 14 2020. It may seem far, but an upgrade on a business may very well take over a year.
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