Trend Report

Updated 2010: Windows 7 Commercial Adoption Outlook

Windows 7 Adoption Drives Firms To A Modern Desktop Powered By New Hardware, Operating System, Browser, And Office Suite

Christian Kane
Benjamin Gray
 and  two contributors
Nov 02, 2010

Summary

More than one year after its general availability (GA) launch, Windows 7 powers one out of every 10 PCs within North American and European companies. While far from overwhelming — especially considering that Windows XP still powers 75% — IT managers worldwide are preparing for a significant desktop transformation over the next three years. Why? As firms naturally refresh their PCs, IT managers are already deploying Windows 7 on 31% of new PCs today, and within a year the number will increase to 83%. But this desktop transformation involves more than just a simple hardware refresh and operating system upgrade. It also entails empowering their workforce with more modern browsers, office suite and productivity applications, connectivity options, and security controls.

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