11 Nov 2009

Windows 7 'will be attractive to businesses'

Companies looking to improve their data management efficiency could be interested in Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system, it has been claimed.

Simon May, author of The Rough Guide to Windows 7, said the ease of use of the software in comparison to Vista will make Windows 7 a more popular choice for firms, as will its ability to get the best out of IT infrastructure and the latest technologies - such as multi-touch screens and location awareness.

He commented: "Businesses are going to appreciate easier roll outs to their enterprise with most well kept business estates - those with hardware from this century - able to run Windows 7 with only minor, cost effective upgrades."

According to research carried out by NPD Group, Windows 7 software unit sales in the US were 234 per cent higher than Vista's first few days of sales.

In addition, a combination of early discounts on pre-sales and a lack of promotional activity for the Ultimate version resulted in dollar sales that were 82 per cent higher than Vista.