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Even if the final version of Windows 8 is now available, most companies still plan to deploy to Windows 7. According to Forumswindows8.com, a large Windows 8 help and support forum, the majority of 50,000 users polled about their favorite Windows OS, preferred Windows 7. Also, another recent study polled 330 IT professionals on their experiences, expectations and concerns about Windows 7 migrations. 30% of them reported that Windows 7 had been completely implemented in their company, while the remaining 70% said that their deployment process was still in progress or not yet even started.
Most of the small businesses concerns are handled with Windows 7, like time constraints, compatibility issues, hardware requirements and security. Unfortunately, most small enterprises don't see the advantages in upgrading to Windows 7, finding it too time consuming and costly. Even though these are legitimate concerns, small companies have to think about the consequences that come with the decision to stick on their old OS – Vista or XP. Our recommendation: security and support are the 2 most important aspects small businesses have to keep in mind.
Risks and security concerns
By continuing to use old Oss, small businesses are exposing themselves to security risks. For example, all Windows XP security updates will end in 2014, leaving businesses still running on XP vulnerable to attacks and viruses.
Costs and support challenges
Small organizations spend great amounts of money on support, even though older systems might still work. An IDG whitepaper sponsored by Microsoft shows that the support for Windows XP is requiring more money each day that passes. Also, in the fourth year of continuing to use Windows XP, IT labor costs grow by 25%, while employee productivity draws a 23% higher cost. Actually, these costs are five times higher than they would be when operating Windows 7 systems.
At the same time, as OSs age, the support costs and the associated security risks outweigh the expense of replacing them. According to IDG, businesses that upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 see a ROI of over 130% over a three-year period. Through Windows 7, small companies can benefit from increased support for a bigger range of technologies, faster and better performing hardware. Also, by supporting the use of modern technologies like Windows 7, the IT staff improves their productivity and of course, that of your team.
Although the final version of Windows 8 is publicly available, most organizations plan to upgrade to Windows 7. Forumswindows8.com, a large Windows 8 help and support forum recently polled 50,000 users to know their favorite Windows operating system and the majority preferred Windows 7.
Most of the small businesses concerns are handled with Windows 7, like time constraints, compatibility issues, hardware requirements and security. Unfortunately, most small enterprises don't see the advantages in upgrading to Windows 7, finding it too time consuming and costly. Even though these are legitimate concerns, small companies have to think about the consequences that come with the decision to stick on their old OS – Vista or XP. Our recommendation: security and support are the 2 most important aspects small businesses have to keep in mind.
Risks and security concerns
By continuing to use old Oss, small businesses are exposing themselves to security risks. For example, all Windows XP security updates will end in 2014, leaving businesses still running on XP vulnerable to attacks and viruses.
Costs and support challenges
Small organizations spend great amounts of money on support, even though older systems might still work. An IDG whitepaper sponsored by Microsoft shows that the support for Windows XP is requiring more money each day that passes. Also, in the fourth year of continuing to use Windows XP, IT labor costs grow by 25%, while employee productivity draws a 23% higher cost. Actually, these costs are five times higher than they would be when operating Windows 7 systems.
At the same time, as OSs age, the support costs and the associated security risks outweigh the expense of replacing them. According to IDG, businesses that upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7 see a ROI of over 130% over a three-year period. Through Windows 7, small companies can benefit from increased support for a bigger range of technologies, faster and better performing hardware. Also, by supporting the use of modern technologies like Windows 7, the IT staff improves their productivity and of course, that of your team.
Although the final version of Windows 8 is publicly available, most organizations plan to upgrade to Windows 7. Forumswindows8.com, a large Windows 8 help and support forum recently polled 50,000 users to know their favorite Windows operating system and the majority preferred Windows 7.
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