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Windows 7 coming to business users early

by Parm Mann on 13 July 2009, 16:23

Tags: Windows 7, Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT)

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At its Worldwide Partner Conference in New Orleans today, Microsoft confirmed that Windows 7 will be made available through volume licensing to business customers ahead of its retail launch on October 22nd.

Beginning September 1st, business customers will be able to order Windows 7 Enterprise through Microsoft Software Assurance licensing.

Microsoft lists the key features of Windows 7 Enterprise as follows:

  • DirectAccess
    Give mobile users seamless access to corporate networks without a need to VPN.

  • BranchCache
    Decrease time branch office users spend waiting to download files across the network.

  • Enterprise Search Scopes
    Find information on network locations including SharePoint sites with a simple user interface.

  • BitLocker & BitLocker To Go
    Help protect data on PCs and removable drives, with manageability to enforce encryption and backup of recovery keys.

  • AppLocker
    Specify what software is allowed to run on user's PCs through centrally managed, but flexible, Group Policies.

  • Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Optimisations
    Improved user experience for VDI with multimon and microphone support. Plus the ability to reuse virtual machine (VHD) images to boot a physical PC.

  • Multi Lingual User Interface
    Create a single operating system (OS) image for deployment to users worldwide.



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Posted by aidanjt - Mon 13 Jul 2009 18:13
Why bother?.. They know enterprise IT are always the last to jump on the next big thing™.
Posted by badass - Mon 13 Jul 2009 21:27
aidanjt
Why bother?.. They know enterprise IT are always the last to jump on the next big thing™.

Testing maybe. Some applications can take a year or more for validation on a new OS. If an enterprise is thinking of a Win7 upgrade in 18 month time, as early as possible is a good time to start learning about it.
Posted by WhiteGiant - Mon 13 Jul 2009 21:35
aidanjt
Why bother?.. They know enterprise IT are always the last to jump on the next big thing™.

Given a few months testing time, they may take the offer up a little earlier, I.E. (no pun intended . . . well maybe) MS make money sooner rather than later.
Posted by [GSV]Trig - Mon 13 Jul 2009 22:04
I'll get it on SA, I might stick it on a few machines when it comes out, only compentent people tho..

Hmmm, maybe no roll out here then :lol:
Posted by shaithis - Mon 13 Jul 2009 22:44
aidanjt
Why bother?.. They know enterprise IT are always the last to jump on the next big thing™.

I don't know what your talking about…..I work for the worlds premier lawfirm and we are currently in the process of rolling out the cutting edge operating system…..Windows XP :mrgreen:

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