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Wednesday, 10 September 2014

Windows 8 - The Business Benefits!

Windows 8

Designed to meet its users’ need for speed, multi-device access and touch screen capabilities, Windows 8 has essentially improved on the Windows 7 fundamentals, and is re-imagined to support a number of different working styles. With a range of new features Windows 8 offers a number of benefits to businesses.


The Benefits:

The Layout:
Windows 8 is sporting a completely new layout to all previous versions of Windows, as well as a new app model. The design makes it easier for businesses to create their own line-of-business apps to help improve productivity, by allowing you to place all the information you need on the start screen. The start screen can be organized to group your apps and information, thus making everything you need, easy to find.

Available on a range of hardware:
Windows 8 will run on an extremely wide range of devices, from tablets to laptops, to desktop PCs with large, high definition screens, thus allowing users to pick the device that works best for them. Therefore making Windows 8 convenient and versatile, whether you work in the office, at home or out and about.

Flexible:
Microsoft has also added cloud connectivity to Windows 8, allowing for users to start a project on one PC and finish it on another with ease. Using the cloud to store your information dissolves the boundaries between devices, allowing you to access your information from any Windows 8 device, simply by signing in with your own Microsoft account.

Windows to go:
Windows to go is a fully manageable corporate Windows 8 environment and is a feature specific to Windows 8 Enterprise. Giving users the capability to boot and run Windows 8 Enterprise on compatible devices, from mass storage devices such as USB drives.  Unlike many other mobility solutions Windows to go allows you to be productive from almost any location you choose to work.

Windows 8 offers numerous other benefits and features such as:
• Direct Access
• Enhanced end-to-end security
• Built in mobile broadband features
• Manageability and virtualisation advancements


Windows 8 delivers enterprise-grade capabilities that IT departments need, by combining the power and familiarity of the desktop, with new ways for users to interact with line-of-business apps and offering support for more mobile form factors. All of its features are designed to aid production and keep your data secure.

Ready to make the switch? Then why not call us on 01723 587240 for a quote.

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