BYOD a Compelling Reason to Use Windows 8
Michael Dell, the founder of Dell computers, believes that Windows 8 could very well be the answer for the trend concerning BYOD (bring your own device). Making the announcement to customers and partners at the annual Dell World Expo, Michael Dell put his solid support behind the future of Windows 8, especially for powering touchscreen devices including laptops.
The Usefulness of Windows 8
Even though Windows 8 has only been out a short while, there are already specific questions that have arisen about its usefulness and necessity, especially from users that still enjoy Windows XP or Windows 7. Many research firms have quickly noted the lack of support for Windows 8, with sales not as high as predicted or hoped for.
It should be noted that Michael Dell has built his entire industry around personal computers. His extensive knowledge on the subject of PCs and business computers has helped him remain successful for decades. It is his belief that PCs are central to the computing world with well over 250 million computers being sold annually, and that companies tend to use PCs in their workplace.
It is Dell's belief that the transformation in both Window's software and hardware is the technology required to bring together both touchscreens and laptops. With its extensive capabilities, Windows 8 is available on numerous products from the XPS 10 tablet, to the 27" touch display, and nearly any type of product one can imagine. It is his belief that many companies are taking a wait and see attitude concerning Windows 8 until it has been completely validated as a proven edition over previous versions.
A Different View
Michael Dell's internal polling from his own customer base shows that consumers have a high interest in Windows 8. This includes commercial customers that typically hold onto older releases before ever adopting new versions of Windows. It is his belief that there is an immediate need from companies to acquire the new Windows 8 because of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) world. Additionally, because of the new version's reliability, versatility and security features, it offers exactly what companies require.
Unlike Michael Dell's eagerness about Windows 8, any conclusions on its future, especially from the corporate world, are hard to determine yet. Time will tell exactly how the high rate of interested parties will convert into sales of the product. Trusted analysts believe high conversion rates should not be expected until at least mid-2013.
Businesses hope that their workforce will be satisfied using BYOD devices that look more like a consumer device but are designed for the business world.
The Usefulness of Windows 8
Even though Windows 8 has only been out a short while, there are already specific questions that have arisen about its usefulness and necessity, especially from users that still enjoy Windows XP or Windows 7. Many research firms have quickly noted the lack of support for Windows 8, with sales not as high as predicted or hoped for.
It should be noted that Michael Dell has built his entire industry around personal computers. His extensive knowledge on the subject of PCs and business computers has helped him remain successful for decades. It is his belief that PCs are central to the computing world with well over 250 million computers being sold annually, and that companies tend to use PCs in their workplace.
It is Dell's belief that the transformation in both Window's software and hardware is the technology required to bring together both touchscreens and laptops. With its extensive capabilities, Windows 8 is available on numerous products from the XPS 10 tablet, to the 27" touch display, and nearly any type of product one can imagine. It is his belief that many companies are taking a wait and see attitude concerning Windows 8 until it has been completely validated as a proven edition over previous versions.
A Different View
Michael Dell's internal polling from his own customer base shows that consumers have a high interest in Windows 8. This includes commercial customers that typically hold onto older releases before ever adopting new versions of Windows. It is his belief that there is an immediate need from companies to acquire the new Windows 8 because of the Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) world. Additionally, because of the new version's reliability, versatility and security features, it offers exactly what companies require.
Unlike Michael Dell's eagerness about Windows 8, any conclusions on its future, especially from the corporate world, are hard to determine yet. Time will tell exactly how the high rate of interested parties will convert into sales of the product. Trusted analysts believe high conversion rates should not be expected until at least mid-2013.
Businesses hope that their workforce will be satisfied using BYOD devices that look more like a consumer device but are designed for the business world.
