Microsoft under pressure for timely Vista release
PC World | at | by Mike
Microsoft's business customers may have come to expect delays in product releases, but the company is going to be under pressure over the next year to deliver its Windows Vista operating system on time.
While the majority of business customers are unlikely to switch immediately to the new OS, the official release will start the process for those that are planning major hardware and software upgrades. It's estimated that businesses need about 18 months to test and deploy a new OS for users.
Businesses that subscribe to Software Assurance, Microsoft's program that allows free upgrades as part of its volume licensing programs, want to see new versions released to get value for their money, analysts say.