subject: Within a year Windows 7 attains a milestone [print this page] Within a year Windows 7 attains a milestone
Microsoft Corporation India has outlined the strong momentum for Windows 7 since the launch of the operating system a year back. Globally, over 240 million licences have been sold, making it the fastest-selling operating system in history. In India too, over 7,000 businesses are running Windows 7. Further, a study conducted by the CIO Association of India reveals that over 80% are planning to deploy Windows 7 in less than 12 months' time, highlighting the popularity of the operating system designed to make everyday life faster and easier. Windows 7 sales are already six times the sales of earlier Windows versions across retail stores.
Sumeet Khanna, Director, Windows Client Business Group, Microsoft India, said, "The numbers themselves are a demonstration of the fact that consumers and businesses alike are seeing value in the unique experiences delivered by the operating system. Our customers and partners are core to everything we do and we remain steadfast in our commitment to bring to market, solutions that add value to their lives."
Worldwide, nearly 90% of companies have already started their formal migrations to Windows 7. Most of them are already seeing significant benefits and cost savings accruing from the features built in the operating system can help companies save on an average $140/PC/year and realize 131% RoI in just 12 months.
A study conducted by MSN India reveals that over 78% of consumers who have adopted Windows 7 like it because it is simple and fast.
Adding to Microsoft's first anniversary celebrations for Windows 7, a team of 22 employees at Microsoft's Hyderabad campus have stormed into the Limca Book of Records.
