What IT Leaders Seek From Windows 10
What IT Leaders Seek From Windows 10
By Dennis McCafferty
Building Buzz
96% of surveyed CIOs, IT decision-makers and tech pros are interested in Windows 10, and 63% are more likely to adopt it due to a free upgrade.
Thorough Exam
60% of those surveyed said their IT departments have either already tested or are actively testing the new operating system.
Welcome Back!
64% are interested in the return of the “Start” button, compared to just 8% who are interested in the Continuum feature.
Top Factors Driving New OS Adoption
End of life/support: 66%, Software requirements/compatibility: 60%, New features/functions: 49%, Security requirements: 41%, User demand: 23%
Layered Adoption
40% said their companies plan to roll out Windows 10 within the first year, and 33% said their organizations will do so within two years.
Lucky Seven, Part I
94% said their companies are running Windows 7 today.
Lucky Seven, Part II
On average, Windows 7 is running on 77% of organizations’ laptops and desktops, followed by Windows 8/8.1 (18%), Windows XP (14%) and Mac OS (10%).
Mobile Tools
81% of survey respondents said iOS mobile devices are running within their enterprise, and 77% say Android-based devices are.
Encouraging Reception
25% have a “very positive” impression of Microsoft’s new browser, Edge, while only 4% have a “very negative” impression. (Nearly half don’t know enough about it to have an opinion, and the rest are maintaining a neutral position for now.)
Biggest Concerns About Windows 10
Hardware/software compatibility: 79%, Early release bugs: 65%, User training: 59%, Lack of third-party support: 51%, Time needed to complete upgrade process: 43%
