Should You Support a Windows 7 Upgrade For Small Business Clients?

Written By: admin on February 8, 2010 No Comment

With the official release of Windows 7 due out on October 22, computer consultants and IT service providers are quickly having to decide whether to embrace or snuff Microsoft’s newest operating system.

Due to the longevity of XP, millions of users rely on their local computer consultant for support and advice regarding the operating system.

So it’s your responsibility to do your due diligence with the operating system, understand the emerging market trends and decide what you feel the best solution is.

Many articles are springing up about how much faster and more resourceful Windows 7 is compared to Vista and XP. The reality is, Windows XP is 10 years old and will not be compatible with future hardware products.

Yet, despite all the good feedback circulating about Windows 7, many IT administrators are not planning to migrate. The bad ecomony is a major factor that is contributing to these statistics. 35% of companies say they are skipping upgrades or technology purchases (PC World). So what can you do?

While there are many articles online discussing Windows 7’s features, there isn’t a lot of talk about profitability for the technology service provider. You have several angles you can take:

It’s important that you have a plan. If you support Windows 7, you’ll want to know exactly why and how you are going to profitably make that work for your business. The same holds true if you decide to wait on supporting Windows 7. The key to any successful marketing campaign is educating your clients and then motivating them to take a desired action.

The average end user is not going to spend months researching the development and release of Windows 7. They will be relying on you to do the leg work and make a recommendation for them. They are also going to rely on you to educate them about the new operating system and why it may or may not be the right choice for them. If it is not the right choice, they are going to need to know what is.

If you still need to brush up on Windows 7’s features, compatibility, and other questions, visit this useful resource forum.

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