Not what Microsoft expected...
Is there a correlation between desktop virtualization and Windows 7 upgrades? There sure is, but it may not produce the results Microsoft is looking for. OS upgrades are cumbersome and costly. In most cases, Windows 7 upgrades from XP require a clean install. So what drives companies to perform operating system upgrades on the endpoint? * Hardware refresh cycles * Improved Security * Performance enhancements/improved stability * Discontinued OS support * Simplified management What if I told you that you could extend hardware refresh cycles, tighten security, improve performance, and simplify management WITHOUT having to upgrade the OS. You CAN! These are the exact reasons we see organizations deploy desktop virtualization. So what’s the rush to move to Windows 7? Microsoft will discontinue Windows XP sales after June 30, 2010 and will offer technical support for Windows XP with updates and security patches for an extended period until April 2014. So, stick with the OS you have today, dig into desktop virtualization to see how it can align with your long term goals, make sure application virtualization is included in your plan, consider BYOPC (Bring Your Own PC), and start targeting your initial end-users.
