Windows 10 receives positive reaction
Back in 2012, Microsoft launched its first attempt at an operating system that coped with the inevitable collision of tablets and desktops. Regarded by most users as a flop, Windows 8 was typified as an awkward mismatch between touch-friendly technology and more traditional desktop operating systems; in short, it didn’t work for either desktop or tablet users. Whilst the Windows 8.1 update helped, its lifespan was still most notably marked by headlines such as “Windows 8, it really is that bad”.
Ever since this failure, Microsoft users have been waiting for the arrival of a new and improved Windows. This time, however, it seems things are different. Despite learning the hard way, Microsoft looks set to conclude what it started with Windows 8 back in 2012. Windows 10, its new operating system designed to be compatible with desktops, tablets and phones, was launched globally in 190 countries on 29th July 2015.
Whilst keeping hold of some of the original tablet features it created for Windows 8, Microsoft has also looked to further bridge the gap for users, claiming it was too heavily centred around mobile devices by combining these with the more familiar start menu and desktop that Windows users have grown accustomed to over the years.
Add in an improved operating system with more security, a brand new browser and ‘Cortana’, an assistant not dissimilar to Apple’s Siri, and you might just start to get excited about Windows 10.
The cost
If you’re currently using Windows 7 or 8.1, then there is good news, as upgrades from Microsoft will be free for one year under Windows free upgrades programme. However, if you’re not eligible for these free upgrades, then Windows 10 Home will set you back £99, and Windows 10 Pro will cost you £131 for each license, but you do have the option to revert to your old operating system for a month after your purchase.
At ECL, continuously upgrading is part of what we do. For more information about how we can help your business, please call us on 01268 575300 or email us at info@ecl.co.uk
IT Support
ECL recognises that every client is different, and every client has a different IT support requirement. Whatever the size of your business, we can offer a support scenario to suit your needs.
Cloud Services
Whether your business already uses Cloud services or you’re considering the Cloud as a possible way forward, talk to us first. We can provide anything from fully hosted IT infrastructures on our own ECL Private Cloud, to simple on-line backups. We can also give expert advice on Microsoft 365 and other Cloud platforms.
Disaster Recovery
How would losing access to your IT systems and data for days, or even weeks, affect your business? For many if not most companies this would be a nightmare scenario, with potentially very serious consequences.
Microsoft 365
Cloud services could potentially lower your overall costs and gives your employees all the tools they need alongside the correct layers of security and compliance. We are an IT company in Essex who are here to help.