Chief Prognosticator

Will Your Business Make the Switch to Vista?

Some businesses have been reluctant to make the switch from Windows XP to Windows Vista. Is your small business one of them? Why? Many would say “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. If Windows XP has been working for you, why switch? Well that may be sensible, but you could be missing out on Vista’s next generation graphics and features. What if Microsoft guaranteed that your switch to Vista would be smooth? Well that’s the idea behind Windows Vista Small Business Assurance and responsive customer service team. When your business buys Vista-loaded computers, you will get “free support, compatibility assistance, and one-on-one coaching” from Microsoft. A lot has changed since Vista was first launched — more and more applications and devices have been made compatible (out of the box) and the security of the OS has improved over that of XP.

Some businesses should definitely get with Windows Vista. Any graphical or computer design firm should consider Vista. Microsoft Vista’s Aero GUI is simply amazing. This new hardware-based graphical user interface is amazing to use or just stare at. If your business is involved with web publishing, multimedia products, or design, Vista would be a great fit.

Another great feature of Microsoft Vista is the built-in security and safety mechanisms. The BitLocker Drive Encryption system protects your company data if the computer is lost or stolen. That’s corporate security worth its weight in gold. Add in Vista’s Windows Backup and Restore Center and Windows Defender applications, and your computer will be safe guarded from outside threats.