Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) New Goal For Windows 10: Become An Enterprise Darling?

Here’s a look into how Microsoft’s most valuable customers are taking on the arrival of Windows 10










Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows 10 has been the most sought after operating system since its release on July 29, 2015. So far, it seems to be performing well and has become a major game changer for enterprises.

According to an article by IT Pro, 2% of 75 million users that downloaded Microsoft’s Windows 10 in the initial month of the launch, 1.5 million were businesses. This is a pretty decent number, although it might seem small.

Enterprises usually take long time to upgrade their business PCs because companies cannot upgrade all their machines altogether. It requires months to plan and test, taking a few more months to install and upgrade. Therefore, market researchers speculate that Window 10 will take time to become a huge success, mostly expected till next year’s second half or till 2017.

Furthermore, another reason why companies will take on Microsoft’s Windows 10 is the fact that from the company’s collaborators, such as Hewlett Packard Company (NYSE:HPQ), to its closest rival VMware, look forward to launching new services to help the businesses upgrade to the operating system.

Last year in June, HP and Microsoft had a clash as Microsoft was fighting for a spot against the Surface PC, which lead to unlikely events of HP to release PCs for Google’s Chrome OS and Android OS. As of now, it looks like both companies will be collaborating together. Eric Harmon, Senior Vice President, Global Practices & Transformation HP Enterprise Services said: “HP's unique relationship with Microsoft allows us to offer Windows 10 in a controlled manner integrated into the client's world -- giving both IT and the User the chance to experience the new operating system.”


According to Okta, a cloud security company that looks after 2,500 companies’ passwords that use cloud apps, provides a chart supporting Windows 10 kicked off at a good start. The company’s network shows that Windows 7 is used by 85% of Windows users. The chart reveals Windows 10 escalated rapidly in usage and surpassed even XP.

Microsoft’s Windows 10 is speculated to be successful in the future for enterprises. However, it has a long way to go for now.