Windows 7 migration: driving efficiency in the desktop estate

By Abigail Waraker

18 Feb 2010

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For large enterprises there are now significant efficiency gains to be made from migration to Windows 7. However there are still barriers for IT departments to overcome, especially in terms of the desktop estate, such as:

Software asset inventory and management
- What apps have users got?
- Which apps are compatible with Win7 and which can be retired?

Minimising disruption
- How do you migrate 24/7 enterprise?
- How do you migrate large numbers of remote and mobile workers?

The Chatroom session on 11 March will look at how to win the hearts and minds of end-users when migrating to Windows 7 in large enterprises, including:

- Application management
- Mobile and remote users
- Overcome resistance to new OS
- Highlight productivity gains
- Reduce desktop support demand without impacting users

If you want expert advice and guidance on the strategies to pursue, join Computing and Dell in The Chatroom, a live video debate where we discuss the best practice in overcoming user resistance and making the most of Windows 7 roll-out, and take part in a live question and answer session to pose your issues to our panel of experts.

Who should attend?

• CIOs, IT directors, IT managers
• Desktop support managers

Why you should attend:

• Put your questions about Win7 migration to our expert panel of speakers
• Hear the views of your peers on the subject

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