Microsoft News: Microsoft needs a hit with Win 8 - EE Times (blog)

Microsoft needs a hit with Win 8

eetimes.com 19 Oct '12, 10pm

Microsoft News: Microsoft needs a hit with Win 8 - EE Times (blog)

Microsoft's best prospects for significant near-term growth will be in the consumer space, from mobile device like tablets, according to Krans. With improvements in cloud storage technology and the anticipated launch of Microsoft's Surface tablet next week, Microsoft will continue incorporating Windows 8 with mobile and cloud capabilities to drive its adoption in consumer mobile devices, he said in a report circulated this week. But the success of Windows 8 in mobile devices—where it faces a formidable competitor in Android—is not assured. The new OS is a dramatic departure from previous version and the most dramatic update of the OS in nearly two decades, initial reviews have been lukewarm. It's practically inevitable that Windows 8 will eventually enjoy major adoption by enterprises. But in the consumer space, the battle has yet to be fought. Meanwhile, the PC market is ...

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