14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft’s new Windows 8 operating system is often criticized by users and experts alike for the changes it brings to the market, but recent stats indicated that it actually managed to increase its market share.
But as far as enterprises are concerned, Windows 8 is a no-go, as many prefer to stick to Windows 7 for the time being. Windows 8.1 could change things a little bit, but the existing OS is clearly a platform to avoid for many enterprises.
A research conducted by SysAid Technologies and based on its IT Service management tools revealed that only 0.53 percent of enterprises have installed Windows 8 in the first six months on the market.
If you’re wondering, Windows 7 was a lot more successful, as its market share in the enterprise sector after the first six months reached 11.3 percent.
Microsoft, on the other hand, claims that everything goes according to the plan, so this poor enterprise adoption rate isn’t surprising at all.
“With Windows 8, we've sold over 100 million licenses and we showed how big customers like Emirates Airlines are using the tablets and Windows 8 in their environment. It offers a significant overhaul in the experience, built with touch in mind,” Brad Anderson, corporate vice president of Microsoft's Server and Tools division, told V3 in an interview.
“The interface that is in Windows 8 is also on Windows Phone and Xbox, it's a consistent experience across all of the things that we're building at Microsoft, and I think people are getting more comfortable with it,” he stressed.
Microsoft most likely expects adoption to be significantly improved after the launch of Windows 8.1, the first major Windows 8 update that comprises plenty of UI and performance improvements. The preview version will be unveiled on June 26, while the stable build will arrive later this year.