Windows 7 Research | Gartner Inc.

Windows 7 has been characterized as everything from a major step for Windows to a minor service pack for Windows Vista. Either way, it cannot be overlooked. The new OS introduces a variety of optimization and subtle changes — along with significant new functionality. Gartner highlights our latest research on Windows 7 and other issues surrounding this major release.

With Windows 7's Arrival, Plan Migrations Now

Although Microsoft will continue supporting Windows XP through 2014, enterprises should begin migrating to Windows 7 soon to avoid losing support for their environments from independent software vendors.