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Monday, November 8, 2010

Its Time for Windows 7

Attn:  Windows XP Users

Re:  Windows 7

I know what you're thinking, another upgrade.  Our current Windows XP operating system is working fine, Why do I need to upgrade to Windows 7.  Why upgrade something that's not broke.  You may be one that follows the old adage "if aint broke, don't fix it...".  I understand your position.  For business owners and/or business decision makers, you're just not trying to spend money unless its going to increase productivity, help you to make money, or decrease your operational expenses.

The short answer to your question of whether to upgrade to Windows 7 is yes, do it.  Here's why:

Windows 7 will help you increase productivity.  How?

  • Windows 7 includes many enhanced security features.  These security features help deter malicious activity on your computer.  Hackers are well versed in Windows XP including ALL of its security short comings.  That means your business is exposed if you're still running the older operating system.  If your computer security is compromised, this will render the computer useless until a technician perform the needed repair.  Consequently, you are indirectly losing productivity every minute your staff cannot use the computer to perform a work process related your business activity.  
Windows 7 can help you make money.  How?
  • Does every profitable business have customers?
  • Does very satisfied customers come back for more products or services?
  • Does responsiveness make for a happy customer?
  • If you answered YES to the above questions, then Windows 7 can help you make money.  Here's how:
    • Windows 7 includes tools to allow you to access information quicker.  Use Pin and Jump lists feature in Windows 7 to keep the programs and files you use the most right at your fingertips.  These tools will help you respond faster to customer requests.
    • Easily create and share movies - create great looking movies and slideshows and share them on YouTube in minutes.  You may ask why do I need movies and YouTube for my customers.  Remember, without marketing, your customers don't know that you exist.  Creating movies and sharing them on YouTube, opens your business to more opportunities.  Your customers are using YouTube everyday!
    • Windows 7 includes FREE tools that increase your ability to reach out to customers quickly.  Those tools include a programming language, database support, file sharing technologies, etc.  A computer that's configured appropriately can become a revenue generator for your business.
Windows 7 can decrease your operational expenses.  How?
  • Windows 7 includes technologies that utilize electrical power more efficiently than older technologies.  The built-in sleep and resume technology will help your business consume less energy.  Get start with your GREEN initiatives by purchasing new Windows 7 capable computers.
  • Empower your staff to do more with less.  Windows 7 will enable employees to manage devices more easily - manage printers, cameras, and other devices from a single consistent place.  
Get Windows 7 today and start meeting your customer's demands.    Contact the GAD Group and discuss how to implement Windows 7 at your company.  Our three step process will get you on your way toward Windows 7:
  1. Assess your company's current hardware environment
  2. Review staff readiness
  3. Create Windows 7 deployment plan
Call or email us for details.

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