March 20th, 2013
The operating system (OS) is an integral part of modern computers, phones and a good deal of other technology. The most popular OS is Microsoft's Windows, which has become the mainstay of businesses around the world. Last year, Windows 8 was released and with it came a drastic change to the 'Windows' system. The new interface is more mobile oriented, which could take some getting used to. For example, if you want to find out how big a file is, or how much free hard drive space you have, you now have a few different options.
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Technology is always changing, improving or adapting and companies, especially small businesses, have a hard time keeping up with the changes which can be quite costly. One solution to this is to allow employees the option of Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) to help with their job. Microsoft has picked up this trend and is set to introduce new features with the impending release of Windows 8.
In the mid 2000s Microsoft was more or less stagnant. Windows, despite numerous releases, still looked more or less the same, and Office hadn’t received a decent upgrade in a long time. Things looked grim, but Microsoft has managed to turn things around. Windows 8 and related products are a drastic departure from the Microsoft look, even Hotmail has had a makeover.
One of the most highly anticipated software releases of 2012 is Windows 8, Microsoft’s new operating system. It promises to bring about a massive change in the way people use computers. Understandably, more than a few companies and users are excited for the release, however, until now, they had no idea how much it would cost to upgrade both the OS and their servers.
Cloud computing is not a new thing, many providers like Microsoft’s SkyDrive have been around in one form or another since 2007. It’s taken until this year for cloud storage to really take off however. With increasing competition and major players wading into the game, SkyDrive has been updated to become one of the most solid competitors.
The most widely used operating system is Microsoft’s Windows. It’s safe to say the OS is dominant in nearly every aspect of business. This year Microsoft is poised to add another system to the lineup with Windows 8. The OS will support a new layout and have many useful features for all users. This April, Microsoft announced which versions of Windows 8 will be available. 
