Windows® 7 – A new and worthy operating system for the masses

Microsoft’s new client operating system, Windows 7, is set to be released to the general public on Oct. 22, 2009. As usual, it is surrounded by the typical marketing and excitement that accompanies the release of the most universally known software made by the world’s largest software developer.
Today, most users still use Windows XP, released more than 8 years ago. Why? Most of the general public soundly rejected the Windows Vista operating system. So the question is: Will Windows 7 win the favor of the world’s PC users?
Based on my experience using Windows 7 since February, I’d say a big yes! The best way I describe Windows 7 is this: Windows 7 fulfills the promise that Vista never delivered. Windows 7 has many of the innovative features and capabilities, improvements to security and most of all, increased efficiency I expected out of Vista. Vista was plagued by a user burdening security system, gross performance issues, and worst of all, a massive chasm in compatibility with many common applications and hardware devices. Microsoft eliminated those issues in Windows 7. It is stable, effective and well designed for the average and the professional user.
My first impressions with Windows 7 were from using the beta. I decide to be an early adopter and load it on my work laptop to get a feel for the common daily use experience. I never looked back. Windows 7 in beta form was better than a patched and mature Vista. The interface was slick and effective. The performance was staggeringly good. And best of all it worked with all my applications and hardware. I had fully expected to spend hours upgrading my laptop, copying down drivers, learning a new interface and finding what applications didn’t work. I ended up spending less than hour before I was done. I was shocked that it worked so well.
For those of you who have been waiting for a new operating system to be released that is worth your time and trouble, your wait will be over Oct22. Enjoy the Windows 7 experience, I know I do!

- Ken Klika, Network Services Director

Microsoft Commissions Case Study, BCG Systems and Winncom Technologies Highlighted

Winncom Technologies has 200 employees and distributes networking solutions worldwide.  From 2000 to 2006, the company’s revenue grew from U.S.$30 million to U.S. $64 million.  Although thrilled with their thriving success, Winncom’s existing system, Sage MAS 90, was struggling to scale to the rapid growth.  The system could not automate order processing and track vendor rebates.  The manual processes that Winncom performed only became more complex with their growth.

Winncom partnered with BCG Systems to strategically approach the situation and find a solution that would best fit their organization. BCG Systems took the time to carefully review the business and processes of Winncom and assure a clear understanding of their goals. Upon completion of this thorough analysis, BCG Systems recommended the implementation of Microsoft Dynamics GP.

Once limited by their system, Winncom has now realized numerous benefits from deploying this solution.  Not only is Winncom improving customer service and driving sales, they are capitalizing on their success with the automation of a 2-3 hour manual sales order process to mere seconds, a full return on investment (ROI) in six months, 15-20% reduction in order error rate, improved financial management and gained real-time insight to operations.

 Impressed with the success of this implementation, Microsoft commissioned a case study that is now published on their website as well as at www.bcgsystems.com. 

What to hear Winncom tell their story? Check out the video featuring Winncom and BCG Systems http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aoBLbEftYU

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