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Considering Windows® 7?
Act now to help ensure successful migration
Windows 7
Overview Windows 7 was launched on 22 October 2009, and quickly became the
fastest-selling operating system (OS) that Microsoft® had ever released.
Windows 7 is Microsoft’s latest operating
The momentum that surrounded the launch has continued unabated.
system, and it is available now. What is
your approach?
Although Windows XP still has a major foothold in the corporate PC
IBM can assist in planning, building and marketplace, the advent and widespread adoption of Windows 7 means
deploying your Windows 7 rollout. The
key factors are speed of deployment and that support for Windows XP from both Microsoft and independent
minimised business disruption. IBM can software vendors (ISVs) will begin to decline:
assist you with an XP Migration Options
workshop that will help you understand
• Analysts recommend that organizations consider the elimination of
the IBM point of view, agree a course of
action and get started. Windows XP by the end of 2012, when new versions of many existing
applications would no longer support XP, and independent software
vendors (ISVs) will increasingly withdraw XP from their portfolio of
supported operating systems.
• Microsoft’s extended support for Windows XP Service Pack 3 will end
in April 2014, and no updates or patches will be offered after that date.
The challenge
Analysts consider that a typical OS migration project will take between
12 and 18 months, yet many IT departments have not managed a major
client OS refresh in over six years. However, doing nothing is not an
option.
How IBM can help
IBM provides services to assist in:
• Auditing your current estate
• Understanding your estate’s preparedness for Windows 7
• Creating an effective strategy for tomorrow
• Testing software images and applications and migrating them to the
chosen Windows 7 platform
• Planning and executing deployments.
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IBM service options
Potential Business Benefits There are three ways forward, and IBM has services to support each:
• Avoid problems before they occur 1. Replace fat clients on a like-for-like basis
• Enable faster, more cost-effective
• Agree a planned approach
deployment • Use IBM’s Software Platform Management Services (SPMS) to build
and test the OS image, application installation packages and loads
• Reduce risk in configuring and integrating
devices
• Use the Platform Integration and Deployment Service (PIDS) to
deploy the new devices and dispose of the old (if applicable).
• Consider the option of cloud computing
services 2. Consider replacement using a different operating system
• Take advantage of flexible payment plans • Test and agree on the platform (e.g. Linux® or OSX)
from IBM Global Financing • Use SPMS to build and test the OS image and application installation
packages and loads
• Use PIDS to deploy the new devices and dispose of the old (if
applicable).
3. Consider replacement using a different technology or
approach
• Evaluate virtualisation technologies (either for test pad or production
purposes)
• Investigate the IBM Smart Business Desktop Cloud solution.
Innovative IBM offerings
IBM has a range of offerings that are designed to address the needs of
any Windows 7 migration project.
Desktop cloud
IBM delivers key benefits with its Smart Business Desktop Cloud
solution. It is a server-based end-user virtualisation solution that aims
to reduce complexity and cost. Benefits include:
• Lower end-user support costs
• Centrally managed security and compliance
• Centrally managed software platform distribution
• Flexible access to applications via a wide range of devices.
Platform management
IBM software platform management services for migrations and
upgrades offers: remotely delivered image creation, customisation,
loading, and maintenance for end-user systems; centrally delivered
software packaging and electronic distribution; and general care for
end-user devices. These services are available for software platform
design, configuration management, packaging and distribution.
Platform services
Solutions from IBM platform integration and deployment services are
deisgned to provide a co-ordinated, strategic approach to optimise PC
deployment and minimise rollout disruption and delay by helping you:
• Manage complexities of planning and data-gathering.
• Manage rollout logistics
• Pre-configure devices, using a dedicated staging area
• Deliver fast, consistent deployments to multiple sites, including on-site
support.
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The benefits of working with IBM
Our services are designed to help you achieve the following:
Avoid problems before they occur
• Reduce the time, expense and complexity associated with managing
end-user software platforms
• Reduce the cost and time involved in developing and maintaining
software images.
• Enable reliable access to applications with fewer interruptions.
Enable faster, more cost-effective, lower-risk deployment
• Accelerate PC deployment and reduce business disruption – fill the
gap in IT staff resources and simplify deployment
• Reduce overall project management and deployment costs
• Support higher quality and enterprise-wide consistency
• Offer a standardised approach to help procure, build, and manage a
comprehensive platform rollout, while mitigating the regulatory risk
associated with asset disposal.
Look at options for cloud computing services
• Leverage a different way to provide anytime, anywhere access to
applications, information and resources
• Reduce IT costs and complexity while increasing flexibility and control
with the IBM Smart Business Desktop Cloud.
Take advantage of IBM Global Financing
• Work with IBM Global Financing to tailor financing solutions to your
specific IT needs, including flexible payment plans and loans, and asset
buyback and disposal.
For more information
To learn more about solutions from IBM Global Technology Services,
contact your IBM sales representative or visit: ibm.com
