Hum, 6 months later than the official out of Windows 8 & 2012... Happy customers not in a hurry to integrate Windows 8. :(
Our User group in our Area, was already tell Symantec, we understand some validation delay to provide official support a latest OS version from Microsoft, or Apple, or others. But:
- less 1 month after the official new OS launch date: Bravo !!
- 2 to 3 months after: Acceptable.
- 4 to 9 months after: Just wonder if should not use MDT instead of Altiris.
- More 9 months after: Not sure still wonder about...
I hope Symantec will deliver a Quick SP to support Windows 8 under 7.1, without waiting for 7.5 !!!
Regarding Windows 8, the preassure will be lower. The customers are not asking it now: Because more "understood" as a "grand public" release. That is false in fact, Microsoft done a good job. I am working with Windows 8 from 1 month: it is a clear "Cloud" and "user" orientation, as the market appealing for, with a good enterprise integration. But not all enterprise are ready for the cloud life for "IT Pro" and Windows infra updated 2012 ;-)
I am sure enterprises will integrate Windows 8 devices, before 3 years after ending their win7 migration. All the same not necessary migrating existing win7 devices. They will very well living together.