Windows Vista promises IT organizations much more than a new, three dimensional look for their computer desktops. Security features designed to protect valuable corporate information include hard drive encryption, user account control and a new security center. Productivity features include search tools that help users find information on their own systems, the Internet, or their coworkers’ PCs. File sharing and Meeting Space tools enable close collaboration with peers.

All of these features build a compelling case for a migration to Windows Vista. Many customers are already planning their move, whether on new systems or as an upgrade for existing PCs. Market research firm IDC projects that 90 million copies of Windows Vista will be deployed in 2007—31.5 million of them in businesses.