MicroAge Windows 8 Webinar. We recommend Microsoft software

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We recommend Microsoft®_software We recommend Microsoft®_software

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We recommend Microsoft software

Programme

• Introduction to MicroAge – Maria Fiore

Business Development Manager MicroAge Canada

• Windows 8

– Frederic Senez

Partner Account Manager Microsoft Canada

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We recommend Microsoft®_software

MicroAge at a glance

• Canada’s leading network of independently owned systems integrators and value-added resellers

• Over 40 locations across Canada, many in operation since 1981 • Specializing in multi-vendor solutions that include hardware,

software and services

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MicroAge Delivers

• IT Solutions

– Industry-leading IT products – Infrastructure Solutions

– Business Continuity and Compliance Solutions

– Cloud Solutions

– Integration, Configuration and Logistics Services

– Asset Disposal and Recycling Solutions – IT Resourcing

– Managed Services – Financing Solutions

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Strong Relationships

MicroAge is your trusted business technology partner

• A Customer-driven Business Model

– Service-based – Collaboration – Interaction

• Strong focus on IT as business driver

– Meeting business goals & objectives – Solving business problems

– Reducing costs, overhead, inefficiencies

• Expertise and Knowledge

– Experience – Attitude – Commitment

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MicroAge: your trusted

business technology partner

• Highly qualified local IT personnel

• Proven experience and IT

knowledge breadth and depth • Strength of national network • Commitment to customer

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Windows 8 and Windows RT Availability

Full Packaged Product (FPP) OEM – PC Preinstall Volume Licensing

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Windows RT Devices

Long battery life. Thin, light, and sleek.

► Runs on low-power ARM processors

High quality and predictable experience over time

► Preconfigured system on certified hardware

Commonality and shared core with Windows 8

► New user interface, including desktop

► Both Windows RT and Windows 8 can run apps from the Windows Store

► Compatible with most peripherals

► Built-in VPN client plus support for virtual smartcards Better value than non-Windows tablets

► Office Home & Student 2013 commercial use rights for anyone whose primary device is licensed for Office with Software Assurance

► Free VDA (Virtual Desktop Access) rights for connecting to a Windows VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure) from companion Windows RT devices

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Long battery life Thin & light Cloud connected

Windows 8

AND AND AND AND AND Consumption Touch Beautiful Apps Companion Creation

Mouse & keyboard Functional

Software Primary

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• Windows reimagined

• Delivering the apps you want • Cloud-connected

• Reimagined browsing with IE10 • Built for business

• Great experience across all hardware • Built on a solid foundation

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• Windows Reimagined

• New fast and fluid Start screen Touch, mouse, keyboard

Everything great about Windows 7 we made even better

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• Cloud-connected

• Your Windows, everywhere

• Connected to your people, files and apps

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• Reimagined browsing with IE10

• Less browser, more web • Incredibly fast

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• Built for business

• A better business tablet • New possibilities for mobile

productivity

• Enhanced end-to-end security • Virtualization and management

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Windows To Go DirectAccess Mobile Broadband Touch First, Keyboard & Mouse

Apps from the Windows Store Productivity & LOB Desktop apps

Secure Boot, Trusted Boot Bitlocker, Virtual smartcards Dynamic Access Control

High Fidelity User Experience Client Hyper –V, PowerShell Group Policy, Push-button Reset

Devices & Experiences Users Want

Enterprise-Grade Solutions

Devices & Experiences Users Love

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► Persistent Internet connection

► Easy and secure access to corporate data behind the firewall

► Seamless access to personal data

► One device for life and work when travelling

Enterprise servers and services

Personal cloud services

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• Built on a solid foundation

• Fast, compatible and protected • More for power users

• All your familiar Windows 7 apps and devices at your fingertips

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Windows 8: No Compromise Business Tablet*

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• A better Windows 8 than Windows 7

• Faster boot times • Longer battery life • Better performance • More secure

• Faster Wi-Fi reconnection • Multi-monitor improvements

• More powerful file explorer with ribbon UI • Improved task manager

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Enabling Flexible Workstyles Through SA

Unique access to Windows 8 Enterprise

Virtualize, Manage, Restore

with MDOP Work from any device with more Flexible Licensing New • Improved • Improved • • Improved Improved

Solid business foundation in Windows 8 Pro • New • • • New Improved • • •

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…while ensuring enterprise security, manageability, and compliance

Stay productive on the go

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Security and management

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