Thursday 1 November 2012

Microsoft launches Windows 8 in Qatar


Microsoft announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in Qatarand around the world. Beginning October 26, consumers and businesses worldwide will be able to experience all that Windows 8 has to offer: a beautiful new UI, a wide range of apps with the grand opening of the Windows Store, available on more than 1000 Windows 8 certified PCs and tablets.

Windows 8 will be available for download to upgrade existing PCs in over 140marketsand 37 languages at windows.microsoft.comandat retail locations around the world, including Qatar.

"With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a re-imagined Windows to the world," said Naim Yazbeck, Microsoft's Country Manager in Qatar.

"Whether you want a tablet or a PC, whether you want to consume or create, whether you want to work or play - Windows 8 delivers a personalized experience that fits your unique style and needs."

Windows 8 will be available in two versions at retail, Windows 8 and Windows 8 Pro. And for our business customers, Windows 8 Enterprise offers new possibilities in mobile productivity with features like Windows To Go, Direct Access, and Branch Cache, as well as enhanced end-to-end security with features including BitLocker and AppLocker.Launching at the same time is a new member of the Windows family designed for ARM-based tablets, Windows RT, which will be available pre-installed on new devices. Windows 8features the new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about, the entirely new Internet Explorer 10 that is perfect for touch, and built-in cloud capabilities with SkyDrive.

In addition to the range of new devices available, consumers can also upgrade their existing PCs.

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