A View into the Third Decade of Windows
Microsoft Canada celebrates 20th Anniversary of Windows with technology partners and customers who are pushing the boundaries of computing into the next decade
Mississauga, Ontario - October 20, 2005 - Microsoft Canada Co. today celebrates the 20th anniversary of Microsoft® Windows® operating system and ushers in the third decade of Windows, with the help of Canadian customers and technology partners. Twenty years is a veritable century in the technology space, where developments such as the shift to 64-bit computing and storage and networking bandwidth growth allow for faster, more powerful, computers.
Since launching in 1985, Windows has continued to stand at the forefront of technology with more than 300 million users and 300 OEMs worldwide. With this powerful momentum in play, the next version of the operating system, Windows Vista™, will play a large role in further fostering an innovative ecosystem. Windows Vista focuses on improving the Windows fundamentals - security, deployment, manageability and performance - so that, IT professionals and end users can have more confidence in their PCs. Windows Vista will also deliver clear ways to organize, use information, and seamlessly connect to people and devices to help these users in their personal and business lives.
“As Windows enters its third decade, we see more opportunities than ever to transform powerful technologies into exciting new capabilities,” said David Hemler, president, Microsoft Canada Co. “We are set to kick-start another era of innovation for the Canadian IT ecosystem that thrives on the Windows-based platform.”
In celebration of the anniversary of Windows, Microsoft is recognizing the accomplishments of customers and technology partners who have pushed the boundaries of computing, including:
| • | B.C.-based Kal Tire (www.kaltire.com) is one of the largest tire sales and service organizations in North America. Working with Habañero Consulting (www.habaneros.com), Kal Tire implemented a Windows XP-based CRM solution and placed Tablet PCs with field sales and service people. With the help of Windows XP and the Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, Kal Tire is able to better manage critical information and serve its clients more effectively. |
| • | Toronto-based Oculus (www.oculusinfo.com) is focused on creating custom business data visualization solutions. Leveraging the capabilities of Windows XP, the company’s Visualizer empowers users to instantly transform spreadsheets into three dimensions, providing rapid insight into trends, patterns and anomalies hidden in the wealth of data that business users have assembled in Excel. |
| • | Anthony Chiarelli is a 16-year old high school student from Hamilton. Proficient in programming in Visual Basic® development system and Visual C++® development system, Anthony has developed a solution based on the Windows operating system that allows medical professionals to accurately view various medical images on PDAs. |
| • | Toronto-based Panorama (www.panorama.com) provides enterprise-ready business intelligence solutions on top of the Microsoft-based platform. Panorama’s products take advantage of the superior performance and scalability of Windows XP and its integration with Microsoft® SQL Server™ and the Microsoft® Office System to provide enterprise solutions for performance measurement, analysis, and reporting. |
| • | Toronto-based Cetaris (www.cetaris.com) is a full-service software company that brings fleet maintenance and parts management solutions to the transportation, transit, and manufacturing industries all powered by Windows XP. The company’s products are installed at more than 1,000 major OEM and fleet locations supporting the work of thousands of end users. |
In addition, Microsoft is also recognizing several Canadian OEMs who continue to foster a healthy ecosystem for technological innovation, including Dell Canada, Fujitsu Canada, Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Co., Motion Computing, and Toshiba.
“The most significant trend as we enter the Third Decade of Windows is that all of these new computing capabilities are moving to where the people are - the edge of the network,” said Elliot Katz, senior product manager, Windows Client, Microsoft Canada Co. “We believe that when Windows Vista ships, Microsoft will enter a new era of innovation and growth for the software industry and a renewed public focus on the potential of the PC.”
About Microsoft® Windows® Canada
Over the past two decades, Microsoft Windows® products have evolved from a single, one-size-fits-all desktop operating system into a diverse family of operating systems and mobile technologies. Today, Windows products help people worldwide achieve their potential at work, home, and just about anyplace in between. For more information on Windows products or services visit www.microsoft.ca/windows
About Microsoft Canada
Established in 1985, Microsoft Canada Co. is the Canadian subsidiary of Microsoft Corporation (Nasdaq "MSFT") the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Microsoft Canada provides nationwide sales, marketing, consulting and local support services in both French and English. Microsoft Canada is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario with MSN.CA offices located in Toronto, and eight regional offices across the country dedicated to empowering people through great software - any time, any place and on any device. Visit Microsoft Canada's Web site at www.microsoft.ca
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