AT&T GIS Leads the Way in Windows 95 Migration

Strategic Insights -

AT&T Global Information Solutions has become the first large corporation to migrate to the upcoming Windows 95 operating system. The company has already upgraded over 600 users at its headquarters and other locations, with plans to install the new system on an additional 1,500 PCs by the end of August. This pioneering effort will serve as a real-world test site for Microsoft's new operating system, providing valuable insights into its cost-effectiveness, productivity, and ease of use. By taking a proactive approach, AT&T GIS is demonstrating its commitment to providing customers with the most cost-effective computing solutions.

Key Takeaways:

  • AT&T GIS has upgraded over 600 users to the pre-release version of Windows 95 at its headquarters and other company locations.
  • The company plans to install Windows 95 on an additional 1,500 PCs by the end of August, making it a large-scale enterprise-oriented test site.
  • The migration is aimed at reducing the overall cost of PC ownership and providing a more powerful and productive computing environment.
  • AT&T GIS is committed to providing customers with cost-effective computing solutions tailored to their individual business needs.
  • The expertise gained from the Windows 95 early migration project will help AT&T GIS meet this goal.

Statistics:

  • 600+ users have already been upgraded to the pre-release version of Windows 95.
  • 1,500 PCs are planned to be installed with Windows 95 by the end of August.
  • AT&T GIS is using Windows 95 to reduce the overall cost of PC ownership.
  • The new operating system will provide a more powerful and productive computing environment.

Sources:

  • AT&T GIS press release, Thursday (date not specified).
  • Quote from Rob Howe, AT&T GIS vice president, Worldwide PC Marketing.
  • Quote from Brad Silverberg, senior vice president Personnel Systems Division for Microsoft.