On Monday, the 2014 Microsoft WPC (Worldwide Partner Conference) Partner Conference opened in Washington, USA. Microsoft introduced Azure, cloud-based Office 365, and Windows Phone mobile platforms, it also briefly mentions the development plan of the next generation Windows operating system Windows 9.
As a gold partner of Microsoft, we have been very concerned about the development trend of Microsoft technology. We will share the following with WPC 2014 Keynote:
- Windows:According to the latest data, Windows accounts for 90% of the PC market, while windows accounts for only 14% (smartphones and tablets) in the broad PC market ). In addition, the company has been adjusting the direction, the main application has been changed from "only for Windows" to "windows first, other devices Second: Android, IOS", such as office software. Windows has a lot to do in the future.
- 1.3 billion million users: Microsoft points out that there are more than 1 billion users in Windows and Office. According to the Microsoft user index website, the more accurate data is 1.3 billion.
- Free windows:In build April this year in 2014, Microsoft announced that it would provide windows/Windows Phone free (9 inch or smaller screens ). "In just one week, we saw 31 new devices get a free Windows License," Turner said. "And every week is accelerating growth. You can be sure that, the free windows strategy has achieved remarkable results."
- Windows Phone momentum:Kevin Turner, chief operating officer of Microsoft, said Windows Phone had a very good fiscal year. The platform has grown by 91% over the same period of last year, and has ranked first in the industry so far. In 14 markets, the number of smartphones ranked 2nd. In 8 markets, the number of smartphones reached 10%. In 24 markets: the number of iPhone shipments exceeded. However, the current share of Windows Phone is only 4%, there will be great market opportunities in the future. In Windows Phone store, there are 0.27 million applications, and 500 new applications are added each day. A total of 4 billion applications are downloaded. Since the launch of WP8, the monthly revenue of paid applications has increased by 440%. Only one Nokia Lumia 520 mobile phone is activated.
- Common applications:With the release of Windows 8.1, developers can create general applications: mobile phones, tablets, 2 in 1, laptops, and desktops. Turner pointed out that making an app store and a developed API is a key component of the OS API. But more in the future: with the release of the new Windows 9, developers will be able to create a common application-available on Xbox (TV) and big screen (PPI).
- Windows 9:The next-generation Windows operating system will develop interfaces in a unified manner. Developers only need to write a program once to run applications or software on different devices. "The next-generation operating system will meet the expectations of all users. However, he did not disclose the release time of the new system, but repeatedly stressed that Windows 9 Development will listen to the user's voice. Microsoft wants users to understand that the next-generation operating system will no longer adopt the current Windows 8 hybrid mode, but will firmly follow the integration direction. (There are rumors that the official version of Windows 9 is expected to be released in early 2015)
- Iot: Microsoft's approach is to build a new embedded operating system that will call some windows-version APIs and focus on connectivity. In WPC, Turner only provides a little details. "We want more partners to participate in IOT," he said. "How can enterprises manage all devices by taking advantage of all the data they will create. We will make the first-level powerful Analysis of IOT and trusted platforms smarter ."
- Arrival of new devices:New devices to be listed include Fujitsu's lifebook t904, HP elitebook 1040 G1, W4 Acer Iconia 821, Dell XPS 13, Acer Aspire switch 10, Lenovo's ThinkCentre m93p tiny, Toshiba's encore2, lenovo's ThinkPad yoga, HP's beats 23, Asus's ux303, Dell venue 11 pro, and Samsung's ativ book 9. Microsoft announced at the meeting that HP will launch a Windows 199 $NotebookThe name is stream. Its main competitor is chromebook (about RMB 1200 ).
Regarding the business development strategy of the new fiscal year, Microsoft said five major businesses will be gathered in the new fiscal year, involving cloud computing, mobile, social networking, big data, business intelligence, and security services.
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