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Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) To Revamp Windows OS For PCs With Windows 9 Soon

Boston, MA 09/17/2014 (wallstreetpr) – With Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) taking up a lot of activities to revamp its Windows operating system on mobile devices, it is also, at the same time, looking equally concerned for the PCs. Sending invites to the media for its scheduled press event to release Windows 9 is a proof good enough to explain that Microsoft is taking up revamping, seriously and strategically. The event is in pipeline for September 30, 2014 at San Francisco. The company hints in its invites that there is something “iconic” for the Windows operating system.

Major Revamp in Windows OS: What to Expect?

Windows is lined up for a major restoration since long. It is expected that among various other things, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) might refurbish its Start Menu, which it ruled out in Windows 8. Microsoft might retract to the traditional desktop format with its tiles interface in Windows 9 for the desktop users.

Other expectations from Windows 9 include efficiency in terms of power management as well as a few cloud-based functions. The latter functions will help the PC to ease its processing burden. Apart from all the aforesaid features, Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) is expected to unveil new software called Cortana personal assistant, in Windows 9.

A Vital Step to Position Microsoft

Launching Windows 9 will be a crucial step for Satya Nadella, Microsoft’s new CEO, who is trying to “position” the company with an emphasis on the motto- “mobile first- cloud first.” In his agenda, is the enhanced productivity of software so that the well-established products of Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) like, Skype, outlook and Office become the “only and staple” source of the customers, irrespective of what device they are using.

Also, the CEO plans to take Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) towards a direction where the Windows will take the transition from desktop OS to cloud computing, the latest buzz of the industry.

Published by Steve Hackney

Steve Hackney is a corporate finance professional with over 14 years of experience in cash management and investing. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Florida State University and holds a Certified Treasury Professional certification. Steve lives in Orlando, Florida with his family.