Whether you are upgrading from XP or Vista or installing a brand new system, Windows 7 is the next step for your business. Here are some ways Windows 7 can help improve business:

• Improved Hardware Compatibility: Out of the box, Windows 7 can be installed on a broad range of hardware devices.
• Works the Way Users Want. Reduced system requirements, faster start up and shut down time, faster internet connections, enhanced power management, Windows Mobility Center, advanced backup capabilities and the free Microsoft Security Essentials download.
• Improved Software Compatibility. Windows 7 provides a robust set of tools to provide IT professionals the ability to resolve installation or operational problems that older Windows applications would present when being migrated to Windows 7.

Why Chose Nova to Lead Your Windows 7 Migration

Nova is a Microsoft Gold partner and we provide a wide range of services across Canada including consulting on Windows 7 deployments. We have expertise in advisory services, analysis and design, planning and project management, deployment services using best practices and training\maintenance planning. We also have many MCPs on staff in focusing on core technologies such as Windows 7. These professionals work throughout Nova’s service departments:

• Consulting Services
• Managed Services
• Technical Services
• Physical Infrastructure Services
• Hosted Services
• Knowledge Services
• Procurement Services

Experienced Resources

Nova's technical full-time staff brings a wealth of experience and qualifications to Windows 7 projects, including our:

• Project Managers
• Consultants
• Architects
• Deployment Specialists

Software Tools and Skills

Our team will chose the most appropriate tools to design solutions, plan and deploy Windows 7. We are very strong on Windows 7 licensing models including: Windows 7 Enterprise and MOPK. On the design side, our custom solutions might include Windows 7 and Server 2008 R2 solutions. Nova will then use deployment tools provided by Microsoft and other vendors, depending on the client's needs.

Ask an Account Representative for details on our custom Windows 7 solutions and the kind of tools Nova uses in our Windows 7 Migrations.

Migration Methodology

Nova generally follows Microsoft best practices for Windows 7 migrations. Depending on the size of the organization and their goals, current practices and tools, a team should be assembled that will lead the project.

The key steps in developing and deploying Windows 7 include:

• Analysis and Strategy Deliverable: This key step will determine how ready an organization is for Window 7
• Architecture and Design Deliverable: The design stage considers all of the requirements and how to meet them with a new standard image.
• Solution Build/Pilot: In this stage, all aspects of the design are implemented as a pilot.
• Implementation Planning: A detailed project plan will be produced A project manager will head up the planning and manage the actual deployment.
• Systems Management Services: As part of the original design, the client will receive not only the new environment but also the methods to maintain high availability of the new Windows 7 and application setting.
• Project Management through to Transition: Nova will provide project management services from Visioning to Transition and Sign-Off.
• Discovery Lab/Development/Test Environment: Nova has a complete lab that it can lend to customers to use Windows 7, demo to end users, test images and applications or new designs and deployment methods. This will facilitate the development of the project.

Nova works with our clients to make sure they get the most of Windows 7 solutions. Ask us about our:

• Windows 7 Customer presentations
• Marketing Approach and Opportunity Identification

Benefits of Windows 7

• Improved desktop navigation
• Faster start up, shut down and program run time
• Improved Hardware Compatibility
• Reduced System Resource Requirements
• Simplifies Everyday Tasks
• Improved Software Compatibility