Key enhancements of VMware Workstation 7.1 include:
"VMware Workstation provides the best way for technical professionals to quickly learn about Windows 7, check application compatibility, and test corporate images all on their PC," said Pat Lee, Director Personal Desktop Products for VMware. "VMware Workstation 7.1's excellent Windows 7 performance and integration makes it easy for technical professionals to effortlessly learn, test and demo new platforms and technologies like Windows 7, Microsoft Office 2010, and SharePoint 2010 - without disrupting their current PC environments."
ESG projects that of those looking to extend existing hardware, 62% will likely upgrade their existing operating systems to Windows 7. As companies are looking to make this move to Windows 7, VMware Workstation 7.1 provides the industry-leading and trusted personal desktop virtualization solution that will help them migrate to Windows 7 quickly and cost-effectively. VMware, Inc., the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop through the datacenter and to the cloud, today announced the availability of VMware Workstation 7.1, the industry's first and leading personal desktop virtualization tool and winner of more than 50 awards. With over 10 new features including twice the 3D graphics performance, support for more scalable virtual machines, and tighter Windows 7 integration, VMware Workstation 7.1 makes it faster and more convenient than ever for technical professionals to transform the way they develop, test, demo and deploy software.Īccording to the January 2010 Enterprise Strategy Group study (ESG), more than 75% of enterprises refreshing their desktops in the next 24 months are expected to migrate to Windows 7.