Embracing Consumerisation of IT with Windows 8
Vibrant, intuitive and cloud-connected, Windows 8 represents the most significant redesign of the Windows product in nearly twenty years. Windows 8 PCs come in many shapes and sizes: laptops, desktops, all-in-ones, and - for the first time - tablet PCs. Tablet PCs offer the best of both worlds. The mobility of a tablet - and the power of a PC. Consumption of web and media - and the creation of documents, spreadsheets and presentations. Fun with apps from the Windows Store – and productivity with desktop software. All on a single device that can be managed securely by IT, using technology that’s familiar and trusted. Patrick Ward will outline how Windows 8 delivers, both for end-users and the IT department, allowing organisations to enhance productivity and embrace the consumerisation of IT trend.
Speaker Profile:
Patrick Ward, Windows Business Group Lead, Microsoft Ireland
Patrick Ward is the Windows Business Group Lead at Microsoft Ireland where he has responsibility for the Microsoft Windows business for the island of Ireland.
Patrick began his career in Product Development at Nortel and has led various management roles in UK, Canada and Ireland across telecoms, internet, financial services and computing.
Patrick’s current focus is the launch of Windows 8 in Ireland. Vibrant, intuitive and cloud-connected, Windows 8 introduces a broad range of new PCs to the market – many of them touch enabled. Apps are central to the Windows 8 experience, available through the new Windows Store on Windows 8 devices.
A native of Dublin, Patrick has a Degree in Electronic Engineering from DIT and an MBA from UCD Smurfit Business School. He lives in Co Wicklow with his wife Heather their three young sons.
