Microsofts week included an extension of its Windows 7 Enterprise Trial program, an announced partnership with Ford to make electric vehicles more efficient via Microsoft Hohm, and the upcoming release of the Zune HD 64GB, the next edition of the companys portable media players that have earned strong reviews but suffer relatively minuscule market share. Although Microsoft had big announcements for the consumer space, the news about the Windows 7 Enterprise Trial program suggests that the company may be trying to gain additional traction for its flagship product in the business space.
– It was a big week in the consumer space for Microsoft, with announcements
ranging from a new Zune HD device to technology for Fords upcoming line of
electric vehicles.
On March 31, Microsoft
and Ford helped open the New York International Auto Show by announcing a
partnership that will allow o…