Google is selling a Chromebook with about 10,000 yen discount off to companies that do not support XP

On April 8, 2014 (US time) attachedEnd of Windows XP support. Even at the stage just before supportWindows XP shares 27%, Google considers this termination of Windows XP as an opportunity, and as Google ceases Windows XP support, "GoogleRedeem discount campaign to Chromebook"Has been started.

Chromebook management console
http://www.google.com/intl/en_us/chrome/business/devices/features-management-console.html


Official Enterprise Blog: It's time for real change
http://googleenterprise.blogspot.jp/2014/04/its-time-for-real-change.html

Google is for business useChromebookWe are implementing a transfer campaign in which discounts of 100 dollars (about 10,000 yen) per unit will be applied until June 30, 2014 local time, for companies that are considering.

For companies that need Windows applications, there are two options available. The first is the cloud virtual desktop service "VMware Horizon DaaS"At the same time a campaign to which a discount of 200 dollars (about 20,000 yen) per Chromebook is applied.


The second is Citrix's service, which also allows Windows applications on Chromebook "XenApp Platinum Edition"25% discount.


Google has been switched from traditional Windows applications, and can be used either online or offlineGoogle Docs","Google spreadsheet","Google SlideIn addition to developing applications such as "Chromebooks on all"Quickoffice"Is carried. In addition, the "Cisco WebEx"We are planning to respond to Chromebook soon.


Other than that, ChromebookKiosk modeBy switching to the terminal, you can use the terminal as a kiosk terminal, not only an application suitable for changing, but also a function not found in Windows XP is installed.According to the NPD group, The market share of Chromebook in 2013 is over 21%, and support of XP may become a tailwind of Chromebook.


In Japan, Chromebook is not released yet, but in February 2014Toshiba Chromebook released in the USAHowever, it is scheduled to be released in Japan after April.

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