"74% of organizations have no plans to deploy Windows 8"

Lies, damned lies, and statistics. Using statistics to misrepresent the facts exposes this as another anti-Microsoft propaganda article from Tech Republic.

The 74% figure refers to "current plans" in contrast to long-term strategy. Adoption of new versions of Windows is always slow. Windows 7 has only just overtaken Windows XP as the most popular OS, after a decade and despite Win 7 being the fastest-selling OS of all time!

A PC is built to last. A PC purchased five to ten years ago is still as useful today as it was then. There is no pressing need to upgrade.