Microsoft provided a preview of Windows 8 and has managed to wow the world, something Microsoft hasn't been able to do lately. The
operating system is also getting positive review from tech analysts as well as market analysts. According to a latest report released by RBC Capital Markets, Windows 8 will help Microsoft in retaining its leadership position in PC operating system market.
Not only that, but Windows 8 is also expected to provide a fillip to Microsoft's performance in tablet market. RBC noticed that various attributes of Windows 8 are very amenable to touch screen devices. In a note, the company analyst wrote, "Unlike traditional Windows 7, 'Smart Tiles' leverages multi-touch for a clever way to conveniently access most frequently used files and data."
The report goes on to claim that Microsoft may have about 15 percent share in tablet market by 2014. The share may not sound very earth shattering, but let's keep in mind that tablet market is more or less monopolized by Apple. And even Android is able to grab a considerable market share because it has numerous different tablets running the OS.
Microsoft's current tablet market share is miniscule at 1 percent. Also Windows 8 is likely to hit the market only in late 2012. So, in a year, Microsoft is expected to increase its market share 15 times. The feat, if accomplished, would be a great achievement, since Microsoft would be arriving to tablet party quite late. The note aptly remarks, "Microsoft is pushing hard, but is coming from behind given iPad's dominance and Android's early lead to market."