Today 2^nd November 2012, IT experts, developers, partners, clients and media representatives nationwide converged in Microsoft TechDays Vietnam 2012 – the biggest annual technical event held in Intercontinental Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

With the main theme “A new Era of Technology”, TechDays 2012 is considered a highly important event as it plays a historical turning point of Microsoft’s development. The most desirable OS of the year Windows 8 has been officially launched in Vietnam. Hundreds of event participants have joined in discussion sessions and experienced the spectacular demo liveshows of Windows 8.

“Thanks to endless efforts of research, development and intense testing undergoing, Windows 8 is now globally launched. It is designed for both PC and mobile devices that delivers a fast, fluid and no-compromise experience to combine both aspects of working and entertainment in one same device. Subsequently, it helps people the power and mobility to work and play at anytime and anywhere with highest productivity,” said Vu Minh Tri, country manager, Microsoft Vietnam.

Windows 8 is a turning point for Microsoft and technology industry in the world thanks to the compatible platform with the integrated ecosystem of Microsoft including PCs, tablets and mobile devices.

“Being supported with both touch-based and traditional interfaces, this new operating system enables customers to be completely comfortable when using the mouse, keyboard as well as the multi-touch and virtual keyboard on the computer. Windows 8 offers the one platform which is completely compatible with old Windows editions’ features, multitasking, traditional desktop and new optimized features, Windows 8 enables us to work more creatively and effectively,” said Professor Nguyen Viet Hai, a leading IT expert. “Moreover, users can switch between the multi-touch, virtual keyboard and physical keyboard with only one simple step. A computer equipped with the Windows 8 can help solve the massive amount of work of any individuals, and make things become simpler, more efficient and more productive.”

Trinh Khac Toan, Windows Product manager at Microsoft Vietnam said: “Windows 8 is the no-compromise computing experienceWindows 8 meets all kind of users’ and clients’ demand of entertainment, convenience, mobility, design for business, cloud-connected, productivity, compatibility and security.

Currently, over 1000 Windows8 devices are introduced globally and we have more than 40 device models available today in APAC with the design of thin & light and longer battery life that are ready to bring the most perfect experience to consumers”.

After TechDays 2012 event in Ho Chi Minh City, Microsoft TechDays 2012 is coming up in Hanoi on November 21, 2012.