The world doesn’t stand still and neither can the leading operating systems.

To survive and thrive, Microsoft, Apple, Google scurry to release new versions, matching their competitors in features while thrilling their fans and boosting user productivity.

But to enjoy such advances, consumers and IT pros often have to journey through a deep valley of transition. They must roll out updates, back up hard drives and educate users in the intricacies of the new program.

No doubt, the Fall 2102 release of Windows 8 will be no different and will stress out IT departments from Des Moines to Hong Kong.

To get the early lowdown on what to expect, ZDNet’s Ed Bott offers a capsule portrait on the Citrix GoTo blog, along with a more extended look in his on-demand webinar.

Check it out!