Microsoft’s efforts to ship its newest operating system, Windows Vista, later this year have not stopped the company from setting its sights on the future and Vista’s successor, currently code named Vienna, CNET News.comreports. Vienna was originally deemed Blackcomb, after a popular ski resort in British Columbia, Canada. Windows XP was code named Whistler, also a Canadian ski resort.Though Microsoft has not announced any details as to when Vienna can be expected to ship, or what features it may tout, it did confirm the name change on Friday. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe “The ’Blackcomb’ code name has been changed to ’Vienna,’ but we do not have any other details to share on timing or focus,” Microsoft said in a statement to CNET News.com. “This does not reflect big change for us; we have used city code names in the past, which are derived from cities/locations in the world known for great ’vistas’—the kinds of places we all want to see, experience and that capture the imagination. Vienna fits with this concept.” –Al Sacco Related content feature Gen AI success starts with an effective pilot strategy To harness the promise of generative AI, IT leaders must develop processes for identifying use cases, educate employees, and get the tech (safely) into their hands. By Bob Violino Sep 27, 2023 10 mins Generative AI Generative AI Generative AI feature A fluency in business and tech yields success at NATO Manfred Boudreaux-Dehmer speaks with Lee Rennick, host of CIO Leadership Live, Canada, about innovation in technology, leadership across a vast cultural landscape, and what it means to hold the inaugural CIO role at NATO. By CIO staff Sep 27, 2023 6 mins CIO IT Skills Innovation feature The demand for new skills: How can CIOs optimize their team? By Andrea Benito Sep 27, 2023 3 mins opinion The CIO event of the year: What to expect at CIO100 ASEAN Awards By Shirin Robert Sep 26, 2023 3 mins IDG Events IT Leadership Podcasts Videos Resources Events SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER From our editors straight to your inbox Get started by entering your email address below. Please enter a valid email address Subscribe