根據可靠消息，Windows 8 RTM將於2012年4月發布，似乎微軟正在加緊招募Windows8的營銷人員。這兩項工作已經在過去一星期裡發布於微軟招聘網站中，並明確說明了微軟正准備推出的 Windows 8。
下面是原文關於工作崗位的描述：
Key responsibilities for the Retail Windows and SDA Category Marketing Manager include:
• Drive and execute the Windows @ Retail and SDA integrated marketing strategy and vision in the regional retail channel, including managing new channels or method of distribution
• Define and influence the various elements of the marketing mix and key retail programs within the region that will direct and influence ROI based on the business goals
• Land Windows @ retail category strategies at retail to maximize revenue and socket opportunity
• Manage the relationship with Regional OEM marketing and Windows Consumer BG to Maximize PC opportunities through collaboration and planning
• Provide in depth business analysis on the regional Windows @ Retail and SDA business performance for revenue, attach and margin
Key Measures of Success
Key measures of success are tired directly to the Windows and SDA scorecard.
• Windows FPP/WAU revenue and unit performance
• Windows @ Retail scorecard metrics
• Strength of relationship across Windows @ retail internal and external ecosystem including OEM, BG, CCG
• Landing of Windows 8 launch in the channel including retail offers
另外根據消息，微軟將在今年9月份的Build開發者大會上發布Windows8的公開測試版，我們期待在那裡能獲得更多關於微軟即將推出下一代操作系統的消息。此外，根據國外媒體消息來源的報道，微軟已經完成Windows 8 Milestone 3 的工作，並已經開始Windows 8 Beta分支的工作，雖然現在還未洩漏關於Windows 8 Beta的消息和下載，但是相信在不久的將來將會洩漏。
