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Case Studies
Collaborative Technology Prepares New Zealand Medical Robotics Innovator for Global Growth
Jul 2008
Smart Orthotics Limited is a New Zealand based technology company that has designed and developed a world-first 'Smart' disability aid that enables disabled users to walk by using patented robotic...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Physical Security Attacks on Windows Vista
Mar 2008
There are several attacks known today which leverage physical access to fully patched systems to read or patch system memory. One of them is the Cold Boot Attack, which allows copying the system...
Provided by SEC Consult
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Case Studies
Health Insurer Streamlines IT, Boosts Security and Efficiency, With New Operating System
Sep 2008
With more than 4.3 million members and a total of 6.3 million health insurance policyholders, Techniker Krankenkasse (TK) is one of the largest providers of statutory health insurance in Germany....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Swiss Energy Company Boosts Productivity and Security With Desktop Modernization
Sep 2008
Leading Swiss energy company BKW was running outdated desktop software on its employees' computers, compromising its ability to compete in an energy market where productivity and agility are...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Organization Enhances Security, Improves User Interface for 50,000 Workstations
Sep 2008
Euro-Information supports the IT needs of a global banking and insurance company. The IT organization wanted to both update employees' applications and increase workstation and data security....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
School District Upgrades PCs to Keep Students Current on the Latest Technology
Sep 2008
Hoover City Schools makes it a priority to stay current with the latest software so that students are prepared for the next level of education and are familiar with the tools that drive today's...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Public Relations Firm Saves More Than $85,000 Annually With New Operating System
Aug 2008
Portfolio Communications, a marketing firm in England, was using Web mail to work on documents remotely, and paying vendors to record clips of its customers on television. Portfolio upgraded to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Firm Deploys Operating System in Four Weeks, Improves Mobility and Security
Aug 2008
Deloitte Netherlands is a professional services firm with a highly mobile workforce - and customers and employees who expect it to use the latest technology. Staying current with technology not...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Construction Firm Boosts Efficiency and Customer Service With New Operating System
Aug 2008
To keep pace with ever-increasing industry demands, Tuppen Construction needed a solution to help employees increase efficiency, boost productivity, and enable remote connection to the company's...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: BenkoTIPS Live and On-Demand: 10 Ways Your Applications Can Be More Secure on Windows Vista (Level 100)
Oct 2008
Reputations are tough to shake - particularly in the software industry. While Windows has enjoyed great market share, especially in the desktop operating system space, its industry position has...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Students Thrive in a Wireless Environment
Aug 2008
The University College Plymouth St Mark and St John (Marjon), in the UK, needs to sustain a competitive edge for attracting new students. As a result, the college wanted to supply a laptop to each...
Provided by Dell
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Case Studies
Software Firm Cuts Development Time by 40 Percent Using Latest Windows Technology
Oct 2008
Iconics is an award-winning software development company that produces industrial automation and real-time visualization applications for customers in building controls, oil and gas, and other...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Research Institute Poised to Enhance Security With New Operating System
Oct 2008
Based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) develops next-generation technology for its corporate partners. Looking to enhance security, ITRI decided to evaluate...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Shared-Services Company Standardizes IT Systems on New Desktop Software
Jun 2008
Gestivel Servicos is a shared services company that provides financial, administrative, quality-control and IT services to its parent company, E.T.E. Group. To enhance employee productivity,...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Racing Team Drives Fan Loyalty Through Desktop Gadget With Real-Time Information
Mar 2008
Auto-racing innovator Chip Ganassi Racing Teams (CGR) always finds new ways to win, so it was no surprise when the team sought an innovative method for reaching its global fan base. Together with...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Services Firm Adopts Innovation and Offers It to Customers
Nov 2008
To gain expertise and better help customers implement the Windows Vista operating system and Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, Proge-Software deployed the solutions internally to all its...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Medical Technology Provider Unifies Global IT Environment With Latest Operating System
Nov 2008
Medtronic, a worldwide medical technology provider, had disparate IT environments that were costly to manage and made collaboration difficult for the company's 43,000 desktop and laptop users....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Dutch Bank Upgrades Operating System and Software to Facilitate a New Way of Working
Nov 2008
Because of the sensitive nature of their work, banks are often reluctant to embrace new technologies. KAS Bank in the Netherlands feels that it is important to stay at the forefront of...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Wine Distributor Adds Zip to Remote Access and Data Retrieval With System Upgrade
Nov 2008
Sogrape's facilities spread across 10 wine-making centers in Portugal, have a production capacity of more than 30 million liters, and have an hourly bottling line yield of 52,000 bottles. With a...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Construction Firm Upgrades Operating System to Enhance Security and User Experience
Nov 2008
Jose Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. has been a leading construction company in Argentina for almost 90 years. The company believes that its ongoing investment in new technologies is an...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Municipality Improves Security and Services With Operating System Upgrade
Oct 2008
The City of Langford, British Columbia, was looking to enhance employee productivity and increase computer security. The city deployed the Windows Vista operating system as the first step in a...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Leading Medical Supplies Company Enhances Security With Operating System Upgrade
Nov 2008
B. Braun Melsungen AG, a maker and supplier of medical products and services, has 36,000 employees and offices and factories in 50 countries. To update its aging operating system with one image,...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Machinery Manufacturer Saves Time and Enhances Security With System Upgrade
Nov 2008
KPL Packaging is an international supplier of paper packaging machinery based in Bologna, Italy. KPL wanted to enhance computer system security and provide its employees with the latest computer...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Entertainment Venue Increases Productivity and Security With Enhanced Operating System
Nov 2008
The National Ice Centre (NIC) is a major sports and events venue in Nottingham, England. IT staff at NIC make it a priority to stay current with the latest version of the software and operating...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Realtors Enhances Security, Mobility, and Efficiency With Improved Operating System
Oct 2008
Affiliates of the RE/MAX franchise network, RE/MAX Abeceda Realit and RE/MAX Ivy are located in the greater Prague area of the Czech Republic. The agencies employ 22 real estate agents who work...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
NATO Accelerates Windows Vista Deployment Using the Windows Vista Security Guide
Oct 2008
As NATO prepared to migrate its desktop and laptop computers from Windows 2000 to Windows Vista, it needed to make choices about how to create a security baseline based on the configurable...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
City of Miami Upgrades PCs to Improve Security, Reliability, Productivity, and Costs
Oct 2008
As part of its plans to optimize its IT infrastructure, the City of Miami had to find an effective way to centrally store user data - a model that didn't work as well as desired with the Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Italian Manufacturer Boosts IT Efficiency and Security With New Desktop Software
Oct 2008
Midsized kitchen-equipment manufacturer Modular was experiencing rising productivity challenges as a result of its heterogeneous IT environment. Multiple versions of the Windows operating system...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Plastics Manufacturer Reduces IT Support Time With New Operating System
Sep 2008
Italian plastics manufacturer Valsir SPA was experiencing a rising rate of virus infections and application-stability issues on its 175 computers, causing strain on its small IT department. After...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
New Operating System Helps Consulting Firm Enhance Security and Performance
Sep 2008
Based in Athens, Greece, Tailors Consulting provides customized professional services to clients across Europe. Since its inception in 2007, the firm's partners knew that business operations would...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Marketing Agency Saves 20 Hours Weekly, Doubles Hardware Life With Operating System
Sep 2008
McGaw Marketing works with huge files that would take minutes or hours to open and often caused computers to stop responding. It needed the latest peripheral devices, new hardware, and extra...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Police Agency Boosts Officer Presence, Data Security With Upgraded Operating System
Sep 2008
Like other law enforcement agencies, the Santa Barbara Police Department relies heavily on computer technology to help serve the community. The department, which serves a city of about 100,000...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Services Firm Uses Latest Operating System to Save Money and Strengthen Security
Sep 2008
Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS), which specializes in outsourced IT services, has a highly mobile work force that is constantly traveling. However, the company's operating system was not...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
School District Enhances Learning and Saves on IT Costs With Latest Operating System
Jun 2008
Tri-Center Community Schools educates 900 K - 12 students on one campus in southwest Iowa. By upgrading its computers to the Windows Vista operating system, the district provided teachers with...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Hospital Enables New Projects With Upgraded Desktop Infrastructure
May 2008
Kantonsspital St. Gallen comprises the hospitals of St. Gallen, Rorschach, and Flawil, and provides essential medical care for east Switzerland. For seven years, the hospital's computer...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Italian IT Consultancy Strengthens Competitive Edge With New Operating System
Mar 2008
Santin e Associati succeeds in the competitive IT services market by working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. To increase efficiency, the company deployed Windows Vista and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Medical Device Company Boosts Security and Efficiency With New Operating System
May 2008
Kinex Medical Company designs and manufactures medical devices that reduce medical costs by providing early rehabilitation in patients' homes. In 2006, Kinex deployed an electronic records system...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Automation Firm Boosts Efficiency, Simplifies IT Management With New Operating System
May 2008
Milan, Italy-based Easydom was poised to expand beyond its regional niche into the European market, but needed a flexible IT solution that would scale in tandem with its future growth. Easydom...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Microsoft Surface Supports Customer Creation of Branded, Visually Rich Applications
Oct 2008
Imagine placing a digital camera on a tabletop screen and seeing the pictures spill out onto the surface. Now touch and grab each picture and drag it around to share with friends or colleagues....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Tour Company Enhances Productivity With Improved Access and Search Capability
Mar 2008
Tour operator Easygoing Brazil offers full support services for international tourism companies operating in Brazil. Employees need access to business resources even when working outside the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Online Retailer Improves Efficiency With New Operating System, Sales Jump 257 Percent
Jul 2008
Online retailer Bow.it needed an IT solution to help it keep pace with the 3,500 orders it processed each month and lay the foundation for future growth. Bow.it saw early adoption of the Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Continental Airlines Bets on Operating System Upgrade for Reduced IT and Energy Costs
Jun 2008
An early adopter of new technology, Continental Airlines uses the latest information technology to keep the company on the cutting edge. With the Windows Vista operating system, Continental gives...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Australian Customs Guards Computers and National Borders With New Operating System
Jun 2008
The Australian Customs Service uses a range of sophisticated techniques to protect national borders. To back this up, it maintains about 5,800 computers, including 600 notebooks, at 93 locations....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Ministry of Education Delivers Critical Learning Resources With New Operating System
Jun 2008
The Ministry of Education, Research, and Youth seeks to provide all Romanian students with quality learning experiences. Aging or lack of IT systems, however, hindered secure access to modern...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Fast-Growing Salon Improves Efficiency, Service With New Operating System
Mar 2008
Modern Mia Salon and Spa needed a technology solution to support its fast-paced, quickly growing business. It upgraded to the Windows Vista Business operating system and now uses the enhanced...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Provider Enhances Security and Meets Customer Needs With New Operating System
Jul 2008
Cerner Corporation creates healthcare IT solutions for hospitals, physician offices, employers, and government organizations. The company is responsible for sensitive data and required an...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Marketing Firm Simplifies In-House IT, Saves Hours Per Day With New Operating System
Jul 2008
Much More provides marketing services to customers throughout Germany. To stay ahead of its competition, Much More became an early adopter of the Windows Vista operating system, along with the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Marketing Firm Increases Efficiency, Employee Satisfaction With Operating System
Jul 2008
Stichting Marketing Foundation, a major contributor to Belgium's marketing industry, needed a tool to help its employees manage their increasing workload. When Stichting Marketing learned about...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Operating System Upgrade Helps Lower Costs and Enhances Security for Technology Leader
Jul 2008
Headquartered in Istanbul, Turkey, Garanti Technology supports more than 1,200 servers and 18,000 desktop computers throughout Turkey and Europe. Garanti Technology is an industry leader in...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Leading Healthcare Provider Improves Patient Experience With Interactive Technologies
Jul 2008
Spectrum Health, a major healthcare system in Michigan, wanted to improve the hospital experience for its patients. It believed that well-informed patients make better decisions and participate...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Energy Producer Cuts Costs With Operating System Upgrade
Jun 2008
The national oil company of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, is a petroleum enterprise that spans the globe, with affiliates and subsidiaries in several different countries. Aramco maintains a Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Pharmaceutical Leader Safeguards Sensitive Data, Lowers Costs With Operating System
Aug 2008
Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, Apotex is a leading manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals. In an effort to protect its sensitive research and development data, as well as to control the costs...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Global IT Firm Poised to Enhance Security, Cut Costs With Operating System Upgrade
Aug 2008
EDS is a global supplier of information technology and business process outsourcing services that supports more than 3 million Windows-based devices. The company decided to deploy Windows Vista...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Convenience Store Chain Enhances Security, Boosts Mobility With New Operating System
Aug 2008
Seven-Eleven Japan operates the largest chain of convenience stores in Japan. With its North American subsidiary 7-Eleven, the company operates or franchises approximately 32,300 stores worldwide....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
National Police Force Builds an Integrated, Highly Secure Environment With New Software
Jul 2008
Algeria is the second largest country in Africa. Its police force is the Algerian National Police or Direction Generale de la Surete Nationale. To run its computers, the police force was using the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Services Firm Strengthens Security and Promotes Mobility with Operating System
Jun 2008
Ensynch has begun deploying Windows Vista Business and Windows Vista Enterprise as part of a new standard IT environment. Now, with Instant Search and metadata tagging, employees find documents...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Implementing Volume Activation 2.0 for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008
May 2008
Based in Redmond, Washington, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in software, services, and Internet technologies for personal and business computing. Product activation is a new requirement for...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Overview of New Features for Web Applications (Level 200)
May 2008
Love the Web. Be the Web. One can become the Zen master of Web development with the awesome new tools in the Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 development system. This webcast take a tour of the great...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Understanding Activation and Validation in Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (Level 200)
Jun 2008
Windows product activation, which was first introduced in consumer editions, is now required for all editions of the Windows operating system. This webcast provides a business and technical...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Best Practices in Planning for and Deploying Volume Activation 2.0 (Level 200)
Jul 2008
Volume Activation 2.0, although conceptually and technically simple, is often overlooked during planning and deployment of computers running the Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 operating...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Troubleshooting Activation and Validation Issues With Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 (Level 300)
Jul 2008
The attendee of this webcast will learn to resolve some of the common issues with Windows product activation in enterprise environments. This webcast covers the steps to troubleshoot top issues...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Clustering SQL Server 2005 on Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition (Level 300)
Dec 2007
This webcast discuss the Microsoft Cluster Service (MSCS) clustering architecture in the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition and Windows Server code-named "Longhorn" operating...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Aquarium Enhances Data Access, Security, and Productivity with New Operating System
May 2008
The National Aquarium in Baltimore, one of the premier aquatic resources in the United States, presents 16,000 specimens in an award-winning 250,000 square-foot facility. Limited office space...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Technology Services Provider Improves Efficiency and Productivity
May 2008
Satyam Computer Services Ltd. (Satyam) wanted a solution that would keep conflicts and system disruptions in check, minimize user downtime and inconvenience, and avoid exposure to security...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Consumer Credit Provider Boosts Employee Productivity With Desktop Software Upgrade
Jun 2008
COFIDIS is a leading provider of consumer credit in Portugal. As part of its strategy to capitalize on advances in technology, the company recently upgraded all of its 430 computers to Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Energy Company Boosts Productivity, Enhances Security With Operating System
Jun 2008
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is the leading crude oil and natural gas producer in India. In order to simplify IT management, ONGC wanted to standardize its operating system across the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Italian Technology Company Enhances Productivity With Integrated Software
Jun 2008
A leading Italian provider of engineering and information services, Sielte has established a long-term commitment to technological innovation. In order to take advantage of new productivity...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
College Boosts Productivity, Security by Upgrading to the Latest Operating System
May 2008
Thomas College is a small liberal arts school in Maine that prides itself on providing the latest technology for its students and staff. The school's Information Technology department wanted to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Health and Social Services Organization Aims to Lower Costs With New Software
Jun 2008
Northern Ireland's Belfast Health and Social Care Trust experienced rising costs due to the complexity of managing computers across many different locations. Time-intensive administration also...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Healthcare Provider Boosts Security, Prepares for Future With New Operating System
Jun 2008
A provider of mental health services, Vanboeijen is required to safeguard confidential health information while also allowing employees to have maximum mobility. By upgrading all of its 450...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Energy Company Standardizes Its IT Environment to Support Integration
Jun 2008
DONG Energy was formed in 2006 by a combination of six Danish energy companies. After the merger, the company was left with a highly complex IT infrastructure with multiple desktop platforms. To...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
School District Saves Hundreds of Support Hours With Operating System Upgrade
Jun 2008
The Perry School District, in central Iowa, has about 1,850 students enrolled in grades kindergarten through 12. The district uses technology very effectively to create a productive learning...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Moving Forward With Windows Vista SP1 (Level 100)
Jun 2008
This webcast discusses the recently released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system and the four core pillars of SP1: security, reliability, performance, and application...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Assessment and Deployment Best Practices for Windows Vista (Level 100)
Jun 2008
This webcast explains the business value of Windows Vista and provide information to help to overcome objections to deploying the operating system. It shows how to assess the network environment...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1 Remote Control and Support for Windows Vista
Jul 2007
This webcast is designed for IT professionals looking for a remote control solution for their Windows Vista environment. The webcast shows how Symantec pcAnywhere 12.1 provides support for Windows...
Provided by Symantec
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Case Studies
Recycling Solution Provider Increases Security and Productivity With Windows Vista
Apr 2008
Headquartered in Barrie, Ontario, Busch Systems has specialized in recycling and composting container manufacturing and conservation solutions since 1985. Its recycling and composting products...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Graphic Arts Entrepreneur Designs the Ideal Desktop Environment With New System
Apr 2008
Kincardine, Ontario-based entrepreneur Gemma Moore turned a passion for design and photography into a successful business in 2003 with the birth of MG Moore Designs. The company focuses on...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Entrepreneur Gains Efficiencies, Grows Business With New Operating System
Apr 2008
After years of trying to balance work and motherhood, Kari Smith left her corporate job behind and turned her passion for cake decorating into her own small business. Within ten years, her...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Brazilian Pipeline Operator Enhances IT Security With Software Upgrade
May 2008
Brazil's leading natural gas distributor, Comgas had an outdated IT desktop infrastructure. The company decided to upgrade its environment to the Windows Vista operating system and the 2007...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Austrian Securities Agency Enhances IT Security With New Operating System
May 2008
As Austria's official Export Credit Agency (ECA), Oesterreichische Kontrollbank AG (OeKB) represents the government, handling volumes of sensitive financial information on a daily basis. OeKB's...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Students Thrive in a Wireless Environment
Aug 2008
The University College Plymouth St Mark and St John (Marjon), in the UK, needs to sustain a competitive edge for attracting new students. As a result, the college wanted to supply a laptop to each...
Provided by Dell
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Case Studies
Software Firm Cuts Development Time by 40 Percent Using Latest Windows Technology
Oct 2008
Iconics is an award-winning software development company that produces industrial automation and real-time visualization applications for customers in building controls, oil and gas, and other...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Research Institute Poised to Enhance Security With New Operating System
Oct 2008
Based in Hsinchu, Taiwan, the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) develops next-generation technology for its corporate partners. Looking to enhance security, ITRI decided to evaluate...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Shared-Services Company Standardizes IT Systems on New Desktop Software
Jun 2008
Gestivel Servicos is a shared services company that provides financial, administrative, quality-control and IT services to its parent company, E.T.E. Group. To enhance employee productivity,...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Racing Team Drives Fan Loyalty Through Desktop Gadget With Real-Time Information
Mar 2008
Auto-racing innovator Chip Ganassi Racing Teams (CGR) always finds new ways to win, so it was no surprise when the team sought an innovative method for reaching its global fan base. Together with...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
IT Services Firm Adopts Innovation and Offers It to Customers
Nov 2008
To gain expertise and better help customers implement the Windows Vista operating system and Microsoft Office Enterprise 2007, Proge-Software deployed the solutions internally to all its...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Medical Technology Provider Unifies Global IT Environment With Latest Operating System
Nov 2008
Medtronic, a worldwide medical technology provider, had disparate IT environments that were costly to manage and made collaboration difficult for the company's 43,000 desktop and laptop users....
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Dutch Bank Upgrades Operating System and Software to Facilitate a New Way of Working
Nov 2008
Because of the sensitive nature of their work, banks are often reluctant to embrace new technologies. KAS Bank in the Netherlands feels that it is important to stay at the forefront of...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Wine Distributor Adds Zip to Remote Access and Data Retrieval With System Upgrade
Nov 2008
Sogrape's facilities spread across 10 wine-making centers in Portugal, have a production capacity of more than 30 million liters, and have an hourly bottling line yield of 52,000 bottles. With a...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Construction Firm Upgrades Operating System to Enhance Security and User Experience
Nov 2008
Jose Cartellone Construcciones Civiles S.A. has been a leading construction company in Argentina for almost 90 years. The company believes that its ongoing investment in new technologies is an...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Municipality Improves Security and Services With Operating System Upgrade
Oct 2008
The City of Langford, British Columbia, was looking to enhance employee productivity and increase computer security. The city deployed the Windows Vista operating system as the first step in a...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Leading Medical Supplies Company Enhances Security With Operating System Upgrade
Nov 2008
B. Braun Melsungen AG, a maker and supplier of medical products and services, has 36,000 employees and offices and factories in 50 countries. To update its aging operating system with one image,...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Machinery Manufacturer Saves Time and Enhances Security With System Upgrade
Nov 2008
KPL Packaging is an international supplier of paper packaging machinery based in Bologna, Italy. KPL wanted to enhance computer system security and provide its employees with the latest computer...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Entertainment Venue Increases Productivity and Security With Enhanced Operating System
Nov 2008
The National Ice Centre (NIC) is a major sports and events venue in Nottingham, England. IT staff at NIC make it a priority to stay current with the latest version of the software and operating...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Realtors Enhances Security, Mobility, and Efficiency With Improved Operating System
Oct 2008
Affiliates of the RE/MAX franchise network, RE/MAX Abeceda Realit and RE/MAX Ivy are located in the greater Prague area of the Czech Republic. The agencies employ 22 real estate agents who work...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
NATO Accelerates Windows Vista Deployment Using the Windows Vista Security Guide
Oct 2008
As NATO prepared to migrate its desktop and laptop computers from Windows 2000 to Windows Vista, it needed to make choices about how to create a security baseline based on the configurable...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
City of Miami Upgrades PCs to Improve Security, Reliability, Productivity, and Costs
Oct 2008
As part of its plans to optimize its IT infrastructure, the City of Miami had to find an effective way to centrally store user data - a model that didn't work as well as desired with the Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Italian Manufacturer Boosts IT Efficiency and Security With New Desktop Software
Oct 2008
Midsized kitchen-equipment manufacturer Modular was experiencing rising productivity challenges as a result of its heterogeneous IT environment. Multiple versions of the Windows operating system...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Plastics Manufacturer Reduces IT Support Time With New Operating System
Sep 2008
Italian plastics manufacturer Valsir SPA was experiencing a rising rate of virus infections and application-stability issues on its 175 computers, causing strain on its small IT department. After...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
New Operating System Helps Consulting Firm Enhance Security and Performance
Sep 2008
Based in Athens, Greece, Tailors Consulting provides customized professional services to clients across Europe. Since its inception in 2007, the firm's partners knew that business operations would...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Marketing Agency Saves 20 Hours Weekly, Doubles Hardware Life With Operating System
Sep 2008
McGaw Marketing works with huge files that would take minutes or hours to open and often caused computers to stop responding. It needed the latest peripheral devices, new hardware, and extra...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Police Agency Boosts Officer Presence, Data Security With Upgraded Operating System
Sep 2008
Like other law enforcement agencies, the Santa Barbara Police Department relies heavily on computer technology to help serve the community. The department, which serves a city of about 100,000...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
IT Services Firm Uses Latest Operating System to Save Money and Strengthen Security
Sep 2008
Heartland Technology Solutions (HTS), which specializes in outsourced IT services, has a highly mobile work force that is constantly traveling. However, the company's operating system was not...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
School District Enhances Learning and Saves on IT Costs With Latest Operating System
Jun 2008
Tri-Center Community Schools educates 900 K - 12 students on one campus in southwest Iowa. By upgrading its computers to the Windows Vista operating system, the district provided teachers with...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Hospital Enables New Projects With Upgraded Desktop Infrastructure
May 2008
Kantonsspital St. Gallen comprises the hospitals of St. Gallen, Rorschach, and Flawil, and provides essential medical care for east Switzerland. For seven years, the hospital's computer...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Italian IT Consultancy Strengthens Competitive Edge With New Operating System
Mar 2008
Santin e Associati succeeds in the competitive IT services market by working closely with clients to deliver innovative solutions. To increase efficiency, the company deployed Windows Vista and...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Medical Device Company Boosts Security and Efficiency With New Operating System
May 2008
Kinex Medical Company designs and manufactures medical devices that reduce medical costs by providing early rehabilitation in patients' homes. In 2006, Kinex deployed an electronic records system...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Automation Firm Boosts Efficiency, Simplifies IT Management With New Operating System
May 2008
Milan, Italy-based Easydom was poised to expand beyond its regional niche into the European market, but needed a flexible IT solution that would scale in tandem with its future growth. Easydom...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Is this pop-up rogue anti-malware?
Feb 2012
Preventing scareware scams from infecting your computer There are hundreds of rogue anti-malware products on the Internet that infect PCs rather than detect malware. Much of this scareware is...
Provided by GFI Software
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Case Studies
Microsoft Surface Supports Customer Creation of Branded, Visually Rich Applications
Oct 2008
Imagine placing a digital camera on a tabletop screen and seeing the pictures spill out onto the surface. Now touch and grab each picture and drag it around to share with friends or colleagues....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Tour Company Enhances Productivity With Improved Access and Search Capability
Mar 2008
Tour operator Easygoing Brazil offers full support services for international tourism companies operating in Brazil. Employees need access to business resources even when working outside the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (Level 300)
Nov 2008
This webcast looks at the improvements in the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios. The webcast covers Windows Vista...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista in Your Organization With Confidence (Level 300)
Nov 2008
This webcast explores how to automate the deployment of the Windows Vista operating system for small-, medium-, and large-scale deployment scenarios. The presenters look at applications that help...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft Technologies and Windows Vista Improve Supporting and Maintaining the Desktop (Level 300)
Nov 2008
The Windows Vista operating system includes many advances that help IT organizations lock down the desktop environment and prevent user-generated configuration conflicts. This webcast explores how...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Managing Windows Vista With Windows PowerShell (Level 300)
Nov 2008
The attendee of this webcast will discover how Windows PowerShell command-line options can interface with Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) to manage client settings. In this webcast, the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
Running Diskeeper and V-locity on SAN Devices
Apr 2012
This brief discusses some of the myths and concerns regarding defragmentation on SAN devices. In most cases, a "standard disk defragmenter" should not be run on a SAN device, but Diskeeper and...
Provided by Condusiv Technologies
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Whitepapers
Meeting the Challenges of Endpoint Security
May 2012
Growing business face real difficulties in protecting users, especially remote workers, while keeping management costs down. Mobile working and the benefits that it brings are on the rise. But...
Provided by Symantec
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Whitepapers
A New, Automated Approach to Achieving Application Compatibility in Windows 7 Migrations
Jul 2012
April 2014 marks the end of Windows XP support. As a result, Windows 7 migrations are picking up steam. But as many IT organizations inevitably discover during migration to a new operating system,...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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Whitepapers
Quest Workspace - ChangeBASE Cuts Application Packaging Time by a Third at RET, Keeping Windows 7 Migration on Schedule
Jul 2012
Learn about RET's Windows 7 migration and how all of RET's primary applications are being put through ChangeBASE Professional for analysis. Some applications are automatically fixed, and others...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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Whitepapers
Windows 7 Migration: An Industry View of Application Compatibility
Jul 2012
In the two years that Windows 7 has been available to the enterprise, many organizations have made the move, and common challenges have been identified. This white paper discusses the application...
Provided by Quest Software, now a part of Dell
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