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Business Integration Technology Case Study: Novus International 2008-04-25 Business Integration Technology

Based on decades of research and development at Monsanto, Novus International, Inc. was formed in 1991 and employs over 350 people in more than 20 countries. New business initiatives resulted in dramatic increases in the volume of sales orders and shipments in Novus' European operations. Although most of the 13 warehouses and 16 transporters wanted to communicate with Novus electronically, many did not have the required infrastructure. A change like this would require effort on their part to implement an integration solution. Novus hired Business Integration Technology to assist in the design, development and implementation of an integration solution for their Novus Europe team. Business Integration Technology implemented the Novus solution using an open source, standards-based architecture.

Tags: Service-Oriented Architecture, Application Development

Running Linux on the PlayStation 3: More Than a Toy 2008-03-18 IBM

The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) runs Linux, but getting it to run well requires some tweaking. In this paper, first in a series, Peter Seebach introduces the features and benefits of PS3 Linux, and explains some of the issues that might benefit from a bit of tweaking. When Sony first announced that the PlayStation 3 would be able to run Linux natively, a great deal of excitement ensued. Early on, it was a bit of a challenge to get Linux natively installed. The supported installer ran a custom script that hand-mangled a Fedora Core 5 or 6 install DVD into a runnable system with a special PS3 kernel. People put in hours and hours of effort to get other systems, such as Ubuntu, working.

System Upgrade Cures Wait Times at the Doctor's Office 2008-03-12 Microsoft

Petoskey Surgeons is a general and vascular surgery practice with an attached vascular ultrasound lab. Petoskey Surgeons wanted a solution that would provide efficient connectivity to business-critical external systems at a reasonable cost to deploy and maintain. NMCS recommended Windows Server 2008, which met the timing and budget of the planned migration from the older system. Petoskey Surgeons enlisted NMCS to plan and implement the solution. NMCS deployed Windows Server 2008 Standard on one Dell PowerEdge 2970 server as an upgrade from Windows Small Business Server 2000.

Tags: Windows Server 2008

Hosting Data Center Networking With Vyatta 2008-03-10 Vyatta

This paper will show how Vyatta open-source software combined with off-the-shelf x86 hardware can be leveraged to perform most routing and firewall requirements in the hosting data center at a fraction of the cost of closed proprietary systems. While proprietary networking equipment vendors have created discrete hardware product categories and price points based on arbitrary performance segmentation, open networking systems are proving that a single system can be continually upgraded to perform the same tasks. Vyatta solutions can be deployed at multiple points in the hosting data center from the backbone to the customer cage resulting in better performance and significantly faster Return On Investment (ROI).

Tags: Data Center, x86-standard Servers

Momentum Webcast: Windows Vista Desktop Optimization Pack Overview for Mid-Sized Businesses (Level 100) 2008-03-06 Microsoft

The attendee of this webcast will learn about the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for the Windows Vista operating system as an add-on for Software Assurance (SA). MDOP can help enable to better control the desktop, accelerate and simplify desktop deployments and management, and create a dynamic infrastructure by turning software into centrally managed services. This webcast takes through Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization, Asset Inventory, Advanced Group Policy Management and more.

MSDN Webcast: Development of Consumer Electronics Devices With Windows XP Embedded (Level 100) 2008-02-21 Microsoft

Windows XP Embedded is being used in a variety of applications, from gaming machines to test equipment to industrial controls. Its support for a variety of hardware and support for multimedia software makes Windows XP Embedded an ideal platform for set-top boxes, car computer, and home entertainment systems. This webcast looks at the features and implementation for using Windows XP Embedded in consumer electronics.

Microsoft Office System Webcast: How Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System Work Better Together (Level 300) 2008-02-12 Microsoft

This webcast discovers how one can benefit from the integration of the capabilities in Windows Vista as a user of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. It explains how one can configure the improved search in Windows Vista, describe how it can help to meet and collaborate quickly, and explore how to coordinate RSS feeds with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. It discusses the increased security in Windows Vista, the improved mobility considerations, and the additional efficiency features that can help to get work done. This webcast provide tips and tricks for how advanced file properties enable to fine tune the metadata associated with the e-mail messages, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for improved organization.

Tags: Word Processing, Spreadsheets

TechNet Webcast: Assess Your Server IT Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008 Migration and Virtualization (Level 300) 2008-02-04 Microsoft

The attendee of this webcast will learn how to use the new tool called Microsoft Assessment and Planning. It offers network-wide agentless inventory and readiness assessment for Windows Server 2008 migration and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtualization.

Tags: Windows Server 2008

Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP1 2008-02-01 Microsoft

Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is another vehicle that Microsoft will use to deliver operating system improvements to customers. Windows Vista SP1 is an update to Windows Vista that, along with improvements delivered to users via these other channels, addresses feedback from the customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista.

Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1 2008-02-01 Microsoft

Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. It is standard practice to include all of these updates in a Service Pack and as such they are included in Windows Vista SP1.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Business Integration Technology Case Study: Novus International	2008-04-25	Business Integration Technology
Based on decades of research and development at Monsanto, Novus International, Inc. was formed in 1991 and employs over 350 people in more than 20 countries. New business initiatives resulted in dramatic increases in the volume of sales orders and shipments in Novus' European operations. Although most of the 13 warehouses and 16 transporters wanted to communicate with Novus electronically, many did not have the required infrastructure. A change like this would require effort on their part to implement an integration solution. Novus hired Business Integration Technology to assist in the design, development and implementation of an integration solution for their Novus Europe team. Business Integration Technology implemented the Novus solution using an open source, standards-based architecture. Tags: Service-Oriented Architecture, Application Development
Running Linux on the PlayStation 3: More Than a Toy	2008-03-18	IBM
The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) runs Linux, but getting it to run well requires some tweaking. In this paper, first in a series, Peter Seebach introduces the features and benefits of PS3 Linux, and explains some of the issues that might benefit from a bit of tweaking. When Sony first announced that the PlayStation 3 would be able to run Linux natively, a great deal of excitement ensued. Early on, it was a bit of a challenge to get Linux natively installed. The supported installer ran a custom script that hand-mangled a Fedora Core 5 or 6 install DVD into a runnable system with a special PS3 kernel. People put in hours and hours of effort to get other systems, such as Ubuntu, working.
System Upgrade Cures Wait Times at the Doctor's Office	2008-03-12	Microsoft
Petoskey Surgeons is a general and vascular surgery practice with an attached vascular ultrasound lab. Petoskey Surgeons wanted a solution that would provide efficient connectivity to business-critical external systems at a reasonable cost to deploy and maintain. NMCS recommended Windows Server 2008, which met the timing and budget of the planned migration from the older system. Petoskey Surgeons enlisted NMCS to plan and implement the solution. NMCS deployed Windows Server 2008 Standard on one Dell PowerEdge 2970 server as an upgrade from Windows Small Business Server 2000. Tags: Windows Server 2008
Hosting Data Center Networking With Vyatta	2008-03-10	Vyatta
This paper will show how Vyatta open-source software combined with off-the-shelf x86 hardware can be leveraged to perform most routing and firewall requirements in the hosting data center at a fraction of the cost of closed proprietary systems. While proprietary networking equipment vendors have created discrete hardware product categories and price points based on arbitrary performance segmentation, open networking systems are proving that a single system can be continually upgraded to perform the same tasks. Vyatta solutions can be deployed at multiple points in the hosting data center from the backbone to the customer cage resulting in better performance and significantly faster Return On Investment (ROI). Tags: Data Center, x86-standard Servers
Momentum Webcast: Windows Vista Desktop Optimization Pack Overview for Mid-Sized Businesses (Level 100)	2008-03-06	Microsoft
The attendee of this webcast will learn about the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for the Windows Vista operating system as an add-on for Software Assurance (SA). MDOP can help enable to better control the desktop, accelerate and simplify desktop deployments and management, and create a dynamic infrastructure by turning software into centrally managed services. This webcast takes through Microsoft SoftGrid Application Virtualization, Asset Inventory, Advanced Group Policy Management and more.
MSDN Webcast: Development of Consumer Electronics Devices With Windows XP Embedded (Level 100)	2008-02-21	Microsoft
Windows XP Embedded is being used in a variety of applications, from gaming machines to test equipment to industrial controls. Its support for a variety of hardware and support for multimedia software makes Windows XP Embedded an ideal platform for set-top boxes, car computer, and home entertainment systems. This webcast looks at the features and implementation for using Windows XP Embedded in consumer electronics.
Microsoft Office System Webcast: How Windows Vista and the 2007 Office System Work Better Together (Level 300)	2008-02-12	Microsoft
This webcast discovers how one can benefit from the integration of the capabilities in Windows Vista as a user of the 2007 Microsoft Office system. It explains how one can configure the improved search in Windows Vista, describe how it can help to meet and collaborate quickly, and explore how to coordinate RSS feeds with Microsoft Office Outlook 2007. It discusses the increased security in Windows Vista, the improved mobility considerations, and the additional efficiency features that can help to get work done. This webcast provide tips and tricks for how advanced file properties enable to fine tune the metadata associated with the e-mail messages, documents, spreadsheets, and presentations for improved organization. Tags: Word Processing, Spreadsheets
TechNet Webcast: Assess Your Server IT Infrastructure for Windows Server 2008 Migration and Virtualization (Level 300)	2008-02-04	Microsoft
The attendee of this webcast will learn how to use the new tool called Microsoft Assessment and Planning. It offers network-wide agentless inventory and readiness assessment for Windows Server 2008 migration and Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V virtualization. Tags: Windows Server 2008
Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP1	2008-02-01	Microsoft
Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility, reliability and performance. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) is another vehicle that Microsoft will use to deliver operating system improvements to customers. Windows Vista SP1 is an update to Windows Vista that, along with improvements delivered to users via these other channels, addresses feedback from the customers. In addition to previously released updates, SP1 will contain changes focused on addressing specific reliability, performance, and compatibility issues, supporting new types of hardware, and adding support for several emerging standards. SP1 also will continue to make it easier for IT administrators to deploy and manage Windows Vista.
Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1	2008-02-01	Microsoft
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update, while others are only available to specific customers or partners. It is standard practice to include all of these updates in a Service Pack and as such they are included in Windows Vista SP1.