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Ensure quality software rollouts using automated release management tools 2006-12-12 19:00:24 IBM

Application deployments across today's complex environments can create a number of significant challenges. Organizations need a way to automate, integrate and enhance the deployment process, from initial planning to final validation. IBM offers a flexible portfolio of modular yet tightly integrated products for end-to-end, automated release management. Organizations can choose the products they need today, then add more later to keep pace with business growth and technology development.

Benefits of the Virtual Desktop on Enterprise Networks: Introducing Enterprise Desktop Virtualization 2006-08-01 Wyse Technology

The personal computer revolution is far from over, but enterprises are rightfully questioning the high maintenance costs, endless replacement cycles and security vulnerabilities that plague the standard networked PC. A breakthrough in thin computing now promises to end the PC monopoly on the desktop while giving users improved access to their favorite productivity applications. Called Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, or EDV, this solution combines all of the performance, reliability of support benefits of the latest thin client workstations from Wyse Technology, the leading provider of thin computing systems, with powerful virtualization software from VMware running on centralized servers. The EDV alternative to PCs and conventional PC networks is explored in depth in this white paper.

Tags: Virtualization

Tablet PCs in the Financial Planning Profession 2006-07-19 Ziff Davis Media

Today's financial planner juggles a complex daily workload that ranges from market research and strategy development through portfolio tracking, client consultation, new business development and practice management. Success demands not just mastery of personal finance, but efficient organization, precise time management, and close attention to client relationships. Versatile and powerful Toshiba Tablet PCs running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 are helping planners better utilize their time with clients while reducing the back-end workloads associated with running a successful financial management practice.

Tags: Windows XP, Tablets

Built-In Manageability and Proactive Security for Business Desktop PCs 2006-12-09 01:00:17 Intel

Business Desktop PCs with Intel vPro technology provide down-the-wire proactive security and manageability capabilities - even for PCs whose power is off or whose operating system is down. These PCs also include virtualization capabilities that allow IT managers to enhance isolation of third-party applications. PCs with Intel vPro technology feature dual-core Intel Core2 Duo processors that deliver significantly improved performance for compute-intensive tasks - all in a power-efficient package that is Windows Vista Premium Ready.

ATI Theater 650 Pro: Bringing TV to the PC - Perfecting Analog and Digital TV Worldwide 2006-06-08 Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)

After years of build-up, the media PC revolution has begun. Driven by such trends as the worldwide migration to digital over-the-air television broadcasting and the imminent arrival of next-generation HD optical discs, consumers are demanding solutions which deliver the immersive experiences promised by these new technologies. The media PC in particular is seen as a key enabler and is well-placed to become the hub of the home entertainment network. Key to this vision is the delivery of high quality television on the PC. From using the computer as a television to recording TV shows, the idea of turning a personal computer into an intelligent TV watching/recording device is attracting millions of users worldwide.

Tags: 3D Modeling and Rendering

Intel vPro Technology - Helping Reduce the Cost of Desktop PC Management 2006-12-09 01:00:17 Intel

Enterprise desktop computing environments are increasingly complex - and managing the complexity of these PCs contributes to rising IT costs. Now Intel vPro technology helps businesses reduce IT costs and streamline PC management through a combination of PC hardware and software. PCs with Intel vPro technology are Microsoft Windows Vista capable and broadly supported by hardware manufacturers and software companies, giving IT managers the support and stability they need to meet the manageability and security demands of the next generation of business computing.

RAM Allocation With Microsoft Windows XP and HP Commercial Desktops 2006-05-01 Hewlett-Packard

This white paper discusses the limitation of RAM allocation using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP on HP x86-based commercial desktop PCs. The Intel 945-based chipset, as well as older commercial desktop systems are covered by this paper. The current world consists of 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems (OSes). Both the home and professional versions of Microsoft Windows XP are 32-bit operating systems. Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 is a 64-bit OS. Windows XP Home/Professional, along with all other 32-bit OSes, supports a memory address range of up to 4 GB for both virtual and physical memory addresses.

Tags: Windows XP

Addonics Storage Tower Review: Expand Your Drive Space to the Desktop 2006-02-03 Jupitermedia

Small form-factor PC's were all the rage last year as people sought compact solutions to replace big, ugly towers. But tiny, cubes-shaped PCs have many drawbacks, including a limited selection of power supplies, very few expansion slots, and scant room for drive bays. In fact, while many support two hard drives, they often due so at the expense of drive cooling, so that using two drives in such a system can cause drive failure or at least, severely impact their lifespan. Users staying with larger tower designs can plop their machines on the floor beneath their desks.

Tags: Hard Drives,

HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions: End-User Workplace Solutions 2007-01-07 01:00:31 Hewlett-Packard

HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions are point services which enable to out-task the lifecycle management of the HP and multivendor desktops, laptops, and workstations, including acquisition, access, system/ network management, and support and maintenance. These solutions maximize user satisfaction and productivity and allow IT staff to focus on the core business initiatives. It doesn't matter if the problem is small or large - HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions lets to draw on the expertise of a trusted support provider as the requirements dictate.

Blink: 3D Display Multiplexing for Virtualized Applications 2006-01-17 University of Copenhagen

For management and security reasons, Virtual Machines are increasingly being deployed on Desktop PC's, but because existing VMM technologies are mostly targeted at servers, graphical performance is a stumbling block to many modern applications such as games, simulation, and video-conferencing. Existing high-performance display systems sacrifice safety and provide applications with direct hardware access, but the aim of the work discussed in this paper is to build a display system with Virtual Machine quality safety and isolation, while retaining performance comparable to less safe "Direct" approaches. The researchers developed Blink, a Display System for Virtual Machines, the core component of which is a JIT-compiler for extended OpenGL programs which execute safely inside the address space of the display server.

Tags: 3D Modeling and Rendering, Virtualization

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Title	Date Added	Company
Ensure quality software rollouts using automated release management tools	2006-12-12 19:00:24	IBM
Application deployments across today's complex environments can create a number of significant challenges. Organizations need a way to automate, integrate and enhance the deployment process, from initial planning to final validation. IBM offers a flexible portfolio of modular yet tightly integrated products for end-to-end, automated release management. Organizations can choose the products they need today, then add more later to keep pace with business growth and technology development.
Benefits of the Virtual Desktop on Enterprise Networks: Introducing Enterprise Desktop Virtualization	2006-08-01	Wyse Technology
The personal computer revolution is far from over, but enterprises are rightfully questioning the high maintenance costs, endless replacement cycles and security vulnerabilities that plague the standard networked PC. A breakthrough in thin computing now promises to end the PC monopoly on the desktop while giving users improved access to their favorite productivity applications. Called Enterprise Desktop Virtualization, or EDV, this solution combines all of the performance, reliability of support benefits of the latest thin client workstations from Wyse Technology, the leading provider of thin computing systems, with powerful virtualization software from VMware running on centralized servers. The EDV alternative to PCs and conventional PC networks is explored in depth in this white paper. Tags: Virtualization
Tablet PCs in the Financial Planning Profession	2006-07-19	Ziff Davis Media
Today's financial planner juggles a complex daily workload that ranges from market research and strategy development through portfolio tracking, client consultation, new business development and practice management. Success demands not just mastery of personal finance, but efficient organization, precise time management, and close attention to client relationships. Versatile and powerful Toshiba Tablet PCs running Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005 are helping planners better utilize their time with clients while reducing the back-end workloads associated with running a successful financial management practice. Tags: Windows XP, Tablets
Built-In Manageability and Proactive Security for Business Desktop PCs	2006-12-09 01:00:17	Intel
Business Desktop PCs with Intel vPro technology provide down-the-wire proactive security and manageability capabilities - even for PCs whose power is off or whose operating system is down. These PCs also include virtualization capabilities that allow IT managers to enhance isolation of third-party applications. PCs with Intel vPro technology feature dual-core Intel Core2 Duo processors that deliver significantly improved performance for compute-intensive tasks - all in a power-efficient package that is Windows Vista Premium Ready.
ATI Theater 650 Pro: Bringing TV to the PC - Perfecting Analog and Digital TV Worldwide	2006-06-08	Advanced Micro Devices (AMD)
After years of build-up, the media PC revolution has begun. Driven by such trends as the worldwide migration to digital over-the-air television broadcasting and the imminent arrival of next-generation HD optical discs, consumers are demanding solutions which deliver the immersive experiences promised by these new technologies. The media PC in particular is seen as a key enabler and is well-placed to become the hub of the home entertainment network. Key to this vision is the delivery of high quality television on the PC. From using the computer as a television to recording TV shows, the idea of turning a personal computer into an intelligent TV watching/recording device is attracting millions of users worldwide. Tags: 3D Modeling and Rendering
Intel vPro Technology - Helping Reduce the Cost of Desktop PC Management	2006-12-09 01:00:17	Intel
Enterprise desktop computing environments are increasingly complex - and managing the complexity of these PCs contributes to rising IT costs. Now Intel vPro technology helps businesses reduce IT costs and streamline PC management through a combination of PC hardware and software. PCs with Intel vPro technology are Microsoft Windows Vista capable and broadly supported by hardware manufacturers and software companies, giving IT managers the support and stability they need to meet the manageability and security demands of the next generation of business computing.
RAM Allocation With Microsoft Windows XP and HP Commercial Desktops	2006-05-01	Hewlett-Packard
This white paper discusses the limitation of RAM allocation using a 32-bit operating system such as Microsoft Windows XP on HP x86-based commercial desktop PCs. The Intel 945-based chipset, as well as older commercial desktop systems are covered by this paper. The current world consists of 32-bit and 64-bit Operating Systems (OSes). Both the home and professional versions of Microsoft Windows XP are 32-bit operating systems. Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 is a 64-bit OS. Windows XP Home/Professional, along with all other 32-bit OSes, supports a memory address range of up to 4 GB for both virtual and physical memory addresses. Tags: Windows XP
Addonics Storage Tower Review: Expand Your Drive Space to the Desktop	2006-02-03	Jupitermedia
Small form-factor PC's were all the rage last year as people sought compact solutions to replace big, ugly towers. But tiny, cubes-shaped PCs have many drawbacks, including a limited selection of power supplies, very few expansion slots, and scant room for drive bays. In fact, while many support two hard drives, they often due so at the expense of drive cooling, so that using two drives in such a system can cause drive failure or at least, severely impact their lifespan. Users staying with larger tower designs can plop their machines on the floor beneath their desks. Tags: Hard Drives,
HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions: End-User Workplace Solutions	2007-01-07 01:00:31	Hewlett-Packard
HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions are point services which enable to out-task the lifecycle management of the HP and multivendor desktops, laptops, and workstations, including acquisition, access, system/ network management, and support and maintenance. These solutions maximize user satisfaction and productivity and allow IT staff to focus on the core business initiatives. It doesn't matter if the problem is small or large - HP Desktop Lifecycle Solutions lets to draw on the expertise of a trusted support provider as the requirements dictate.
Blink: 3D Display Multiplexing for Virtualized Applications	2006-01-17	University of Copenhagen
For management and security reasons, Virtual Machines are increasingly being deployed on Desktop PC's, but because existing VMM technologies are mostly targeted at servers, graphical performance is a stumbling block to many modern applications such as games, simulation, and video-conferencing. Existing high-performance display systems sacrifice safety and provide applications with direct hardware access, but the aim of the work discussed in this paper is to build a display system with Virtual Machine quality safety and isolation, while retaining performance comparable to less safe "Direct" approaches. The researchers developed Blink, a Display System for Virtual Machines, the core component of which is a JIT-compiler for extended OpenGL programs which execute safely inside the address space of the display server. Tags: 3D Modeling and Rendering, Virtualization