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whitepaper IT Provider Uses Application Virtualization for Mission-Critical Software Upgrade2008-11-14 Microsoft
  Kommunale InformationsVerarbeitung Baden-Franken (KIVBF) provides IT services to more than 550 German municipalities. KIVBF needed to install new software on 2,000 PCs overnight to enable its customers to issue enhanced, second-generation passports with digital fingerprints. KIVBF deployed Microsoft Application Virtualization to manage the software and, as a result, experienced easier upgrades, increased application stability, and a decline in support requests.

Tags: Infrastructure Management, Desktop Systems - PCs		   
whitepaper Case Study: How a Pennsylvania School District Overcame its IT Asset Management Nightmare2008-10-23 SchoolDude.com
  The School District of Springfield Township (Oreland, PA) was struggling with a common issue: too much IT stuff and not enough staff. They grew fast, with over 2,000 machines, and only 4 IT technicians. They needed a better way to manage inventory and software licensing issues.

Read this case study to learn which SaaS solution helped them:
  • Streamline all aspects of IT asset administration, from monitoring and reporting, to planning and lifecycle costing
  • "Work miracles" and ended the district's IT inventory control "nightmare"
  • Increase efficiency of current staff and use cost savings on other IT initiatives


Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Resources Mgmt., Strategic Planning, Network Administration, Help Desk, Call Center - Contact, IT Reliability		   
whitepaper Hardware and Garden Retailer Uses Intel vPro Technology to Improve Management and Slash Power Consumption Across Rural NSW Stores2008-11-01 Intel
  Founded in 1986, Petries Mitre 10 Home & Garden Centre is a major regional supplier of hardware and gardening supplies within central New South Wales. Point-of-sale (POS) system integrity is essential in any retail operation, and when the stores are hours apart even a small problem can cause lost revenue and upset customers while waiting for technical support. With more than 50 PCs across its retail stores, Petries was wasting electricity keeping systems running 24/7 even though they were not used at night. Petries Mitre deployed Desktop PCs and point-of-sale systems, based on Intel Core2 Duo processors with vPro technology, let Petries' desktop management outsourcer, AXXIS Technology, diagnose and resolve many technical problems without even getting in the car.

Tags: Point of Sale Devices, Processors		   
whitepaper Microsoft Application Virtualization Moves School Board to the Head of the Class2008-10-01 Microsoft
  With 14,000 computers distributed among 132 schools, the Durham District School Board faced a big IT challenge, supporting a diverse inventory of computers located in classrooms, labs, and offices across the region. IT staff had been driving to individual schools to resolve application issues, delaying help-ticket response times and imposing significant travel costs. Durham sought a more efficient way of supporting users. After researching a variety of options, the school board selected Microsoft Application Virtualization, part of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) for Software Assurance.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs		   
whitepaper Romanian Substation Manufacturer Continues to Drive Growth With Dell2008-10-01 Dell
  Rate of growth at Romania-based Electro Sistem reached 30 per cent a year in recent years, driven in part by the country's economic boom. Today, with rates slowing, attention has shifted to updating the company's technology. The first step was to replace desktops, which lacked robust support services. Dell is now supplying Electro Sistem with Dell OptiPlex desktops to support both engineers and administration staff. Directors are also using Dell Latitude notebooks for effective mobile working. Extensive support services ensure machines maintain their high performance.

Tags: Laptops		   
whitepaper Holding Company Drives Productivity by Optimizing Business Technology Infrastructure2008-09-26 Microsoft
  Based in Istanbul, Sabanci Holding is the parent company of the Sabanci Group. With an international portfolio of companies, Sabanci Holding is at the vanguard of a globalization movement in the Turkish economy. Supporting global collaboration and providing companies with productivity tools to adapt to local markets are relatively new endeavors for Turkish conglomerates. To achieve these goals, Sabanci Holding consolidated on a single vendor's IT infrastructure and introduced a standardized IT approach to its companies. It signed a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement and deployed an integrated suite of server and desktop business productivity technologies.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Application Servers		   
whitepaper School District Upgrades PCs to Keep Students Current on the Latest Technology2008-09-01 Microsoft
  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 business world. As part of that strategy, the school district has already deployed Windows Vista on 2,200 new PCs and will complete its deployment as desktops running Windows XP Professional are replaced as part of the district's hardware refresh cycle. Adoption of Windows Vista has been easy for students, teachers, and staff, who are all benefiting from its ease of use and new mobility features.

Tags: Windows Vista, Windows XP		   
whitepaper Dell Helps GBCblue Introduce Fully Managed Guest Computing to the Hotel Market and Increase Sales by a Projected 25 Percent With the Dell XPS One All-in-One Computers2008-09-01 Dell
  Keeping up with the needs of increasingly tech-savvy guests is a daunting task for today's hoteliers, as travelers often expect hotels to provide a computer that they can use to check e-mail and remain productive during their stay. GBCblue needed a space-saving computer with the processing power to accommodate innovative new uses and a sleek appearance that would complement an upscale hotel or retail experience. GBCblue decided to base its newest systems on the Dell XPS One, an all-in-one computer with processing headroom and an attractive design.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Laptops		   
whitepaper Kentucky School District Helps Special Needs Student Communicate and Learn With Mobile Technology From Dell2008-09-01 Dell
  Anderson County Schools wanted to make it easier for a student with severe cerebral palsy to communicate and take part in classroom activities. Previous attempts at technology solutions were frustrating for the student and required a high level of manual intervention. The district purchased a Dell Latitude XT tablet PC and mounted it to the student's wheelchair with a special connecting arm. Specialized voice software allows the student to select picture icons using the tablet's Capacitive Touch Screen and "Speak" through the tablet's built-in speaker.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Tablets		   
whitepaper Choosing Dell to Manage Its Annual PC Replacement Program Helps a Large Supermarket Chain Accelerate Deployment by an Estimated 10 Percent2008-09-01 Dell
  Roundy's replaced hundreds of desktop and laptop computers each year to remain competitive, but continued growth made it difficult for the lean IT staff to perform the work. Dell provided a comprehensive computer replacement and asset recovery program that removed the burden from Roundy's IT staff, sped up deployment, and boosted user satisfaction.

Tags: Laptops		   


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