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Managed Application Delivery - Is Thin Client the Best Answer? (podcast) 2008-04-14 Intel

Download this Intel Webcast in podcast format!

Are you considering thin clients and wondering if they are right for you?

Learn how new models of application delivery are simplifying corporate computing environments and helping companies deal more effectively with their IT security, management, and budgeting needs. Thin clients and server-based computing are only one option available today.

Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, available on demand as a downloadable Podcast, to hear Mike Ferron-Jones, Manager, Emerging Models Program, Intel, and David Greschler, Director, Integrated Virtualization Strategy, Microsoft, discuss pros and cons of the centralized computing landscape as well as those of the various centralized compute models.

This Webcast covers these topics and more:

Discussion of the range of delivery options available today

Application virtualization and how it can satisfy the needs of IT and Users

TCO, security and technical challenges of centralized vs. decentralized systems

Hotel Improves Guest Experience and Revenue Through Innovative Use of Technology 2008-04-01 Microsoft Tips

Located in downtown Philadelphia, Sheraton University City Hotel is in the midst of a major university and business center served by several hotels. To stay competitive, the hotel continuously improves the amenities that it offers its customers. The hotel wanted to provide more than just Internet service; it wanted to deliver in-room desktop resources and more entertainment options. To improve customer satisfaction, Sheraton implemented a solution from SuiteLinq that uses Microsoft technology and integrates productivity software with entertainment and communication capabilities. The hotel has since improved its scores in customer satisfaction surveys, raised its average daily room rate and repeat customer business, and increased revenue. Sheraton now has more opportunities to interact with customers, and integration with new Microsoft technologies will further enhance the guest experience.

Tags: Application Development

HP Thin Client & Blade PC Solutions: Fiona Wright 2007-12-01 Hewlett-Packard (HP)

The presenter of this webcast speaks about the key features of remote client solutions and how they can benefit teachers and students alike.

Deutsche Leasing Group Increases Its Annual New Business by 12 Percent 0000-00-00 Oracle

Deutsche Leasing Group offers solutions revolving around national and international investments. The challenge was to reorganize the business to focus on the customer and integrate customer information throughout the enterprise. The company enabled 2001 Migration from the 1997 database marketing Client Server System to Siebel Sales 2000 - Thin Client and 2006 Migration to Siebel Sales 7 - Multi-Channel Web Solution. The group achieved high CRM efficiency by involving employees in workshops and usage of other communications instruments.

Tags: CRM Software, Database Marketing

Load Testing 2.0 for Web 2.0: Simplifying performance validation for Rich Internet Applications 2007-05-01 Hewlett-Packard (HP)

Today, rich internet application (RIA) technologies are making dramatic inroads in corporate environments. One of the big reasons for the growth of RIA technologies is a better user experience. But while these rich next-generation applications promise a radically different customer experience, they also have the potential to overwhelm the servers and networks that deliver the content to client browsers. Before Ajax or other RIA technologies can be ready for prime time in your business, you need to verify that they can deliver enterprise-scale performance. This white paper helps uncover the many unknowns around stress testing Web 2.0 applications.

Tags: HTML, Web Protocols, Servers, Application Development, Web Development and Design, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Methodology

Reliable Technology and Low TCO at Hudson Park 2007-02-09 15:38:36 Hewlett-Packard

Increasingly, ICT is occupying a central role in education. The school had frequent problems in the past with unreliable technology. As use of IT increased, so the need to solve these problems became more urgent. The first steps towards a solution were taken when Hudson Park, acting on the recommendation of another local school, purchased its first HP ProLiant server. The reliability of this product impressed the school so much that over the following six years, it replaced its existing servers, desktop systems, laptops, printers, scanners and projectors with HP products. All three Labs have thin clients using HP Servers. Hudson Park started to use Web JetAdmin to manage its printers centrally, and it also plans to implement HP OpenView.

Dexia Bank Invests in HP BladeSystem and Thin Client Technologies to Build "Branch of Tomorrow" 2007-02-13 17:25:33 Hewlett-Packard

Dexia Bank's old system was not meeting business needs. Each branch bank had one Dell server, along with PCs on desktops. Because the primary applications were running under UNIX on IBM computers in the data center, the "Heavy" branch office servers were underutilized. At the same time, operating and supporting them was complex and costly. With the Branch of Tomorrow project, Dexia consolidated its legacy client/server architecture into a centralized architecture based on 300 HP BladeSystem servers in the bank's data center and 6000 HP Thin Clients in its branches. The solution also incorporates Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server software 3.0, which provides local and remote users with secure access to virtualized client/server applications from any location, device, or connection.

Thin-Client Branch Connectivity Solution for PBDAC 2006-12-13 01:00:24 Hewlett-Packard

The Principal Bank for Development and Agriculture Credit (PBDAC) is one of Egypt's largest public sector banks, with a branch in almost every town and village in the country. To improve the overall efficiency of the business, PBDAC decided to automate its operations and connect its 1,018 village branches to the main branch network in such a way that financial information could be shared and updated in real time. It opted for a thin client solution based on HP technology. The HP Compaq Thin Client was superior to competitive products from a technical perspective. It was also a proven solution offering excellent price/performance.

Charter School Students Learning With HP Thin Clients 2007-02-13 17:25:33 Hewlett-Packard

National Heritage Academies in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina and New York needed to deploy a flexible, scalable computing platform that minimized IT support and service and centralized control over systems and applications, while maintaining acceptable performance levels. NHA purchased over 3,000 HP t5720 Thin Clients, with ongoing plans to purchase 150 additional units for each school as it is opened.

Virtual Client Strategy: Flexible Approaches to Consolidate Client Environments for Reduced Complexity and Cost With Greater Business Agility 2006-03-03 01:01:29 Hewlett-Packard

The virtual client model builds on the principles of server-based computing, but goes further to employ an integrated suite of sophisticated components, including hardware, software, security, management, and services. Thin client devices on the user side then have ubiquitous, advanced access to a personalized, portable, and consistently presented desktop - regardless of network connection, type of access device, or physical location. As a result, both IT needs and user needs can be managed more easily and with improved security features in a consolidated environment. This white paper provides an overview of the virtual client computing model and its implications for addressing the most pressing IT challenges.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Managed Application Delivery - Is Thin Client the Best Answer? (podcast)	2008-04-14	Intel
Download this Intel Webcast in podcast format! Are you considering thin clients and wondering if they are right for you? Learn how new models of application delivery are simplifying corporate computing environments and helping companies deal more effectively with their IT security, management, and budgeting needs. Thin clients and server-based computing are only one option available today. Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, available on demand as a downloadable Podcast, to hear Mike Ferron-Jones, Manager, Emerging Models Program, Intel, and David Greschler, Director, Integrated Virtualization Strategy, Microsoft, discuss pros and cons of the centralized computing landscape as well as those of the various centralized compute models. This Webcast covers these topics and more: Discussion of the range of delivery options available today Application virtualization and how it can satisfy the needs of IT and Users TCO, security and technical challenges of centralized vs. decentralized systems
Hotel Improves Guest Experience and Revenue Through Innovative Use of Technology	2008-04-01	Microsoft Tips
Located in downtown Philadelphia, Sheraton University City Hotel is in the midst of a major university and business center served by several hotels. To stay competitive, the hotel continuously improves the amenities that it offers its customers. The hotel wanted to provide more than just Internet service; it wanted to deliver in-room desktop resources and more entertainment options. To improve customer satisfaction, Sheraton implemented a solution from SuiteLinq that uses Microsoft technology and integrates productivity software with entertainment and communication capabilities. The hotel has since improved its scores in customer satisfaction surveys, raised its average daily room rate and repeat customer business, and increased revenue. Sheraton now has more opportunities to interact with customers, and integration with new Microsoft technologies will further enhance the guest experience. Tags: Application Development
HP Thin Client & Blade PC Solutions: Fiona Wright	2007-12-01	Hewlett-Packard (HP)
The presenter of this webcast speaks about the key features of remote client solutions and how they can benefit teachers and students alike.
Deutsche Leasing Group Increases Its Annual New Business by 12 Percent	0000-00-00	Oracle
Deutsche Leasing Group offers solutions revolving around national and international investments. The challenge was to reorganize the business to focus on the customer and integrate customer information throughout the enterprise. The company enabled 2001 Migration from the 1997 database marketing Client Server System to Siebel Sales 2000 - Thin Client and 2006 Migration to Siebel Sales 7 - Multi-Channel Web Solution. The group achieved high CRM efficiency by involving employees in workshops and usage of other communications instruments. Tags: CRM Software, Database Marketing
Load Testing 2.0 for Web 2.0: Simplifying performance validation for Rich Internet Applications	2007-05-01	Hewlett-Packard (HP)
Today, rich internet application (RIA) technologies are making dramatic inroads in corporate environments. One of the big reasons for the growth of RIA technologies is a better user experience. But while these rich next-generation applications promise a radically different customer experience, they also have the potential to overwhelm the servers and networks that deliver the content to client browsers. Before Ajax or other RIA technologies can be ready for prime time in your business, you need to verify that they can deliver enterprise-scale performance. This white paper helps uncover the many unknowns around stress testing Web 2.0 applications. Tags: HTML, Web Protocols, Servers, Application Development, Web Development and Design, Software Engineering, Software Project Management, Methodology
Reliable Technology and Low TCO at Hudson Park	2007-02-09 15:38:36	Hewlett-Packard
Increasingly, ICT is occupying a central role in education. The school had frequent problems in the past with unreliable technology. As use of IT increased, so the need to solve these problems became more urgent. The first steps towards a solution were taken when Hudson Park, acting on the recommendation of another local school, purchased its first HP ProLiant server. The reliability of this product impressed the school so much that over the following six years, it replaced its existing servers, desktop systems, laptops, printers, scanners and projectors with HP products. All three Labs have thin clients using HP Servers. Hudson Park started to use Web JetAdmin to manage its printers centrally, and it also plans to implement HP OpenView.
Dexia Bank Invests in HP BladeSystem and Thin Client Technologies to Build "Branch of Tomorrow"	2007-02-13 17:25:33	Hewlett-Packard
Dexia Bank's old system was not meeting business needs. Each branch bank had one Dell server, along with PCs on desktops. Because the primary applications were running under UNIX on IBM computers in the data center, the "Heavy" branch office servers were underutilized. At the same time, operating and supporting them was complex and costly. With the Branch of Tomorrow project, Dexia consolidated its legacy client/server architecture into a centralized architecture based on 300 HP BladeSystem servers in the bank's data center and 6000 HP Thin Clients in its branches. The solution also incorporates Citrix MetaFrame Presentation Server software 3.0, which provides local and remote users with secure access to virtualized client/server applications from any location, device, or connection.
Thin-Client Branch Connectivity Solution for PBDAC	2006-12-13 01:00:24	Hewlett-Packard
The Principal Bank for Development and Agriculture Credit (PBDAC) is one of Egypt's largest public sector banks, with a branch in almost every town and village in the country. To improve the overall efficiency of the business, PBDAC decided to automate its operations and connect its 1,018 village branches to the main branch network in such a way that financial information could be shared and updated in real time. It opted for a thin client solution based on HP technology. The HP Compaq Thin Client was superior to competitive products from a technical perspective. It was also a proven solution offering excellent price/performance.
Charter School Students Learning With HP Thin Clients	2007-02-13 17:25:33	Hewlett-Packard
National Heritage Academies in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, North Carolina and New York needed to deploy a flexible, scalable computing platform that minimized IT support and service and centralized control over systems and applications, while maintaining acceptable performance levels. NHA purchased over 3,000 HP t5720 Thin Clients, with ongoing plans to purchase 150 additional units for each school as it is opened.
Virtual Client Strategy: Flexible Approaches to Consolidate Client Environments for Reduced Complexity and Cost With Greater Business Agility	2006-03-03 01:01:29	Hewlett-Packard
The virtual client model builds on the principles of server-based computing, but goes further to employ an integrated suite of sophisticated components, including hardware, software, security, management, and services. Thin client devices on the user side then have ubiquitous, advanced access to a personalized, portable, and consistently presented desktop - regardless of network connection, type of access device, or physical location. As a result, both IT needs and user needs can be managed more easily and with improved security features in a consolidated environment. This white paper provides an overview of the virtual client computing model and its implications for addressing the most pressing IT challenges.