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Is Windows Vista Really 50% to 87% More Secure Than Windows XP? 2007-09-14 Softpedia

Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista is the first software product to go with its entire development process through the Microsoft Software Development Lifecycle. Via the SDL, the Redmond Company attempted to bulletproof Vista as much as possible, making it "Secure by Design, Secure by Default, Secure in Deployment and Communication." Essentially, the SDL was set in place as a model to cut the volume of security defects associated with the design and coding process, as well as to ensure that the mitigations set in place tone down the maximum severity level of the remaining vulnerabilities. Ever since Vista hit the market, Microsoft continually applauded the platform as superior to Windows XP.

Next Generation Malware: Windows Vista's Gadget API 2007-09-11 Portcullis Computer Security

Windows has had the ability to embed HTML into its user interface for many years. Right back to and including Windows NT 4.0, it has been possible to embed HTML into the task bar, but the OS has always maintained a sandbox, from which the HTML has been unable to escape. All this changes with Windows Vista. This paper seeks to inform system administrators, users and the wider community on both potential attack vectors using gadgets and the mitigations provided by Windows Vista.

Vista Makes Digital Audio Workstation Sing 2007-09-06 Microsoft

Cakewalk, a leader in music creation software for Windows, saw opportunities from supporting new features in Windows Vista. By supporting WaveRT drivers, Cakewalk was able to provide much lower audio latencies when running processor intensive projects with numerous tracks, effects, and virtual instruments. By supporting 64-bit Windows, Cakewalk was able to address more memory, allowing for very large sample banks in virtual instruments.

New Platform Gives Software Outsourcing Provider a Timely Commercial Edge 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Symphony Services is a leading provider of outsourced commercial software engineering services, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Employing over 3,000 people worldwide, the majority of its software development is done in three India-based delivery locations. As a software provider, Symphony Services needs to use and be familiar with the latest technology to ensure ongoing software interoperability, and commercial advantage over its competitors. In 2006, the company partnered with Wipro Infotech to deploy Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system to ensure its software engineers are familiar with the new operating system, and all future products released are Vista ready.

Asset Management Company Maximizes Competitive Advantage With Integrated IT 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Schroders is a global asset management company headquartered in London, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to serve the needs of its clients worldwide. United Kingdom-based asset management company Schroders needed a new platform to bring enhanced security, mobility and search to its operations in Singapore. It worked with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner HP Consulting to deploy Microsoft Windows Vista.

Tags: Asset Management,

MSDN Webcast: A Lap Around Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200) 0000-00-00 Microsoft

Explore all the new Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 features, from language enhancements, improved designers, Web and smart client development tools, to Microsoft Visual Studio Team System, a suite of software life cycle management tools poised to transform how one delivers software for Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and the Web.

Tags: Application Development,

TechNet Webcast: Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista Deployment in 90 Minutes (Level 100) 0000-00-00 Microsoft

In the past, deploying a new client operating system could be extremely complex and time-consuming. The IT department needed to engineer the client platform to meet the security requirements, ensures compatibility with the applications, and then deploys the new operating system on the client computers. Only then could one begin realizing the benefits of the new software. The attendee of this webcast will see how the Windows Vista operating system uses new imaging technologies and tools to engineer and customize images.

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TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0 (Level 200) 0000-00-00 Microsoft

The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment version 2.0 deployment tool enables one to determine in a matter of hours whether the computers on the network are ready for the Windows Vista operating system. The presenter of this webcast demonstrates how Windows Vista Hardware Assessment assesses the hardware and device compatibility of each of an organization's existing systems across the network from a single computer. The attendee of this webcast will learn more about Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, a centralized, agent-less inventory tool that provides auto-generated upgrade recommendations and detailed reporting.

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Overview of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta 2007-08-01 Microsoft

Microsoft continuously improves Windows Vista by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to deliver application compatibility and device driver improvements. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) will be another vehicle through which Microsoft provides operating system improvements to customers. This white paper presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it will contain.

Tags: Application Development

Continental Airlines Bets on Windows Vista Operating System to Remain Cutting Edge 2007-07-17 Microsoft

An early adopter of new technology, Continental Airlines uses the latest information technology to keep it on the cutting edge. With the Windows Vista operating system, Continental wants to give employees and customers alike better access to information in order to increase employee productivity and promote workforce mobility with enhanced security. Because Continental is an intensive user of mobile devices, interoperability among all systems is a must.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Is Windows Vista Really 50% to 87% More Secure Than Windows XP?	2007-09-14	Softpedia
Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista is the first software product to go with its entire development process through the Microsoft Software Development Lifecycle. Via the SDL, the Redmond Company attempted to bulletproof Vista as much as possible, making it "Secure by Design, Secure by Default, Secure in Deployment and Communication." Essentially, the SDL was set in place as a model to cut the volume of security defects associated with the design and coding process, as well as to ensure that the mitigations set in place tone down the maximum severity level of the remaining vulnerabilities. Ever since Vista hit the market, Microsoft continually applauded the platform as superior to Windows XP.
Next Generation Malware: Windows Vista's Gadget API	2007-09-11	Portcullis Computer Security
Windows has had the ability to embed HTML into its user interface for many years. Right back to and including Windows NT 4.0, it has been possible to embed HTML into the task bar, but the OS has always maintained a sandbox, from which the HTML has been unable to escape. All this changes with Windows Vista. This paper seeks to inform system administrators, users and the wider community on both potential attack vectors using gadgets and the mitigations provided by Windows Vista.
Vista Makes Digital Audio Workstation Sing	2007-09-06	Microsoft
Cakewalk, a leader in music creation software for Windows, saw opportunities from supporting new features in Windows Vista. By supporting WaveRT drivers, Cakewalk was able to provide much lower audio latencies when running processor intensive projects with numerous tracks, effects, and virtual instruments. By supporting 64-bit Windows, Cakewalk was able to address more memory, allowing for very large sample banks in virtual instruments.
New Platform Gives Software Outsourcing Provider a Timely Commercial Edge	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Symphony Services is a leading provider of outsourced commercial software engineering services, headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Employing over 3,000 people worldwide, the majority of its software development is done in three India-based delivery locations. As a software provider, Symphony Services needs to use and be familiar with the latest technology to ensure ongoing software interoperability, and commercial advantage over its competitors. In 2006, the company partnered with Wipro Infotech to deploy Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system to ensure its software engineers are familiar with the new operating system, and all future products released are Vista ready.
Asset Management Company Maximizes Competitive Advantage With Integrated IT	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Schroders is a global asset management company headquartered in London, offering a comprehensive range of financial products and services to serve the needs of its clients worldwide. United Kingdom-based asset management company Schroders needed a new platform to bring enhanced security, mobility and search to its operations in Singapore. It worked with Microsoft Gold Certified Partner HP Consulting to deploy Microsoft Windows Vista. Tags: Asset Management,
MSDN Webcast: A Lap Around Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 (Level 200)	0000-00-00	Microsoft
Explore all the new Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 features, from language enhancements, improved designers, Web and smart client development tools, to Microsoft Visual Studio Team System, a suite of software life cycle management tools poised to transform how one delivers software for Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and the Web. Tags: Application Development,
TechNet Webcast: Everything You Need to Know About Windows Vista Deployment in 90 Minutes (Level 100)	0000-00-00	Microsoft
In the past, deploying a new client operating system could be extremely complex and time-consuming. The IT department needed to engineer the client platform to meet the security requirements, ensures compatibility with the applications, and then deploys the new operating system on the client computers. Only then could one begin realizing the benefits of the new software. The attendee of this webcast will see how the Windows Vista operating system uses new imaging technologies and tools to engineer and customize images. Tags:
TechNet Webcast: Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0 (Level 200)	0000-00-00	Microsoft
The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment version 2.0 deployment tool enables one to determine in a matter of hours whether the computers on the network are ready for the Windows Vista operating system. The presenter of this webcast demonstrates how Windows Vista Hardware Assessment assesses the hardware and device compatibility of each of an organization's existing systems across the network from a single computer. The attendee of this webcast will learn more about Windows Vista Hardware Assessment, a centralized, agent-less inventory tool that provides auto-generated upgrade recommendations and detailed reporting. Tags:
Overview of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Beta	2007-08-01	Microsoft
Microsoft continuously improves Windows Vista by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to deliver application compatibility and device driver improvements. Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) will be another vehicle through which Microsoft provides operating system improvements to customers. This white paper presents an overview of Windows Vista SP1 and the improvements it will contain. Tags: Application Development
Continental Airlines Bets on Windows Vista Operating System to Remain Cutting Edge	2007-07-17	Microsoft
An early adopter of new technology, Continental Airlines uses the latest information technology to keep it on the cutting edge. With the Windows Vista operating system, Continental wants to give employees and customers alike better access to information in order to increase employee productivity and promote workforce mobility with enhanced security. Because Continental is an intensive user of mobile devices, interoperability among all systems is a must.