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whitepaper Systems Integrator Increases Network Control and Improves System Health2008-02-01 Microsoft
  KocSistem is the systems integrator for Koc Holding, the largest corporation in Turkey, with holdings in a range of industries. In preparation for enterprisewide deployment, KocSistem tested Windows Server 2008 within its own organization. That testing showed increased administrative control of branch office servers, improved network security compliance, increased uptime, and reduced system deployment and management time.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Construction Products Firm Enhances Security and Simplifies IT Environment2008-02-01 Microsoft
  Pacific Coast Building Products, a major manufacturer and distributor of construction products, wanted a better way to guard its network perimeter and protect sensitive information while reducing the complexity of its IT infrastructure. The company employed Windows Server 2008 Standard with Active Directory Rights Management Services and Terminal Services to enhance the security of its network, increase productivity, and build a more efficient IT environment.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Swedish Municipality Increases Network Security and Reduces Costs2008-02-01 Microsoft
  The City of Uppsala, one of Sweden's largest municipalities, operates two separate computer networks. One is used by city administrators, and the other is used by students and staff at the local public schools. The city needed to protect the administration network from unauthorized access and malware attacks. In May 2007, the city teamed with TrueSec, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, to test and deploy Windows Server 2008 Network Access Protection on the administration network. To gain access to prerelease builds of the software, the city participated in the Microsoft Rapid Deployment Program. After completing the pilot deployment, the city expects to see significant improvements in system security and stability. The city also anticipates that the solution will help lower IT administration costs.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Retailer Expects to Improve Network Security and Cut Both Costs and Carbon Emissions2008-02-01 Microsoft
  The John Lewis Partnership was founded in London 143 years ago. The company, which operates John Lewis department stores and Waitrose supermarkets, had consolidated its diverse IT infrastructure over several years, which included installing Windows Server 2003. It wanted to take the next step to improve its network operations. In 2007, the company evaluated Windows Server 2008 features, including new security enhancements. It plans to deploy the Read-Only Domain Controller option to more than 200 remote sites. With the new solution, the John Lewis Partnership anticipates that it will be able to remove at least one server from each remote site. The company expects to improve security, increase productivity, and reduce energy consumption and costs.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Continental Airlines Optimizes Security and Streamlines Application Management2008-02-01 Microsoft
  As one of the world's leading air carriers, Continental Airlines is committed to implementing advanced technologies that help improve operations and customer service. Recently, the company began upgrading its server environment to the Windows Server 2008 operating system and is streamlining Web application management with the troubleshooting and configuration capabilities of Internet Information Services 7.0. By deploying Windows Server 2008 security and authentication technologies, including Active Directory Rights Management Services and Network Access Protection, Continental anticipates additional cost savings. Moreover, the company expects to save hundreds of IT management hours annually with a more flexible and secure server environment, and it will be able to dedicate more time to developing new customer service offerings.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Publishing Company Improves Efficiency and Protection With Client Security Solution2008-02-01 Microsoft Tips
  Meredith Corporation, a media and marketing company, used a client security solution that slowed systems and reduced employee productivity. The company wanted client computer protection that would respond faster to Internet-based threats without disrupting business applications. To improve efficiency and security, Meredith implemented a solution based on Microsoft Forefront Client Security, part of the Forefront line of business security products. Now, faster detection and removal of malicious software and other threats help keep the company's business applications and client operating systems running smoothly. As a result, employees are more productive and systems are more secure. Meredith expects continued efficiency and improved protection through tight integration with client operating systems.

Tags: Security Management, Security Tools		   
whitepaper Healthcare Company Simplifies Management, Boosts Protection With New Security Solution2008-02-01 Microsoft Tips
  Allina Hospitals & Clinics, based in Minnesota, is a large network of hospitals and healthcare facilities. Thousands of Allina employees use a computerized data system to access patient medical records. However, the workstations associated with this system were not well-protected against spyware and other security threats. Also, the security solution in place at Allina did not integrate with the IT environment, and administrators had difficulty determining which updates had been installed. To solve these problems, Allina deployed Microsoft Forefront Client Security with Forefront Client Security Enterprise Manager. The organization can now centrally manage security and deploy Forefront Client Security on all computers, which simplifies administration and saves time. This new solution also provides Allina with improved system protection and higher IT visibility.

Tags: Security Tools, Spyware		   
whitepaper Pharmaceutical Firm Streamlines IT With Easy-to-Deploy Microsoft Client Security2008-02-01 Microsoft Tips
  AMRI provides scientific services and technologies to pharmaceutical companies, and it conducts internal proprietary research. In late 2006, the company's client-computer security solution, based on leading competitive products, began to have performance and reliability problems. These problems made the solution difficult and time-consuming to manage. To address these issues, AMRI tested software from several vendors, ultimately choosing Microsoft Forefront Client Security. Working with BT INS - a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner - AMRI deployed a beta version of the software in a pilot project and later began deploying the market-release version enterprisewide. The new solution tightly integrates with the company's Windows-based IT environment and is expected to save IT labor and costs through easier management, convenient reporting, and higher performance.

Tags: Security Management, Security Tools		   
whitepaper Organ Transplant Network Ensures High Availability of Critical Services2008-02-01 Microsoft
  The United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) administers a database system that transplant providers use to register patients and match organs to transplant candidates. UNOS needs to keep its network fully accessible and secure, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. To enhance its disaster recovery system and the performance, stability, and security of its network, UNOS is deploying Windows Server 2008 Enterprise.

Tags: Security Management, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Forward-Thinking County Government Enhances IT Security and Manageability2008-01-30 Microsoft
  The Fulton County IT department is responsible for thousands of computers across dozens of government departments. Having faced network disruptions in the past due to noncompliant computers, the county needed a new security solution. In response, it is deploying Windows Server 2008 to take advantage of Network Access Protection (NAP). After an initial deployment, help-desk call volume decreased by 75 percent, for a projected annual savings of more than U.S.$150,000 in maintenance costs.

Tags: Windows Server 2008