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whitepaper Systems Integrator Improves Efficiency and Cuts Annual Costs by More Than $230,0002009-10-01 Microsoft
  Wortell, a systems integrator in the Netherlands, wanted to ease IT management and reduce data center costs. To simplify administration, Wortell standardized on Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V technology. As a result, Wortell has improved productivity for all employees and reduced energy consumption in its data center by 85 percent. It also expects to cut annual costs by at least U.S.$230,000.

Tags: Server Hardware		   
whitepaper Transportation Firm to Cut Power Costs by 33 Percent With Virtualization and Clustering2009-10-01 Microsoft
  After struggling with disparate IT technologies based on Red Hat Linux, EmpireCLS Worldwide Chauffeured Services decided to transform its infrastructure using Microsoft software and HP hardware. With its new environment based on Windows Server 2008 R2, EmpireCLS has cut support calls by 75 percent and increased IT administrators' productivity by 35 percent. It also expects to lower power costs by 33 percent.

Tags: Server Hardware		   
whitepaper Software Vendor Speeds Deployment of Web-Based Applications by Up to 75 Percent2009-10-01 Microsoft
  RepliWeb - an independent software vendor focused on optimizing Web deployment and content replication processes - wanted to ensure that its products supported the most current operating system technology. As a result, it implemented Windows Server 2008 R2 and is taking advantage of new Internet Information Services 7.5 features to streamline administration. With the new solution, RepliWeb is ready to meet the future needs of its customers.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS		   
whitepaper Hoster Saves $971,000 in Data Center Costs With Integrated Virtualization Solution2009-10-01 Microsoft
  Fpweb.net has been hosting Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies since 1999. To weather a tough market, the company wanted to hone its competitive advantage by reducing operational costs and passing the savings to customers. It tried a VMware virtualization solution to cut hardware costs but reached the limit of the product's capabilities. To expand its virtualized environment, Fpweb.net switched to Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V, saving U.S.$100,800 in licensing costs over the VMware option. It has since virtualized 115 servers, avoiding an increase in data center rental costs of $180,000 a year and raising IT worker productivity by 30 percent. Fpweb.net also deployed Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 with which IT staff can provision virtual servers 60 percent faster.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Server Hardware		   
whitepaper Natural Interface Solutions Maker Expects to Cut Hardware Support Costs by 60 Percent2009-10-01 Microsoft
  Wacom Europe, the European office of the leading manufacturer of pen tablets and natural interface solutions, wanted to increase its flexibility and reduce hardware costs. It deployed Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V to virtualize its IT environment. As a result, the company projects a 60 percent reduction in annual hardware support costs, a 30 percent savings in annual power costs, and faster disaster recovery.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Server Hardware		   
whitepaper Construction Company Improves Efficiency, Reduces IT Support Costs by 80 Percent2009-10-01 Microsoft
  BSH Insaat wanted to centralize its data storage and improve the efficiency of its workflow. To meet these needs, the company deployed Windows Server 2008 Foundation. Employees can now locate important documents more easily from inside and outside the office, which increases productivity and results in additional business for the company. Also, BSH Insaat has reduced IT support costs by 80 percent.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS		   
whitepaper Hosting Provider Cuts Server Management Time by 20 Percent With New Solution2009-10-01 Microsoft
  Belgium-based Combell provides hosted Web and application services for a growing number of European customers. The company deployed Windows Server 2008 to help improve efficiency, but it was interested in additional virtualization and management enhancements. To meet its needs, Combell chose to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2. As a result, the company has reduced its server management time by 20 percent and anticipates major cost savings in its data centers. Additionally, Combell can offer more flexible solutions to its customers.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS		   
whitepaper Manufacturer Expands Virtualization Capacity by 20 Percent, Eases Remote Access2009-10-01 Microsoft
  Southern Spars wanted to expand its virtualization capabilities and simplify remote access, so it upgraded to Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7. By using Hyper-V virtualization technology, Southern Spars has capacity to deploy 20 percent more virtual servers on the same number of physical hosts and will defer costly hardware upgrades. With the DirectAccess feature, mobile users can access company resources without a virtual private network.

Tags: Server Hardware, Desktop Client OS		   
whitepaper Organization Expects to Boost Employee Productivity by a Third and Cut IT Costs2009-10-01 Microsoft
  With offices in more than 40 countries, Finpro needed ways to improve productivity and cut costs. By using the DirectAccess and BranchCache features in Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7, employees can save as much as a third of their workweek through faster, trouble-free network access and downloads. Finpro also expects to save U.S.$45,000 a year by eliminating its virtual private network and to cut system administration time in half by simplifying its infrastructure.

Tags: Desktop Client OS		   
whitepaper University Cuts Downtime, Saves Thousands of Dollars a Year in Data Center Costs2009-10-01 Microsoft
  Indiana University is a large state university and leading research center with 100,000 students. The university's Auxiliary Information Technology (AIT) department, which manages IT services for auxiliary departments, deployed Windows Server 2008 with Hyper-V virtualization technology in its data center. The IT staff continued to look for opportunities to enhance and optimize their operations. In early 2009, AIT deployed a prerelease version of Windows Server 2008 R2, which includes new virtualization and management features. Using Live Migration with Windows Server 2008 R2, AIT has reduced application downtime. The solution also reduces the time spent on virtual machine migrations and failover cluster management. In addition, AIT is saving thousands of dollars a year in data center costs.

Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Server Hardware