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whitepaper Dell PowerEdge Servers Running Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Help Industrial Distribution Group Update Its Software and Cut Time Spent on Configuration Tasks From 30 Days to 30 Minutes2008-08-01 Dell
  Lack of visibility into the desktop computers and servers on the network made it difficult for IDG to maintain consistent software versions and security settings. Through the Dell Early Adopter Program for Microsoft Windows Server 2008, IDG implemented Dell PowerEdge 1955 servers running Microsoft Active Directory to support centralized software inventory and distribution capabilities. Dell Early Adopter Program helped IDG IT staff complete the project in half the time it would have taken IDG on its own.

Tags: Windows Server 2008, Directory Services		   
whitepaper Dell PowerEdge Servers and Windows Server 2008 Help Accelerate Application Rollout, Improve Flexibility, and Increase Backup Capability2008-08-01 Dell
  Faced with a legacy IT infrastructure that could not accommodate expanding manufacturing orders, Carsem wanted to consolidate its server environment. This would allow it to support robust growth, boost file serving throughput, and improve backup capabilities. Through the Dell Longhorn Early Adopter Program (LEAP), Carsem replaced disparate servers with Dell PowerEdge 2950 servers powering Windows Server 2008. The company also deployed Dell OptiPlex 745 desktops and will upgrade from Microsoft Exchange Server 5.5 to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Tags: Desktop Systems - PCs, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Dell Infrastructure Consulting Services Helps Kings County, California, Migrate to Microsoft Exchange Approximately 50 Percent Faster Than Anticipated2008-08-01 Dell
  An existing Novell GroupWise collaboration infrastructure slowed the daily work of staff in Kings County, California, reducing productivity. With the help of Dell Infrastructure Consulting Services, Kings County migrated to Microsoft Exchange 2007 running on Dell PowerEdge servers and a Dell/EMC Storage Area Network (SAN) in less time than anticipated. As a result exchange migration completed approximately 50 percent faster than anticipated and Dell helps Kings County deliver IT services on time and on budget.

Tags: SANs, Email		   
whitepaper Virtualized Environment at Irish Oil Company Uses 30 Per Cent Less Power2008-08-01 Dell
  Oil company Maxol wanted to future proof an existing Microsoft environment. They needed to build an architecture that would reduce power consumption and lower carbon emissions. It was important to consolidate the existing servers, improve business continuity, and support the rollout of new software in the coming year. Working with Dell Infrastructure Consulting Services, Maxol implemented a three-node cluster of Dell PowerEdge 2950 servers running Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 technology. The virtualized environment, which is also connected to a Dell/EMC CX300 Storage Area Network SAN), has replaced 12 physical servers.

Tags: SANs, Virtualization		   
whitepaper Dell Services Helps Furniture Brands Upgrade Remote Access, Improving Security and Cutting Implementation Time by an Estimated 66 Percent2008-08-01 Dell
  Furniture Brands needed to deliver remote access to applications and desktops for users in environments ranging from home offices to factories and distribution warehouses. It also wanted to minimize the security exposure caused by Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Furniture Brands worked with Dell Services to implement Dell PowerEdge 2950 servers running Terminal Services in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Standard Edition to provide remote access without requiring a direct network connection. As a result Dell Services helped reduce implementation time by an estimated 66 percent.

Tags: Remote Access - RA Servers, Windows Server 2008		   
whitepaper Home Care Clinicians Use Synchronized Mobile Solution to Coordinate Patient Care2008-08-01 Microsoft
  Home care agencies play a vital role in the healthcare industry, with an increasing number of patients receiving treatment at home rather than in the hospital. Not only is home care more economical than hospitalization, but studies have shown that patients recover more quickly when cared for in the comfort of their own homes. One of the challenges faced by home healthcare agencies is the ability to exchange patient information between home care providers (nurses, therapists, and home health aides) and the agency office. Dallas, Texas - based Homecare Homebase developed a dynamic wireless solution using Windows Mobile software and devices manufactured by HTC, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.

Tags: Wireless		   
whitepaper Bank Achieves Fast Time-to-Market, Cuts Development Work by 70 Per Cent2008-08-01 Microsoft
  Dubai Bank required a reliable IT infrastructure to launch new service delivery channels, such as Internet and phone banking. Within just four months, a Microsoft consultant and Microsoft partners helped it implement an architecture based on Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 R2, the second release of BizTalk Server 2006. The bank has not only launched new services, but also reduced system development work by 70 per cent, achieving quick time-to-market for its applications.

Tags: Business Management		   
whitepaper Fast-Growing Software-as-a-Service Provider Uses New Tools to Hit Key Business Target2008-08-01 Microsoft
  Companies worldwide increasingly rely on testing to screen prospective employees and evaluate existing staff. The Test Factory, a fast-growing software development firm based in Durham, England, provides an online solution for creating and administering tests to meet this growing need. Following the brilliant debut of its Web-based testing solution, The Test Factory pushed ahead with an aggressive schedule for the delivery of version two of its application. Using Microsoft Visual Studio Team System and technologies introduced in Service Pack 1 for the Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, a team of five developers completed version two in four months - two months ahead of schedule. Now, The Test Factory benefits from faster development, improved application scalability, and increased business agility.

Tags: .NET, Application Development		   
whitepaper Using Excel Services and Open XML to Create Custom Office Business Applications2008-08-01 Microsoft
  Microsoft needed to expand and upgrade the business intelligence application that executives and analysts used extensively to scale globally and meet the needs of a diverse organization. User requirements had increased and MSIT needed to focus on more out of the box solutions instead of custom created applications. With the Office System 2007, MSIT and the business users found a flexible and agile environment to meet both business and IT requirements. Through Excel Services, business users, instead of IT personnel, can build custom Web-based dashboards by using their existing Excel knowledge and without writing any code, greatly reducing the development and maintenance cost of business intelligence applications.

Tags: Application Development, Spreadsheets		   
whitepaper Thomson Reuters Adds Value to Web Search With Software + Services Approach2008-08-01 Microsoft
  Thomson Reuters wanted to give its customers a better experience than they could get from using the company's information services and then separately using Internet search engines. With a software-plus-services approach, the company integrated Microsoft Live Search with its own proprietary search engine and databases, and added further value by analyzing, editing, and reordering the search results for maximum relevancy and usefulness before presenting them to customers. As a result, customers are spending more time using Thomson Reuters information service products, indicating greater satisfaction with those products. With its search solution, the company proved the value of providing new services centrally to be consumed by its various information service products.

Tags: Software Engineering, Collaborative Web		   


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