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Microsoft Opens Portal to the Future of Employee Personal Healthcare Management 2006-11-29 01:00:19 Microsoft

Microsoft Corporation, which is dedicated to improving the flow of information throughout the healthcare industry with its Healthcare Without Boundaries initiative, has deployed an innovative personal healthcare management Web site for company employees and their families. Working with Microsoft Consulting Services and health communication company WellMed, Inc., Microsoft has provided its employees and their family members with a centralized site for tracking their personal health, obtaining medical information, and managing their healthcare. The company benefits from healthier employees, reduced healthcare costs, and the kind of leading-edge innovation required to attract and keep the best people.

Safeguard Data During Employee Transitions 2006-11-09 01:00:19 Microsoft

How can a person ensure that his or her company data doesn't get lost in the transition when employees move on? One will need to protect the important company data in a safe place until a replacement is brought aboard. This webcast shows the viewer some easy ways to stay safe with Microsoft Office Word 2003 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003.

Manage Teleworkers 2006-11-09 01:00:19 Microsoft

To help the teleworking staff stay on track, have them fill out a goal planning worksheet that defines team objectives and milestones. Use Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services to create a centralized team portal where the staff can keep abreast of company news and collaborate on important documents regardless of location. By setting goals ahead of time, a person can ensure that his or her teleworking staff makes a valuable contribution to the team.

Law Firm Increases Productivity and Responsiveness With Search Capability 2006-11-08 01:00:18 Microsoft

As one of the largest law firms in the United States, Holland & Knight found itself with more than 15 million case-related litigation documents and no comprehensive system for dealing with matter management. To try to find all relevant matter, attorneys had to conduct separate searches of the company's intranet, its public Internet site, and its Interwoven document management system, which used a proprietary engine for full-text search. The process was extremely time-consuming, and none of the search engines delivered accurate results. Holland & Knight decided to conduct a proof-of-concept study and evaluated both the Google Search Appliance and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 as potential candidate solutions for the study.

IT Solution Provider Streamlines Web Portal Access With New Security Solution 2006-11-08 01:00:18 Microsoft

Getronics, a global provider of IT solutions, operates dozens of Web portals as a service to its customers as well as its employees. One of the issues for users after they logged on to a Getronics portal was the need to repeatedly enter user credentials to access different sites inside the Getronics system. To streamline the user experience and improve IT manageability, Getronics became an early adopter of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, the newest version of the firewall, virtual private network, and Web cache solution. By deploying ISA Server 2006, Getronics expects that customers and employees will have easier access to information sources and enterprise applications.

Telecom Provider Increases Productivity 62 Percent Using Digital Note-Taking Program 2006-11-01 01:00:28 Microsoft

Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, one of Mexico's largest telecommunications providers, faces challenges such as bringing products to market faster, expanding connectivity service offerings, and abiding by stringent industry regulations. Addressing these challenges was made more difficult because Maxcom lacked a standard method for taking notes and sharing information from meetings, critical projects, and financial initiatives. To keep up with competition, the company needed to streamline these processes. In February 2005, Maxcom began using Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 and Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies to take meeting notes, track funding initiatives, and organize and share critical project information.

Industry-Leading Commercial Builder Cuts Annual Costs by U.S. $1.5 Million 2006-11-01 01:00:28 Microsoft

Gilbane Building Company uses communication and collaboration technologies to complete massive construction projects on time, reduce costs, and boost customer loyalty. A Microsoft-based portal cuts the time it takes to complete bids by 75 percent. The company has slashed the total time it takes to complete projects by 10 to 15 percent and the costs of those projects by 5 percent. The company also saves by consolidating its e-mail servers and developing an employee distance learning solution for continuing education. Gilbane is developing portals for customers including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and the New Haven (Connecticut) Public Schools, enabling them to better manage their buildings throughout the useful lives of those structures.

Mobile Consultants Improve Teamwork, Customer Service With Collaboration Solution 2006-11-01 01:00:28 Microsoft

Point B Solutions Group provides business consulting services focused on project leadership and execution to clients in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Colorado. The firm's business model emphasizes the deployment of associates to provide consulting services at the client site. However, Point B's IT infrastructure did not support the level of collaboration and communication required by remote account teams working on-site at client locations. The company deployed a communication and knowledge-sharing solution made up of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and expects to save an estimated U.S.$48,500 a year due to improved productivity, teamwork, and remote access support.

Leading Forest Products Company Streamlines Processes and Reduces Operational Costs 2006-11-01 01:00:29 Microsoft

Tembec is a leading Canadian forest products company principally involved in the production of wood products, market pulp, and papers. One of Tembec's leading paper sites, Spruce Falls, was one of the first forestry producers to become certified to the ISO 14001 standard through external audits of its Environmental Management System (EMS), which puts controls on business activities that impact the environment. In 2002, to comply with Spruce Falls's commitment to its EMS, Tembec replaced its paper-based document management system with a comprehensive system based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003. The SharePoint Portal Server-based solution provides employees with a single point of access to Environmental Management forms, plans, information, and manuals.

Microsoft Case Study: Willamette Education Service District 2006-11-01 01:00:29 Microsoft

Willamette Education Service District (WESD) needed to improve service delivery, coordinate its operations, and improve communication and teamwork. After evaluating several products from leading vendors, WESD decided to implement a solution based on Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies. Over 1000 employees, administrators, teachers, students, and parents will use the portal as a single, secure point of access for all school-related information. This has reduced overlapping programs and services, increased cooperation among departments, and reduced IT support costs. WESD also expects to achieve 20% faster service delivery and similar improvements in the planning, executing, and documenting of district programs - saving money while improving the support of the school system.

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Title	Date Added	Company
Microsoft Opens Portal to the Future of Employee Personal Healthcare Management	2006-11-29 01:00:19	Microsoft
Microsoft Corporation, which is dedicated to improving the flow of information throughout the healthcare industry with its Healthcare Without Boundaries initiative, has deployed an innovative personal healthcare management Web site for company employees and their families. Working with Microsoft Consulting Services and health communication company WellMed, Inc., Microsoft has provided its employees and their family members with a centralized site for tracking their personal health, obtaining medical information, and managing their healthcare. The company benefits from healthier employees, reduced healthcare costs, and the kind of leading-edge innovation required to attract and keep the best people.
Safeguard Data During Employee Transitions	2006-11-09 01:00:19	Microsoft
How can a person ensure that his or her company data doesn't get lost in the transition when employees move on? One will need to protect the important company data in a safe place until a replacement is brought aboard. This webcast shows the viewer some easy ways to stay safe with Microsoft Office Word 2003 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003.
Manage Teleworkers	2006-11-09 01:00:19	Microsoft
To help the teleworking staff stay on track, have them fill out a goal planning worksheet that defines team objectives and milestones. Use Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services to create a centralized team portal where the staff can keep abreast of company news and collaborate on important documents regardless of location. By setting goals ahead of time, a person can ensure that his or her teleworking staff makes a valuable contribution to the team.
Law Firm Increases Productivity and Responsiveness With Search Capability	2006-11-08 01:00:18	Microsoft
As one of the largest law firms in the United States, Holland & Knight found itself with more than 15 million case-related litigation documents and no comprehensive system for dealing with matter management. To try to find all relevant matter, attorneys had to conduct separate searches of the company's intranet, its public Internet site, and its Interwoven document management system, which used a proprietary engine for full-text search. The process was extremely time-consuming, and none of the search engines delivered accurate results. Holland & Knight decided to conduct a proof-of-concept study and evaluated both the Google Search Appliance and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 as potential candidate solutions for the study.
IT Solution Provider Streamlines Web Portal Access With New Security Solution	2006-11-08 01:00:18	Microsoft
Getronics, a global provider of IT solutions, operates dozens of Web portals as a service to its customers as well as its employees. One of the issues for users after they logged on to a Getronics portal was the need to repeatedly enter user credentials to access different sites inside the Getronics system. To streamline the user experience and improve IT manageability, Getronics became an early adopter of Microsoft Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2006, the newest version of the firewall, virtual private network, and Web cache solution. By deploying ISA Server 2006, Getronics expects that customers and employees will have easier access to information sources and enterprise applications.
Telecom Provider Increases Productivity 62 Percent Using Digital Note-Taking Program	2006-11-01 01:00:28	Microsoft
Maxcom Telecomunicaciones, one of Mexico's largest telecommunications providers, faces challenges such as bringing products to market faster, expanding connectivity service offerings, and abiding by stringent industry regulations. Addressing these challenges was made more difficult because Maxcom lacked a standard method for taking notes and sharing information from meetings, critical projects, and financial initiatives. To keep up with competition, the company needed to streamline these processes. In February 2005, Maxcom began using Microsoft Office OneNote 2003 and Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies to take meeting notes, track funding initiatives, and organize and share critical project information.
Industry-Leading Commercial Builder Cuts Annual Costs by U.S. $1.5 Million	2006-11-01 01:00:28	Microsoft
Gilbane Building Company uses communication and collaboration technologies to complete massive construction projects on time, reduce costs, and boost customer loyalty. A Microsoft-based portal cuts the time it takes to complete bids by 75 percent. The company has slashed the total time it takes to complete projects by 10 to 15 percent and the costs of those projects by 5 percent. The company also saves by consolidating its e-mail servers and developing an employee distance learning solution for continuing education. Gilbane is developing portals for customers including AstraZeneca, Pfizer, and the New Haven (Connecticut) Public Schools, enabling them to better manage their buildings throughout the useful lives of those structures.
Mobile Consultants Improve Teamwork, Customer Service With Collaboration Solution	2006-11-01 01:00:28	Microsoft
Point B Solutions Group provides business consulting services focused on project leadership and execution to clients in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Colorado. The firm's business model emphasizes the deployment of associates to provide consulting services at the client site. However, Point B's IT infrastructure did not support the level of collaboration and communication required by remote account teams working on-site at client locations. The company deployed a communication and knowledge-sharing solution made up of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with Windows SharePoint Services, Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 and expects to save an estimated U.S.$48,500 a year due to improved productivity, teamwork, and remote access support.
Leading Forest Products Company Streamlines Processes and Reduces Operational Costs	2006-11-01 01:00:29	Microsoft
Tembec is a leading Canadian forest products company principally involved in the production of wood products, market pulp, and papers. One of Tembec's leading paper sites, Spruce Falls, was one of the first forestry producers to become certified to the ISO 14001 standard through external audits of its Environmental Management System (EMS), which puts controls on business activities that impact the environment. In 2002, to comply with Spruce Falls's commitment to its EMS, Tembec replaced its paper-based document management system with a comprehensive system based on Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003. The SharePoint Portal Server-based solution provides employees with a single point of access to Environmental Management forms, plans, information, and manuals.
Microsoft Case Study: Willamette Education Service District	2006-11-01 01:00:29	Microsoft
Willamette Education Service District (WESD) needed to improve service delivery, coordinate its operations, and improve communication and teamwork. After evaluating several products from leading vendors, WESD decided to implement a solution based on Microsoft SharePoint Products and Technologies. Over 1000 employees, administrators, teachers, students, and parents will use the portal as a single, secure point of access for all school-related information. This has reduced overlapping programs and services, increased cooperation among departments, and reduced IT support costs. WESD also expects to achieve 20% faster service delivery and similar improvements in the planning, executing, and documenting of district programs - saving money while improving the support of the school system.