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Innovative Italian Service Provider DNS Hosting Supports Its Virtualization Strategy With ZXTM Virtual Appliance | 2008-11-01 | Zeus Technology |
| DNS Hosting has a data center containing over 300 physical servers. After a number of years of successful growth, and having just created a virtualized data center, DNS Hosting decided it needed a new web traffic management system to increase the performance, speed and reliability of the services it provided in order to gain further competitive advantage. Having realized that it needed a more comprehensive solution with better support options, DNS Hosting turned to Zeus Technology. After initial testing, DNS Hosting decided to deploy both ZXTM VA (ZXTM Virtual Appliance) and Zeus Web Server (ZWS) in its data center to support internet and email services for customers.
Tags: IT Infrastructure, Server Hardware |
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Localized Online Offers Help Retailers Reach Consumers and Drive Sales | 2008-06-02 | Microsoft |
| ShopLocal hosts online versions of printed circulars for leading retailers such as Albertsons, Best Buy, Home Depot, Lowe's, Staples, and Target, helping them draw consumers into local stores or to e-commerce sites. With Microsoft software, ShopLocal can support strong demand for its services and seasonal shopping peaks, and is delivering new offerings to help retailers better take advantage of the Internet to reach consumers and drive sales.
Tags: Software Development Tools, Server Platforms - OS |
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Minicom - Agent for an Efficient Server Room | 2008-06-01 | |
| A government agency that deals in highly classified and sensitive data has 25 high-density servers and was looking for a management solution which would allow simultaneous multi-user access to its servers. Given the nature of the data, it was critically important that any online access be highly secure. An integrator recommended the Minicom centralized management solution which consisted of the PX overseen by KVM.net. This high performance cost-effective solution provides complete BIOS level access. The KVM.net manager has the ability to manage and control high density, distributed server and serial device environments.
Tags: Network Technologies |
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Portal Enhances Manageability, Performance, and Security With New Server Solution | 2008-05-01 | Microsoft |
| CentrumXP.pl, a leading IT-focused Web portal in Poland, showcases the latest Microsoft products and technologies. To demonstrate the advantages of the latest software to users and to improve the site itself, the owners of CentrumXP.pl deployed Windows Server 2008 along with Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. The IT experts at CentrumXP.pl used the administration capabilities of Internet Information Services 7.0 and took advantage of other features - such as advanced password encryption, malicious software detection, and new optimization support. As a result of the deployment, CentrumXP.pl not only improved its site management and security, it also boosted performance to benefit its own system administrators and programmers as well as external site users.
Tags: Software Development Tools, Server Platforms - OS |
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Internet Service Provider Improves Hosting Services and Management With Solution | 2008-05-01 | Microsoft |
| XS4ALL, an Internet service provider in the Netherlands, wanted to give customers more flexibility and improve its own administration. It was spending too much time managing hosted Web applications, and manual installation processes slowed deployment. To enhance customer service and its IT environment, XS4ALL deployed Windows Server 2008 including Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0. The company eases administration by delegating Web application management to customers, and it decreases deployment time by using Windows Deployment Services. Before, XS4ALL used UNIX-based servers for PHP applications. Now, customers can run both PHP and Microsoft ASP.NET applications on IIS 7.0, which further streamlines management. XS4ALL is one of the first in the Netherlands to deliver Web applications on Windows Server 2008, and it is attracting new customers interested in innovative solutions.
Tags: Internet and Web, Server Platforms - OS |
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Wisenbaker Builder Services Uses GFI FAXmaker to Reduce Communication Costs and Save Time on Office Resources | 2008-04-01 | GFi Software |
| When the cost of maintaining separate analog fax lines was getting out of hand, enterprise builder services company Wisenbaker installed GFI FAXmaker, a leading fax server, to reduce the number of analog fax lines, to make the most of the company's existing messaging systems and to save money. Upon installation, Wisenbaker reduced the number of analog fax lines by 39 and since February 2007, the company has realized savings of $19,200 yearly on its telecommunications overheads as well as savings on office resources such as paper and toner.
Tags: Office Equipment |
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Community Hospital's IT Productivity 50% More Efficient With Healthier Technology | 2008-03-06 | Microsoft |
| Myrtue Medical Center was looking for a solution that was both effective and efficient. The hospital had a large number of computers and servers on their network, and a limited staff. Given the critical nature of their business, the organization needs to be "Up and running" one hundred percent of the time. The group needed to secure its applications and data centrally, to better deploy applications and enable anywhere, anytime remote access. With help from its consulting partner, HTS, Myrtue Medical Center deployed Windows Server 2008 on three of its servers, with plans to add additional servers in the future. Approximately 400 users will be served by the solution. The hospital is also using Terminal Services to provide remote applications to internal and external users.
Tags: Server Platforms - OS |
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Web Services Firm Uses Shared Configuration, Reduces Server Setup Time by 80 Percent | 2008-02-01 | Microsoft Tips |
| Adhost, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is one of the Pacific Northwest's leading providers of server colocation and shared server hosting. It manages two high-tech data centers in Seattle, Washington, and serves over 3000 business customers across the region. Adhost built its first three Web farms using Windows Server 2003, but after two years decided that it needed a solution that would substantially reduce server administration time while increasing extensibility and scalability for its customers. Adhost deployed Windows Server 2008 and began using the innovative enhancements of Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 technologies, including the Shared Configuration feature and IIS Manager tool.
Tags: Server Platforms - OS, Server Platforms - OS |
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Internet Service Provider Enhances Web Hosting Solutions With New Technology | 2008-01-01 | Microsoft |
| XS4ALL provides Internet access and Web site hosting services. It manages Web applications either on server computers shared by multiple customers or separately on dedicated machines. The company wanted to attract new customers by offering dedicated hosting services based on the Windows Server operating system. XS4ALL also sought to increase its competitive advantage by deploying server software faster and by giving customers more control of their hosted Web infrastructure. XS4ALL began implementing the Windows Server 2008 operating system in its dedicated hosted services environment in September 2007, and it will soon start pilot projects with customers. The company is using Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0, the Web server included in Windows Server 2008, to delegate administrative control of Web applications to its customers.
Tags: Internet and Web, Server Platforms - OS |
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Silicon-Based Technologies Leader Improves Collaboration Using Communications Solution | 2007-10-01 | Microsoft |
| Dow Corning is a worldwide leader in the silicon-based technologies industry. The company recognized that the disparate communications tools used by its dispersed work force were hindering collaboration and productivity. To improve employee communication, Dow Corning deployed a solution based on Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. Employees connect by using the Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 and Office Live Meeting clients. As a result, employees can communicate more efficiently worldwide, and capabilities such as real-time presence information and video conferencing help the company deliver better customer service. The company has also improved IT efficiency through better use of system resources and tight integration with existing technology. Office Communications Server 2007 will be the center for continuous improvement of the Dow Corning communications infrastructure.
Tags: Internet and Web |
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