Vista
n Now for Licensing Windows 7
White Paper Windows 7 is shaping up to be a suitable replacement for organizations that couldn't justify an upgrade to Windows Vista, and it even has some firms that took the Vista plunge rethinking their upgrade... [14 Oct 2009]
Get Ready for Windows 7
White Paper The best way to prepare for Windows 7 is by deploying Windows Vista. Begin testing your applications and hardware for compatibility against Windows Vista. Because Windows 7 is built on the same code base... [14 Oct 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 09.10.09
Round-Up Mac users are on the up, thanks to price cuts, great hardware and the enduring legacy of Vista. Shocking news: Windows 7 is slower to boot than Vista. I've just been speaking to Tim, he's madly in love. [09 Oct 2009]
BAA preparing for Windows 7 take off
News A new operating system is part of this IT investment and Windows 7 has been chosen to replace BAA's generally Windows Vista environment for a number of reasons. The main purpose is usability - it's less clunky [than... [09 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: Not as fast to boot as Vista
News Windows 7 may not be as fast off the mark in start up as Vista after all. Despite claims that the new OS will be faster to boot up, one software company has reported that in many cases Vista actually... [08 Oct 2009]
Why CIOs are saying no to Macs
News Until it shakes off that image, very few IT heads are likely to carry out a wholesale replacement of their Windows XP/Vista operating systems to the Snow Leopard OS," Turning Point's Adebayo said. Apple's desktop market... [02 Oct 2009]
Achieving Federal Desktop Core Configuration Compliance (FDCC) with Lumension® Solutions
White Paper All federal agencies that utilize or plan an upgrade to either Windows XP or Vista must report compliance, with FDCC reporting requirements dictated by the standard FISMA reporting guidance. The Federal Desktop Core... [02 Oct 2009]
Microsoft: 'Windows 7 XP Mode code is ready to go'
News Microsoft hopes XP Mode will combat any compatibility problems users have when upgrading to the latest version of the operating system - one of the major gripes users had with Microsoft Vista. Microsoft announced... [02 Oct 2009]
Spanish Building Society Reduces Energy Consumption on Desktops by 80 Per Cent With Dell
White Paper Through Dell services, La Caja trialled Windows Vista and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 2007 successfully on Dell Optiplex desktops featuring Intel vPro technology and Intel Core 2 Duo processors and a... [02 Oct 2009]
Building Careers With Better IT
White Paper The school migrated to Microsoft Windows Vista on Dell Latitude laptops and Dell OptiPlex desktops and portable computers with Intel vPro technology to help students become more productive and IT more efficient. [02 Oct 2009]
Windows 7 Deployment Considerations
White Paper This release promises to be more features rich, visually appealing and more efficient on the same hardware than its predecessor Windows Vista. Microsoft will be making the next version of the next version of their... [02 Oct 2009]
Vista SP1: What You Need To Know Before You Deploy
White Paper The release of Windows Vista SP1 allows you to take advantage of improvements that Microsoft and its partners have developed to provide the best experience possible. SP1 addresses key feedback Microsoft has received from... [01 Oct 2009]
Workstation Security Enhancements in Windows Vista
White Paper Microsoft has advanced several technologies in Windows Vista to increase workstation security. It is becoming clearer every year that workstations require as much comprehensive IT security attention as servers -... [01 Oct 2009]
Implementing Device Restrictions in Vista and Server 2008
White Paper With Vista clients and Server 2008 systems, there are a number of new Group Policy settings that allow us to exert some level of control over which devices users can install and use. Depending on the mix of Help Desk... [01 Oct 2009]
Upgrading to Windows Vista: Is Your hardware ready? Are You?
White Paper The intent of this white paper is not to elaborate on the features of the Windows Vista operating system, but rather to serve as an aid in your decision to upgrade. With Windows Vista® finally shipping, customers who... [01 Oct 2009]