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RSS desktopVirtualization in Education
White Paper When it comes to desktop computing in Education, flexibility is key. Availability of computers in classrooms, offices, labs, dorm rooms, and throughout campus is expected. Students, faculty and staff want to be able to access their own data... [14 Jul 2008]
My 15 minutes with Bill Gates
Comment So I raised my hand and said something cheeky like, "Bill, what is the killer app that's going to make this multimedia PC a must-have on every desktop? He is clearly on to something here and, who knows, in 20 years he may have figured out a way to... [11 Jul 2008]
Back to the Future: Virtualization Pushes Thin Client Computing Into the Enterprise Mainstream
White Paper This white paper outlines the factors which have combined to make thin client computing a viable, more secure and less costly alternative to traditional desktop computing models. For many years, industry analysts predicted that thin clients would... [11 Jul 2008]
SonicWALL Case Study: DePaul University
White Paper University's administrators, staff and more than 23,000 students can now securely and remotely access internal or external applications and files based on their login credentials, as well as the identity and integrity of their connecting desktop... [11 Jul 2008]
3G iPhone - the business perspective
News That's because every iPhone user must have iTunes running on their desktop - not an ideal scenario for some businesses. The 3G iPhone goes on sale this Friday 11 July and the launch hype is already in overdrive - but is the device really going to... [10 Jul 2008]
Taylor Woodrow heads for the cloud
Case Study Other benefits have included improved wide area network performance and ease of desktop migration due to less data being held on each machine. He added: "Where we are now today, we have email that isn't tied down to your individual desktop - you... [10 Jul 2008]
Steve Ballmer on a future in the cloud
News During his keynote yesterday at Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference 2008, Ballmer said enterprise users will come to expect web-ready interfaces that are both familiar and as responsive as their desktop counterparts. [10 Jul 2008]
TechNet Webcast: IT Showcase Discussion - Leveraging Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 Advanced Security Technologies for a More Secure Desktop (Level 200)
White Paper The Microsoft IT deployment of Microsoft WindowsXP Service Pack 2 involved over 65,000 desktop installations and the successful testing of over 200 internal Line-of-Business applications with Microsoft standard hardware configurations. [10 Jul 2008]
Using Content-Addressable Networks for Load Balancing in Desktop Grids (Extended Version)
White Paper Desktop grids combine Peer-to-Peer and Grid computing techniques to improve the robustness, reliability and scalability of job execution infrastructures. However, efficiently matching incoming jobs to available system resources and achieving good... [10 Jul 2008]
TechNet Webcast: Tools and Techniques for Securing the Desktop - Level 300
White Paper This webcast will provide the expert guidance needed for improving desktop security. The presenter demonstrates the use of vital tools such as Software Update Service and Microsoft Systems Management Server. [10 Jul 2008]
Construction Company Reduces Construction Delays by 50 Percent With Portal Solution
White Paper However, with information stored locally on desktop computers or in filing cabinets, and printed procedure manuals updated monthly, Colpatria had no efficient way to share and manage the information necessary to achieve ISO certification. [10 Jul 2008]
BEA Systems Case Study: VECTREN
White Paper The portal is now on every desktop in the company. Vectren wanted to cut IT expenses by simplifying and accelerating development and integration projects, increase the productivity and effectiveness of its employees, and eliminate many of the costs... [10 Jul 2008]
Real-Time I/O Performance Metrics and Tests for Industrial Ethernet
White Paper Performance metrics and tests for IT infrastructure equipment have been used for many years, but now with real-time communications being used more, users are asking whether their desktop, laptop, or palm computer can handle the performance... [10 Jul 2008]
Microsoft readies online apps for business
News The move is part of Redmond's push to integrate online and desktop software, shifting much of the heavy lifting to the "cloud". Microsoft announced its road map and pricing for web-based software suites built for big companies and growing businesses. [09 Jul 2008]
Consumer Credit Provider Boosts Employee Productivity With Desktop Software Upgrade
White Paper COFIDIS is a leading provider of consumer credit in Portugal. As part of its strategy to capitalize on advances in technology, the company recently upgraded all of its 430 computers to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. [09 Jul 2008]
