Vista in the Enterprise Tech Report
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
May 2007-
Microsoft Vista will come, but most large organizations are taking a wait-and-see approach. This NWC Analytics Tech Report, based on a survey of more than 500 enterprise users, lays out Vista deployment strategies and tactics. It breaks down the hardware and software costs associated with a Vista upgrade, takes a close look at enterprise Vista migration toolsets and delivers original, detailed Vista deployment planning guides for enterprises of all sizes. Use it to prepare your own ...
Digital Color Workflows And The HP DreamColor LP2480zx Professional LCD Display
[ Source: HP ]
May 2008-
Improving accuracy and predictability in color processing at the designer’s desk can increase productivity and improve quality of digital color projects in animation,game development, film/video post production, broadcast, product design, graphic arts, and photography.
TV 2.0 - The Big Screen PC
[ Source: Icron Technologies ]
September 2008-
TV 2.0 is the evolution of the TV from just being able to offer video content from a single service provider to the ability for the TV to offer content from multiple service providers (CATV + Internet) and content and applications from the PC. In short TV 2.0 is the convergence of the PC, TV and Internet. The paper looks at consumer trends, what technologies are available and under development, and the advantages and disadvantages of these.
User Survey Analysis: Next Steps for Server Virtualization in the Midmarket
[ Source: VMware ]
August 2011-
Approximately 30% of midsize businesses worldwide started to virtualize servers before 2009, but that number roughly doubled during 2009. The majority of midsize businesses are virtualizing at a rapid pace.
Server virtualization has empowered midsize businesses to examine the entirety of their infrastructure and look for ways to lower their cost base, while improving utilization and availability - in many cases, more so than large enterprises. Because of this, midsize businesses have become a major new ...
Windows Vista: Meeting Expectations or Falling Short?
[ Source: InformationWeek ]
May 2007-
While security enhancements top the list of reasons companies are installing Windows Vista, concerns about compatibility and costs are driving the less-than-stellar adoption rates. What are the challenges to adoption and do IT professionals feel that Vista is living up to expectations?
Learn how more than 600 business technology professionals responded to these questions and more in InformationWeek Research's Windows Vista: Meeting Expectations or Falling Short? report.
Key areas covered include:
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PC Deployment Cost and Savings Calculator
[ Source: Dell ]
January 2012-
Do you know your current PC deployment cost? Based on a study of 250 organizations around the world by IDC Research, this ROI calculator has been built to show you how much PC deployments cost you and how much you can save by moving to different levels of automation.
IDC research shows that the average deployment cost is $615 per PC, and costs exceeding $700 are not uncommon. Further, by adopting a higher level of maturity, ...
Software License Management Guide: 5 Step Plan
[ Source: Flexera ]
April 2010-
Managing software effectively means treating it as a high-value business asset. Managing software assets can be difficult to manage for two primary reasons — the increasing complexity of licensing and the lack of adequate software asset management tools.
There are a variety of software acquisition methods and license types which differ from vendor to vendor and even department to department. These include software pre-loaded on computers, software downloaded via the Internet, volume purchases made ...
Speakers-on-a-Chip: The Convergence Solution for Audio Entertainment and Voice Communication Peripherals
[ Source: Conexant Systems, Inc. ]
May 2008-
The PC is at the center of the convergence of audio entertainment and voice communication in homes and offices today. In addition to using PCs for surfing the Internet and as productivity tools, a growing number of people are using their PCs for entertainment and communication.
To maximize the user experience for each audio application, consumers usually have desks full of audio peripherals for their PCs. Depending on the task, the user needs to change ...
An Expert Guide to Desktop Virtualization Implementation
[ Source: Dell & Intel ]
February 2011-
Ensuring that a desktop virtualization implementation delivers a satisfactory end-user experience and uses computer resources effectively
can be a challenging task for any business.
In this expert Pocket E-Guide, brought to you by SearchVirtualDesktop.com, Dell and Intel, you will discover top strategies for a smooth transition to a virtual desktop environment.
Gain insight into the five most common mistakes made during a virtualization implementation, and learn how to ensure
your ...
What Is Desktop Virtualization? IT Handbook
[ Source: Dell & Intel ]
February 2011-
One of the hottest virtualization trends is the virtual desktop infrastructure. In VDI, user's desktops exist as virtual machines (VMs) that are hosted on a
network server. Users connect to these VMs using a thin-client component
placed on their desktops.
Some of VDI's major benefits include: Centralized desktop management, Rapid client deployment, Improved security, Lower support costs, The ability to purchase lower-cost desktops or "dumb" terminals, Extended useful lifespan for desktop hardware.
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