Microsoft Releases Lync Server 2010 for Unified Communications
Microsoft announced the release of Microsoft Lync Server 2010, the newest version of Microsoft's unified communications software formerly called Office Communications Server, Live Communications Server, and Microsoft Communicator. In addition to centralizing the management of Instant Messaging and Presence, the Lync platform allows local, remote and mobile computers or smartphones to escalate a simple interaction between users to include IM, Presence, video and audio conferencing, as well as sharing of images, files, applications, and desktops. Lync Server 2010 also combines IM and Presence with advanced voice management and conferencing features to allow companies to enhance or replace core communications solutions including PBX and video conferencing systems, which can dramatically accelerate return on investment in Lync technology.
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Microsoft Releases DPM 2010 Backup and Recovery Solution
Microsoft has released System Center Data Protection Manager 2010 (DPM 2010), a comprehensive backup-and-recovery platform designed specifically for Windows file and application servers. DPM 2010 allows ongoing, transparent backup of physical and virtual computers to local or remote disks and tape, and enables fast, easy recovery of entire servers or individual files. DPM's disk support lets you preserve your critical business information without interrupting network operations, while DPM's tape support keeps long-term archiving costs low and simplifies compliance with data retention mandates.
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BlackBerry Releases BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express - For FREE!
BlackBerry recently introduced BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express (BESX), offering FREE server software and Client Access Licenses (CALs) while providing the core mobility, security, and manageability features of BlackBerry Enterprise Server including wireless sync and remote access to files and applications. But the cost savings don't stop at free server software and CALs. You now have the option to choose BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) rather than the Enterprise Server carrier plan, saving you $10-$20 a month for each of your BlackBerry users!
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Microsoft Makes Available Exchange 2010
Microsoft reported the availability of Microsoft Exchange 2010. Engineered with a new structure that enhances uptime, strengthens protection, reduces deployment costs, and simplifies administration, Exchange 2010 joins Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Release 2 as part of a new generation of technologies intended to improve business productivity.
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Microsoft Ships New Edition of Communications Server 2007
Microsoft unveiled the R2 edition of Office Communications Server 2007, Microsoft's solution for unifying presence, IM infrastructure, remote conferencing, and software-based VoIP. The latest version of Microsoft Communications Server features enhancements that offer network administrators more control for maintaining their communications system efficiently while representing an extensible architecture for communications-enabled work processes.
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Cisco Introduces New Network Solutions for Small Businesses
Cisco introduced new solutions intended specifically for small company IT networks and engineered to deliver exceptional levels of protection and connectivity at an affordable cost. Solutions introduced by Cisco were the Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker, Cisco's Small Business series NSS2000 and NSS3000 Network Storage Systems, and the newest version of the SBCS.
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Microsoft's CEO Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta
In a presentation at the 2009 Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft's CEO Steve Ballmer introduced the beta availability of the Windows 7 operating system. The next version of Windows was made offered temporarily for downloading at select sites. In the course of the CES talk, CEO Balmer showed new features and key improvements incorporated into Windows and inspired by consumer demands. Areas focused on by
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Microsoft Introduces 2008 Release of Windows SBS
Microsoft debuted the next version of Small Business Server and Essential Business Server (EBS 2008). Microsoft's solutions bring the power of Microsoft's enterprise-class server technologies to small companies in an economical package. Targeted for organizations with as many as 75 PC users, MS Windows SBS is a cohesive server solution engineered to enable businesses keep their information safer and their organization more productive. Microsoft Windows SBS offers most of the technologies used by larger enterprises, such as Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, and SQL Server 2008, as well as additional popular Microsoft platforms.
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Microsoft Delivers Latest Release of MS Dynamics NAV ERP Software
Microsoft introduced the newest edition of the MS Dynamics NAV package for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). MS Dynamics NAV offers built-in financial, supply chain management, and CRM capabilities to enable you to simplify processes across your company to increase efficiency and speed and facilitate growth. The most recent release of Microsoft Dynamics NAV offers several innovations including Personalized Role Centers, enhanced analytics and reporting capabilities, and .NET Web logic.
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