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  • Windows 7 Migration: Analyzing Internal vs. External Deployment Strategies and Costs

    With Windows XP’s 2014 retirement looming, enterprises and government agencies are intensifying Windows 7 migration initiatives. To help these organizations make an informed decision about which approach to pursue, this white paper identifies the phases associated with an enterprise-wide migration strategy and estimates the time and cost associated with successfully concluding each step. Download this analysis to learn more about internal v. external deployment strategies and costs.

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  • Windows 7 Migration: Why Now Is the Time to Say Goodbye to Aging Client Systems

    Inevitably, client computing systems age, and the typical three-year refresh cycle usually prevents high levels of computing disparity between hard-ware and software. In recent years, however, many organizations have delayed refreshing their client systems. One reason for the delay has been that the status quo seemed reliable; client computing devices continue to operate beyond the standard three-year refresh cycle. Download this white paper to learn why now is the time to say goodbye to aging systems.

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  • Windows 7 Migrations: 4 Steps to Reducing Challenges

    Deadlines to complete Windows 7 migration are quickly approaching. As most IT managers in enterprises and government agencies are aware, Microsoft will end extended support for Windows XP in early 2014, which means that organizations will need to accelerate their efforts to conduct a well-managed and nondisruptive move to the latest operating system. Fortunately, the migration need not be onerous — and it may even provide benefits beyond Windows 7 productivity enhancements.

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  • Windows Server 2008: 4 Little Known Virtualization Benefits

    Virtualization’s benefits have been well documented. Using virtualization, IT can consolidate physical servers, reduce costs, improve system uptime and help a company reduce energy usage. And yet today, according to Gartner, only 40 percent of all servers have been virtualized. And Enterprise Strategy Group research found that only 41 percent of companies have virtualized Tier-1 workloads.

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  • Secure Mobility: Inside Windows Server 2008 Direct Access

    The definition of “office space” has changed over the past few decades. A good chunk of our workforce has more than one office. And that’s a good thing for both employees and employers. For employees, there’s the potential for greater job satisfaction, and the ability to handle calls and problems when they come up. Employers end up with employees who are willing to work more hours, boosting overall productivity, because they can work from wherever they are. Many employers also see a spike in employee retention rates and gain access to an expanded labor pool, since location no longer matters as much.

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  • Microsoft Windows 7 and Office Key Initiative Overview

    To avoid disruptions, CIOs and IT leaders must position their organizations to complete a migration to Windows 7 in a timely and cost-effective manner. But, as they work through the preparation and deployment processes, they will be confronted by a host of challenges and risk. In this research paper, Gartner research presents tools, best practices and policies to reduce Windows 7 and Office 2010 migration costs by as much as 50%.

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  • Creating a Timeline for Deploying Windows 7 and Eliminating Windows XP

    Windows XP support ends April 8, 2014. Therefore, organizations must decide when to begin their migration to Windows 7, set a target date to have Windows XP out and define the scope of the project. This research paper reviews Gartner’s key findings and recommendations for deploying Windows 7.

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  • Dell ProConsult Windows 7 Readiness Assessment

    To capitalize on the benefits of Windows 7, you must make sure your computing environment is ready for the upgrade. The Dell Windows 7 Readiness Assessment is designed to identify application compatibility, hardware compatibility and migration readiness, and to provide the recommendations needed to help make your transition to Windows 7 as smooth as possible.

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  • CIO Strategies for End User Computing: Maximizing Productivity without Sacrificing Security

    Advances in mobility and client computing technology combined with the ubiquity of social media are creating a culture of constant connectivity and anywhere access to information. As these trends extend into the work place Dell recommends CIOs proactively respond by creating a cost effective 3-5 year strategic plan for end user computing that enables increased end user productivity while maintaining IT control, and helps mitigate security threats.

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  • Windows 7 migration challenges and best practices for large enterprise and public sector - Dell Whitepaper from Forrester Research

    Today, IT managers worldwide are accelerating their efforts toward planning for and migrating to Windows 7, and the next 12 to 18 months will be critical. In fact, Forrester Consulting recently completed an online survey of 200 large enterprise and public sector organizations in the US, Canada, and the UK with 1,000 or more employees, commissioned by Dell, concerning their migration plans for Windows 7, and the study found that 93% of firms planned on completing their enterprise-wide migrations before 2014. But firms are facing a number of migration challenges. To learn more about ways to overcome these challenges and to find out what the study revealed about how to increase chances for a better Windows 7 migration, read this whitepaper.

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  • CIO Strategies for Consumerization: The Future of Enterprise Mobile Computing

    IT consumerization, workforce mobility and flexible computing are changing the relationship between enterprise IT, knowledge workers and end users. For the CIO, IT consumerization represents the confluence of a difficult set of challenges (security, technology policy, data protection, end-user technology) and business strategy (new business models, talent strategy, corporate brand and identity). Learn about five trends that are shaping the future of enterprise mobility, and get nine recommendations for the new era of enterprise mobility. Finally, learn how Dell is uniquely prepared to help customers embrace and manage consumerization and the challenges and risks that come with consumerization-related changes.

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  • Avoiding the 8 Common Mistakes of Windows 7 Migration

    The recession put important things on hold for many organizations, like upgrading to new client systems. Now organizations such as yours are ready to upgrade and gain from better performance and efficiency by purchasing new laptops and notebooks with Windows 7 factory-installed. Before you move dozens - or hundreds - of important business applications into a new environment, find out how other organizations tackled this challenge. Download "Avoiding the 8 common mistakes of Windows 7 migration," an informative white paper that explains how to make the most of a Windows 7 migration and PC refresh to enhance performance, security and manageability.

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  • Corporate Desktop Operating System and Browser Trends

    In this report, Forrester analyzes more than 400,000 client PCs to determine the latest corporate OS and browser trends. What did we find? Windows 7 has quickly become the standard for new hardware, and IE's corporate dominance is slowly eroding in favor of Firefox, Google's Chrome, and Apple's Safari.

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  • SAS Strengthens Sales and Streamlines Global Operations with Windows 7 on Dell Client Systems

    SAS, a leader in business intelligence and data analytics solutions, wanted to increase sales and enhance the efficiency of its worldwide operations. It decided to deploy Windows 7 on Dell client systems to meet the needs of developers and sales teams. Find out how SAS used Dell™ Premier Global Portal and Windows® 7 Enterprise 64-bit to improve performance factors of not only the IT staffers, but also of the developers and the sales people.

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  • Rogue Peripherals & Applications – Controlling the Chaos

    One of the most vexing management problems for end-user support staff is when an unauthorized application or peripheral causes a conflict or malfunction. In the past, there was little that could be done proactively. Windows 7, however, changes the whole game. See how you can rein in the "outliers."

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Featured Resources

  • Corporate Desktop Operating System and Browser Trends, Q2 2010 to Q2 2011

    In this report, Forrester analyzes more than 400,000 client PCs to determine the latest corporate OS and browser trends. What did we find? Windows 7 has quickly become the standard for new hardware, and IE's corporate dominance is slowly eroding in favor of Firefox, Google's Chrome, and Apple's Safari.

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  • Windows 7 Adoption Outlook - Forrester's Perspective

    More than one year after its general availability (GA) launch, Windows 7 powers one out of every 10 PCs within North American and European companies. While far from overwhelming - especially considering that Windows XP still powers 75% - IT managers worldwide are preparing for a significant desktop transformation over the next three years.

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  • Windows 7 migration challenges and best practices for large enterprise and public sector - Dell Whitepaper from Forrester Research

    Today, IT managers worldwide are accelerating their efforts toward planning for and migrating to Windows 7, and the next 12 to 18 months will be critical. But firms are facing a number of migration challenges. To learn more about ways to overcome these challenges and to find out what the study revealed about how to increase chances for a better Windows 7 migration,

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  • Gartner Client Operating Systems: Enterprises Plan Early, but Slow, Move to Windows 7

    This Gartner analyst paper indicates that Windows 7 promises to be a popular migration project, but many organizations plan to spend three to four years on the endeavor to leverage PC refresh and keep costs down. Client computing managers should use this research to understand how other organizations are planning their projects.

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  • Gartner Research: Prepare for Your Windows 7 Migration Crunch

    This Gartner analyst paper indicates that the necessity to migrate off Microsoft Windows XP and Windows 2000 in a tight time frame to Windows 7 will create an extra budgetary and resource burden on companies from 2011 to 2012

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  • Gartner Research: Planning for the Security Features of Windows 7

    With Windows 7, Microsoft has added and extended many security capabilities in its flagship Windows operating system (OS) that Gartner believes have strong merit. Deciding which features to activate as well as testing will impact the planning for every Windows 7 rollout

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  • Gartner Research: Prepare for Windows 7 in Three Phases

    Many organizations are skipping Vista and looking forward to Windows 7. This independent 3rd party research from Gartner provides the necessary steps to prepare for Windows 7 and ensure a successful migration with adequate operating system (OS) support

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  • Forrester Report: Windows 7 Adoption Outlook

    Windows XP won’t be around forever, and the anticipation for commercial adoption of Windows 7 is reaching a boiling point according independent research by Forrester. With Windows 7 available now for volume license custome

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  • Plan Now for Windows 7– Forrester’s Perspective

    Planning your Windows 7 licensing strategy is not an exercise done in isolation, and you can gain from Forrester’s independent analyst perspective.Your existing licenses and volume licensing agreements, the Windows 7 edition you plan on upgrading to and the timeline, and how SA impacts your deployment all factor into your plans. Your historical approach to refreshing your desktops and laptops combined with the age of your infrastructure by the time you’re ready to start your Windows 7 deployment will impact whether you should introduce it via a forklift or “big bang” approach or via the natural rolling refresh cycle.

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  • Avoiding the 7 Pitfalls of Windows 7 Adoptions: An Experts Perspective

    Whether you are in the midst of or the beginning stages of your migration project, this eSeminar is designed to help you meet key objectives and keep your migration project on track. Armed with the latest research on Windows 7 migration challenges for 2012, industry experts will help you identify and resolve obstacles relating to your migration project, and put you on the path toward improved results.

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  • Mitigating the Aggravation in Your Windows 7 Migration

    With the latest research on what the key challenges are for Windows 7 Migration, this online event can help you identify where the issues are and what you might be facing…the knowledge you need to start the path to improved results. This eSeminar doesn’t stop there. We’ll be showcasing the Best Practices to truly drive efficiency and improved results to save your organization budget dollars and staff time. Furthermore, we’ll be examining where other Enterprise and Public Sector accounts have made the best use of service providers and what the benefits have been.

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  • Your PC Upgrade Cycle and Windows 7 - Why the Time for Upgrades is Now!

    After 5 or 6 years of putting off new PC purchases, squeezing more use out of outdated machines just doesn't work anymore. How many hours of precious IT time are lost on servicing the performance and hardware issues created by outdated systems? The reasons to move to new devices resonates now more than ever, not only because of the manpower quotient and end-user frustrations, but also because of the allure of Windows 7 functionality and stability as a client OS. This is the upgrade end users and support staff have long awaited! With improved security, usability, and lower operating costs, it's a no-brainer.

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  • Windows 7 Migration - Real World Experiences

    As the movement to Windows 7 picks up a great deal of momentum, and the implementations start to multiply, it's critical for internal IT staffs to develop an efficient and effective plan for this migration. In many cases, this additional task load can be a real back breaker for IT, and for this reason, many organizations are working with service providers to get the job done. This webcast will provide you with the details you need on how many of your peers are maximizing internal and external resources to make the move. In addition, we'll touch on key issues such as using new PCs for W7 deployment, data migration issues, and how to insure you are maximizing your security solutions.

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  • Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V - Expert Panel on How to Migrate, Deploy, Virtualize and Manage

    The benefits of migrating to Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V are numerous: improved management, lower costs for day-to-day operations, and of course, strong virtualization tools. As a result, the vast majority of Windows Server users are going to undertake the migration to the new version.

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  • Best Practices for Windows 7 Deployment - Dell's Expertise and Experience Simplify the Process

    Windows 7 has become an important product and a key platform as we look at the improvements in security, usability, management all aspects that not only make for efficient IT but also for protected IT. Join featured speaker Eric De las Alas, End User Practice Director with Dell, as he covers the various OS functions and features that Windows 7 brings forth to the enterprise and all the business benefits to gain from a Windows 7 deployment.

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  • Simple Solutions to Application Compatibility Issues for Windows 7 Migration

    To get to Windows 7 one of the first tasks is to look at application compatibility, make plans, identify any issues and move forward. This is to eliminate any surprises during deployment. Join featured speaker, Jefferson Raley, Manager, End User Computing, ProConsult from Dell, as he goes into detail on how to make a smooth migration into Windows 7 and which compatibility issues to avoid.

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  • See the Latest Windows 7 News

    Two Windows gurus discuss the latest Windows 7 news. The operating system was designed using feedback from customers to simplify users' PC experience. Watch the video to learn more about the new and improved features of Windows 7.

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  • How to Be Ready for Windows 7

    Today, IT professionals are mandated to lower operating costs, enhance security, and simplify both systems administration and management. The good news is that substantial relief is on the horizon with Windows 7. Ready to help an already over-stretched IT staff, Dell's world-class services can facilitate a simple, low-cost, consistent migration.

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  • SAS Strengthens Sales and Streamlines Global Operations with Windows 7 on Dell Client Systems

    Helping businesses operate more intelligently is what SAS Institute Inc. does. SAS produces powerful business intelligence and data analytics solutions designed for multi-tier, multi-threaded server and complex grid environments. The company wanted to improve efficiency in its global processes for procurement and deployment of client computers, then use the new processes to roll out client hardware and software that would meet the needs of its developers and sales teams.

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  • Worcester Technical High School Helps Raise Grades and Test Scores with Help from Dell and Microsoft

    This case study reveals how Worcester Technical High School wanted to make its new facility into the most advanced building anywhere for teaching with technology, in order to give its students the best vocational and liberal arts education.

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  • Thomas College Provides Students with Dell and Microsoft Technologies and Reduces Server Footprint

    "Thomas turned to Windows 7 on Dell Latitude laptops and Dell OptiPlex desktops while virtualizing servers on Dell PowerEdge servers and realized much needed benefits such as: • 50 percent less time to image machines • 50 percent less planned downtime • 50 percent reduction in server footprint • 30 percent reduction in heat generation "

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  • In With the New

    Hoover City Schools wanted to update its 6,500 client systems—a mix of desktop PCs, netbooks and mobile tablet devices—to the latest Microsoft operating system. But the district needed to be sure that the applications it depended on would work in the new environment, and that learning would be enhanced by the migration, not disrupted. As a solution, Hoover City Schools saved months of testing time and accelerates Microsoft Windows 7 migration with Dell services.

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  • Managing a Vast Technology Infrastructure

    Dell has found Windows 7 performance to be “incredible, even on legacy hardware,” says Christopher Minaugh, systems engineer in the Dell Client Infrastructure Engineering Team. “Memory and CPU utilization are outstanding. Also, the ability to run Windows 7 on netbooks is important, considering the increased demand for these platforms. We sell many kinds of computers, and we want to make sure the latest operating systems run on all of them."

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  • Navigating a Demanding Deployment

    Using Dell services for the project delivered significant time savings for MSC. “Dell completed the entire project in a little less than six weeks from planning to completion,” says Fabio Catassi, MSC's chief technology officer. “We estimate that is approximately a third of the time it would have taken us to do the same work on our own. As a result, the company was able to begin using the new shipping application on schedule without any installation downtime for our users.”

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Latitude™ ST: practical, productive and secure

Built for professionals who spend more time standing than sitting at a desk, the lightweight Latitude™ ST offers an ideal balance between tablet convenience and PC productivity so you can get more done anytime, anywhere. For professionals working in the field, the office might be a busy parking lot, a hospital bedside or a hectic classroom and with the Latitude ST slate, you get Windows power wherever the workday takes you. Integrate seamlessly with your existing Microsoft environment. The Latitude ST features Windows® 7 OS for real computing power and business apps so you can handle work on the go.

 

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