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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 release of Exchange Server 2010. Engineered with an innovative architecture that enhances availability, strengthens security and compliance, reduces installation costs, and streamlines management, Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 joins Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 as part of a new wave of solutions intended to bolster business profitability.
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Microsoft Announces Latest Release of Communications Server 2007
Microsoft debuted the most recent version of Office Communications Server, Microsoft's platform for managing presence awareness, instant messaging, remote conferencing, and IP-based calling. The newest version of Microsoft Communications Server includes enhancements that give network administrators more flexibility for supporting their communications infrastructure effectively while representing an extensible platform for collaborative business activity.
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Cisco Introduces New Network Solutions for Small Businesses
Cisco announced new solutions intended especially for small company IT networks and designed to deliver high levels of protection and collaboration for an affordable cost. Products unveiled by Cisco included the Cisco Spam and Virus Blocker, the Small Business series NSS2000 and NSS3000 Network Storage Systems, and the latest release of Cisco's SBCS.
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Microsoft's Steve Balmer Introduces Windows 7
During an address at the 2009 CES Show in Las Vegas, Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer announced the beta release of the Windows 7 operating system. The beta incarnation of Windows was available for a limited time for downloading at select sites. In the course of the presentation, Balmer showed new capabilities and important enhancements built into the new OS and inspired by consumer demands. Aspects focused on by Windows 7, stated Balmer, cover speed, protection, dependability, functionality, energy efficiency, and simplicity. Microsoft Windows 7 includes quicker initialization, power off, and wakeup from standby; no-hassle networking and resource sharing; centralized device management; plus multiple finger multitouch support.
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Microsoft Unveils 2008 Version of SBS
Microsoft began shipping the 2008 release of Windows Small Business Server and Essential Business Server (EBS 2008). Microsoft's solutions offer the capabilities of Windows advanced server technologies to small organizations in an affordable bundle. Designed for companies with up to 75 desktops, Windows SBS is an integrated server solution engineered to enable businesses make their information safer and their organization more efficient. Windows SBS 2008 offers most of the tools used by major enterprises, such as Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, and Microsoft SQL Server 2008, plus other Microsoft platforms.
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Microsoft Introduces 2009 Edition of Dynamics NAV Software
Microsoft unveiled the latest version of the Microsoft Dynamics NAV package for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). MS Dynamics NAV 2009 provide built-in accounting, supply chain management, and customer relationship management capabilities to enable you to automate processes throughout your entire company to increase productivity and performance and facilitate business growth. The 2009 release of MS Dynamics NAV ERP offers powerful new features including Personalized Role Centers, enhanced analytics and reporting options, and .NET Web Services.
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