New IT Showcase Content Available Now

The IT Showcase team has released some new content covering a range of technology areas.  Check out the content below and links to more information.

Supply Chain Management Platform Supports Seamless Partner Collaboration

The Entertainment and Devices (EDD) division leverages a complex supply chain of over 300 partners, suppliers, and distributors. Supporting the EDD business model requires a secure, easy, and scalable infrastructure to collaborate with multiple companies. Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 provides the technology platform for EDD’s global supply network. The platform incorporates Business Intelligence solutions, workflows, and support for

legacy solutions. It enables accurate decision making based on timely and trustworthy information, and supports seamless collaboration with business partners. Standardization and the reuse of existing information technology investments reduce complexity.
Technical Case Study

Managing Network Access Protection at Microsoft

Network Access Protection (NAP) is a powerful new Windows Server 2008 feature that can help protect networks from malicious software (malware) and other threats. Describes how organizations can use NAP to institute requirements for accessing a network, create policies that check for compliance with those requirements, and update and manage devices that are not in compliance.
Technical White Paper | IT Pro Webcast | WMA | MP3

Windows Server 2008 File Server Performance at Microsoft IT

Microsoft IT uses Windows Server 2008 to support the file server workload for users worldwide. The upgrade to Windows Server 2008 enabled Microsoft IT to provide higher service levels for performance and availability while significantly reducing server counts, operational complexity, and costs.
Technical Case Study

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