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Desktop computer & notebook PCs are fundamental business tools and a crucial element of enterprise technology management. Today’s technology managers shouldn’t be concerned about performance gaps between desktop and notebook computers, because they no longer exist. To help you with your purchasing decisions, the following desktop computer and notebook pc resources cover a range of topics including desktop management, mobile security & data protection, mobile backup solutions, Vista migration, OS updates and more!

These resources are updated regularly, so be sure to make this your one-stop destination for all your Desktop computer and notebook PC buying research needs.


 


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Vista Readiness: Engaging the Pros  from  Dell

This brief provides a summary of how Dell can help as you prepare for the journey into the Vista frontier. The time is now to understand what you have in your environment and what it will take to move to a Vista world.

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Reasons Why Companies Are Not Skipping Windows Vista  from  Dell

An OS change is a major undertaking, so it is understandable that there’s talk about waiting for Windows 7. But a closer look at the benefits that can be derived by adopting Windows Vista now should dismiss any thoughts of waiting.

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Dell Flexible Computing Solutions: Deploying On-Demand Desktop Streaming  from  Dell

This comprehensive document presents a step-by-step guide to deploying On-Demand Desktop Streaming and using Dell EasyConnect Technology for easy roll-out and license management.

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Protecting Data on Laptops: Why Encryption Isn't Enough  from  Absolute Software

Missing laptops and mobile devices continue to be the number one cause of data breaches. Research indicates that over 60% of data breaches are caused by careless employees or insider theft. This white paper provides a case for endpoint security that remains effective regardless of end-user reliability.

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Deploying Windows Vista to the Desktop: Get It Right with Dell  from  Dell

The release of Windows Vista is more than just the debut of a new operating system. It brings new benefits in PC deployment, and Dell is ready to help IT organizations with services that enable efficient automated deployments.

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Top 5 Reasons Why Companies are Not Skipping Vista  from  Dell

Any OS change is a major undertaking, and a lot of controversy surrounds Microsoft's current operating system. To help you make up your own mind, here is a list of the top five reasons why companies are not skipping Vista.

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Performance Characterization of the Dell Flexible Computing OnDemand Desktop Streaming Solution  from  Dell

Businesses face increasing challenges in deploying, managing and securing their end user computing machines. Today’s information workers rely heavily on their corporate desktops or notebooks to accomplish day‐to‐day tasks and functions. Managing end user systems is a crucial part of business IT operations.

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A Call for Change with the Small Business Server  from  IBM

To stay in business, small businesses need help with basic IT chores like data backup, system recovery, patch management and system and server updates, which are becoming more mission-critical than ever even as they grow more time-consuming to deliver.

Just look at business continuity and disaster recovery. A study conducted after Hurricane Katrina by Harris International (now known as Harris Interactive) for MasterCard found that only one-third of small businesses surveyed said they were prepared for a natural disaster in the next 12 months. Considering that disaster preparedness was on everyone’s mind at the time, many industry experts believe companies were at the peak of readiness then. In other words, there are many small businesses today that are not even protected.



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Laptop Security: Compliance, Protection and Recovery  from  Absolute Software

A missing laptop can result in compliance and data privacy issues that can be extremely costly. This paper discusses the relationship between laptop theft, compliance and data security, and examines how IT administrators can ensure that every action is taken to address these three critical elements.

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A Practical Guide to Building a Patch Management Process  from  Dell

This guide will assist system administrators and IT managers who have been assigned the task or have identified the need to establish a patch management strategy. It details best practice approaches for implementing a sound patch management process and outlines methods to control and mitigate vulnerability risks within information systems.

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