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The Top 5 SQL Server 2012 Features: Direct from a Microsoft SQL MVP

PlanetMagpie — Thu, 10 May 2012 11:33:05 GMT

"Performance improvement" is the keyword for the new SQL Server 2012. The newest version of Microsoft's database system adds in technology (or builds upon existing SQL tech) to increase the speed of its operations.

While over a dozen such improvements ...

VoIP Could Replace Traditional Telephony - Broadband Finder

Broadband Finder — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 09:43:54 GMT

Monday, 21st February 2011

Originally posted at BroadbandFinder.co.uk. http://www.broadband-finder.co.uk/news/broadband/voip-could-replace-traditional-telephony_800417243.html

Traditional telephony may be replaced by newer technology due to an increase in the use of voice over IP (VoIP) in businesses.

Sales of VoIP phones are mainly to businesses, according ...

2010 Tax Relief Act Information for IT Purchases

Gerard Clancy — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 09:55:00 GMT

Author: Gerard S. Clancy, CPA
Comyns, Smith, McCleary & Deaver LLP

2010 Tax Relief Act in Regard to Expensing and Additional First-Year Depreciation for Machinery, Equipment, and Software

January 21, 2011

The recently enacted 2010 Tax Relief Act includes a ...

Beware the 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web!

PlanetMagpie — Fri, 01 Oct 2010 09:11:40 GMT

If you work online at all, there's an article you need to read on PCWorld.com.

It's called "The 17 Most Dangerous Places on the Web," written by Nick Mediati. Yes, another security article. This one is up-to-date though, and drives ...

Telerik is Microsoft's 2010 Partner of the Year in Central and Eastern Europe

Telerik Press Center — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 11:56:00 GMT

Telerik, developers of the Sitefinity CMS, has won a 2010 Partner of the Year award from Microsoft in Central and Eastern Europe.

The award recognizes excellence among Microsoft's worldwide partner network. One award per region is announced at their Worldwide ...

Microsoft Eats Its Own SharePoint 2010 Dog Food: 7 Lessons

Shane O'Neill — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:45:00 GMT

By Shane O'Neill, CIO
June 17, 2010
Originally posted at: NetworkWorld.com - Microsoft Eats Its Own SharePoint 2010 Dog Food: 7 Lessons

If Microsoft is going to tell large global enterprises how to roll out a social networking platform, the ...

Why You Need Windows Server 2008 R2

Jeffery Hicks — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:39:00 GMT

A host of new features should attract IT pros to this vastly improved product.

By Jeffery Hicks, RedmondMag.com
02/01/2010
Originally posted at: RedmondMag.com - Why You Need Windows Server 2008 R2

It seems like only yesterday I was installing Windows ...

OCS Now Replacing Phone Systems in Silicon Valley

PlanetMagpie — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 25, 2009

Contact: Doreyne Douglas
Tel: 408-348-2937
Email: W3@planetmagpie.com

OCS NOW REPLACING PHONE SYSTEMS IN SILICON VALLEY

LCD Backlight Manufacturer Moves to Office Communications Server 2007 Full-Time

A viable alternative to the old PBX phone system ...

Microsoft to Offer Free Security with "Morro"

Microsoft — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The new software will protect machines running XP, Vista, and Windows 7

Originally posted at BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/7737520.stm

In a surprise move, Microsoft has announced it will offer a free anti-virus and security solution from the second half of next ...

A Business Case for IBM Servers--Three-Year Costs Lower than HP and Dell

PlanetMagpie — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 10:39:00 GMT

October 2008

In an independent study released in September 2008, IBM servers were found to have the lowest three-year TCO for business use.

Conducted by ITG, the study showed that three-year costs are significantly lower for IBM servers than for ...