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April 2009 - Posts

Windows XP Mode in Win 7 – Realize desktop benefits through rapid adoption

Posted Saturday, April 25, 2009 4:29 PM by adhall
There are some significant new benefits to be had in deploying Windows 7 (DirectAccess,  BranchCache, AppLocker etc) and a major hurdle (application compatibility) has now been removed with the introduction of Windows XP Mode for Windows 7. This Read More...
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Completely OFFTOPIC: Windows 7 RC on track to be available April 30

Posted Saturday, April 25, 2009 1:03 PM by adhall
From the article: There certainly has been a lot of discussion about Windows 7 in the last few weeks. A lot of folks want to know when they can get their hands on the official RC, when we are going to RTM, and what I had for breakfast. I’m pleased to Read More...
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How Microsoft Office helps with Optimization

Posted Friday, April 24, 2009 5:26 PM by adhall
Microsoft Office is an interesting solution set.  Note I did not call it a Product.  It has perhaps the largest sets of functions and features of any suite of products from any vendor.  But is also the most poorly understood solution set, Read More...
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Economic Recession – What mode are you in?

Posted Monday, April 20, 2009 2:00 PM by adhall
During an Economic Recession organizations move into one or more of 3 modes. Most organizations will immediately jump into Cost Reduction mode, which is understandable and so long as it’s done sensibly this is not necessarily a bad thing. The interesting Read More...
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Optimization = Deploy + Adopt

Posted Monday, April 20, 2009 9:18 AM by adhall
I have seen the title of this post in the Display title of our WW IO Lead Business Strategist a few times and have always thought it worthy of note. And it is a very true statement. The only way you will achieve an Optimized technology environment is Read More...
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OFF TOPIC: Optimizing Outlook Meeting Request Responses

Posted Monday, April 20, 2009 9:11 AM by adhall
This is off topic for my blog, but a closely related second cousin. The Outlook Team Blog has a very useful article on how to deal with all those meeting request responses. From their post: I realized a few things about meeting responses: I only care Read More...
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Like a Kid in a Candy Store

Posted Wednesday, April 08, 2009 8:33 PM by adhall
I see, all too often organizations buying Technology like they are kids in a candy store.  What do I mean by this? When you are outside the candy shop and have to decide what you want, you know what you feel like.  It might be a Milk Bottle, Read More...
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Building the Business Case for Optimization

Posted Thursday, April 02, 2009 8:17 PM by adhall
Most organizations use some form or another of business case to decide where they will invest their money, so it is important that you put yourself in the best possible position to get your business case signed off. Given the current economic environment, Read More...
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