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Branch Gateway Solution and stateful packet inspection
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CraigSwartz
Data movement, particularly files and attachments, between branches or branch and home office, has been the source of a great deal of WAN traffic, thus cost. The Microsoft Branch Gateway Solution reduces this traffic by sending the changes to files instead...
Going Mobile? Heres a blog for you..
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
I found out about a mobility blog, put forth by the Microsoft Mobility team. OF course this specializes in Mobile 5. Also interesting of late: MSN Search for the phone, managing contacts by phone, and the ever present discussion of data plans.. :). ...
Notes to Exchange tools and info
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
A program is in place to assist those looking at converting from Notes to exchange with analysis tools and assistance can be found at : RedBull blog . Current commentary is on the subject of how to handle calendar conversion and unique tags. This is in...
Why Vista? (PC MAG article)
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
The need for admin rights on the desktop to run certain programs has been a souce of ongoing discussion. This is an article on the additional security features of Vista, and how this particular thorny issue is handled, as well as some links to other features...
Windows Server "Longhorn" in Loan Syndication and commercial real estate
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
I've been asked about practical industry applications of Windows server, and the upcoming "Longhorn" release. This link contains video demonstrations of Longhorn in Loan syndication and commercial real estate applications, among others. Heres the MSDN...
Creating a Systemized Approach to Regulatory Compliance at Microsoft
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
Many discussions either start or end with regulatory compliance. Heres an interesting white paper on Microsoft's approach to regulatory compliance as implemented by Microsoft IT. Excerpt: "The purpose of this white paper is to share some of the processes...
New Link to Windows in Financial Services
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
I've added a link to Tom Groenfelds site covering Technology iin Financial Services. Tom is founding editor of Windows in Financial services, and some of his latest posts cover who are the leaders in customer service in Financial Services, and new announcements...
A trading application on Windows mobile 5 - yes a phone..
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
In discussions regarding Windows Mobile 5, a question often comes up regarding whats beyond email on the phone.. heres an example of expanding a market using this platform: Application on Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0 Platform for Benchmark U.S. Treasuries...
Microsoft Virtual Server Announcement
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over 8 years ago
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CraigSwartz
Microsoft has announced that they will no longer charge for the Virtual Server product, and that there will be support for SUSE and Red Hat Linux in virtual server as well. Please see the announcement at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/virtualserver...