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End users often judge the quality of IT service delivery through the interactions they have with desktop applications. Make the experience a good one by selecting and supporting desktop apps effectively. Understand - Technology InsightsCollaboration Tools in a Web 2.0 WorldTo derive value from both first and second generation collaboration technologies, organizations must look beyond simply applying Internet collaboration technologies from outside the firewall to inside the firewall. Organizations must also consider the derivative impact from collaboration technologies. Small enterprises will gain immediate value from Web 2.0 peer collaboration tools in particular. Is Google Apps Good Enough for Your Enterprise?Google Apps is an attractive alternative productivity solution for cost-conscious enterprises. Info-Tech’s case study and functionality analysis will help determine if this online option is appropriate for adoption. Teamware 2.0: Ready-Made for Small Enterprises“Teamware 2.0” promises particular benefit to small enterprises due to the low cost and increased use of an on-demand delivery model. However, organizations must resist deploying teamware as a substitute for project management or content management. Wiki Collaboration for Small EnterprisesWikis are no longer just a consumer technology. There are a growing number of business-oriented wiki solutions that address the needs of many small enterprises. Investigate the potential of enterprise wikis to determine if they can benefit your organization. Wine: Sip, Don’t GulpWine is software that lets you run Windows applications on Linux and Unix. Companies should consider Wine as a last resort, opting instead to run... Strategize - Strategy & Planning2007 Microsoft Office Readiness Assessment SEThe release of the new 2007 Office system is prompting IT leaders to ask whether or not they should upgrade, and when they will be ready to upgrade. Though migration may not be on the horizon, enterprises should assess their IT environment to determine where 2007 Office fits on the long-term software roadmap. Considering the Vista Migration? Read This FirstMicrosoft released its Windows Vista operating system at the tail end of 2006. Many organizations opted to wait until Microsoft released Service Pack 1 before adopting it. On the eve of SP1 general release, Info-Tech queried early adopters about the motivating factors for Windows Vista adoption. Understand the influential factors to peer organizations before defining the Vista strategy. Exchange 2007 Upgrade TCO CalculatorMicrosoft Exchange Server holds the largest worldwide market share of any enterprise messaging solution. As IT leaders begin to position Exchange 2007 on the enterprise’s communication roadmap, this calculation tool will be a key component in building a business case for the upgrade. More importantly, it will help decision-makers choose between the hosted and in-house delivery models for... Mitigate the Dangers of Rogue Workgroup AppsAd hoc workgroup tools have business benefits, but only if they are formalized and under the control of the IT department. Prevent high-risk situations from the outset with an enterprise-wide workgroup strategy. Exchange Server: Hosted or In-House?Enterprises facing an Exchange upgrade often make the mistake of assuming an in-house upgrade path is the only option. Let the possibility of... Keep Old Formats in the New OfficeThe vast majority of Office users will continue to use older versions of the suite. Most early adopters of Office 2007 should standardize on the old... RSS Not Necessarily a Slam DunkAlthough RSS offers some compelling opportunities to ease the e-mail administration burden for both IT and end-users, implementing it isn't a slam... Turn Microsoft Roadmaps Into GPSUnderstanding Microsoft’s various product roadmaps can help predict future capabilities. This information is crucial in planning upgrades, deciding... Compare - Product ComparisonThe New Desktop Search Playing FieldDesktop search tools save businesses time and money. New versions of desktop search products have emerged that address many concerns of managers in... Evaluate - Product EvaluationOutlook 2007 Packs Productivity PunchMicrosoft Outlook is taking on an increasingly important role within the Office suite. IT managers planning or considering an upgrade to 2007 Office... Select - Selection AdviceFirefox Unlikely to Unseat Internet ExplorerThe new crop of Web browsers is prompting some IT leaders to decide whether or not to upgrade. Others may be choosing a product for enterprise-wide standardization. This examination of Mozilla’s latest offering will provide the factual and analytical basis for an informed decision. Microsoft Internet Explorer Clings to the Top SpotAs the new generation of Web browsers arrives, many IT leaders are either selecting a browser for enterprise-wide standardization or deciding whether or not to upgrade. This examination of Microsoft’s latest offering will provide the factual and analytical basis for an informed decision. Implement - Implement & IntegrateOperate - Operate & OptimizeHarden Office 2007 DocumentsCompared to previous versions, Microsoft Office 2007 was designed with many new and improved security features. IT should take advantage of these new... IE7 Security Will Hurt the Good GuysInternet Explorer 7 (IE7) promises to be as widely adopted as its predecessors, if not more so. The browser's new security features will impede... Manage - Management & Staffing
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