(21-May-10) In Internet time, with Web apps seemingly continuously updated, last fall’s release of Win7 seems eons ago. Although the new OS is an undeniable hit with consumers—its rate of initial adoption is twice that of much-maligned...

I have had a series of opportunities, over these last few weeks, to witness the industry confusion over the question of which platforms will succeed. Since the resolution, and understanding, of this question will drive much of the computing...

(6-Jan-10) Though no iPhone slayer, Nexus One – the Android OS-powered handset unveiled by Google Tuesday – will be a much sought after smartphone, say Canadian mobile market analysts. "I'll want one when it gets here," said Mark Tauschek,...

(26-Nov-09) Buying server operating system software is in some ways similar to buying a car. Maybe you feel pressured by the salesperson to buy an SUV when you want a smart car. Maybe you can’t really afford that Ferrari. Or maybe you buy a...

(21-Oct-09) At the Windows 7 launch event in Toronto this morning Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer acknowledged the availability of Windows 7 is significant, at least in part because Vista was not warmly received. Ballmer used choice words to...

(20-Oct-09) When Microsoft Corp. took the wraps off Windows 95, the software titan secured the rights to the Rolling Stones' trademark anthem Start Me Up to use in commercials designed to introduce the globe to the latest version of its flagship...

Google posted record third-quarter revenues of $5.94 billion, up 8% over the second quarter, due mostly to strong online advertising revenues. Earnings per share were an astounding $5.18. It ended the quarter with $22 billion in cash as well,...

(15-Oct-09) It's almost impossible to know where to begin. It's as if every facet of the desktop operating system (OS) market is changing ? and IT managers and CIOs are tasked with deciding which OS path to take for the whole organization. Is...

(1-Sep-09) First, the facts. In June, Microsoft re-launched its online search offering as Bing. Google is, of course, the leader in search. Then in July, Google announced its own operating system, called Chrome OS, which borrows the name of its...

Contain your excitement, here comes another new Windows operating system from Microsoft. On October 22, barely three years after it debuted the less-than-stellar Windows Vista, Microsoft will launch Windows 7.

Windows Server 2008 early adopters deploy on new servers or replace existing Windows instances, according to a recent Info-Tech Research Group survey. A handful of enterprises are deploying the new Microsoft operating system to replace...

Template/Policy

The "PC Power Management Change Request" form is intended to be used in conjunction with the company "PC Management Policy and Agreement." When an employee would like to request an alteration to their current pre-set PC power settings, they must...

Template/Policy

The purpose of this power management policy is to define the roles of all employee groups as well as their responsibilities when it comes to power reduction. This policy outlines the appropriate protocol for requesting exceptions and will assist...

An economic downturn pushes cost control to the forefront, yet many organizations still fail to carefully manage an easily-reduced cost: PC energy use. Decrease the organization's energy costs and environmental footprint while increasing...

Windows Server 2008 promises performance increases while offering toolset enhancements, especially for security. However, enterprises in a recent Info-Tech Research Group survey ranked refresh cycles and commitment to Microsoft products as the...

A recent Info-Tech Research Group survey sees more than 50% of enterprises running Linux or UNIX alongside flavors of Microsoft Windows. However, Windows is nearly ubiquitous and IT shops tend to deploy more instances of Windows at smaller...

Microsoft released its Windows Vista operating system at the tail end of 2006. Many organizations opted to wait until Microsoft released Service Pack 1 for Vista, before considering adoption. On the eve of SP1's general release, Info-Tech...

Microsoft 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...

IT leaders deploying application servers may face a choice between operating systems. Evaluate the business suitability of operating system candidates by examining costs, the quality and availability of support, and the product's rate of change.

IT leaders implementing best-of-breed application solutions often face a choice between server operating systems (OS) to support each service. Enterprises should evaluate the role suitability of OS candidates by examining the technical,...

The server operating system market is not a zero-sum game. Over 95% of enterprises with more than 500 employees use Microsoft Windows. Between 40% and 47% also run Linux, UNIX, or an IBM operating system (OS). As single-pane-of-glass management...

Job Description

The Systems Engineer's role is to ensure the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support core organizational functions. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing...