Friday, February 13, 2009

SUPPORT: Fortnightly digest - what's happening at Hilltops IT and in the world of computer software

Microsoft release guidance on Windows Deployments for Business Customers

http://windowsteamblog.com/blogs/business/archive/2009/02/11/guidance-on-windows-deployments-for-business-customers.aspx

Microsoft has issued detailed guidance for enterprises considering migration to Windows Vista and Windows 7. Essentially, the company is seeking to dispel confusion customers might have about when to migrate to Windows 7. Should users stick with Windows XP, move to Vista or go directly to Windows 7? Gavriella Schuster, Microsoft's senior director of product management for Windows Client, provides guidance.

Microsoft has issued detailed guidance for enterprises considering migration to Windows Vista and Windows 7.

In a new blog post on the company's "Windows for Your Business" blog, Gavriella Schuster, Microsoft's senior director of product management for Windows Client, issued guidance stating Microsoft’s views on what enterprises should do in terms of moving to Vista and Windows 7 depending on what platform they currently run and their overall migration goals. Essentially, the company is seeking to dispel confusion customers might have about when to migrate to Windows 7.

Microsoft release "Live" package to help small startup businesses

http://smallbusiness.officelive.com/

Microsoft's package includes a free website, hosting, email, plus the ability to manage sales opportunities, projects, documents, and more with free online business applications.

The Terms and Conditions do limit the amount of time and the number of users the features are available for, plus functionality of the website and application is not as complete as a full package, HOWEVER for a start-up business, it's a great way to get up and running!

If your'e looking for a more sustainable software package or website service, then for further information on our off the self software product solutions, plus website development, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us on +44(0) 844 357 7360 or +44(0) 1782 564252 or email support@hilltopsit.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you!