The first 20 years of “end-user computing” (EUC) were really about desktop computers sitting on users’ desks.
They were domain-joined and IT “owned” them (both literally and in terms of control). IT used tools like Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS, a precursor to SCCM) to push...
Published: Nov 13, 2018
When buying a workstation, price-performance matters. But it’s not the only consideration. Also important is aligning features and capabilities with user applications and workloads. So are system optimization, expandability and support.
While many buyers — especially in graphics, video and multimedia fields...
Published: Oct 22, 2018
When you’re buying a workstation, price matters. But value matters more. And when it comes to value, here are six ways Dell Precision workstations beat Apple’s high-end Macs.
Dell Precision workstations top Apple’s iMac, iMac Pro and MacBook Pro in performance optimization, options, value, app support,...
Published: Oct 22, 2018
This whitepaper looks at the options for businesses planning and deploying a Windows 7 migration and the pros and cons of each depending on the type and complexity of the install base as well as all important end user considerations.
Published: Mar 01, 2015
Star’s virtual desktop provides a platform for the delivery of a working, personal desktop for different user groups, regardless of location or device. Utilising the latest technologies, the service delivers significant efficiencies and productivity gains, while reducing the burden of hardware management and security...
Published: Mar 01, 2015
Tired of allocating huge amounts of your IT budget to managing desktops when it could be done more effectively and at less cost via the cloud?
Take advantage of this primer on DaaS (Desktop-as-a-Service) and see if a NaviSite DaaS solution is right for your organization.
Published: Apr 20, 2016
So, your organization has chosen to move to Office 365. Good choice.
But how do you implement it and deal with the following issues:
Keep email working if Office 365 is offline
Protect critical email data with an independent, verifiable cloud backup
Tackle evolving targeted email security threats...
Published: Apr 17, 2015
Security has always been an issue for computer users. However, over the last couple of decades, security threats have become much worse. While you may think you have the best security system possible on your PC it is likely that you probably don’t. Why? Because the landscape of cyber-threats is changing too fast...
Published: Nov 04, 2015
The gigabit speed, improved capacity and reliability that 802.11ac brings to wireless LANs (WLANs) are amplified as mobile users, devices and application usage continue to grow rapidly. Whether you are an early adopter who has already started planning, or like several organizations, unsure of your next step, download...
Published: Mar 01, 2015
Choosing a productivity suite for your business is never an easy decision, but we want to help make the choice a little easier. We know that data security, employee productivity, IT support, cost, and time to deployment and integration are all factors in your decision.
Continue to read our alphabet of reasons why...
Published: No Date
Office 365 enables organizations to leverage all of their business-critical applications without having to hire a huge IT staff, deal with upgrades and troubleshoot issues. While Microsoft may provide the overarching infrastructure for Office 365, it’s up to the customer to secure everything else.
Read this...
Published: Apr 15, 2015
This paper highlights 5 things you may not know about Windows migrations, helping you to identify ways in which to avoid major obstacles. Whether you are in progress or yet to start, this paper will provide you with some considered measures to dramatically accelerate and reduce the costs of your...
Published: Mar 01, 2015
With the global success of iPhone and iPad, many businesses are embracing the Apple platform. Along with these mobile devices, sales of Mac computers to business are growing. A decade ago, the Mac was an uncommon sight in many businesses and routinely ignored by corporate IT. Today, more and more business users and IT...
Published: Jul 27, 2015
So, your organization has chosen to move to Office 365. Good choice. But how do you implement it and deal with the following issues:
Keep email working if Office 365 is offline
Protect critical email data with an independent, verifiable cloud backup
Tackle evolving targeted email security threats like...
Published: Sep 08, 2015