Branch Infrastructure

To build the most suitable branch IT infrastructure for your business, you need technology that can meet your organisation’s unique requirements. You also need a solution that will get the most out of the infrastructure you already have – while delivering the performance and cost savings you need.

Video
Watch this video on how to optimise your branch infrastructure

Calculate your savings
The tool collects specific information about your current branch server costs and opportunities for improvement, and then uses research by IDC to project potential costs and benefits of a Microsoft solution. Determine your savings with this handy calculator

Benefits

The centralised branch

With a centralised structure, you can enjoy an increase in efficiency, streamlined management, minimised costs and more.

The distributed branch

With this model, services are hosted on servers located in branch sites. This helps maximise hardware use, streamline management and more.

The hybrid branch

With this model, the delivery of centralised applications to the branch is enhanced by distributing some services, typically core infrastructure services.
Related Sites
Check out these sites to learn more about Branch Infrastructure
- Get started on designing and optimising your Branch Infrastructure
- Windows Server 2008 in the Branch Office

Solutions Products

Disclaimer: The products listed are provided by way of general information only and do not comprise the complete solution or the product requirements for a complete solution. This information must not be relied on without obtaining independent expert advice

Resources

Case Studies
See how the following organisations optimised their branch management
- Telstra Business Systems See how the company has significantly improved the capabilities of their branch environment to provide better service to their front-line employees, Telstra Business Systems has also reduced costs by consolidating servers using Hyper-V, which is included in Windows Server 2008.
- NAB See how the bank is using new features to improve deployment and provide employees with more reliable access to applications and data. In addition, see how NAB plans to take advantage of Windows Server 2008 technology to consolidate their server hardware.
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