Cloud Computing

Watch as Ron Markezich discusses the benefits of The Cloud

Watch this informative video about Security and Compliance in the Cloud.

Watch this informative video about Security and Compliance in the Cloud.

See why Coca-Cola Enterprise migrated to Microsoft Online Services for better productivity.

Everybody's talking about cloud computing, but what does it mean for IT? And why is Microsoft the company to follow? This informative video featuring Microsoft's David Greschler explains the transformation that is changing IT today and in the future.

T-Mobile USA needed new mobile software that simplified communications for families and their tight deadline left no time to implement application or server infrastructure. With Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 Professional, T-Mobile was able to build their solution for the Windows Phone 7 on the Windows Azure platform in just six weeks.

The Microsoft cloud is protected by an astounding $2.3 billion investment in geo-redundant datacenters. This means that every one of our customers can bank on secure anytime access to the cloud so they can continue to protect their information and boost productivity like never before. Presented by Chris Capossela, Senior VP, Microsoft Business Division.

With its attractive stores offering trendy merchandise at affordable prices, Target changed how consumers think about discount shopping. To help Target deliver on its "Expect More Pay Less" brand promise, Target Technology Services chooses reliable, scalable, and cost-effective technology. That's why the company is deploying Windows Server 2008 Datacenter and its Hyper-V virtualization technology.

Patagonia, a global provider of outdoor apparel and gear wanted a new solution for unified communications to help employees around the world work better together. The IT staff also needed to upgrade its aging messaging solution. When the company heard about the next-generation online services from Microsoft, it decided to evaluate Microsoft Office 365, which includes the latest version of the Microsoft Office Professional Plus desktop suite. Based on a pilot test of Office 365, Patagonia expects employees to communicate more effectively and make better design decisions. Patagonia also believes Office 365 will help it reduce IT costs, improve business continuity, and support its environmental initiatives.

hhpberlin is one of the largest fire-safety consultancies in the world. The IT staff previously deployed Microsoft Office 2010 and several 2010 Microsoft server applications to help its employees improve communication and collaboration. As the company grew, it wanted to examine if cloud-based services would help reduce costs while supporting growth and employee productivity. hhpberlin joined the Microsoft Office 365 Rapid Deployment Program to test the online services, including Microsoft Exchange Online, Microsoft SharePoint Online and Microsoft Lync Online. After a short pilot, it decided to purchase a Microsoft Office 365 subscription license plan, which includes the Microsoft Office Professional Plus desktop suite. With Office 365, the company expects to reduce IT costs by 36 percent and improve reliability as it continues to grow.

The Boeing 737 is the best-selling airplane in aviation history. With new 737 models continually being developed for the product line, Boeing wanted to create exciting new ways of marketing the aircraft to prospective customers. It turned to Microsoft and Wire Stone , a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner , to create a tool that it calls "Boeing 737 Explained." Based on thousands of high-resolution photographs that are stitched together to create a seamless, immersive presentation, Boeing 737 Explained provides a rich, compelling way for customers to view and understand the plane without needing to actually stand next to one. The tool runs on Windows 7 and is hosted on the Windows Azure cloud platform, using Microsoft Silverlight and Windows Touch technologies, providing users with a dynamic experience, whether viewing it with Microsoft KinectB on a cinema-size screen or Windows Phone.