"No other exchange is undertaking such an ambitious technology refresh programme based on next-generation Microsoft technology. We have always provided a first-class service, but now we can claim to be the fastest in the world as well."
- David Lester, CIO, London Stock Exchange

"Windows Server keeps on working even when we change other IT system components, it's also versatile, easy to configure, and highly reliable. We're seeing uptime of about 99.98 percent."
- Brian Pogson, Service Delivery Manager for Database Administration, AMD

Microsoft (December 2006) : In a comparison of relative security, this study of third party vulnerability data found Windows Server 2003 to have less vulnerability than Red Hat ES3 and ES 4

VeriTest (April 2005): "Microsoft Windows Server 2003 vs. Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3.0: IT Professionals Running a Production Environment." This Microsoft-sponsored study found that the Windows Server environment was more reliable and easier to manage, achieving higher levels of end-user service.