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			O2 Ireland Windows 7 puts O2 Ireland at the cutting edge of mobility, productivity and security People interact with their PC operating system every day, so it's a window into their organization. Giving staff the most up-to-date technology to help them do their jobs more effectively can give them a sense that they work for a forward-thinking, innovative company. Windows 7 is a fast, intuitive, cutting-edge operating system that gives people everything they need to get their jobs done - whether in the office or working remotely.

			Mainstream Renewable Power Mainstream Renewable Power sustains its business with Windows 7 deployment A company may be small in terms of employee numbers but it can still think big when it comes to choosing the software it needs to succeed. Using the latest Windows 7 operating system, in tandem with a range of Microsoft management technologies, gives staff a robust, easy-to-use, feature-rich environment in which to carry out their work. With so many staff working remotely, security is critical and Windows 7 delivers strongly on all fronts.

			Department of Social and Family Affairs Department of Social and Family Affairs puts IT security at the Forefront With offices in several locations across Ireland, the Department of Social and Family Affairs develops social protection policies and manages the delivery of statutory and non-statutory schemes and services. The Department is responsible for a range of social insurance and social assistance schemes.

			Bord Bia Microsoft Office SharePoint Server enables Information Dissemination for Bord Bia Bord Bia bring home the bacon with Microsoft Office SharePoint. As information becomes one of the more valuable commodities in the twenty-first century many organizations are restructuring their IT platforms to ensure that they can capitalise on these changing values. Different audiences – customers, public consumers, suppliers and employees have different needs that can only be met by tailoring the information delivery systems to their expectations.

			Novosco Virtualization Specialists Achieve ISO Compliance with Operating System Upgrade - May 2009 Novosco, an IT services provider based in Ireland, aimed to achieve ISO compliance in an effort to win more customers in the public sector; the company also wanted to enhance internal IT procedures. As a result of upgrading to the Windows® 7 operating system, Novosco has earned ISO compliance through enhanced security,has enhanced even further support call response time, and has experienced improved system performance.

			Maxima Ireland IT Services Provider Increases Productivity, Gains Knowledge with Upgrade - May 2009 Maxima Ireland is an application and solutions provider based in Dublin, Ireland. The company wanted to upgrade to the Windows® 7 operating system to gain hands-on knowledge to better serve its customers. By adopting technology early, the company is able to pass along lessons learned and IT value. Maxima Ireland already benefits from enhanced security, increased productivity, and improved ability to help customers.

			Chernobyl Children's Project International Charity gives volunteers more fundraising time, saves money, speeds information flow - April 2009 The Chernobyl Children’s Project International (CCPI) is an Irish charity that depends on the goodwill of 2,000 volunteers to perform its work. To make these people, and its own staff, more efficient, CCPI subscribed to Microsoft® Online Services. With easy access to the latest communications and collaboration software, CCPI staff saves 30 hours a month and can dispatch information faster. The organization also enjoys higher service availability.

			IFG Mortgages Leading Financial institution reduces costs and improves productivity with Microsoft technology - March 2009 Despite the advances of information technology into business, many sectors still remain overly reliant on manual and paper-based processes. By embracing technology and automation, a company can use first mover advantage to become more competitive, reduce its own overheads and become more attractive to do business with – all to the benefit of the bottom line.

			National Concert Hall Music venue cuts IT costs and improves efficiency through virtualisation - February 2009 Having technology systems deliver more for less is music to the ears of any manager. Maximising software licence agreements can reduce costs while delivering top-class performance, so that IT acts as an instrument in tune with business requirements.

			University College Cork Microsoft Server 2008 plus Hyper-V enhance academic IT environment - January 2009 University College Cork one of Ireland’s premier universities with excellent research programmes sought ways to improve the performance of its overstretched IT department through processes of simplified management and improved utilisation of its IT assets.

			Northern Ireland Department of Finance and Personnel "Without Advisory Services, we could not have delivered the program as aggressively as we did" - January 2009 The Department of Finance and Personnel is the central department of the Northern Ireland Civil Service (NICS), which is responsible for the financial and personnel management of the NICS’s 11 departments, including itself.

			Department of Social and Family Affairs Government department greatly improves security at low cost with Microsoft - October 2008 Security is a high profile issue - ensuring vital systems are protected from malware at all times is essential. As part of a comprehensive Microsoft IT estate, organizations can avail of a robust antivirus solution while ensuring that distribution to thousands of PCs is fast and hassle-free. In addition, a familiar user interface means the software is easy to manage from a central location, saving valuable time and money.

			Meteor Mobile Communications Mobile Communications Provider Maximizes Efficiency and Improves Collaboration - August 2008 As the third-largest and fastest-growing mobile communications provider in Ireland, Meteor Mobile Communications wanted to sustain its rapid growth in the very competitive mobile communications market. The company needed to achieve high levels of efficiency, responsiveness, and collaboration. After a detailed assessment of its user application software, Meteor management made a decision to upgrade its workstations to the 2007 Microsoft® Office system.

			eircom Telecom Company Calls on Integrated Collaboration Solution to Optimize Productivity - July 2008 "Office Communicator will be a ubiquitous tool at eircom. Microsoft technologies are agile and intuitive enough to automate business processes without forcing us to change: that's the New World of Work."

			Nissan Ireland Nissan Ireland shifts into high gear with Microsoft Windows Vista - August 2008 Choosing a PC operating system is about more than just giving end-users a nice new interface. Making the right decision can bring many benefits to a company: easier management and a low cost of support can free IT staff resources for more value-added work. At Nissan Ireland, an upgrade to the 64-bit edition of Windows Vista will extend the life of its desktops and laptops, allowing the company to drive its IT strategy forward.

			Maxol Oil Firm Grows Business While Trimming Servers by 80 Percent - August 2008 Maxol markets a comprehensive range of oil and petroleum products to all sectors of the Irish market. Always trying to trim costs, Maxol wanted to curb the rate of server growth and the costs associated with server proliferation. It also wanted to boost utilization of its servers, some of which ran at a limited capacity.

			Nissan Ireland Motor distributor deploys Windows technology to support its business - July 2008 Many businesses take the opportunity afforded by moving premises to upgrade their IT infrastructure. In the case of Nissan Ireland, the Hyper-V virtualization technology in Windows Server 2008 allows it to test upgrades in a safe environment ahead of the move, while allowing the company's IT team to focus on strategic objectives for the business.