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Deployment Resources for Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system

Interested in learning how Windows Vista and the 2007 Office system can make a difference in your organization or looking for the technologies and best practices for a successful deployment? Start here for the top resources to help business, IT professionals and partners evaluate, manage, and deploy the latest Microsoft-based desktop technologies.


Customer Evidence Case Studies

Featured case studies:
Patrick J Durkan solicitors case study
The Patrick J Durkan solicitors case study demonstrates how small businesses with the help of their Microsoft certified partner can successful deploy Windows Vista with minimal business disruption. By adopting Windows Vista Durkan Solicitors has benefited from a state of the art operating system, offering improved security and stability together with an enhanced end user experience.
Aughinish case study
Ireland: Rusal Aughinish makes efficiency and security gains from using Vista and Office2007

Learn how Windows Vista has helped businesses increase productivity, improve collaboration and communication, and streamline customer management in Ireland and Worldwide.
Visit our Case Study tool. Here are two examples of what you can find:

Windows Vista

Printer Improves Productivity and Reliability with Operating System Upgrade
Latest Technology Supports Rapid Growth of Coffee Company

Learn how 2007 Office system has helped businesses increase productivity, improve collaboration and communication, and streamline customer management in Ireland and Worldwide. Here are a few examples of what you can find:

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Meteor Mobile Communications
2007 Microsoft® Office system improves productivity efficiencies and collaboration across rapidly-expanding organization
Brasfield & Gorrie
General Contractor Automates Tasks with Productivity and Collaboration Tools
Poste Italiane
Italian postal provider modernizes document workflow and improves efficiency and compliance using the 2007 Microsoft Office system
Hobart Service
Smaller File Format Saves Service Company 300-Plus Hours per Week on Data Backups


Enterprise Learning Framework Tool

The Enterprise Learning Framework (ELF) is a tool that helps corporations develop a training and communication plan for employees during Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system deployment. The ELF identifies the most relevant learning topics on Windows Online Help and Office Online for different stages of deployment and different types of users. With the Enterprise Learning Framework you can:

  • Minimize concern by preparing employees for deployment and raising awareness of the new versions’ benefits
  • Minimize disruption on deployment day by getting employees up to speed with a short list of "must know" topics
  • Select tips-and-tricks and other productivity topics to help employees get the most from Windows Vista and the 2007 Office release after deployment

Get Started

To get started right away, go to Get Recommended Topics

Learn More

To read more about the Enterprise Learning Framework and how to use it, see About the Framework


White Paper

This white paper presents strategic IT decision-makers with the business case for rapid deployment of Windows Vista based upon research conducted on early adopters and analysis of current IT trends and challenges.

The Business Case for Windows Vista: Five Reasons to Deploy Now (PDF Format, 1.8MB)

 


 

Laptops and data security

Bitlocker Drive Encryption, only available on Vista, helps you protect your data particularly when stored on laptops.  In only 35 minutes, this video gives a very detailed explanation of what Bitlocker is, how it works, how to implement it and disaster recovery scenarios.

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How do latest versions of Windows Vista and Windows XP compare?

Download this Features comparison of Windows Vista with SP1 and Windows XP with SP3

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Windows Vista TechCenter


Events

Interested in learning about the technologies and best practices for a successful migration to Windows Vista and 2007 Office System? Attend a free Microsoft Desktop Deployment Briefing Session.
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February 25th

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Microsoft Technology Partners

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