Windows Server 2008 Charts a Secure and Flexible Roadmap for StreetDirectory
StreetDirectory (formerly Virtual Map) has specialized skills in the areas of desktop GIS, wireless communication, GPS tracking and mobile applications. StreetDirectory's unique combination as a software developer and content owner has enabled it to provide a wide array of solutions across the Asia Pacific. By benchmarking its existing PHP applications on Windows Server 2008, StreetDirectory has seen a marked improvement with an ability to handle more concurrent users, number of hits, and achieve a performance gain over its existing Linux infrastructure, and is making plans to migrate to this infrastructure in the near future.
Industry: Mapping Applications Service Provider
Size: Medium, 100 employees
Country: Singapore
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StreetDirectory
StreetDirectory
Customer Profile
Established in 1999, StreetDirectory is one of the pioneer firms in Singapore that specializes in location-based software. StreetDirectory developed and maintains the travel portal www.streetdirectory.com, one of Singapore's highest ranked Websites.
Business Situation
StreetDirectory needed a solution that would enable it to expand its offering across the region without compromise on security and performance. However, it was limited by its linux infrastructure running their PHP applications.
Solution
By testing its existing PHP applications on Windows Server 2008, StreetDirectory has seen an increase in performance against Linux, and are planning to build future service offerings with Windows Server 2008.
Benefit
Better performance and management
Ease of remote administration
Minimal installation
Enhanced security
Software
Windows Server 2008
Quote
"Deploying Windows Server 2008 in our customer environments gives us the confidence that all our remote administration tasks will be over a secure connection." Suwandi, Project Manager, StreetDirectory
