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By SuperUser Account on 11/17/2010 11:34 AM
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| Microsoft Lync puts people at the center of communications, connecting in new ways, across the PC, phone and browser. |
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REDMOND, Wash. — Nov. 17, 2010 — Three years ago, the introduction of Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) changed the way people stay connected. An individual’s identity and presence became the center of business communication, thanks to the integration of unified communications across e-mail, voice, instant messaging, audio- and videoconference tasks — and even desktop sharing. People could choose how to manage their conversations, redirect calls, set their level of availability, and decide how and when they could be reached.
In 2006, Bill Gates talked about the magic of software being poised to help people manage communications amid the rush of business life, often filled with an unrelenting combination of conference calls, e-mails, faxes, voice mail messages, business trips, in-person meetings and instant messages.
Microsoft knew the time had come for a communications platform that could help people navigate through all types of communication with colleagues, partners and customers — to get work done faster and with less frustration.
Office Communications Server has been one of the fastest growing solutions at Microsoft, experiencing double-digit growth over the past three years. Fortune 500 companies, top pharmaceutical firms, successful financial institutions and large communications providers have chosen Microsoft’s unified communications platform to set their business up for success.
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| By SuperUser Account on 11/16/2010 3:31 PM
Cloud computing is to business what the pocket calculator was to education back in the 1980s. I’ve already told you how I was addicted to the Cloud , and your now probably hearing about it daily. So why should you be interested in this new buzz word. Well, there are a couple reasons your ears should perk up when you here news about The Cloud, especially when it involves the Microsoft products your company has become dependent upon over the years like Microsoft Office, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, or Microsoft Dynamics. - Cost – costs usually include little to no up-front costs, and monthly per user costs moving forward. This allows you to convert capital expenditure to operational expenditure which can lower the barrier to entry into new products and services.
- Freedom – your team can more easily access systems remotely and from multiple devices such as Mobile devices
- Reliability – cloud computing is ideal for business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Scalability – you get “on-demand” provisioning of resources on a self-serve basis in realtime.
- Maintenance - cloud computing application maintenance is done for you by the host, and changes and updates apply to all users independent of location.
| By SuperUser Account on 9/14/2010 8:14 AM
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| More than 30 partners announce beta versions for Microsoft Lync-compatible hardware, software and service products. |
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REDMOND, Wash. — Sept. 13, 2010 — Microsoft Corp. today announced the release candidate of Microsoft Lync, the next generation of Microsoft’s unified communications software that enables people to connect in new ways, anytime, anywhere. Lync is the new family brand for the products formerly known as Communications Server, Communications Online and Communicator, and it also now includes Lync Web App, and Lync Online. The release candidates of Lync 2010 and Lync Server 2010 are now available for businesses of all sizes to try for free. They can be downloaded athttp://technet.microsoft.com/evalcenter/ff808407.aspx. This broad release candidate is the last step toward release to manufacturing and general availability scheduled for later this year.
“Over the past five years we have been on a journey to transform communications with the power of software,” said Gurdeep Singh Pall, corporate vice president of Unified Communications at Microsoft. “Lync delivers on this vision by unifying enterprise voice, instant messaging and web-, audio- and videoconferencing into a new, connected communications experience.”
Microsoft Lync can make every engagement a virtual face-to-face meeting, because any interaction can include video and audio conferencing, application and desktop sharing, instant messaging, and telephony. Lync has been designed from the ground up to work with Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Exchange, which helps reduce end-user adoption hurdles and increase return on investment. People can also stay connected to others on a wide range of devices while away from the office and manage their communications and calls in new ways, such as easily moving a call from a PC to a mobile device while leaving the office without disrupting the conversation.
More than 120 enterprise customers and partners are enrolled in the Microsoft Technology Adoption Program (TAP) for Lync, testing early releases and providing feedback, and over 400 unified communications partners are involved in readiness activities, preparing for general availability of the software later this year.
In addition, today more than 30 partners announced beta versions of their Lync-compatible hardware, software and service products. Hardware products include a variety of Internet protocol phones and USB endpoints optimized for Lync. Software solutions include contact centers, call recording, accounting and new applications that incorporate communications right within business processes. Routing services work with Lync to allow companies to meet United States E-911 requirements for all U.S.-based workers, regardless of location.
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| By SuperUser Account on 8/9/2010 9:30 AM
Polycom Expands Relationship to Include Unique, Natively Integrated Polycom Solutions and Coordinated Go-to-Market Initiatives for Microsoft Unified Communications PLEASANTON, CA, Aug 09, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Polycom, Inc.(PLCM 30.24, +0.24, +0.80%) has signed a multi-year, strategic global agreement with Microsoft Corp. (MSFT 25.52, -0.03, -0.12%) to deliver integrated end-to-end unified communications (UC) and to improve customers' business productivity. Under the agreement, Polycom plans to develop and market standards-based UC solutions that span the enterprise, small-to-medium business, and government markets, that will encompass software, hardware, networking and services, and will enable customers to improve business productivity and reduce travel, telecom and IT operating costs. Polycom and Microsoft share a vision for business productivity solutions built on standards-based platforms that work with the tools and applications people know and use today. The companies' strategic agreement is a major step towards streamlining communications across messaging, video and voice with connected applications and devices. |
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Accountnet
Office Location: New York, New York, United States
Type: Reseller,VAR
Industry Focus: Non Profits, Government contrators, Healthcare, Finance
Accountnet is a Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains Software) and Dynamics SL (formerly Solomon Software) solution provider.
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AbleBridge
Office Location: Westborough, Massachusetts, United States
Type: ISV,VAR
Industry Focus: Insurance, Manufacturing, Professional Services, Wealth Management, Life Sciences
AbleBridge is 100% focused on Microsoft Dynamics CRM & our project approach is tailored after a decade of experience & hundreds of CRM implementations.
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Professional Advantage
Office Location: Fargo, North Dakota, United States
Type: ISV,VAR
Industry Focus: Staffing, Retail, Professional Services
Professional Advantage offers cross industry enhancement solutions built on Microsoft Dynamics® GP and Dynamics® AX. We also provide staffing industry solutions leveraging Microsoft Dynamics® GP and Dynamics® CRM as well as retail solutions leveraging Microsoft Dynamics® GP and Dynamics® RMS. Professional Advantage has previously been named as a Microsoft Dynamics ERP Partner of the Year and received a Microsoft Dynamics Global Customer Care Award.
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NexTec Group - Headquarters
Office Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
Type: Reseller,VAR
Industry Focus: Food and Beverage, Wholesale Distribution, Manufacturing, Process Manufacturing, Professional Services, Financial Services, Oil and Gas, Energy, Not-For-Profit, Health Care, Entertainment, Government.
NexTec Group specializes in providing small, mid-market and mid-enterprise companies with financial, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) solutions suited to their specific industries and requirements. Our suite of award winning systems include Sage MAS 500 ERP, Sage ERP X3, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL. Our set of solutions also includes integrated CRM with Sage SalesLogix CRM and Microsoft Dynamics CRM, robust payroll and HRMS with Sage Abra and development and deployment of robust analytical and reporting tools, including Microsoft SQL Reporting Services, Microsoft FRx, Microsoft Forecaster, Crystal Reports and OLAP for Microsoft Office Excel and Proclarity Analytics Server to deliver a comprehensive solution for your business needs. National and International Presence As a growth-oriented authorized reseller for two of the nations leading mid-market ERP vendors, we continuously evaluate opportunities for expansion. We provide professional sales, technical consulting, implementation services, customized solutions and technical support from offices serving Southern California, the Pacific Northwest, Houston, Cleveland, New Jersey and New York City. We also work with and support clients throughout Central America, South America and APAC (Asia Pacific).
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iNECTA llc
Office Location: Miami, Florida, United States
Type: ISV,Reseller,VAR
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iNECTA is a Gold Certified Microsoft Business Solution Center. We provide comprehensive tailor-made solutions for today's mid-market businesses. Our mission is to improve our customers' business procedures using proven methodology and state-of-the-art technology delivering value at the right cost and on time. iNECTA is comprised of certified developers, implementers, hardware technicians and consultants with over 30 years of combined experience with the NAVISION product. Navision, which was officially acquired by Microsoft on July 11th, 2002, gives you an immediate competitive advantage thanks to the expertise of INECTA. Our specialists can help design a solution geared to your specific business needs, providing you with the tools that can help you realize the full potential of your business. The implementation process is fast, efficient and cost effective. Once the implementation is complete, iNECTA will provide a level of support that ensures you to gain maximum value from your business solution investment. With more than 133,000 installations, Software has been tried and tested. The experience from numerous implementations of business solution software give iNECTA the necessary understanding of your requirements and of the market you compete in. iNECTA will turn that knowledge into a solution best suited to your business. We realize that your business needs can change over time, and can therefore adapt a solution that changes and grows with your business. Microsoft-Navision's unique methodology, processes and tools ensure that implementing your new business solution will not bring your business to a standstill. Our implementation process is both fast and cost-effective. Our experts can provide excellent training programs at a low cost. Microsoft-Navision products are fast to deploy and easy to learn, and you have the support of our experts throughout the entire process. Once your new solution is up a running, you will notice an immediate competitive advantage. iNECTA ensures you that no matter what your changing business needs are, your investment in your business solution is secure. You can rely on quality service that include maintenance from a specialist when needed. You do not need to worry about the business outgrows the software solution. The methodology and tools provided by iNECTA means that you could easily upgrade or extend your solution without any disruption to your business.
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