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A Radical Remodel
ADMB Develops High-Performance and Scalable Pay Calculation System With Database Solution
Always There Support and World Class Infrastructure Made a Winning Combination
Ambulance Victoria Improves Emergency Care With Mobile Solution
Anthem Education Group: More Bang for the Buck
AVIT Deploys Intel Architecture to Enhance Performance and Scalability of IT Services for Egyptian Civil Aviation
Bank Al-Maghrib Enhances Procurement and Financial Management Processes, Improving Productivity
Bosch Security Systems Boosts Marketing Abilities With Access to Comprehensive Customer Data
BRIS Supports Children's Rights With Advanced Business Intelligence Tools
Bryant & Stratton College Delivers a Personalized Experience With Customer Relationship Management
BT Retail Boosts Upselling and Productivity and Cuts Churn in Price-And Service-Driven Market
Burgmann Industries GmbH & Co. KG Cuts Processing Times by 50% With Performance Management Solution
C&S Migrates to a Common Scalable Platform, Driving Efficiency and Reliability While Improving Controls
Centralised Security Monitoring Helps the Andorran Telecoms Operator Deploy a Comprehensive Security Policy Centred on Prevention
Chartered Cuts Time to Report a Bill of Materials From One Hour to Less Than One Minute
Chicago Public Schools Upgrades to Oracle e-Business Suite Release 12.1 on Time and on Budget
Cliffs Natural Resources Cuts Month-End Close From Seven Days to Four Days, Standardizes Reporting
College Consortium Saves $36,000 Annually With Hosted Communication Services
College System to Cut Deployment Costs for Disaster Recovery Site by Nearly 80 Percent
Colorcon Ensures IT Performance Across Global Operations With Enterprise Monitoring Solution
Company Saves Its Customers Millions of Dollars With Hosted Unified Communications
Compass Group Streamlines Sales, Operations, and Reporting in 17 European and APAC Countries
Content Management Solution for Web Site Saves Financial Firm $257,000
Costain Group Leverages Global Best Practice and Collaboration to Achieve Goal of Being "Number One"
CRM System Streamlines Sales Process for Electrical Services Provider
Cross-Platform Messaging Solutions Provider Simplifies Migration From Lotus Notes
Crutchfield Case Study: A Win-Win Situation
Culver's Improves Operations With Microsoft Business Intelligence Solution
Delivering "Lifelike" Communications
Dell Case Study: Flying Right
Dell Develops Innovative Solutions for Efficient, Cost-Effective Communications
Dell Helps University Create Computer Labs That Instantly Respond to Student and Faculty Needs and Save Up to 36 Days of Work Per Year
Dell on Dell: Under New Management
Dell PartnerDirect and PEQ Help Sonic Reduce Printing Costs by 35-50%
Dell Technology Powers Datacentre and Online Portal in Saudi Arabia to Help Gifted Students
Diebold Increases Linux-Support Satisfaction, Decreases Support Costs by 50%
Dunham-Bush Yantai Increases Speed of Cost and Profitability Analysis by 30%
Dynamic Virtual Client Offers Telefonica I+D Virtualisation Advantages With Rich User Experience and Mobility
Easy Provisioning of Guest Access Enables Borough Council to Deliver Secure Mobility Throughout Its Busy Civic and Conference Centres for All Staff and Visitors
Efficient Storage Solutions Help Cut Costs, Increase Availability of Communications Data
Egyptian Government Builds World-Class Tourism Portal With Help From Experts
EMC Corporation Delivers Reports in Minutes With Unified Data Warehouse and Analytics Tools
Enhancing Customer Confidence With a Strategic Approach to Data Protection
Ensuring Power Substation Reliability at the Highest Level
Entel Bolivia S.A. Achieves 99.99% System Availability With Unified IT Infrastructure
Epicor Enhances Enterprise Resource Planning With SQL Server 2008 Reporting
Erlanger Health System Upgrades Enterprise Applications to Improve Efficiency and Reduce Costs
ESIZE Netherlands B.V. Streamlines Sales Processes, Improves Management Decisions With Reporting Tools
Eurotransplant Improves Patient Safety and Transparency With Service-Enabled Legacy Systems
Executives Prescribe CRM Customer Service Solution to Cure Swiss Medical Advisory
Financial Advisory Firm Uses xRM to Speed New Services to Market
Financial Services Firm Boosts Productivity and Customer Satisfaction With New System
Flemish Job-Finding and Vocational Training Service Integrates Job Supply and Demand
Forklift Manufacturer Improves Business Processes, Reduces Costs With xRM
Fujitsu Telecommunications Europe Leverages Centralized Intelligence to Reduce Field Services Costs
G4S Turkey Saves Up to 30 Person Days a Month With Business Management Tool
Gabor Shoes Ensures Disaster Preparedness With a Centralized IBM Solution
Gain Control of Your Multi-Channel Data With a More Structured Approach to Information Management
Gain Greater Real-Time Spending Control and Visibility by Accounting for All Your Direct and Indirect Expenses
Game Developer Improves Collaboration, Reduces Costs With New Software Solution
Gazprom Neft Makes Use of Microsoft Hyper-V Virtualization Technology to Increase Efficiency and Reliability of Its IT Infrastructure
Get the Motor Running
Global Bio Innovation Firm Transforms Communications With New Unified Solution
Golden Temple of Oregon LLC Improves Data Integrity and Increases Profitability
GoodHope Asia Holdings Gains More Purchasing Power, Generates Financial Reports Faster
Government Department Develops First-Rate Web Site Against Strict Deadline
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Improves Visibility and Extends Reporting With Integrated Financial System
Harvest Foods Reduces Purchasing Costs by 30% With Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
Herbalife Lowers Total Cost of Ownership, Gains Priority Handling and Proactive Support
Highest Quality at the Lowest Cost
Hosting Firm Expands Offerings, Expects to Save $166,000 in Costs in First Year
How to Calculate Product Carbon Footprints (PCF) for Electronic Products
Hyro Asia Improves Its Profile, Gets Closer to Top Accounts With Integrated CRM System
ICA Fluor Consolidates, Scales on Demand With HP Integrity Superdome
Innovative Technology Helps Tampa Police Raise Security, Lower Costs at Super Bowl
Innovative Universal Remote Control Extends Power of PC to Your Living Room
Intel Atom Processor-Powered Netbooks Enhance Efficiency, Productivity, and Maximize Profitability
Intel Strikes Chord at MusIQ Club
ISV Reduces Sales and Deployment Cycle From Months to Five Minutes With Web-Based Service
IT Infrastructure Leader Helps Companies Manage Communications Requirements
IT Security Provider Optimizes Website, Offers Single-Box Solution to Customers With BIG-IP v10
IT Services Provider Enhances Productivity With Upgraded Operating System
Jeweler Moves to Online Services to Boost Productivity and Cut Costs by 90 Percent
Keeping Banking Infrastructure Secure With Tripwire Software
Kiraca Holding Group's Companies Accelerate Supply Chain Management Processes by 100%
Kodak Graphic Communications Group Accelerates Lead-to-Cash Cycle With Integrated Customer View
Kovosvit MAS Accelerates Reporting by a Factor of Ten and Improves Problem Solving
Large Nonprofit Cuts Development Time by 300 Percent Using xRM
Leading Turkish Financial Institution Drives Better Growth and Services With Intel Technology
Local Authority Meets GCSX CoCo Compliance Challenge With RSA enVision
Maintaining a Leading Position in the Marketplace
Manufacturer Cuts Costs, Improves Service, Streamlines Management With Virtualization
Market-Leading Spanish Energy Group Turns to Intel Coreprocessor With vPro Technology for Remote PC Management
Medical Company Increases Efficiency, Looks to Reduce Travel and PBX Costs
Microsoft Increases Release Compliance to 98 Percent With xRM Custom Solution
Microsoft IT Strengthens Security With Data Loss Prevention Solution
Microsoft Team Cuts Web Deployment Time by 48 Percent, Becomes More Competitive
Mobile Solution Helps Military Reseller Improve Productivity More Than 50%
Montana Tests Unified Communications to Boost Responsiveness to Citizens, Cut Costs
MSSP Chooses Fortinet to Provide Reliable and Flexible High-Performance Managed Security Services
National Ignition Facility & Photon Science Drives Research With Robust Data Infrastructure
Navisite Case Study: Webchutney
NEC Unified Solutions, Inc. Standardizes Data Across Multiple Sales Channels With Hosted Solution
Neusoft Group Improves System Security With Unified Identity and Access Management Platform
New Cost-Saving Online Fax Solution Offers Increased Uptime and Improved Usability
NHS Shared Service Increases Productivity by Approximately 150 Per Cent With Dell Infrastructure Consulting Services
Nonprofit Agency Implements Case Management Solution to Better Protect Children
On-Demand CRM Offering Expands Customer Base, Wins More Business, Adds to Bottom Line
Online Banking and Insurance Provider Dramatically Enhances Web Performance
Online Services Expand Provider's Service Portfolio to Meet More Client Needs
Oyak Cement Group Improves Data Quality and Efficiency in Reporting and Analysis
Panostaja Oyj Provides a Competitive Edge for Subsidiaries With Effective Reporting System
Partner IP-Optimized Fax Solution Cost-Effectively Extends Unified Messaging
Personalised Banking Services With Microsoft Dynamics CRM
Petrobras Well Drilling Services Unit Improves Project Management Efficiency
Power Distributor Switches Server Infrastructure and Cuts Costs
Powerful Processing Propels University Into the Future
Proven Tools and Services Streamline Migration From Lotus Notes and GroupWise
Publishing Firm Improves User Experience, Increases Revenue With Mapping Solution
Pulte Mortgage Builds a Strong IT Foundation With Tripwire Enterprise
Real-Time Visualization Enables Stronger All-Star Game Security for City of St. Louis
Retailer Boosts Sales 14%, Cuts Inventory Management Costs 35% With RFID Solution
Roche Brasil Integrates Information From Clients Into Single System to Improve Management
RSA SecurID Aids Highly-Secure Remote Hard Drive Encryption
RSA Security Solutions Speed Up Business for Liquigas
Safran (MorphoTrak, Inc.) Improves Performance 200% to 300% With Scalable and Efficient Database
Saudi Agency Improves Service Reliability With Centralized Service Desk
Saudi Postal Service Centralizes IT Operations and Support, Enhances Service
Scandinavian Tobacco Group Eersel Deploys Business Intelligence to Boost Production Process Management
Seafood Company Raises IT Performance and Security With Unified Management
Securing Online Banking on an Unprecedented Scale
Siemens Building Technologies Enhances Sales Processes and Accelerates Approval Cycles
Smals eHealth Platform Enables Healthcare Service Optimization and Cost Reduction in Belgium
Software-Plus-Services Helps Antarctica-Based Research Station Keep Life-Support Systems Running at All Times
Solutions Provider Drives Global Growth With Vertical Focus and Partner Channel
SonicWALL Case Study: The Cimarron Group
SonicWALL Case Study: Total Transit, Inc.
Sorouh Real Estate PJSC Streamlines Business Processes With Enterprise Resource Planning Solution
SPS Commerce Implements Business Intelligence Platform to Streamline Supply Chains for Customers
Strangers (or Customers) Share Their Experience with IBM Service Management
Symantec Enhances E-Mail Management and Retention Features for Enterprise Messaging
Tekna Automates Management of 70 Microsites to Save Time and Expand Collaboration for Its 50,000 Members
Telecommunications Leader Focuses Internal Communications With Powerful Intranet
Text Message Solution Helps Smokers Quit
The Barletta, Andria, and Trani Public Health Unit Integrates Healthcare Analysis and Improves Service
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Ensures IT Availability With Proactive Monitoring Capabilities
The Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs Facilitates Decision-Making With Business Intelligence Solution
The PMI Group, Inc. Increases Enterprise System Performance and Streamlines IT Maintenance
The Portuguese Municipality of Matosinhos Links Back-Office Data With Online Service Delivery to Make Life Easier for Citizens and Civil Servants
Travel Company Sails on Business Intelligence to Increase Revenues in Weak Economy
Tripwire Helps Put This Student Loan Servicing Company at the Head of Its Class
Tripwire Passes Blackboard's Configuration Control Test
Tripwire Proves Configuration Control Is a Best Seller With Auditors and IT
Tripwire Rings Up Compliance and Fuels Efficiency for This Busy Regional Company
Tripwire Security Case Study: Aria System
TV Guide Magazine Facilitates Swift Company Transition With Oracle E-Business Suite Release 12
Two Global Firms Save More Than $500,000 Through Virtualization and Volume Licensing
U.K. Application Service Provider Boosts Revenues 30 Percent, Customer Base 50 Percent
University Improves Performance, Provisioning; Cuts Costs With Virtualization
University of Utah Writes New Thesis on Risk Management
Unlocking Life's Secrets at Columbia University
Use Your Business Data to Increase Formulator Productivity and Simplify Compliance and Sales Tasks
Using Configuration Control to Meet Compliance and Improve Operations
Weather Archive Makes Information More Available With Simple Records Management
Window Maker Optimizes Infrastructure to Increase Agility and Efficiency, Lower Costs