This article has it all. An overview, deployment, ROI, and more.
Don’t get caught off guard. The end of Windows XP could finally be in sight.
Read more here.
Posted in Windows7.
Tagged with windows 7 essentials.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 21, 2009
“Is your IT organization ready for Windows 7? You’re running out of time. Microsoft will ship the new version of Windows on Oct. 22.
You should at least know what Windows 7 has to offer and where it comes up short. You might be planning to do this on your own schedule and ignore the launch that’s just 10 days away, but you will find that you pretty much have to do some of your preparation on Microsoft’s schedule. ”
There is a lot to think about. Contact Jefric Consulting. We’d be happy to help.
Posted in Windows7.
Tagged with windows 7 pros and cons.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 21, 2009
Walt Mossberg of The Wall Street Journal writes that Windows 7 is “the best version of Windows Microsoft has produced.”
That’s a pretty strong endorsement! Having used Windows 7, both 32 and 64bit editions for a few months now I can share some of the enthusiasm. I have just one more Vista machine to upgrade, and I hope to go 64bit all the way. Unfortunately I haven’t solidified my plans or recommendations for older XP machines. That’s going to be a bit trickier.
What do you think?
Posted in Windows7.
Tagged with windows 7 feedback.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 21, 2009
“Windows 7 officially ships on Thursday (October 22, 2009), which means end users and administrators running Windows XP (and to a lesser extent, Windows Vista) have some interesting decisions to make.
To help you make those tough choices, here are 10 things you need to know, based on our hands-on testing of Windows 7.”
Read the full article here.
What are your plans for Windows 7?
Posted in Windows7.
Tagged with windows 7 top ten.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 21, 2009
We’re still a week away from public availability but the feedback on Windows 7 is everywhere. Generally speaking the feedback is mostly positive. Even the Wall Street Journal is calling it “the best version of Windows Microsoft has produced”.
I’ve been using it for a few months now myself and can certainly agree with the comment “it leaves Vista in the dust”. Time will tell if it will successfuly retire old faithful – Windows XP.
For more feedback on Windows 7 read:
– Windows 7: 10 Best Features
– Windows 7: 10 Things That Still Need Fixing
Posted in Windows7.
Tagged with windows 7, windows 7 good and bad.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 15, 2009
Outsourcing your technology to the cloud is a very attractive solutions for many businesses, but you are trusting the integrity and security of your intellectual property to a third party.
“IT managers should consider security, legal issues before signing up for hosted storage services”
Here is an interesting perspective to consider.
Share you comments here.
Posted in Uncategorized.
Tagged with Cloud Computing, cloud security.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 15, 2009
Myspace, Facebook, and LinkedIn, which one is for you?
“Is there a class divide online? Research suggests yes. A recent study found that people in more affluent demographics are 25 percent more likely to be found friending on Facebook, while the less affluent are 37 percent more likely to connect on MySpace. The wealthiest users, however, are on LinkedIn. full story”
Do you agree? Leave your comments here.
Posted in General.
Tagged with Facebook, LinkedIn, Myspace, social networking.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 14, 2009
When you are out of the office, using a public hot-spot or shared computer you are typically presented with numerous legal warnings and disclaimers before you can actually get down to work. That’s what it is like to use the resources of someone else. Now comes cloud computing.
When operating in the cloud, you are not only relying on the computer and network of someone else, but trusting your (private) data to be stored safely and securely. What does this mean?
Here’s an interesting viewpoint: “Defining Cloud Security: Six Perspectives”
What do you think?
Posted in Uncategorized.
Tagged with Cloud Computing, cloud computing security.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 1, 2009
October 2009 – Technology is an essential tool for your Small Business and staying current is extremely difficult. Let us help you. Read this month’s newsletter here.
All newsletters can be found here.
Visit the Jefric Consulting website here.
Posted in Uncategorized.
Tagged with Newsletter, october IT newsletter.
By AlanBuckwalter
– October 1, 2009
In addition to finding helpful Small Business Technology news, article and stories here, please follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jefricllc for even more real-time updates and articles in the news that might help you with your or your business.
Posted in General.
Tagged with jefric consulting on twitter.
By AlanBuckwalter
– September 18, 2009
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