| Quickly find the
information you need. |
- Integrate
desktop search tools allow users to search across all file
types and file content easily find information regardless of
its location.
- Keep
devices (phones, PDAs) up to date by reducing the management
complexity through a single synchronization interface.
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| Allow teams to
easily collaborate anywhere. |
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Presentations, applications, and files can be shared across
a small group without the need for a projector or a network.
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| Increase the
value of mobile professionals by enabling them to be more
productive in any environment. |
- Windows
Vista Business helps mobile users detect, analyze, and
correct many hardware and connectivity problems without IT
support
- Immediate
access to data with instant on/off functionality
- Work
longer with better life improvements.
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| Lower cost of
maintaining and deploying mobile systems |
- A single
image can be deployed across multiple laptop/tablet hardware
and language configurations.
- Simplify
diagnosis of problems with enhanced event monitoring,
improved remote desktop support and OS self tuning
capabilities.
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Reduce the cost and
complexity of deployment |
- Reduce the
complexity of image configuration-Drivers, updates, and
Windows Vista components can be added or removed offline
without booting the image
- Testing
cost are reduced through the comprehensive application
compatibility tools in Windows Vista.
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Spend less time
managing your desktops |
- Update
management is less time consuming -- Client updates agent
downloads updates reliably and with less reboots.
- New
diagnostics automatically detect and diagnose hard disk
failures, resource exhaustion, and application deadlocks and
resolves them automatically or guides the user through
recovery to minimize data loss
- Enhanced
Group Policy provides flexible desktop system
administration.
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Reduce the cost of
data and network security |
- Control
malicious software before it causes problems - A client
security agent will help prevent machines from connecting to
the network if they are missing security updates or are
infected with viruses.
- Malicious
websites will be less able to install software, copy files
to the user's Startup folder, or hijack the settings for the
browser's homepage or search provider without explicit
approval.
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Hardware Requirements
for "Windows Vista Capable PC"
Windows Vista is
the perfect complement to new -- or existing compatible PCs |
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Modern CPU (at least 800 MHz)
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512+ MB RAM
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Microsoft Direct X® 9-Class GPU
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Windows Display Drive Model (WDDM) support for DirectX-Class
GPU (recommended)
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DVD-ROM drive (recommended for easier upgrade)
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For more information on Windows Vista Capable and Windows
Vista Premium Ready requirements, go to: www.microsoft.com/technet/windowsvista/evaluate/hardware/vistarpc.mspx
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Software Assurance
and special offers.
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Customers who buy
Software Assurance now on current Microsoft licenses get the
most value from their investments today -- plus the most
cost-efficient upgrade to Windows Vista tomorrow. In fact,
Software Assurance customers have exclusive rights to Windows
Vista Enterprise and its business-friendly features.
Microsoft also has
promotions such as Windows Vista Velocity offers for businesses,
so they can save money and gain valuable services when they plan
their upgrades now. Help your customers boost their sales (and
yours) by telling them about limited-time offers. The latest
promotions are available at: www.microsoftincentives.com |