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SOFTWARE SOLUTIONSSUMMER 2009

GET READYFOR WINDOWS 7

DISCOVER CA GREENBACKUP SOLUTIONS

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VMWARE VSPHERE 4, THE CLOUD EVOLUTION

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SYMANTEC FOR COMPLETEPROTECTION

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SUMMARY

NEWS

Windows 7Windows 7 is coming,are you ready? ........................................................... Page 3

STORAGE & RECOVERY

CA XOsoft Replication 12.5 ..................... Page 4

CA ArcServe Backup 12.5 .......................... Page 4

VIRTUALISATION

VMware vSphere ..................................................... Page 5

SECURITY

SymantecTM Protection Suite ................ Page 6

Contact us for more information, questionsor suggestions:* [email protected]

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EDITORIALDISCOVER A NEW GENERATION OF INFRASTRUCTURES

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This latest edition of our Software newsletter allows us to an-nounce the arrival of new infrastructure products as MicrosoftWindows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2, and VMwarevSphere among the most significant events in the IT industrythis year.

Beyond the technological innovations introduced by the newgeneration of Microsoft operating systems, you will findinformation describing annualised Microsoft SoftwareAssurance and Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)service offerings, which give companies the opportunityto manag the transition of their existing IT infrastructure andto sustain their investments in an attractive manner.

Very soon we will complete this edifice, which Dell has dedi-cated to these new environments, with the presentation ofdedicated service offerings, allowing us to help our customersmake the most of innovation by simplifying the migration ofexisting systems.

With the current launch of Dell Modular Services in Europe,Dell now can provide an innovative response to the challengesof computer systems administration, including the controlof remote PCs or software distribution, backup solutionsand online security, data encryption, archive management ande-mail security.

Finally, we wish to reiterate that the software and hardware in-ventory module on which DMS relies is based on the eSmartcomponent, originally developed by Dell | ASAP Software.

Take a look at this new offer at:www.dell.com/modularservices

The summer period is more conducive to reflection, so do nothesitate to take a moment to share your ideas on technologyby joining the Dell IdeaStorm online community.

This site reinforces our commitment to customer feedback inorder to improve our products and services.

To view IdeaStorm go to: http://www.ideastorm.com/

We will look forward to communicating with you again inautumn, and until then, the Dell EMEA Software Marketingteam wishes you a very good summer.

Diederik JASSoftware & Peripherals Marketing DirectorDELL EMEA

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WINDOWS 7WINDOWS 7 IS COMING, ARE YOU READY?

Built on the Windows Vista foundation, Windows 7 will help make users productive anywhere, enhancesecurity and control, and streamline PC management. Below are just a few ways in which we’vedeveloped Windows for enterprise use so that it’s faster, more reliable and you can realize some tangiblebusiness benefits.

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

• Keep SecureWith Windows BitLocker full-volume drive encryption,you can better protect corporate, customer anduser data if a mobile worker's laptop is lost orstolen. Plus, with new BitLocker to go encryption,data on removable drives, including USB sticks, isprotected.

• Keep in TouchDirectAccess seamlessly links you to corporateresources from the road, without VPN.BranchCache makes it faster to open files andweb pages from a branch office, as local users canshare the same information once downloaded.

• Stay ProductivePowerful new search tools (Search Federation,Libraries and Enterprise Search Scopes) allowyou to search across your PC, the web and theintranet - all in familiar format from your Windows7 desktop. This saves end users time and effort infinding key information from a range of sources.

HOW TO FIND OUT MORE?

Click here to visit the Microsoft Windows 7 website.

Discover Windows® 7 Upgrade Programs offeredby DellTM

OFFICIAL DOWNLOADS

• Windows 7 Release Candidate available fordownload through TechNetIn case you haven’t looked at Windows 7 yet, it is nowavailable through TechNet. This Release Candidatewill expire on June 1, 2010 – and it gives you time forsome serious testing in your environment. For fullinformation, or to download, visit:http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/dd353205.aspx

HOW TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS 7?

Windows 7 has been built on the significant technicaladvances created for Windows Vista® and WindowsServer® 2008, for increased stability, security, andflexibility. Because of this, Windows Vista representsthe best way to begin your transition to Windows 7.

Furthermore, with Windows XP scheduled to bemoved to Extended Support in mid-2009, there’s nobetter time for you to plan your migration to themodern desktop. And every new PC that you deploynow with Windows Vista means a smoother transitionto Windows 7 when it’s released in late 2009 or early2010. You can even run test deployments of Windows7 right now using the RC release.

MICROSOFT DESKTOP OPTIMIZATION PACK

To get your infrastructure ready for Windows 7, thebest step is to start deploying Windows Vista withthe Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)today. MDOP includes a set of management appsand services tailored to enable you to bettercontrol the desktop, accelerate and simplifydesktop deployments and management strategies.Customers who have not yet deployed WindowsVista or MDOP when Windows 7 comes out shouldexpect to take a longer time to deploy than others.In the meantime, that additional delay would alsokeep you on Windows XP well after mainstreamsupport has ended and ISV support for WindowsXP has begun to decline.

SECURE RIGHTS TO WINDOWS 7 NOW THROUGHSOFTWARE ASSURANCE

Another right option to begin preparing the transitionto Windows 7 is Microsoft Software Assurance.Through Microsoft Software Assurance you can securethe rights to Windows 7 Enterprise edition, providingsignificant cost savings in terms of upgrading to thenew operating system when it arrives.If you are buying a new PC with Windows VistaBusiness or Windows XP Professional, or havebought one in the past six months, you shouldpurchase Microsoft Software Assurance with it. Along with the support, services, training and toolsthat Software Assurance provides, you'll also getWindows 7 as an included upgrade when it'sreleased .


CA XOSOFT REPLICATION 12.5

AND CA ARCSERVE BACKUP 12.5A COMPLETE, RELIABLE AND ‘GREEN’ DATA BACKUP SOLUTION FOR REMOTEAND BRANCH OFFICES


For organisations with remote and branch offices, local data backups are becoming unsustainable.The latest versions of CA ARCserve Backup and CA XOsoft Replication offer a low-cost, low-risk andenvironmentally-friendly alternative.

It has been standard practice in remote and branchoffices for years: back up data locally, transfer it totape, and ship those tapes to HQ. But with theincreasing volume and criticality of business data, thisapproach is becoming too risky – especially asbackups are often left to non-technical staff toperform.

It’s also expensive. There needs to be a backup serverin each location, which means maintenance costs andthe cost of having staff manage backups instead ofworking on strategic activities. Transporting tapesfrom branch offices to HQ is both financially inefficientand ecologically unsound.

As local backups rapidly become unsustainable,Enterprise Strategy Group found last year that 20% ofIT directors were looking to introduce better dataprotection methods within the next 24 months forremote and branch offices.

CA HAS THE ANSWER

With the latest version of its XOsoft Replication andARCserve Backup solutions, CA offers a much moreaffordable, reliable and cost-effective method ofprotecting data from remote and branch offices.

By implementing CA XOsoft Replication 12.5 at eachremote site, data can be replicated automatically to acentral server via a WAN link. The replica server can bea dedicated physical box, but to save costs you canalso create a virtual server using existing capacity.

Once the data has been replicated, it can be backedup centrally using CA ARCserve Backup 12.5, whichcombines innovative data de-duplication technology,powerful storage resource management reporting androbust security measures – making it one of the mostsecure, reliable and efficient data protection solutionsavailable.

Together, CA XOsoft 12.5 and CA ARCserve 12.5 deliverthe following benefits:

• Reduced risk: data is backed up centrally and underthe watchful eye of IT, reducing the risk of corruption,loss or human error during back up

• Lower costs: the cost of maintaining local serversand physically transporting data tapes is eliminated

• Low management: data is replicated automatically,so branch office staff do not need to conduct orsupervise backups

• Environmentally friendly: No more transportationmeans lower carbon footprint, while CA’s support forvirtual servers reduces energy use (and costs).

To find out more, visit www.arcserve.com

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VMWARE VSPHERE 4THE BEST PLATFORM FOR BUILDING CLOUD INFRASTRUCTURES

vSphere is the 4th generation of VMware Infrastructure – enabling customers to bring the power of cloudcomputing to their IT infrastructures and delivering the foundation for an efficient, virtualizedenvironment that enables superior business continuity, control and choice.VMware vSphere 4 dramatically reduces capital expenses per application by 50% and operatingexpenses per application by more than 60% while increasing control over delivery of IT services withbuilt-in, automated availability, security and scalability.

With VMware vSphere, your IT environment isfuture-proofed and ready to adapt to changingrequirements. You retain flexibility of choice— independent of hardware, OS, applications orproviders—so you can feel confident aboutdeploying today’s and future applications in theinternal or external cloud.

VMware vSphere is the market leading virtua-lization solution that allows you to turn yourinfrastructure into an efficient and flexible internalcloud, enabling you to:

• Optimize your IT infrastructure through serverconsolidation, automation, and high availability

• Decrease downtime and improve reliability withbusiness continuity and disaster recovery.

• Run a greener datacenter and reduce yourenergy costs

• Control your application services levels withadvanced availability and security features

• Streamline IT operations and improve flexibility

FIND THE EDITION THAT FITS YOUR NEEDS

VMware vSphere Standard offers basic consoli-dation of applications to slash hardware costswhile accelerating application deployment. VMware vSphere Advanced protects business-critical applications against planned and unplan-ned downtime to provide superior applicationavailability. VMware vSphere Enterprise minimizes downtime,protects data, and automates resourcemanagement. VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus delivers thebenefits of VMware vSphere and transforms yourIT infrastructure into the next generation offlexible, reliable IT services

WHAT ARE THE COMPONENTS?

Learn more about VMware vSphere:http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/

Get a free 60-day evaluation of VMware vSphere:https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/index.php?p=vsphere&lp=1



KEY FEATURES

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• Recover critical data in seconds or entire computersystems in minutes, even to different computersystems or virtual environments.

• Easy management and optimized resources helpsimplify implementation and quickly deploy withminimal disruption to your environment.

• Identify and control the flow of sensitive informationvia email so that your business reputation isprotected.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE INTEGRATED SUITE?

SYMANTEC™ PROTECTION SUITEMORE THAN ANTIVIRUS

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Antivirus/antispyware • •Desktop firewall • •Intrusion prevention • •Generic exploit blocking • •Device and application control •Antivirus for Mac® • •Antivirus for Linux® •Antivirus for Microsoft® Windows Mobile® •Network accexx control self-enfocement •Messaging security

Antivirus/antispam/antiphishing • •Content filtering and compliance • •Data loss prevention •Backup and recovery

Back up live desktops and laptops • •Restore to any hardware • •Threat-driven backups • •

Symantec protection SuiteEnterprise Edition

Note: Symantec Protection Suite Enterprise Edition messaging security features are available for Microsoft Exchange, IBM® Domino®, Gateway, and instant messaging, while SymantecProtection Suite Small Business Edition messaging security is only available for Exchange.

For complete product details and trialware, go to:www.symantec.com/business/protection-suite-enterprise-editionwww.symantec.com/business/protection-suite-small-business-edition

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The Symantec Protection Suite provides end-to-end protection of laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, andmessaging infrastructure with more than traditional antivirus and antispyware.Including an unparalleled combination of award-winning technologies from a world leader in security and dataprotection, this Suite enables you to completely protect, easily deploy and manage, and automatically controlthe assets most crucial to your business.This suite streamlines processes and eliminates additional steps and costs - save up to 70%1 with one decision,one purchase, and one vendor for complete protection.

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