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          The Consumerization of IT: Mobile Device Management and Security
          Some members of your organization grew up with PCs, the Internet, cell phones, and Facebook. Even though they aren’t in a “technical” role, they are comfortable with technology, and they want to be able to use their own computers and devices in the workplace.  David Moore, National Channel Account Manager at McAfee offers advice for IT pros who are challenged to let users bring personal devices to work and ensure that their organization’s data remains secure.
          Microsoft Tools and Techniques for Virtual Environments
          Virtualization is playing an increasingly critical role at all levels of IT, from the desktop to the datacenter.  To get the greatest benefit from these dynamic systems, you need a way to manage virtual—and physical—IT resources across your entire infrastructure. This podcast presents Microsoft’s Hypervisor architecture, Hyper-V, and tools you can use to easily consolidate multiple physical servers onto virtual hosts, rapidly provision and optimize new and existing virtual machines, and more.
          Security for Virtual Environments
          Virtualization is increasing at all levels of IT, from the desktop to the datacenter, so how do you ensure that all your virtualized environments protected from security threats? Dan Reis, Enterprise Product Marketing Director at Trend Micro discusses how organizations can secure their complex and dynamic virtual environments.
          Why Refresh Your PC’s
          Many organizations are starting to think about their next PC refresh cycle, which makes now a great time to consider the many ways deploying cutting-edge systems equipped with Windows 7 can cut costs, boost productivity, and simplify PC management.  In this podcast, Lenovo’s Rodney Holder talks about the tangible benefits of a PC refresh and describes the latest technology from Lenovo that enhances the Windows 7 experience.

          Meet the Expert: How to Maximize the Value of Your Software Investment
          How can you best leverage the power of software to drive costs out of your organization, automate resource-intensive processes, and improve collaboaration? In this "Meet the Expert" podcast, Kevin O'Connor, Product Line Director for the PC Connection family of companies offers tips for getting the most value from your organization's software investment.

          Meet the Expert: Tips for Worry-free Windows 7 Migration
          Many organizations are planning to roll out Windows 7 to enhance ease of use, performance, and security. Migrating to a new operating system can be a daunting experience—full of unknowns and potential obstacles—but it doesn't have to be. Melissa Kaleskas from the PC Connection family of companies presents strategies and approaches for a worry-free OS migration and her top tips for a seamless move to Windows 7.
          How to Secure Your Virtual Environment
          Nick Kael, a Symantec security expert, discusses strategies and tools to help you protect and manage your virtual infrastructure to ensure the highest levels of data protection and high availability for mission-critical applications.
          VMware Volume Purchasing
          Learn how to start saving on your VMware purchases immediately with PC Connection as your virtualization partner. Program features include an accumulative program where qualifying purchases are aggregated as “Points” over a rolling eight-quarter period; discount levels based on purchase volumes at an organization level; and an online portal for tracking points and discounts.
          Meet the Expert: How Server Virtualization Impacts Microsoft License Requirements
          Is it possible to streamline your Microsoft Windows Server environment through licensing when you move to a virtual environment? Join us for our Meet the Expert segment with Sarah Cahill, for concrete answers and a list of things you should keep in mind from a Microsoft licensing perspective to get the best ROI.
          Meet the Expert: Denise Reilly-Hughes
          Smart software solutions; the impact on IT, collaboration and business processes, and how it helps organizations drive costs out.
          Meet the Expert: Best Strategies for Virtualization Success
          Tony D'Ancona, our resident virtualization and server consolidation expert, addresses your questions about implementation approaches and benefits. Learn about potential cost reductions, gains in operational efficiencies, and how to approach server, storage, and desktop virtualization projects.
          Meet the Expert: What Can Cloud Do for You?
          Cloud computing may be the latest super-hyped concept in IT, but it truly is experiencing phenomenal growth. Join us as Steve Stark discusses why you should be looking seriously at cloud computing, how you can transition fully virtualized environments and private clouds, and the many benefits of moving in that direction.
          A Tight Budget Doesn't Have to Mean Loose Security
          A tight budget may be preventing you from purchasing all the third-party security management tools you need. However, if you're running Windows 7, it offers many free built-in security options. Read this article to learn how to take advantage of these free capabilities
          Share and Share Alike
          Microsoft SharePoint has the potential to be adopted at every level of an organization. However, even though it has been around for awhile, SharePoint is still brand new for many users. Here is an approach to SharePoint training that will make sure your co-workers know how to use it and will keep your content management system running smoothly.
          7 Secrets to a Successful Windows 7 Migration
          Learn how to prepare your environment for a seamless Windows 7 deployment.