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The number of patches and updates software vendors release is increasing, as is the complexity of the patches, updates, and service packs released. Although this is a positive step in closing security vulnerabilities and keeping applications current, the sheer volume of patches and updates can overwhelm IT professionals. TechRepublic's Patch Management: Managing and Maintaining Windows Updates outlines simple strategies, and describes several tools, for deploying and managing patches. tech news

Hobie Cat turned to The Network Company of California (TNCC) to help translate their technology needs into an environment that would support future growth. TNCC replaced aging hardware with increased storage, upgraded software, and migrated operating systems, all while building an ongoing partnership with Hobie Cat for the years to come. The result was an organization able to reap the benefits of improved productivity and reduced IT operating costs through the capabilities provided by the top-of-the-line systems from HP. tech news

Gartner's total cost of ownership update reinforces that switching operating systems generally results in minor changes to TCO. Enterprises should focus on improving manageability to achieve bigger TCO reductions. This white paper discusses how desktop and mobile client platforms are expected to evolve during the next five years. tech news

GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a standard feature in GSM phase 2 wireless phones, which provides a TCP/IP wireless path to the Internet utilizing a GSM wireless phone and a computer. This GPRS features provides a packet style data interface to the Internet. Billing for usage of this interface is typically based upon the amount of transmitted data and does not depend upon the length of time that the Internet session is connected. This paper provides the equipment, software, and services necessary in order to install the USB Drivers and create a GPRS connection to access the Internet. tech news

Manual Windows deployment projects can be challenging and very time-consuming. This white paper examines how you can automatically migrate operating systems and restore user data and applications settings for thousands of computers at once, with ongoing software management savings. Learn how this solution provides policy-based control and central reporting for every step of a Windows rollout project, delivering ongoing savings long after initial deployment. tech news