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CompuCom Systems Announces Early Adoption Capabilities to Support Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office System.


Consultative Migration Support Offered for New Operating System operating system (OS)

Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs.
 Release by Longstanding Microsoft Partner

DALLAS -- CompuCom Systems, Inc., a leading IT managed services An umbrella term for third-party monitoring and maintaining of computers, networks and software. The actual equipment may be inhouse or at the third-party's facilities, but the "managed" implies an ongoing effort; for example, making sure the equipment is running at a certain quality  provider that helps organizations maximize resources and achieve continuous improvement, today announced that it is ready to provide services to support the release and migration of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows Vista The current version of Windows for the desktop. It was released in late 2006 for businesses and early 2007 for consumers.

Vista adds numerous features, including improved security and advanced multimedia capabilities.
, in addition to the 2007 Microsoft Office Microsoft's primary desktop applications for Windows and Mac. Depending on the package, it includes some combination of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook along with various Internet and other utilities.  system. A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner and Enterprise Software Advisor (ESA 1. (architecture) ESA - Enterprise Systems Architecture.
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), CompuCom has participated in migration workshops for the new release as well as served as an early adopter for using Windows Vista internally with participation in the software innovator's technology adoption program (TAP). CompuCom, both a Microsoft client and partner, is adept at providing migration support for large-scale product launches such as Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system by incorporating its people, processes and technologies to preserve business continuity and manage software asset lifecycles for maximum value.

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, forty percent of enterprises report that they plan to deploy Windows Vista within one year of its release.(1) CompuCom's network of Certified Delivery Centers supports an environment of continuous improvement and provides access to new innovation as they become available such as Windows Vista so the enterprise remains agile and adapts quickly to the inevitable change that is always coming. CompuCom provides a wide range of cost-effective, quality-assured managed IT services to clients onsite and/or via outsourcing arrangements. Our comprehensive service offerings including Integrated Infrastructure Management[TM], deskside and service desk support, software and hardware support, remote monitoring (protocol) remote monitoring - (RMON) A network management protocol that allows network information to be gathered at a single computer. Whereas SNMP gathers network data from a single type of Management Information Base (MIB), RMON 1 defines nine additional MIBs that provide a , systems integration, install/move/add/change capabilities, and numerous others--all designed to help clients operate at peak efficiency and achieve their business goals.

The new version of Microsoft's landmark software has been developed to meet and help ease the increasing challenges of today's workplace, empowering people to make the greatest possible contribution to the business within which they work while simplifying their day to day tasks. In addition to the visual sophistication so·phis·ti·cate  
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 of Windows Vista, it is also engineered to be the most secure version of Windows yet.

"We are one of the few national Microsoft Enterprise Software Advisor providers that can not only offer clients valuable licensing management services, but can also help them better understand, manage and deploy Microsoft technologies," said David Hall David Hall may refer to:
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, Chief Technology Officer at CompuCom. "Through our professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products.  offering, we provide our clients with a consultative and cost-effective approach in best managing their software asset life cycles for maximum value. CompuCom, a longstanding Microsoft partner, can acquire, advise and migrate clients to Windows Vista quickly and skillfully," added Hall.

CompuCom differentiates itself from competitors by providing a scalable service desk solution through its network of Certified Delivery Centers for software and hardware products, while most providers offer software support exclusive of hardware triage triage

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 capabilities. CompuCom's award-winning service desk enables clients to leverage extensive software and hardware expertise to solve problems related to a wide range of today's most popular products such as Windows Vista.

CompuCom is rich with Microsoft-certified industry experts who can significantly decrease the time, risk and cost of deployment by taking advantage of tools and resources supplied by Microsoft. In addition to licensing services offered in conjunction with software purchases, CompuCom provides several consulting offerings addressing software asset management, infrastructure optimization and Exchange migrations.

"Windows Vista delivers efficiencies that make users more productive," said Brad Goldberg, general manager for Windows Client Product Management Group at Microsoft Corp. "CompuCom certification on Windows Vista means product designers and engineers will be able to work more efficiently, so they can focus more on creativity. This announcement is a testament to CompuCom commitment to its users by continuing to aggressively support the Windows platform."

CompuCom also won the 2006 Partner of the Year Award for Operational Excellence from Microsoft which was distributed this past summer at Microsoft's Channel Partner Summit in San Diego, California “San Diego” redirects here. For other uses, see San Diego (disambiguation).
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. The Microsoft Partner Program Awards recognize Microsoft Partners that have developed and delivered exceptional Microsoft-based solutions over the past year. Chosen out of the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area.  field of top Microsoft Partners for delivering market-leading customer solutions built on Microsoft technology, CompuCom was selected from a pool of more than 38 entrants in the United States. CompuCom was recognized for superior operational excellence; meeting or exceeding specific requirements.

About CompuCom Systems, Inc.

CompuCom Systems is a leading IT managed services provider that offers outsourcing, application development, systems integration and consulting services, as well as the procurement and management of hardware and software. Together with our Canadian subsidiary, CompuCom is a leader in pioneering and delivering efficient, effective IT outsourcing solutions that deliver sustainable results year over year. CompuCom's highly skilled associate base is enriched by a combined total of more than 44,000 industry certifications company-wide. Employing more than 7,500 associates across North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , CompuCom is a Platinum Equity company and was founded in 1987. For more information, visit www.CompuCom.com.

(1) Forrester Research, Inc. "Enterprise IT Infrastructure 2006 Adoption: Business Technographics[R] North America," October 11, 2006.

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