Unisys Ramps up for Microsoft Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office System and Exchange Server 2007.Unisys Continues to Team with Microsoft to Offer Clients Unparalleled Collaboration and Services for Migration BLUE BELL, Pa. -- Unisys (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : UIS (graphics, programming) UIS - A VMS graphics programming interface package for VAXstations. ) announced that it will fully support the upcoming Microsoft Windows See Windows. (operating system) Microsoft Windows - Microsoft's proprietary window system and user interface software released in 1985 to run on top of MS-DOS. Widely criticised for being too slow (hence "Windoze", "Microsloth Windows") on the machines available then. Vista, 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 and Exchange Server 2007 rollout and has already successfully completed initial worldwide training in support of programs to bring enhanced productivity and reduced cost to our customers through the use of these products. As a result, Unisys has the immediate capability to migrate its new and existing clients to the system as soon as the highly anticipated releases are available to market. As part of its commitment to supporting its clients' efforts in migrating to the new systems, Unisys announces it is also a flagship member of the Microsoft Advanced Desktop Deployment Program (ADDP ADDP Association of Developmental Disabilities Providers (Massachusetts) ADDP AIDS Drug Distribution Program ADDP Analyze Dissect Detect Process ADDP Advanced Digi Discovery Protocol ADDP Asymmetrically Degenerated Differential Pair ), whereby a key number of Unisys consultants are trained and ready to deploy the 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. and the 2007 Microsoft Office system for clients. Maintaining a longtime long·time adj. Having existed or persisted for a long time: a longtime friend; a longtime resident of Detroit. longtime Adjective strategic relationship, Unisys worked closely with Microsoft to develop solutions to support every facet facet /fac·et/ (fas´it) a small plane surface on a hard body, as on a bone. fac·et n. 1. A small smooth area on a bone or other firm structure. 2. of the Exchange Server 2007, Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, and offers its clients the people, processes and practices to deliver enterprise-class, mission-critical solutions in challenging industry-specific environments. For example, Unisys consultants can build a 3D model, or blueprint, that illustrates the use of messaging at a company, including how specific functionality in Exchange Server 2007 can support business strategies, processes, applications, and the existing corporate IT infrastructureCoespecially applications supporting processes that have a high dependency on collaboration. Combined with the launch of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, Unisys is ready to help enterprises transition to a single OS standard quickly with single image tools and improved zero-touch deployment methods. In addition to its membership in the ADDP program and its ongoing consultant training, Unisys is also working to ensure that its core infrastructure and business productivity solutions will be able to be deployed on Windows Vista. For Exchange Server 2007, Unisys momentum on technical and sales readiness will enable its field organization to promote and deliver the migration of its global customer base from competitive messaging platforms such as Notes and GroupWise, as well as older versions of Exchange, to the new platform. "Windows Vista 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. , 2007 Microsoft Office system and Exchange Server 2007 offer customers major security and manageability enhancements," said Simon Witts, corporate vice president, Enterprise & Partner Group, Microsoft Corp. "Unisys and Microsoft have a history of working together and are dedicated to delivering solutions that provide customers with tools for secure business operations Business operations are those activities involved in the running of a business for the purpose of producing value for the stakeholders. Compare business processes. The outcome of business operations is the harvesting of value from assets that also offer them the ability to quickly scale in order to meet the ever-changing and ever-growing needs of today's enterprise." As an industry proven provider of secure communication and collaboration solutions, Unisys brings the trusted ability to offer clients innovative integration and productivity enhancing applications of voice and data, yet still enable client infrastructures to remain secure - an increasingly important facet of IT management today. Unisys will help its clients realize the full potential of Exchange Server 2007, which offers built-in protective technologies to help reduce spam E-mail that is not requested. Also known as "unsolicited commercial e-mail" (UCE), "unsolicited bulk e-mail" (UBE), "gray mail" and just plain "junk mail," the term is both a noun (the e-mail message) and a verb (to send it). and viruses, enable confidential communications CONFIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS, evidence. Whatever is communicated professedly by a client to his counsel, solicitor, or attorney, is considered as a confidential communication. 2. , and allow employees to get anywhere access to their e-mail, voice mail, calendars and contacts from a variety of clients and devices. Unisys will be able to configure See configuration. (software) configure - A program by Richard Stallman to discover properties of the current platform and to set up make to compile and install gcc. Cygnus configure was a similar system developed by K. these features to run on premise or as hosted services on the Internet. "Unisys sees the upcoming Windows Vista, Exchange Server 2007 and the 2007 Microsoft Office system launch as critical to helping our clients leap into the future with extraordinary efficiencies and lower manageability costs," said Jim Boak, vice president, Microsoft and Intel Alliances, Unisys. "We are excited about the advanced capabilities that the new platform offers, and we are getting our clients excited as well. We also look forward to further strengthening our relationship with Microsoft by participating in the launch on a global scale." Microsoft Windows Vista, the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Exchange Server 2007 will be available for businesses on November 30. General availability will follow in January 2007. To learn more about Unisys services and/or solutions for Microsoft, visit http://www.unisys.com/services/microsoft__solutions.htm. About Unisys Unisys is a worldwide technology services and solutions company. Our consultants apply Unisys expertise in consulting, systems integration, outsourcing, infrastructure, and server technology to help our clients achieve secure business operations. We build more secure organizations by creating visibility into clients' business operations. Leveraging the Unisys 3D Visible Enterprise approach, we make visible the impact of their decisions - ahead of investments, opportunities and risks. For more information, visit www.unisys.com. RELEASE NO.: 1130/8734 http://www.unisys.com/about__unisys/news_a_events/11308734.htm Unisys is a registered trademark of Unisys Corporation (company) Unisys Corporation - The company formed in 1984-5 when Burroughs Corporation merged with Sperry Corporation. This was when the phrase "dinosaurs mating" was coined. . All other brands and products referenced herein are acknowledged to be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. |
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