I can not wait to start testing the new Office communications server 2007 (OCS 2007), taking advantage of the new features that are included in new server release. Including web conferecing and audio & video capabilities for both local and remote users.

I deployed Live communication server 2005 over a year ago and I was amazed with what these technologies are capable of in providing businesses who require to stay in touch with thier brach offices, their employees, and clients. However, the project came to a hault when I started deploying the server for remote access and I started to lose some of these important features, such as audio and video communications.

The new OCS 2007 offers a solution to all these limitaitons. New Server roles are added to depoyment including, Edge server, Audio/Video Server and many more. Also one of the important features that OCS 2007 offers is an advanced VoIP technology which can be intergrated with exiting telephone system that a company uses.

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There are a few different versions of Windows Vista, and to help choose the right package we've put together a quick summary, some information we found useful and some links so you can find out more.

There are 5 main versions:

• Vista Home Basic

Basic operating system for home users who don't need the bells and whistles 

• Vista Home Premium

For home users who want entertainment, media player, games, TV, DVD and movie editing. 

• Vista Business

Advanced data recovery, remote desktop, and other professional features.

• Vista Enterprise

Cost effective option for large organisations, very similar features to Business, but licensed for a larger amount of users.

• Vista Ultimate

All the business features, plus the entertainment bells and whistles that you get with home premium.

Extreme Tech produced a handy table (adapted from the Microsoft site) which helps show the differences between the versions at a glance.

You can find more information on the Vista section of the Microsoft Site; or see their official comparison chart.

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Axon IT have regained their Microsoft Gold Certified Partner status for 2007, this highest Microsoft partner level has been attained mainly due to our customer references on work we have completed over the last 6 months or so.

So we would like to thank our customers for their support and for providing the positive feedback to Microsoft. Axon IT strive to provide IT solutions to level than can be interpreted by a business into a cost effective quality solution.

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Axon IT continue to deliver sound solutions to Small Businesses throughout Cheshire. This month Axon IT will be designing, implementing and supporting 3 Small Business Server (premium edition) deployments.

This helps strengthen and reinforce our accreditation as a Microsoft Small Business Specialist - where we help understand the individual needs of our potential customers to ensure a technology match to their business processes. The deployments range from a first time server install to a Small Business Server migration and upgrade.

If you want to know more visit www.microsoft.com/sbs and give us a call for free informal advice.

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Axon are now a Microsoft Gold certified partner………in the words of Microsoft…….Gold Certified Partners represent the highest level of competence and expertise with Microsoft technologies, and have the closest working relationship with Microsoft.

At this level you have access to the resources and support you need to stand out in the marketplace, including a Technical Services Coordinator, access to the Partner Knowledge Base, priority listing in Microsoft Directories, and other top-level benefits.

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We have worked hard over the past few years offering and giving people the correct advice, installing the correct hardware and software into companies to make their working day easier and in turn giving their customers a better perception of their work flow. Now we are only points away from being a Gold Partner which we hope to achieve by the end of the year. Axon would like the thank everyone who have helped us to achieve the Microsoft Certified Partner over the last several years, as each year Microsoft requested case studies which are approved by you the customer.

By renewing Certified Partner status with Microsoft we can continue to offer our customers tremendous value for all their business application managed service requirements. This re-certification results from the natural evolution of several years of consistent effort and investment by the axon-it.com's staff. The experience gained by axon-it.com in utilizing industry-leading tools is ably displayed in the solutions achieved by axon-it.com and delivered to its customers. Microsoft’s products deliver immense richness and unequalled support, which was critical to our selection of Microsoft as our prime technical partner. Axon-it.com Ltd is committed to helping our customers maximize productivity gains they can achieve through their improved use of their business applications complemented by business intelligence and analytic solutions.

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