Uncle Sam's security vision: One Windows configuration for all PCs With the deadline for the government's move to a standard desktop configuration scheduled for February 2008, Microsoft's Mark Belk discusses Microsoft's work with the Air Force to transition several hundred configurations to just one. - InformationWeek

Cisco, EMC, Microsoft initiate SISA Alliance Companies announce Secure Information Sharing Architecture to produce breakthrough in sensitive information sharing and data protection for government and private sector customers. - Government Computer News

Turning point: SharePoint Server 2007 comes of age The 2007 version of Microsoft's integrated suite of server capabilities for enterprise search, content management, business process facilitation and simplified information sharing is paying dividends to the US Army's Joint Forces Command and others. - Government Computer News

Microsoft's new mash-up tool: The legend of Popfly Microsoft creates splashy new Web-based development tool for non-programmers. - eWeek

Technology services subsidy offers for local government customers Get dollars back on your Microsoft software purchase! You can spend your subsidy dollars on hardware, software, or services when you purchase qualifying licenses. Learn how.

Unified Communications: See how it works and download no-cost trial software Bridge the divide between computers and telephones with two integrated servers: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007. Learn more.

Microsoft Virtual Earth in your agency Are you looking to extend your mapping capabilities through the ESRI investment you've already made? Learn how Microsoft Virtual Earth can help you distribute information to citizens and other agencies. Ask us how.

City IT department improves data protection and backup process efficiency With Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2007, the City of Southlake, Texas, has a continuous backup solution that provides fast, reliable data recovery capabilities that integrates seamlessly with the city's existing IT environment.

Windows Vista: Online test drive Try Windows Vista without installing it on your PC. Use your Web browser to experience the online trial and discover new features on your own, or follow the videos and guided exercises. After the test drive, download the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment Solution Accelerator -- an inventory, assessment, and reporting tool that determines if computers on a network are ready to run the Windows Vista operating system.

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