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Online Services Expands Service Portfolio of Established European Service Provider

Computacenter is one of Europe's leading independent providers of IT infrastructure services. The company had long delivered a range of managed services to large clients, but had become aware that the on-premises services that it could offer clients were not the right fit for many smaller companies that did not...

Tags: Business Productivity, Microsoft Corp., Computacenter, Strategic Planning, Collaboration, Groupware, Strategy, Management, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2009-08-01

Computacenter Reduces Business-to-Business Order Processing by Up to 40 Per Cent

Computacenter, one of the largest IT infrastructure service providers in Europe, wanted to streamline its supply chain management by encouraging more suppliers to accept orders online. It aims to achieve the lowest possible cost base for administration of business-to-business purchasing. Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Solidsoft implemented an order processing system...

Tags: Microsoft BizTalk Server, Microsoft Corp., Computacenter, Web Services, Application Servers, Middleware, B2B, Enterprise Software, Software, E-business/E-Commerce, Internet

Case studies 2008-04-01

IT Services Provider Increases Efficiency and Security With New Solution

Computacenter is a leading European independent provider of IT infrastructure services. The company continually strives to find innovative solutions for its customers and for its own benefit. To increase security and simplify deployment, the company's division in Germany decided to take advantage of new features in Windows Server 2008 for...

Tags: Security, IT Services, Information Technology, Computacenter, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Directory Services, Enterprise Software, Software

Case studies 2008-01-01

IT Service Provider Increases Productivity With New Operating System

Computacenter became an early adopter of the Windows Vista operating system by participating in a Microsoft Technology Adoption Program in 2005. After testing the new operating system in small pilot groups, Computacenter has been deploying Windows Vista across the company. As of November 2007, over 1000 computers are currently running...

Tags: Information Technology, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Computacenter, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software

Case studies 2007-11-01

Computacenter Case Study: National Grid UK

National Grid Trancso is committed to applying technology to help enhance its overall efficiency and service standards. As part of its 'Staying Ahead' initiative, National Grid recognised that it could not only make substantial savings but also improve productivity by reducing its estate of area offices. Before National Grid could...

Tags: Computacenter, Business Services, Strategy, It Services, Management

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Computacenter Case Study: AstraZeneca

When Zeneca Group PLC of the UK combined forces with Astra AB of Sweden to form AstraZeneca, one of the company's first priorities was to standardise IT infrastructure at its sites around the world. Following the merger in 1999 from which AstraZeneca was formed, the company began the long task...

Tags: AstraZeneca Plc., Computacenter, Strategy, Management

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Computacenter Case Study: BT Openworld

BT is one of Europe's leading telecommunications giants, and has been offering Internet services since 1996. Business continuity and seamless service to their customers was paramount to BT. BT's IT systems were central to the service they provided, and therefore must be continuously available. The solution was provided by Computacenter's...

Tags: British Telecommunications, Computacenter, Internet, Telecom & Utilities, Telephony, It Services, Telecommunications, Networking

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IP Telephony Boosts Contact Centre Efficiency

The General Register Office for England and Wales GRO manages the registration of all births, marriages and deaths by the local registration service. Its dedicated contact centre handles 20,000 inbound queries a month, many of which concern certificate orders. The GRO decided to deploy an IP-based telephony system with contact...

Tags: Telephony, IP Telephony, IP, Computacenter, VOIP, Telecommunications, Telecom & Utilities, Network Technology, Networking

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Computacenter Accelerates Competitive Advantage and Revenue Growth Thanks to Microsoft PSC

Computacenter (U.K.), one of the largest IT services providers in Europe, wanted to adopt new and existing Microsoft business solutions and increase its exposure to emerging technologies. With this in mind, it engaged a Microsoft Partner Strategy Consultant PSC as a long-term strategic adviser. At Computacenter (U.K.), the PSC developed...

Tags: Revenue, Competitive Advantage, PSC Inc., Microsoft Corp., Computacenter, Strategy, Operational Accounting, Management, Finance

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Computacenter Services and PCs With Intel vPro Technology

With an established focus on technology innovation and corporate social responsibility, Caja Madrid introduced the 'Zero Paper Project' to realise its vision of implementing a digital office environment. Recognising the potential productivity and cost benefits of re-engineering manual processes with an electronic paperless solution, the project was designed to drive...

Tags: Intel vPro, PC, Environment, Computacenter, Intel Corp., Corporate Social Responsibility, Tablets, Leadership, Management, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

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Video Q&A - Integration and Activation Benefits

Activation Management Technology experts from Capgemini, etherLive, Computacenter and Intel explain how the technology can increase control and security into the desktop environment, improve power management and drive down total cost of ownership.

Tags: Environment, Benefit, Video, Intel Corp., Integration, Roi/Tco, Finance, Managerial Accounting

White papers 2009-08-28

Video Q&A - Remote Management

Activating Intel's Active Management Technology in vPro can assist with remote diagnostics - whether the PC is switched on or off - and reduce engineering visits to a site. In this video Q&A Computacenter technology leader Darren Frost explains how.

Tags: Video, Intel Corp., Corporate Communications, Leadership, Marketing, Management

White papers 2009-08-28

IT Service Provider Enhances Connections, Productivity With Operating System Upgrade

As a leading IT service provider in Europe, Computacenter wanted to simplify its own computer environment with an operating system that would provide reliable network access and high performance, while enhancing its ability to safeguard data. By deploying the Windows 7 operating system, the company can offer its highly mobile...

Tags: Information Technology, Operating System, Environment, Service Provider, Workforce, Business Services, Recruitment & Selection, Microsoft Windows 7, Workforce Management, Payroll Solutions, Operating Systems, Human Resources, Software

Case studies 2009-07-30

UK Atomic Energy Authority Drops Novell in Favour of New Operating System

The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority UKAEA, the pioneer of civil nuclear energy in the United Kingdom, has a key role in restoring the environment of nuclear sites and leading research into fusion energy. In 2006, it decided to replace its existing Novell infrastructure to improve operations and develop a...

Tags: Novell Inc., Operating System, U.K., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Directory Services, Benefits, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Software, Enterprise Software, Human Resources

Case studies 2007-12-01

Infrastructure Optimization Opens New IT and Business Possibilities for EDF Energy

EDF Energy, one of the largest energy companies in the UK, employs over 13,000 people and supplies energy to approximately 5.5 million customers. After the utilities industry was deregulated and privatized in the UK four years ago, EDF Energy was formed from the acquisition of three separate companies. After these...

Tags: IT Infrastructure, Optimization, Information Technology, Microsoft Corp., Infrastructure Optimization, Strategy, Management

Case studies 2007-09-07

Access to Critical Information in Real Time Helps Firefighters Save Time and Lives

South Wales Fire and Rescue, one of the largest fire services in the United Kingdom, responds to about 60,000 emergency calls a year. Firefighters rely on detailed information to prepare fully for emergency situations, but, until recently, much of this data was paper based. The service worked with Microsoft Gold...

Tags: Firefighter, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Corp., Portals, Microsoft Windows 2000, Web Technology, Internet, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software

Case studies 2007-05-08

Microsoft goes on a 'myth-busting tour'

Microsoft goes on a 'myth-busting tour'I declare Sonic Jihad on you.It is all a Snake River Conspiracy. Five dollars to whomever picks up the free plug first.Good for Microsoft, they have some one to fight for a change.No it isn't free.No, Linux is not free, at least not...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Roadshow, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Linux

Discussion threads 2004-06-11

U.K. University Bids for World-Class Status With Support of Latest Operating System

The University of Manchester UoM, based in the United Kingdom (U.K.), aims to rank among the world's top 25 universities. UoM students use computers on campus for studying and collaborating. The university regarded the computers as an important driver in delivering the aims of the agenda. It wanted to deploy...

Tags: Operating System, University, U.K., Microsoft Corp., Computer, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software

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