ASSESSMENT TOOL - The Intel PC Total Cost of Ownership Estimator calculates the optimal refresh rates for your firm based on Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) analysis. The tool also provides an assessment of further TCO reduction opportunities offered by Intel® vPro™ technology.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: November 30, 2009


Topics:  CIOs | Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | IT Managers | TCO

INFORMATION CENTER - The demands on your data center are constantly increasing, and with data growing even fifty-fold in three years, how can you stay ahead? How can you optimize your data center? Take this interactive data center tour and learn more.
Posted: December 1, 2009 | Published: November 30, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Construction | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Server Management | Server Virtualization

ANALYST REPORT - Dell commissioned Principled Technologies (PT) to run a set of performacne tests on a current Intel® processor-based Dell™ Latitude™ netbook and two previous generation Intel processor-based Dell Latitude notebook systems. Read this analyst report to discover the results.
Posted: November 30, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | Laptop Computers | Notebook Computers | PC Operating Systems | Performance Testing

WHITE PAPER - This paper provides the top 10 reasons for a server refresh, including power and cooling savings, consolidation and virtualization, and improved performance.
Posted: November 27, 2009 | Published: November 27, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Consolidation | Data Center Cooling | Data Center Management | Data Center Networking | Data Center Power Management | Data Centers | Server Consolidation | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization

ANALYST REPORT - Dell Inc. commissioned Principled Technologies to run a set of performance tests on a mix of current and previous generation Intel® processor-based Dell™ OptiPlex™ desktop systems. The following report details performance testing procedures and provides key findings obtained.
Posted: November 27, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Desktop Management | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | Performance Testing | Windows

ANALYST REPORT - The purpose of this research report is to analyze the failure rates and associated costs for enterprise-class notebook computers deployed in businesses.
Posted: November 27, 2009 | Published: April 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | Enterprise Resource Management | IT Asset Management | IT Management | Notebook Computers

CASE STUDY - Dell sales team and End User Computing utilized Dell Automated Deployment (DAD) service to speed PC deployment by 68 percent and help win a US$1.7 million contract with Schering-Plough. Read this case study to learn more about the benefits Schering-Plough Corporation recieved by utilizing Dell Automated Deployment (DAD).
Posted: November 27, 2009 | Published: November 27, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | IT Asset Management | IT Management | Laptop Computers | Notebook Computers

ANALYST REPORT - Dell Inc. commissioned Principled Technologies to run a set of performance tests on a mix of current and previous generation Intel&Reg; processor-based Dell&trade Latitude&trade notebook systems. Read this report to learn about key findings.
Posted: November 27, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Enterprise Computing | Notebook Computers | Performance Testing | Testing

CASE STUDY - Dell is planning to upgrade its 100,000 desktop and portable computers to the Windows® 7 operating system to reduce desktop management costs and enhance data security. Read this case study to learn more about Dell's business needs as well as the features and benefits achieved from Microsoft's solutions.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: November 25, 2009


Topics:  Operating Systems | PC Operating Systems | Productivity | Software | Software Implementation | Software Migration | Software Upgrades | Windows

ANALYST REPORT - Dell commissioned Principled Technologies to analyze the features and performance of the Dell Latitude E6400 notebook system running Windows 7. This system and several comparison systems were tested. In this analyst report, you'll learn more about this Dell solution and discover key findings as a result of testing these systems.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | Notebook Computers | Operating Systems | PC Operating Systems | Testing | Windows

WHITE PAPER - While PC prices continue to fall, the total cost of using PCs remains high, when the cost of the deployment activities themselves is considered. To help companies optimize their PC deployment process, Dell has developed a series of offerings that can be used to simplify the deployment process and reduce the time needed to deploy PCs.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: October 1, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | IT Asset Management | IT Management | IT Managers | IT Services | Systems Management

WHITE PAPER - Thanks to recent advances in technology, IT has a range of centrally-managed compute models from which to choose. This white paper describes the variety of compute models available, how each works, and the advantages and limitations of each model for key vectors such as security, manageability, and power consumption.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: November 25, 2009


Topics:  Application Hosting | Blade Servers | Desktop Virtualization | Enterprise Computing | IT Management | Operating System Virtualization | Terminal Server Hardware | Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

DATA SHEET - Dell systems with Intel® vPro™ technology running Microsoft® Windows® 7 can enhance your user experience and help optimize your IT resources helping to save time and money.
Posted: November 25, 2009 | Published: November 25, 2009


Topics:  Computer Hardware | Enterprise Computers | IT Asset Management | IT Managers | Multi-core Processors | Operating Systems | Productivity | Remote Access Software | Windows

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides reference architectures and best practices for deploying and configuring Dell’s eleventh generation R710 server, using Dell MD3000i Storage Array and Microsoft Virtualization. The solution is based upon iSCSI storage technology as the storage environment.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: July 24, 2009


Topics:  Data Center Design | Data Center Infrastructure Efficiency | Data Center Management | Server Hardware | Server Management | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Hardware | Storage Management

WHITE PAPER - This white paper provides an overview of recommended servers, storage, software, and services. It can be used to plan, scope, and procure the required components to set up a virtualization infrastructure.
Posted: November 24, 2009 | Published: May 24, 2009


Topics:  IT Infrastructure | IT Spending | Server Hardware | Server Virtualization | Server Virtualization Software | Storage Devices | Storage Hardware | Storage Infrastructure