by Susan Twombly, Nov. 2006
On November 30th, Microsoft launched a suite of new products for the enterprise: The 2007 Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system.
To help you realize the extensive benefits these solutions can deliver, HP is at the forefront — ready with a broad range of hardware, software and services that support the full spectrum of new Microsoft products.
As a result, you can move ahead with confidence as you transition to this next generation of Microsoft technology.
As the enabling technologies behind Microsoft's People-Ready vision for business, adopting these next-generation solutions now will also help prepare you for a series of innovative solutions that HP and Microsoft plan to bring to market over the next year.
Here's how HP is working to help you get ready and be ready for the revolutionary changes these solutions can bring. With HP, you can leverage your investments in Office, Exchange and Windows Vista™ to realize their full potential and create real business value — transforming your organization.
Accelerate your move to Windows Vista
Take part in the Express Upgrade to Windows Vista™ Program by HP.
If you buy Windows Vista™ Capable(2) desktop and notebook PC models from HP between now and March 15, 2007, your Windows Vista™ upgrade is available free or at a low cost.(3)
Upgrade and protect your Microsoft Office investment
If you purchase an HP PC pre-installed with Microsoft Office 2003 between October 26 and March 15, 2007, you could be eligible for an upgrade to 2007 Microsoft Office(3) through the Microsoft Office Preinstalled Technology Guarantee Program. Purchases made via an HP BIOS-Lock from an HP Business Partner may also be eligible.(4)
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For over two decades, HP and Microsoft have been working side-by-side to research, develop, test, implement and support solutions that help you accomplish your most demanding goals.
During the development of 2007 Microsoft Office System, Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Windows Vista™, HP engineers worked extensively with Microsoft engineers to develop, test and certify these new products on HP systems.
This means that many issues that could arise during your implementation have already been identified and resolved by HP and Microsoft engineers. As a result, you can depend on a more reliable, stable and secure environment for your new Microsoft solutions right from the start.
Today, you can count on HP to help you plan, design, implement, support and manage your Microsoft Office, Exchange Server 2007 and Windows Vista™ rollouts.
With over 22,000 Microsoft-skilled services professionals, HP Services is one of the largest integrators of Microsoft technologies and has been endorsed by Microsoft as Worldwide Prime Integrator for all existing and future products. We believe no other vendor is putting more "feet on the street" to support your transition and to help make it successful.
HP will share its experience and best practices for planning, development and operation of solutions based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 in HP ActiveAnswers, the on-line solutions authority for successful implementations.
In early 2007, ActiveAnswers will provide technical information and system configurators, as well as storage and performance tools to help you get more from the new Microsoft solutions.
HP IT infrastructure products and solutions compatible with new Microsoft technologies
HP StorageWorks products will provide full support for Microsoft Exchange 2007.
HP ProLiant servers with Windows Server 2003 R2 x64 Edition support 64-bit versions of Microsoft Exchange Server and Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007.
HP Document Capture solutions support and compliment Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and Windows Vista™ by providing customers with the tools to easily capture and index important information and integrate the content into existing business.
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Our collaboration with Microsoft helps to ensure that HP products and solutions work as seamlessly as possible with Exchange Server 2007, Windows Vista™ and the Microsoft Office System.
As you adopt these new solutions, you can feel confident that HP has laid the groundwork to deliver an excellent technology experience, while protecting your investments.
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As the No. 1 global leader in inkjet, all-in-one, single function, mono and color LaserJet printers, HP worked closely with Microsoft to ensure over 450 HP printing and imaging products will run smoothly on the new Microsoft solutions.
Since drivers can typically be a huge IT headache in large rollouts, HP will provide the HP Universal Print Driver — a single, full-featured driver that replaces individual drivers for HP networked printers. By deploying one intelligent driver, you can virtually eliminate the need for testing, qualifying and distributing multiple, device-specific print drivers. The Windows Vista™-enabled Universal Print Driver will be available in early 2007 and can help you save time and money while freeing IT staff for more pressing issues.
Further, HP OpenView, the leading end-to-end multi-platform management software suite, will support Windows Vista™ and Exchange Server 2007 environments in March, 2007. With a large number of enterprises expected to upgrade to Windows Vista™, HP OpenView smart plug-ins (SPIs) — including the Exchange Server 2007 SPI — are available for seamless interoperability with the new platforms.
A range of solutions ready to deploy |
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A broad and deep portfolio of HP products, services and solutions are now available to take advantage of the new Microsoft suites to help you reduce the complexity of large enterprise-wide rollouts — from end user desktop PCs, notebooks and workstations to data center servers and storage. (See related boxes in this feature for information about availability and timelines.)
The new Microsoft enterprise suites will transform the way users around your company interact with technology — and each other. But, with any great change, comes great concern over how it will impact your business.
Now, you can rest a bit easier knowing that HP has paved the way for you with products designed to leverage the best experience from Microsoft technology and the services to help make your transition successful. With HP, you can move forward with less complexity and more confidence.
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Certain Windows Vista product features require advanced or additional hardware. For details, see
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/hardwarereqs.mspx and
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/getready/capable.mspx for details. Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor can help you determine which features of Windows Vista will run on your computer. To download the tool, visit www.windowsvista.com/upgradeadvisor. |
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Not all Windows Vista™ features are available for use on all Windows Vista Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding information, security, and reliability. Some features available in premium editions of Windows Vista — like the new Windows® Aero™ user interface — require advanced or additional hardware. Check www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. |
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Upgrade applies when moving from Microsoft XP Home Edition to Windows Vista Basic Edition and from Windows XP Pro to Windows Vista Business Edition. Shipping and handling charges may apply, depending on country and/or channel partner. Customers are responsible for any taxes, duties and customs/brokers fees. Limited time offer. Requests for the upgrade must be made by March 31, 2007. Proof of purchase required. Subject to change without notice. |
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Some applications in 2007 Microsoft Office may require a faster processor and/or additional RAM.
Microsoft Office Outlook 2007 with Business Contact Manager requires a 1 GHz or faster processor and 512MB of RAM. The same extra RAM is also required for Instant Search.
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Offer applies to the corresponding Basic, Small Business or Professional editions of the 2007 Microsoft Office System. Shipping and handling charges will apply, depending on country and/or channel partner. |
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Availability will vary by region. |
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HP end user workplace solutions compatible with new Microsoft technologies
HP business notebooks
All 2006 HP business notebook models with at least 512 MB of system memory are Windows Vista™ Capable.(2) Windows Vista™ drivers for all 2006 models will be available on HP.com in December.
Select 2006 notebook models with Windows Vista™ pre-installed are expected to be available by the end of January 2007.(6)
To allow you time to evaluate, plan and deploy Windows Vista™ across your business, HP will continue to support Windows 2000 on all 2006 HP business notebooks. HP business notebooks will continue to be available with Windows® XP and Windows® XP driver support.
HP business desktop PCs
All HP business desktops launched in the 2nd half of 2006 are Windows Vista™ Capable.(2) Windows Vista™ drivers for all of these models and selected previous models will be available on HP.com in January 2007. HP business desktops will continue to be available with Windows® XP and Windows® XP driver support.
Windows Vista™ will be available pre-installed on select HP business desktops starting on January 30, 2007.
HP workstations
HP Workstations will be available with Windows Vista™ on February 1, 2007. Driver availability is expected in January 2007.
HP imaging and printing products
HP imaging and printing products are Windows Vista™ Ready and operate smoothly with Windows Vista™ and Office 2007. With industry-leading performance and reliability, HP color printers make it easy, quick, and cost effective to add color to all your office documents
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