At Credit Suisse First Boston, it is not unusual for IT to release 30 or more software modifications in a single week to support the very dynamic nature of the investment bank's core businesses. IT had to find a way to manage this chore while keeping the operating system stable, and without breaking the bank with numerous special modifications of each upgrade to ensure stability. That's where we want to be. Bill Laberis is president of Bill Laberis Associates and former Editor in Chief of Computerworld. IntelliMirror technology also supports multiple users per machine and helps regenerate application settings when machines must be replaced.
Administrators can install applications remotely, even on locked-down desktops.
Network administrators can secure and control corporate desktops while running Windows 2000-certified applications in a controlled network environment or in a lockdown setting. Since they are assured that certified applications will run in a lockdown setting, administrators can reduce TCO by locking-down desktops to reduce the chance of errors created by users. Certification ensures compatibility among applications, the key to preserving the current IT investment. Support for OnNow power management in certified applications gives a PC the same instant availability that people expect from TVs and other common appliances, while reducing overall power consumption. Windows 2000-certified applications lower their overall cost of ownership through a consistent user interface which reduces training, support and testing costs.