Microsoft Launches Windows Server 2008; Winzero Removes the Obstacles to Deployment

Winzero enhances the Microsoft Server 2008 value proposition by removing many of the Time-to-Benefit barriers

With the launch of Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Winzero Technologies announced bundled software solutions licensing to accelerate the deployment of Windows Server 2008, to reduce the cost of Windows Server 2008 upgrades or migrations and tighten Windows Server 2008 security.

The Ready for Server 2008 software bundle consists of five Winzero software solutions at one low price targeted at customers with networks larger than 500 users and Windows server 2008 early-adopter who are at the pilot testing stage to simplify the overall-complexity of Microsoft Windows server 2008 deployment.

The Ready for Server 2008 software bundle includes an enterprise license for ServerMigrator - currently the only data migration solution that moves local users, passwords and local groups, AccessReporter to verify server security, RemoveUnknown to cleanup and remove unknown accounts, PasswordCopy and RenameIT Server Edition to reduce duplicate accounts when consolidating servers.

"Windows Server 2008 has opened up new opportunities for innovation, helping us deliver increased value to our customers," said Akos Sandor, VP Microsoft Enterprise Solutions for Winzero Technologies. "Our relationship with Microsoft allows us to extend the value of our customers investment in technology and consistently exceed their expectations with solutions that provide greater flexibility and choice."

Microsoft revealed partner resources to prepare customers for the release of Windows server 2008. According to Andy Lees, corporate vice president of the Server and Tools Marketing and Solutions Group at Microsoft, it will be "the largest enterprise launch in our history, and both Microsoft and many of our industry partners are making a significant investment in a worldwide rollout".

"We have been working with the partner community to help ensure that their products take full advantage of the capabilities and features of Windows Server 2008," said Bob Visse, senior director of the Windows Server Marketing Group at Microsoft. "We are delighted to see that approximately 80 applications have already been certified by key ISVs, and that number continues to grow. Our top priority is to provide our partners with the best development environment possible so they can address new business opportunities and bring differentiated solutions to their customers".

Winzero Ready for Server 2008 software bundle is now available directly from the Winzero website or indirectly from our the Winzero Reseller Network including consulting services, pre-sales and post sales technical support to achieve the benefits of Microsoft Server 2008 more quickly, with less pain and at a lower cost

About Winzero
Winzero Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows management software worldwide enabling customers to centralize and reduce repetitive administration, migration and on going day to day Windows management while benefitting from reduced risk and improved operational efficiencies.

For more information, please visit www.winzero.ca.

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Media Contact:
JP Hann, Director of Marketing
Winzero Technologies
jphann@winzero.ca

Winzero RemoveUnknown - The First Solution to Cleanup Windows Servers

“Software solutions for Microsoft Windows Server 2008 readiness”

Winzero Technologies, a leading provider of enterprise IT management software, released RemoveUnknown, the first software solution of its kind to clean up Microsoft Windows Servers by removing unknown accounts found in security permissions.

Winzero RemoveUnknown is the first solution of its kind that allows IT Professionals to clean up Windows servers by removing unknown accounts found in file, folder and share permissions (ACLs). The continual change in users and groups in the enterprise necessitates a need to identify and remove unused accounts left behind and present in server security permissions to avoid unauthorized access that can turn malicious.

RemoveUnknown centrally audits, reports and deletes unknown accounts providing a single click solution for the IT professional to generate reports of all unknown accounts present in security permissions and the ability to delete those unknown SIDs as needed.

"Winzero surveyed Windows server administrators to find solutions that they REALLY need and want. It was clear that in-depth reporting and removing unknown accounts from Windows server security permissions was a major requirement for three major reasons: administration, security, and migration to Windows Server 2008. Winzero RemoveUnknown addresses these three areas in a remarkable way!" said Akos Sandor, Vice President Microsoft Enterprise Solutions for Winzero.

“Over the years, we have developed an extensive array of software that supports Microsoft products,” said JP Hann, Director of Marketing at Winzero. “The ability to expand our product base and develop software solutions to remove the obstacles to deploy Windows Server 2008 is a huge benefit to our customers by providing the expertise to automate most server tasks, especially the mind-numbing repetitive ones...”

Winzero RemoveUnknown is available for evaluation at http://www.winzero.ca and may be purchased directly or through the Winzero global resellers’ network.

About Winzero Technologies
Winzero Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows management software worldwide enabling customers to centralize and reduce repetitive administration, migration and on going day to day Windows management while benefitting from reduced risk and improved operational efficiencies.

For more information, please visit: http://www.winzero.ca

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Media Contact:
JP Hann, Director of Marketing
Winzero Technologies
jphann@winzero.ca

Microsoft Releases Server 2008 to Manufactures

Microsoft released to manufacturing its Windows Server 2008 platform Monday, meaning the software should be available for purchase on March 1.

Customers with Microsoft's Active Software Assurance coverage or an enterprise agreement can get it a little earlier, with downloads available by the end of February, according to a Microsoft representative.

Featured in the operating system are automation of daily tasks, improved security and virtualization to improve hardware utilization and server availability, the company said.

Developed in tandem with the Windows Vista code base, Windows Server offers capabilities such as Network Access Protection and Group Policy. System-wide performance improvements include an integrated system architecture including network file-sharing, managed quality of service and reduced power consumption, Microsoft said.

Windows Server 2008 and Vista feature common tools to boost efficiencies, according to Microsoft. Also, a FastCGI module in Windows Server 2008 enables hosting of PHP (Hypertext Preprocessor) systems. PHP and ASP.net applications can be hosted side by side.

The company is offering a Go Live license enabling users to deploy beta releases of Internet Information Services 7.0 into live production.

DELL Acquisition Extends Winzero’s Server Migration Market Share

“Winzero server migration software significantly reduces the time and costs of deploying new Dell Servers”

Ottawa, ON, Feb 09, 2008 – With the recent Dell – ASAP Software acquisition, Winzero Technologies will extend its server migration market share by reducing the time to benefit of new Dell Server deployments. The acquisition of Winzero’s preferred Reseller - ASAP Software will strengthen Winzero's existing server migration software business by integrating Dells complementary expertise in server hardware.

“Recognizing the strategic synergies between Winzero and Dell ASAP, we embarked on a beneficial, market expansion opportunity,” said Akos Sandor, vice president of Microsoft Solutions for Winzero Technologies. “Our goal is to provide a cost-effective alternative to traditional file server migration products, which have been entrenched in the market for 10-years. The combined solution features the most innovative server migration technologies at an aggressive/attractive price point.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Dell ASAP and believe this alliance is truly a win-win for all parties involved,” said JP Hann, marketing director for Winzero. “Our server migration solutions are designed to scale to the tremendous data growth expected in our customer’s data centers. The ability to migrate existing Microsoft Windows based server data efficiently to new Dell server platforms is an ideal fit for our software.”

In addition to broadening Winzero’s presence in server migration software space, the acquisition extends Winzero’s indirect resellers model that forms Winzero’s primary route to market. With Dell ASAP’s substantial presence in markets around the world, Winzero looks to benefit its server migration software from this strong relationship.

“We are excited about becoming part of Dell ASAP releationship as this will help us penetrate further into existing markets and give us the resources and expertise to expand into new markets,” said Sam Alderson, Director of sales at Winzero. “We’ve been successful in building a strong reputation in the server migration software market for Windows-based servers, now we’re looking forward to capitalizing on this momentum and taking our success to the next level.”

About Dell ASAP
Dell ASAP, the leading provider of IT products, is the single source for software, hardware and IT services that simplify IT by providing expert advice on software licensing agreements and acquisition methods. We make the complex process of selecting the right licensing program simple. We make it easy to buy, track IT information with the tools to monitor usage.

About Winzero Technologies
Winzero Technologies is a leading provider of Microsoft Windows management software worldwide enabling customers to centralize and reduce repetitive administration, migration and on going day to day Windows management while benefitting from reduced risk and improved operational efficiencies.

For more information, please visit: www.winzero.ca

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Media Contact:
JP Hann, Director of Marketing
Winzero Technologies
jphann@winzero.ca