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Windows 7Customer Solution Case Study0000Consultancy Gains Flexibility, Security with Operating System, Hardware UpgradeOverviewCountry or Region: United StatesIndustry: Strategic communications Customer ProfileNyhus Communications provides strategic guidance, insight, and creativity to client challenges, including new product launches, raising public awareness, and brand positioning in a cluttered marketplace. Business SituationNyhus Communications needed to find a more efficient, effective way of completing everyday tasks, updating training manuals for a growing staff, and protecting sensitive documents and files.SolutionWindows 7 Professional and the HP ProBook 5310m provided users with more intuitive, efficient ways to complete tasks, work on-the-go, and share highly secure files and folders. BenefitsIncreased productivityImproved data securityReduced energy costs“We work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. The ease of use of Windows 7, combined with the stability of HP systems, gives us exactly what we need to accomplish more, faster.”Sally Poliak, COO, Nyhus CommunicationsSally Poliak, COO, Nyhus CommunicationsFor Seattle, Washington–based Nyhus Communications, speed and quality are the crucial ingredients to success. The 17-employee strategic communications firm provides public relations, public affairs, and new media content services to clients across North America. Nyhus Communications believes that connecting clients’ brands with the right audience requires delivering a finely tuned message at the right time in the right medium. This careful blend of precision and timing is made possible through reliable, efficient systems that enable employees to develop and complete projects as quickly as possible—while maintaining accuracy in everything they do. So when company leaders discovered the lightning-fast speeds and remarkable reliability of the HP ProBook 5310m running Windows 7, they knew they had found a powerful combination that would enable employees to accomplish more in less time. 5403854233545“With Windows 7 Professional, my computer starts up and runs at lightning speeds.”Sally Poliak, COO, Nyhus Communications00“With Windows 7 Professional, my computer starts up and runs at lightning speeds.”Sally Poliak, COO, Nyhus CommunicationsSituationNyhus endured lengthy system startup and resume times that inhibited its employees’ ability to get work done. And because laptop batteries did not last as long as users would like, employees would often have to stop what they were doing and search for power outlets—particularly frustrating for workers who are increasingly on the go.Simply finding files and applications required hunting through multiple folders, and comparing notes between documents meant having to manually resize windows, or print and view hard copies to avoid the tedious multistep process of manipulating window sizes. On top of all of that, mobile workers found it difficult to securely share files with team members while working remotely. Keeping client information safe was an ongoing challenge for Nyhus employees, who lacked a simple way to encrypt and share important data. And the training team grew increasingly frustrated with the tedious, time-consuming process of having to copy, paste, and reformat multiple screenshots in new documents when creating reference materials.Nyhus managers knew that these issues were cutting into team productivity significantly, and wanted to give their employees more intuitive ways to accomplish everyday tasks, protect sensitive information, and work more efficiently whether in the office or on the road.SolutionTo accomplish this, Nyhus managers began investigating solutions. They found that Microsoft and HP were offering a way for organizations to test the HP ProBook 5310m running the Windows 7 Professional operating system and assess whether this combination worked for their business.* According to Sally Poliak, COO of Nyhus Communications, this trial paid off.“We work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment,” she says. “The ease of use of Windows 7, combined with the stability of HP systems, gives us exactly what we need to accomplish more, faster.”With faster system response times, increased mobile flexibility, and enhanced security, the combination of the HP ProBook 5310m and Windows 7 Professional gave Nyhus the solution it had been seeking. Due to this improved performance, Poliak has opted to deploy the system across the organization.BenefitsImproved Efficiency and FlexibilityWindows 7 features faster Sleep and Resume times** that enable users to work within seconds of starting their PCs. Together with HP QuickLook 3, which provides users with access to email, calendar, and task items at the touch of a button—even when systems are in hibernation—users found they could get to work and complete projects sooner.“With Windows 7 Professional, my computer starts up and runs at lightning speeds,” says Poliak. “Couple that with HP QuickLook 3, which lets me access email without even starting my system and you’ve defined ultimate performance.”Adaptive screen display brightness, a key feature of Windows 7 Power Management, enhances mobile performance by reducing energy consumption. In addition, the HP ProBook 5310m with HP Mobile Performance gives users impressive battery 5403854233545“The Power Management features of Windows 7 Professional, combined with the impressive battery life of the HP ProBook, give me the flexibility I need to work on-the-go.” Sally Poliak, COO, Nyhus Communications00“The Power Management features of Windows 7 Professional, combined with the impressive battery life of the HP ProBook, give me the flexibility I need to work on-the-go.” Sally Poliak, COO, Nyhus Communicationslife without compromising on speed or responsiveness.As Poliak indicates, “The Power Management features of Windows 7 Professional, combined with the impressive battery life of the HP ProBook, give me the flexibility I need to work on-the-go.” Employees found that using HomeGroup, which enables workers to connect up to five computers running Windows 7 Professional with or without a server to create a mini version of a distributed network, provided an easy way to share data with enhanced security while working out of the office.**** And the HP Mobility Tools enhance this experience by simplifying web connections. HP Mobile Connectivity, for example, assists users attempting to connect to a new network.“Being able to share documents with colleagues while working remotely makes a huge difference in terms of getting more done in less time,” Poliak remarks. “HomeGroup and HP Mobility Tools give us that extra edge.”Simplified Business-Critical TasksNyhus employees often need to compare documents side-by-side, such as client proposals and content briefs. With Aero desktop personalization features, users can “Snap” windows side-by-side simply by pressing the Windows logo key plus the left or right arrow. And “Peek” enables users to quickly access their desktops by hovering over the small square in the bottom-right corner of the taskbar. “I love the Snap and Peek features,” Poliak says. “I usually have a lot of documents open, and these features allow me to scan my desktop and find the right page or snap two pages side-by-side when comparing notes.”Keeping data highly secure is a snap when using the Encrypting File System in Windows 7 Professional, and the HP Credential Manager available in the HP ProBook 5310m adds an extra layer of security—and productivity—by consolidating user passwords and network accounts within a single data unit.As Poliak states, “It’s critical to protect the sensitive data we have on file. The Encrypting File System plus the HP Credential Manager offer a one-stop shop for security—and both are so easy to use.”Found New Ways to Enhance ProductivityWhile originally designed to help IT teams diagnose and solve system issues in less time, Nyhus training staff have found that Problem Steps Recorder drastically reduces the time required to create training manuals by recording users’ actions in real time. Plus, they have discovered that this visual way of presenting new information to users helps them retain information better—and faster.”With Windows 7 Professional Problem Steps Recorder, we can create robust training manuals with images,” says Poliak. “It saves our training team time in terms of creation, and employees can learn and retain more information in less time.” *As part of the solution deployment through the Windows 7 SMB Evidence Program, the customer received complimentary notebooks and technical support from Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard.**New HP Business laptops with Windows 7 can start up to 41% faster and have shut-down times that are up to 30% faster than an older laptop. Test results compare HP 5310 systems with identical configurations with one system running Windows XP Professional SP3 (Genuine) and the second system running Windows 7 Professional (Genuine). Actual results may vary based on system configuration and performance will vary over time depending on software installed.*** HP QuickLook 3 is accessible when the notebook is off and requires Windows-based systems and Microsoft Outlook. Timing may vary depending on the system configuration. To enable the feature following the removal of the battery, restart the notebook prior to subsequent use.**** Wireless access point and Internet service required. Availability of public wireless access points limited. Broadband requires separately purchased service contract. Check with provider for availability and coverage in your area.Systems may require upgraded and/or separately purchased hardware and/or a DVD drive to install the Windows 7 software and take full advantage of Windows 7 functionality. See windows/windows-7 for details.28575007181850Software and ServicesWindows 7 ProfessionalThird-Party ProductsHP QuickLook 3HP Mobile PerformanceHP Mobile ConnectivityHP Credential ManagerHardwareHP ProBook 5310m PartnerHP00Software and ServicesWindows 7 ProfessionalThird-Party ProductsHP QuickLook 3HP Mobile PerformanceHP Mobile ConnectivityHP Credential ManagerHardwareHP ProBook 5310m PartnerHP5549908255000This case study is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY.Document published September 201000This case study is for informational purposes only. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS SUMMARY.Document published September 20105403852056765For More InformationFor more information about Microsoft products and services, call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. In Canada, call the Microsoft Canada Information Centre at (877) 568-2495. Customers in the United States and Canada who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can reach Microsoft text telephone (TTY/TDD) services at (800) 892-5234. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, please contact your local Microsoft subsidiary. To access information using the World Wide Web, go to:For more information about HP products and services, call 650-857-1501 or visit the website at: For more information about Nyhus Communications products and services, call (206) 323-3733 or visit the website at: 00For More InformationFor more information about Microsoft products and services, call the Microsoft Sales Information Center at (800) 426-9400. In Canada, call the Microsoft Canada Information Centre at (877) 568-2495. Customers in the United States and Canada who are deaf or hard-of-hearing can reach Microsoft text telephone (TTY/TDD) services at (800) 892-5234. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, please contact your local Microsoft subsidiary. To access information using the World Wide Web, go to:For more information about HP products and services, call 650-857-1501 or visit the website at: For more information about Nyhus Communications products and services, call (206) 323-3733 or visit the website at: Windows 7Works the way you want: Windows 7 will help your organization use information technology to gain a competitive advantage in today’s new world of work. Your people will be able to be more productive anywhere. You will be able to support your mobile workforce with better access to shared data and collaboration tools. And your IT staff will have better tools and technologies for enhanced corporate IT security and data protection, and more efficient deployment and management.For more information about Windows 7, go to:windows/windows-7 ................
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