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Some of the reasons that this is the right time to upgrade to at least a Microsoft Exchange Server 2010, is that it includes a host of administration and security improvements.

On April 10^th, Microsoft will be releasing six updates addressing eleven vulnerabilities.

A few months ago, if you have an Exchange server and wanted to sync Blackberry Smartphones wirelessly, you would have to purchase licenses for the BlackBerry Enterprise Server.  Now BlackBerry has finally released BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express for no additional software or client access licensing cost.  For the end user, the only cost is the internet-enabled BlackBerry service plan from your wireless service provider.

Over the past couple of years, there have been more great tools and web applications available on the Internet, but they have also become a big distraction for employees getting quality work completed.  Particularly social networking sites, online games, and videos (live & streaming).  Although some social networking sites and videos can be great tools for businesses,  they are costing money in lost time, lost productivity, quality of work, and bandwidth slowdowns.

Today on July, 13th 2010, all versions of Windows 2000 and Windows XP Service Pack 2 will reach end of support by Microsoft.  This means that Microsoft will not be providing software updates from Windows Update.  These include security updates that can help protect your PC from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, which can steal your personal information.  Windows Update also installs the latest software updates to improve the reliability of Windows.

One common answer is to protect a business from theft and vandalism.  While this is true, it is only one of many benefits surveillance cameras can provide.  The additional benefits listed below can provide you with an improved sense of security and potentially increase your bottom line.