Microsoft

QBS Software, a Microsoft Certified Gold Partner and a leading software supplier in the UK and Europe, has worked closely with Microsoft for more than 18 years to recommend, supply and support the entire Microsoft product range including Microsoft Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft Small Business Server, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Exchange and Microsoft Office to small and medium–sized businesses in all industry sectors.

As well as the Microsoft Open Licensing scheme, QBS is able to provide Select and Enterprise Licensing.

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Founded in 1975, Microsoft is a worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realse their full potential.

Products

• SharePoint Workspace
  Adds powerful new tools that allow users to access and share content stored on SharePoint sites, even when not connected to corporate networks.

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• System Center Configuration Manager
  Comprehensively assesses, deploys and updates servers, client computers and devices across physical, virtual, distributed and mobile environments.

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• System Center Essentials
  Systems management product for medium sized businesses that integrates physical and virtual server management and monitoring into one product and one console.

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• System Center Virtual Machine Manager
  A comprehensive management solution for the virtualized datacenter which enables consolidation of physical servers, rapid provisioning of new virtual machines and unified management of physical and virtual infrastructure.

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• Virtual Desktop Infrastructure
  Access desktops running in a datacentre, providing each user with access to a personal desktop from any authorised device.

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• Windows HPC Server
  Enterprise-class tools for the HPC environment built on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 64-bit technology.

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Applications - Desktop

• Access
  Desktop SQL database management system. Integrates with Office and SQL Server.

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• AutoRoute
  Customisable travel planning software that includes maps for thirty seven countries with optional GPS support.

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• Encarta
  Digital multimedia encyclopedia

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• Excel
  Spreadsheet creation, formatting and analysis software.

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• InfoPath
  Information-gathering program for creating and deploying electronic forms; use the InfoPath Forms Services capabilities in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 to extend business processes beyond a corporate firewall.

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• MapPoint
  Map creation tool for Office applications and SQL Server databases.

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• Office
  Office suite of interrelated desktop applications, servers and services for the Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X operating systems.

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• Office for Mac
  Microsoft Office for the Macintosh platform.

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• Office Groove
  Microsoft Groove Server 2010 provides comprehensive services for managing Microsoft SharePoint Workspace. Groove Server 2010 contains two components: Groove Server 2010 Manager and Groove Server 2010 Relay.

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• OneNote
  Digital notebook that provides a single place for storing notes and information.

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• Outlook
  Messaging and collaboration client. Available for purchase on its own or as part of the Microsoft Office Suite

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• PowerPoint
  Create, share and manage presentations including the ability to right-protect work and initiate a review workflow.

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• Project
  Plan, manage and communicate project information.

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• Publisher
  Microsoft Office Publisher is a desktop publishing application.

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• Virtual PC
  Run multiple PC operating systems concurrently.

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• Visio
  Visualise, explore and communicate complex information via Visio diagrams using a wide range of templates, sample diagrams and connectors.

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• Word
  Word processing package for Microsoft Windows and Macintosh with mail merge facility.

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• Works
  Organisational software for the home - includes: word processor, spreadsheet, database, calendar, e-mail and Internet browser.

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Applications - Development

• MSDN Library
  Information and software subscription service.

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• MSDN Subscriptions
  An MSDN Subscription offers you access to virtually all of the Microsoft products you need to design, develop and test your next application.

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• Visual FoxPro
  Create and manage high-performance, 32-bit database applications and components

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• Visual SourceSafe
  A source code control system for team development of Microsoft Office Access applications.

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• Visual Studio 2008
  Suite of development tools designed to aid software developers.

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• Visual Studio 2010
  Delivers tooling and framework support for the latest innovations in application architecture, development and deployment.

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• Visual Studio 2010 Team Foundation Server
  Collaboration platform at the core of the Microsoft application lifecycle management solution.

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• Visual Studio 2010 Team System
  Integrated development environment and tools for the application life-cycle and suitable for architects, designers, developers, database experts and testers.

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Applications - Design

• Expression Blend
  Professional interactive design tool for the Silverlight and .NET platforms.

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• Expression Design
  Professional illustration and graphic design tool for building elements for web and desktop application user interfaces.

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• Expression Encoder
  Professional video encoding tool including Silverlight on the web.

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• Expression Studio
  Suite of professional design tools for designing standards-based Web sites, desktop experiences or Silverlight.

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• Expression Web
  Professional development and design tool for creating standards-based web sites that use PHP, HTML/XHTML, CSS, JavaScript and ASP.NET or ASP.NET AJAX.

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Server Software

• BizTalk Server
  BizTalk Server enables organisations to connect disparate systems.

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• Commerce Server
  A production-ready e-commerce Web site including page templating, information-editing, content management and workflow approvals features.

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• Exchange Server
  Microsoft Windows e-mail server including e-mail, calendars, contacts and tasks with support for mobile and web-based access and data storage.

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• Operations Manager Server
  Operations management of Windows and .NET Enterprise server applications.

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• SharePoint Server
  Microsoft Office SharePoint Server is an integrated suite of applications for content management, search, collaboration and workflow automation.

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• SQL Server
  Scalable database management system including data mining, analysis and security. Available in Standard, Enterprise, Workgroup, Express and Compact Editions.

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• System Center Operations Manager
  System Center Operations Manager is an end-to-end service-management product that works seamlessly with Microsoft software and applications.

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• Systems Management Server
  Detailed hardware inventory, software inventory and metering, software distribution and installation and remote troubleshooting tools: part of MS Back Office.

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• Windows Essential Business Server
  An integrated multi-server product for medium-sized businesses with up to 300 PCs.

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• Windows Server
  Microsoft Windows servers built on Microsoft Windows NT technology.

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• Windows Small Business Server
  Microsoft server software for fewer than seventy five users.

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System Software

• MSDN Operating Systems
  Access to the latest to the latest Microsoft operating systems for desktops, laptops, line-of-business applications and enterprise networking.

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• Windows 7
  The next version of Windows operating system, makes your PC simpler and easier to use every day.

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• Windows Vista
  Microsoft Windows operating system.

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Online Services

• Business Productivity Online Standard Suite
  Business Productivity Online Standard Suite delivers hosted communication and collaboration tools for a streamlined experience with high availability, comprehensive security, and simplified IT management.

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• Exchange Hosted Services
  Online tools providing protection from spam and malware, data encryption and access to e-mail during and after emergencies.

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• Exchange Online
  Microsoft Exchange Online is a hosted enterprise messaging solution based on Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

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• Office Communications Online
  Instant messaging service for use with Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2 .

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• Office Live Meeting
  An online meeting space tool that allows collaboration in real-time to engage in conferences, traning sessions and edit files.

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• Sharepoint Online
  Secure, central location providing collaboration, resource organisation, content management and workflow facilties.

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Other

• Dynamics CRM
  Customer relationship management product including workflow automation, analytics and integration with Office and Sharepoint.

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• Forefront Client Security
  Unified virus and spyware protection for business desktops, laptops and server operating systems that is easy to manage and control.

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• Forefront Online Protection for Exchange
  Hosted service providing anti-malware and anti-spam for both on-premises Exchange and Exchange Online.

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• Forefront Security for Exchange Server
  Multi-engine protection against the latest e-mail threats.

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• Forefront Security for Office Communication Server
  Protection against IM-based malware using multiple scanning engines from industry-leading security partners.

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• Forefront Security for SharePoint
  Protection and control for collaboration servers.

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• Forefront Security Suite
  Virus and spyware protection for businesses that’s easy to manage and control.

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• Office Live Meeting
  Microsoft Office Live Meeting

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• System Center Data Protection Manager
  System Center Data Protection Manager is a Microsoft Windows backup and recovery product providing continuous data protection for Microsoft application and file servers.

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• TechNet
  Monthly subscription to Microsoft technical information on CD.

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