Integrating a Windows-based server into a largely-Mac-based user environment can pose a number of challenges, including problems accessing, sharing, storing, editing and printing files. As a result, ExtremeZ-IP enables writers, designers and directors at dynamic agencies like Forward to focus on production and creative concerns without work loss or delays due to the IT problems that might otherwise be common in the cross-platform enterprise." Our mission at GroupLogic over the past two decades has been to provide solutions to bridge the gap between Mac clients and Enterprise networks, including Windows servers. "However, the requirements of an enterprise network are often better suited to a Windows server. "Historically, creative agencies and publishing companies have favored Mac computers, especially among their production staff," said Anders Lofgren, GroupLogic vice president of marketing and product management. "We were already aware of ExtremeZ-IP's reputation, so we went with it," says Taylor. From simple file sharing and network access to printer server access, ExtremeZ-IP does it all, using Mac's native (and preferred) Apple Filing Protocol (AFP). The IT team also considered Microsoft's SMB solutions, but they didn't offer the comprehensive services that come with ExtremeZ-IP. They turned to ExtremeZ-IP to circumvent any possible problems. Their only concern was how to integrate the company's many Mac users with the new Windows server. "We were looking for a much more robust file server that could condense down hardware requirements so that we didn't have to run multiple servers - and we needed reliability," Taylor says. The team decided to replace several OSX servers with one Windows server. For a savvy media firm that had staked its reputation on sharp, high-quality work and meeting client deadlines, sustaining a productive work environment was absolutely essential. "We'd restart them, and people would find that they had lost a lot of what they had been working on."įorward's IT staff found that the software instability of the Apple OSX Server software was behind the frequent server crashes. For details on all of the new features, information on upgrading or purchasing ExtremeZ-IP, or to download a free trial version, please visit Group Logic's Web site at Upgrades can also be purchased by contacting Group Logic directly at or by calling +1.703.528.1555 or 800.476.8781."Previously, our servers would crash about once a week and be down for an hour," said Craig Taylor, Forward's IT director. ExtremeZ-IP 5.3 is available immediately and is a free update to all licensed ExtremeZ-IP 5 users that have an active support contract. It delivers no-compromise access, providing complete platform and application compatibility. ExtremeZ-IP 5.3 highlights Group Logic's continued commitment in supporting both Microsoft and Apple innovations, and in providing the world's best Mac/Windows connectivity solutions."ĮxtremeZ-IP is used by thousands of customers worldwide who depend on it for reliable file sharing between their Mac desktops and Windows servers. "Thousands of companies have depended on ExtremeZ-IP for years, and thousands more will discover they can rely on us during their transition to Windows Server 2008. "ExtremeZ-IP continues to be the proven standard for Mac/Windows compatibility without compromise, and ensures that no Mac user is left behind," said T. Group Logic's solution is especially critical for these mixed desktop environments because of the removal of Services for Mac, Print Services for Mac and the AppleTalk protocol from Windows Server 2008. In a recent Group Logic survey where nearly 350 IT professionals shared their views on Mac/Windows connectivity issues, 41% of respondents indicated that they will be migrating to Windows Server 2008 by the beginning of 2009.ĮxtremeZ-IP is the first enterprise-class solution for companies who wish to deploy Windows Server 2008 while continuing to provide the most compatible file and print sharing experience for their Mac users. Arlington, VA, Octo– Group Logic, the leading provider of Mac/Windows connectivity solutions, and a founding member of the Enterprise Desktop Alliance, an organization that supports the integration of Macs into Windows-based environments, today announced its support for Windows Server 2008 with the introduction of ExtremeZ-IP 5.3, the industry-leading connectivity solution for Mac desktop and laptops in Windows environments.
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