The new Microsoft Lync Server 2010 takes center stage in this year’s infrastructure technologies white paper. The timing is perfect, with Microsoft’s announcement of the new release of their communications server this month.

We’re delighted to showcase the applicants for our inaugural Distinguished Peer Awards. You’ll see that there were some top-notch infrastructure projects, and your peers willingly share their successes with you.
Cloud computing is always a hot topic, and we touch on the security and ethics implications of moving to an off-premises technology solution. Speaking of the cloud, is the time right to think about moving business-critical communications applications to the cloud?

Finally, we offer an interesting article on a move toward a technology platform implemented to consolidate a broad portfolio of legal systems.

Infrastructure technologies run “deep and wide,” all puns intended.

Many thanks to our talented authors for sharing their expertise, and a special thanks to Bob Dubois, Vice President of ILTA’s Server Operations and Security Peer Group, for his guidance in managing the content.