RTM Announcement - Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1  Hello, It's been a few months since I last blogged about the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 3.1 - formerly known as WVHA or Windows Vista Hardware Assessment.  Today, I'd like to announce the RTM release of this tool with new capabilities including desktop ...

Hi all!  It's been a little bit over 2 months since my last blog on the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 (WVHA) release back in August.  You may wonder what our dev team is up to. Well, aside from getting the much needed rest, we have been busy working on the NEXT version of the tool.  Yes, we're talking about a major ...

Hi all,   Whether you are seriously considering moving your desktops to Windows Vista or just simply contemplating about it, I highly encourage you to grab your favorite latte or beverage, sit back and read about this great story – one that illustrates how an IT pro had become an instant hero in this company.   Meet Sumeeth Evans - ...

  The wait is over!  The Microsoft Solution Accelerators Team is pleased to announce the newly-released Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.1 with many of the features YOU have been looking for.  For example, we've added features such as localization to 6 more languages in addition to North American English, IP range scanning and ...

Hi Folks, Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office are here!  And, you are probably thinking that it's time to take advantage of these 2 great technologies.  But, you need to get answers on a few practical questions first: Would my existing PCs run Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office? Should I buy new ones or upgrade them ...

Hi all, The Microsoft Solution Accelerators Team is happy to announce the release of the Windows Vista Hardware Assessment 2.0 Public Beta.  Windows Vista Hardware Assessment is an automated software tool that helps business customers and consultants make informed decisions about desktop deployment and migration to Windows Vista.  ...

  Tune in and listen to the radio interview of Microsoft Product Manager, Baldwin Ng and IT Pro Evangelist, Chris Avis as they discussed how the newly released Windows Vista Hardware Assessment solution accelerator has become the popular tool in helping businesses determine their readiness for Windows Vista ...

Good news!  The Windows Vista Hardware Assessment v2.0 Beta Program is now open for registration!  Please join our beta program and test drive new features including OU-targeting, machine names import, localized UI/readiness reports and more.  Visit the Microsoft Connect site to join: ...

Hi all, We are happy to announce the availability of Windows Vista Hardware Assessment guidance pages in 8 new languages in addition to the already-available US English version.  The list of localized web sites is listed below, please click the individual link to visit your language of choice: US ...

Hello, Let me first introduce myself.  I'm Baldwin Ng, Product Manager for Microsoft Solution Accelerator team.  Our team has been developing great tools such as Business Desktop Deployment 2007 and guidance on client security such as the Windows Vista Security Guide. Today, another IT pro tool is born - Windows Vista Hardware ...