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February 2007        

Kim's Notebook

Flex Your Workforce

Dear Friend,

Workforce flexibility saves time, money, and the planet. It works for Sun, and it can work for your organization, too. MORE »

Kim Jones Kim Jones, VP, Global Education, Government, and Health Sciences. Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Edu Resources

»  Cool Video: The Big Mashup

Tune in to hear how the network is changing entertainment and news gathering in the Participation Age

»  Researchers, Drive HPC Performance

Sun HPC ClusterTools 7 offers comprehensive tools for high performance computing development

»  Solaris 10, Better than Ever

Download the new, third release of the most advanced operating system on the planet

Education Events

»  JavaOne 2007

Register now and save $200 on the world’s premier Java technology conference! San Francisco, May 8-11

»  EDUCAUSE

Get plugged in with the 2007 Midwest Regional conference for educational IT administrators. Chicago, March 12-14


Inside Technology

Why Education Needs Green Computing

Why Education Needs Green Computing Datacenter growth at educational institutions is driving up energy costs and impacting the environment. Now a new generation of eco-responsible technology is delivering better performance while slashing energy, cooling, and space consumption. MORE »

Special Offers

Education Only: Save 20% on Sun Ray Thin Client Bundles

Sun Ray thin client solutions sidestep the higher cost, maintenance, and environmental impact of "fat" PC client environments. For a limited time, pocket a 20 percent discount on a Sun Ray bundle ideal for libraries, classrooms, and other institutional settings. MORE »

Fortify Campus Security with Identity Management

Colleges and universities can't take chances with sensitive information. Learn how Sun's award-winning identity management solutions can help you simplify and secure information access for administrators, faculty, IT personnel, and students. Get Education-only discounts — and a free $10 Starbucks gift card! MORE »

Technology Toolkit
Get Solaris
Cluster Protection


Get Solaris Cluster Protection Download Solaris Cluster software at no cost for 24x7 availability and disaster recovery
StarOffice 8:
Free for Education


StarOffice 8: Free for Education Educators, get exclusive no-cost licensing of Sun's Microsoft-compatible office suite

Edu Insight

Danger! If It Looks Grey, Stay Away

Danger! If It Looks Grey, Stay Away The grey market may seem like a tempting way to save big money on new technology — but it's not worth the risk. Learn how to avoid grey market landmines and ensure the Sun products are genuine and deliver the performance and reliability you expect. MORE »

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