Wilmington, OH-based National Bank and Trust tapped Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Enterprise for two new servers it deployed to improve the firm’s security and remote connectivity. The new servers were needed because remote network users whose computers weren’t totally secure couldn’t connect to the bank’s network while third-party vendors or auditors were working on-site.

Old Mutual, the largest life assurance business in southern Africa, will migrate 15,000 desktops to Microsoft Windows Vista to take advantage of Vista’s improved security features and other benefits including a step toward the goal of a remotely managed desktop environment. Old Mutual, which bought the AOK automated application compatibility testing tool from ChangeBASE to ensure a smooth migration, is planning to start the migration this month.

Des Moines, IA-based Principal Global Investors, the asset management arm of the Principal Financial Group, has gone live with the Cadis EDM suite from Cadis Software to centralize its security master data. The firm is seeing an immediate return on investment, thanks to improved control and governance of its security master data.

By Don Canning, Microsoft

Recent data leakage cases have stirred discussions surrounding personal liability and harsh penalties. While there are currently no criminal laws in place for loss of a client’s private data, there is certainly an increase of discussion and movement in this direction in many areas of the world.