Sesame Workshop Looks to Eos

PR Log (Press Release) – May 27, 2009 – Sesame Workshop is committed to the principle that all children deserve a chance to learn and grow; to be prepared for school; to better understand the world and each other; to think, dream and discover; to reach their highest potential.  Sesame Workshop uses a collaborative, research-intensive approach that helps them understand children's developmental needs and the best ways to address them.

Sesame Workshop had identified the need to have Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Novell’s GroupWise 8 analyzed for the purpose of possibly replacing or upgrading their current system.    

Sesame Workshop had Novell GroupWise 8 installed in a test environment.  It was being evaluated by the Sesame Workshop staff as the upgrade path for GroupWise 7.

Eos Systems Inc. performed a comparative analysis of the email products. The analysis included an outline of Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Novell GroupWise 8 benefits, platform support, mobile device support, hardware/software requirements with costs, integration requirements with costs, personnel requirements, and training requirements. Interviews of employees of all levels were performed to ascertain the perception of the current email system as it relates to its operation,  ease of use, their skills and support.  

Eos Systems installed and configured a Proof of Concept Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. This server was used by Sesame Workshop to evaluate the functionality of the email system and to determine the benefits, if any, of a potential migration to that technology.

The software, hardware, network configuration, training, administrative and consulting costs to deploy Microsoft Exchange 2007 and Novell GroupWise 8 were analyzed and compared. The results were then presented to the executive IT committee.

Upon completion of this extensive review it was determined that GroupWise 8 was the best choice all around for Sesame Workshop.


About Eos Systems

Eos Systems is a leading Technology Solutions Provider with a highly skilled staff of technical professionals.  The guiding principle at Eos Systems is the belief that greater efficiency and business productivity should be the goal of today's complex organizations. Eos Systems provides advice and solutions for clients in information-intensive fields, which include banking, law, education, manufacturing, healthcare and government.

Eos Systems' services include assessing a client's strategic needs, providing specific recommendations, creating customized solutions that consist of multi-vendor products,and offering on-going service and technical support.

Eos Systems' staff has extensive experience in the current key technologies with levels of certifications to provide the highest standard of service to their clients. Eos Systems was established in 1997 and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts.  North American Operations are integrated with satellite locations in the East Coast, Midwest and West Coast.

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