Why should my organisation move to Internet Explorer 9? An upgrade guide for IT professionals

All-around fast Why speed matters What makes Internet Explorer 9 fast Privacy and Security Why privacy and security matter What makes Internet Explorer 9 secure and trusted Deployment, Management and Compatibility Benefits What makes Internet Explorer 9 easy to deploy and manage PAGE 2 Contents

What makes Internet Explorer 9 fast and why it matters All-around fast

Why speed matters Modern websites place greater demands on your browser Faster page loads mean less waiting Web-based and applications run more like native Windows apps PAGE 4

What makes Internet Explorer 9 fast? Hardware Acceleration Internet Explorer 9 uses the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to load web pages, rather than relying solely on the Central Processing Unit (CPU), leading to vastly increased graphical performance: Websites run at full speed Animations dont slow down when the computer is doing something else Fast JavaScript Performance The new Chakra JavaScript engine in Internet Explorer 9 makes the dynamic and visual-rich content of modern websites faster than other browsers: In some tests, JavaScript is over 90 per cent faster in Internet Explorer 9 than Internet Explorer 8JavaScript is over 90 per cent faster in Internet Explorer 9 than Internet Explorer 8 PAGE 5

Why privacy and security are critical, and what makes Internet Explorer 9 secure and trusted Privacy and Security

Why privacy and security matter Malware and hacking are growing problems. Internet Explorer 9 blocks 99 per cent of socially engineered malware, more than any other browserblocks 99 per cent of socially engineered malware, more than any other browser Malware can spread rapidly, stealing or damaging business-critical information and disabling network infrastructure Unsecured browsing is an easy way for malware to infect corporate networks Privacy of information are legal requirements in the UK Ref: NSS Labs: PAGE 7

How does Internet Explorer 9 improve privacy? Tracking Protection Internet Explorer 9 lets you create Tracking Protection Lists (TPL) that allow you to block third- party sites that use tracking to monitor your behaviour SmartScreen Technology SmartScreen notifies users when they visit websites, or download files, that could contain malware, but stays out of the way for well known sites and downloads InPrivate browsing InPrivate browsing can be used where you don't want your history to be stored on your computer. This feature is one of 1500 settings controlled through Group Policy PAGE 8

The lifecycle of a browser and why manage it Deployment, Management & Compatibility

Having a standard environment makes support easier, which could reduce helpdesk calls and therefore cost Automating installation can reduce complexity for end users The longest support life cycle of any browser out there – allowing you to upgrade your browser at your own pace A stable, predictable and controllable browser can help maintain a reliable and constant user experience in your organisation Benefits PAGE 10

What makes Internet Explorer 9 easier to deploy and manage Deployment, Management & Compatibility Microsoft Internet Explorer is the most used browser by organisations worldwide Internet Explorer 9 has more tools and features to facilitate deployment, compatibility, management and upgrade than any of our previous browsers: Deployment can be customised with the Internet Explorer Administration Kit (IEAK) and deployed using Group Policy, System Centre and a variety of 3 rd party tools We provide numerous resources and tools to help with your migration to the latest version of Internet Explorerresources and tools 1500 Group Policy settings to control the browser Updates can be controlled by your business, ensuring no nasty surprises. PAGE 11

All-around fast What makes Internet Explorer 9 fast Privacy and Security What makes Internet Explorer 9 secure and trusted Deployment, Management and Compatibility What makes Internet Explorer 9 easy to deploy and manage PAGE 12 Further resources

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