(RTM = Released to Manufacturing) It’s a big day for Microsoft, and for the world of people who work with information and documents on their computers. Or on a SharePoint page using a browser. Or on their phone. Today marks the “ship” day for Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010. It’s done. It’s ready. Kick it … Continue reading BIG News: Microsoft Office 2010 + SharePoint 2010 RTM!
Today a new IDC White Paper (sponsored by Microsoft) was made available:http://download.microsoft.com/download/5/B/D/5BD5C253-4259-428B-A3E4-1F9C3D803074/IDC_Business_Critical_Workloads.pdfThe purpose of the write-up is to document what’s happening in the world of x86-based Servers; why they are THE platform businesses choose for their business-critical workloads. This is not a Microsoft story…“Oh really? You sponsored it!”Yeah, you got me there. (smile) But, really, … Continue reading New: IDC White Paper on Business-Critical Workloads Available
Here’s another TLA for you all to learn: CEC. Microsoft’s Common Engineering Criteria. The Microsoft Common Engineering Criteria is a set of engineering requirements and guidelines that govern all of Microsoft’s server products. The idea here is that we build products that work well together, and work to help you reduce your TCO (another TLA … Continue reading Transparency: What guides Microsoft to improve server products and reduce your TCO?
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“Yeah, Kevin.. what’s so cool about Office 2010?”Lots of things. I sure don’t want to have to write them all up here; though I’m sure I will eventually. But today, if you’re an IT Manager, and if you have time, you should definitely attend our IT Manager Community Talk , because I’ll be speaking with … Continue reading IT Manager Community Talk with Kevin – Why is Office 2010 going to be the best Productivity Platform?
WAG = Windows Administrator GroupsLast week I decided to try something new, and it’s catching on in a big way. I wanted to create a new set of user groups for IT Administrators who primarily work with MIcrosoft Windows-based infrastructures. So I came up with the acronym WAG. I’m also a recent big fan of … Continue reading WAG – It’s like Bacon Flavored Dog Treats for the IT Professional
http://gettag.mobi/ I’m having so much fun playing with Microsoft Tag. Try it out on your smartphone. (go to http://gettag.mobi) The software drives your phone’s camera to take a quick scan of the tag, and then does something with it, like open a web page, or download a vCard. For example, the colorful tag above, when … Continue reading Want my business card?
Are you still on the fence about Windows 7? Are you wondering whether it is worth your time? Are you wishing you had some proof that would help you convince your boss that now is the time to start rolling it out?“How did you know?”I’m a lot like you. And I got an e-mail about … Continue reading Webcast Coming Up: Forrester on Windows 7 ROI
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