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News and highlights | | After piloting the new Windows 7 operating system, the city decided to upgrade to Windows 7 city-wide to increase efficiency, enhance security, and reduce costs. | | | Microsoft's Software plus Services strategy-delivering bits to customers in a variety of ways, from on-premises software to full-blown public and private cloud services-is nowhere more evident than in the company's approach to the federal sector. - eWeek | | | Michael Kassner talks with Lewis Shepherd, Chief Technology Officer of Microsoft's Institute for Advanced Technology in Governments, about how best to preserve security and maintain the privacy of databases. - Tech Republic | | | In late September, chief technology officers and strategists from some of the world's leading software-makers met in Washington in part to discuss the implications behind President Barack Obama's innovation agenda. - Government Computer News | | | Facing IT management complexity as well as budget pressures, Klamath County, Oregon, implemented the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) messaging solution. In addition to increasing the reliability and responsiveness of the county's IT infrastructure, the county is realizing administrative savings while delivering robust email services. |
Technology update | | Microsoft Federal Chief Technology Officer, Susie Adams, recounts how the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks forced the government to rethink information sharing and continuity of government operations, accelerating support for telework. | | | Microsoft Office 2010 gives you powerful new tools to express ideas, solve problems, and connect with people. Be among the first to download the beta and learn how the latest tools can benefit you and your organization. | | | Microsoft is starting the initial phase of commercializing its cloud-computing platform this month, as planned. Developers can now upgrade their Windows Azure preview accounts to commercial subscriptions or register for new services. - Government Computer News | | | June 7-10, New Orleans Immerse yourself in hundreds of IT learning opportunities and ask renowned technology experts, distinguished speakers, and community influencers your toughest questions. Register today. |
For the developer | | The Microsoft Windows Azure platform is an Internet-scale cloud services platform hosted in Microsoft data centers. Get the training kits, get the SDK, browse documentation, and get started today. | | | Get your preview version of the new Microsoft tool that enables users of the MySQL database to migrate to Microsoft's SQL Server. - eWeek | | | Get the Windows 7 Training Kit for Developers which includes presentations, hands-on labs, and demos designed to help you learn how to build for Windows 7. | | | Save up to $500 when you add an MSDN Premium or MSDN Professional Subscription to your existing Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 Professional Edition or Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition license. Offer ends March 31, 2010. | | | This SDK contains sample code and reference assemblies that allow you to build applications based on Windows PowerShell. |
Microsoft offers | | Find the right solution for your organization while earning money back in the form of partner subsidy funds. Offer expires March 31, 2010. | | | Microsoft Online Services provides a set of cloud-based, enterprise level business applications for rich functionality, cost savings, and business-ready security and privacy. | | | Open Value, Open License, and Select Government customers are eligible to acquire Windows 7 Professional upgrade as well as SA licenses at a 15% discount through Feb. 28, 2010. | | | Renew your Software Assurance coverage to continue your benefits including new version rights so you can enjoy Office 2010 when it releases. Offer expires April 30, 2010. | | | The Center for Digital Government has identified a spectrum of approaches to implementing cloud computing, each of which reflects the unique needs and constraints different organizations may encounter. Cloud computing models can work in the public sector if done right - but there is no one-size-fits-all approach. |
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