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News and highlights | | As federal agencies' budgets become tighter and the quality of simulation software continues to improve, the technology will become a more integral part of civilian and defense organizations' information technology spending. - Washington Technology | | | ExecutiveBiz caught up with Myers about how his team has worked to foster the Obama administration's commitment to openness, collaboration, and transparency, and what to expect from Microsoft over the course of 2010. | | | With its Compliance Activities and Results System solution built on Dynamics CRM, the Risk Management Agency has gained improved visibility into its operations and is now better equipped to evaluate performance across its many locations. http://www.microsoft.com/industry/government/products/dynamics_crm_4_0/default.mspx |
Cloud computing | | A move to the cloud will enable new kinds of applications that public safety and law enforcement agencies can use to do their jobs better, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said during its annual Worldwide Public Safety Symposium. - PC World | | | During a forum held at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C. Microsoft senior vice president and general council, Brad Smith, proposed federal legislation meant to address the emerging practice of computing over the Internet, also known as cloud computing. - Information Age | | | Microsoft and the National Science Foundation are partnering to allow government-funded scientists free access to the Microsoft Windows Azure cloud computing platform. - InformationWeek |
For the developer | | Check out the thirteen applications submitted for ideas on developing applications in the cloud. | | | The Windows Azure platform and Microsoft SQL Azure cloud services are now generally available, ending the free test period for those who signed up for commercial accounts last month. - Government Computer News | | | This SDK provides developers with the APIs, tools, documentation, and samples needed to develop Internet-scale applications that run on Windows Azure. | | | Microsoft is upgrading its Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) to make it easier for Visual Studio developers to create secure applications. - Network World |
Events and webcasts | | | | February 23 | 12:00 Eastern Time Register for this free webcast and learn how to tackle challenges associated with implementing virtualized environments. | | | March 2 | Reston, Virginia Learn how the next generation of Microsoft Enterprise Project Management solutions can help your organization do more with less, and increase its effectiveness. Download the Project 2010 beta. | | | March 9 | Washington, D.C. Learn more about the choices Microsoft offers in support of your agency's unique cloud needs and demands. Attendees will hear examples of cloud solutions already in action, and about federal agency success stories. | Talk to Microsoft pros at these upcoming industry events: . Department of Energy Information Management Conference (IMC) | March 1-5, San Antonio, Texas . Governing: Managing Technology Conference | March 17-18, Sacramento, California . Beyond the Beltway | March 22, McLean, Virginia . Public Technology Institute CIO Summit | March 23-25, Washington, D.C. . Federal Office Systems Expo (FOSE) | March 25, Washington, D.C. | | March and April | Various U.S. cities
Join us for this one-day hands-on-labs workshop and see what HP Virtualization solutions can do for your organization. | | | April 24-27 | Atlanta, Georgia Convergence provides a great opportunity for you to learn how to get the most from your Microsoft Dynamics solution. Early registration by March 3 saves you $300. | | | June 7-10 | New Orleans, Louisiana Microsoft BI Conference 2010 is co-locating with Tech.Ed (with five BI-dedicated tracks.) Visit the BI Conference site and Tech.Ed registration site for details. Register by February 28 to save $200. |
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