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June 2, 2010 Take the Open Government Directive to the next level The right technology can help you support transparency in government decision-making and promote greater public involvement, often without tossing out your existing IT investments. Start now: download the Democratizing data for open government paper. (PDF 1.3MB) News and highlights Microsoft unveils social media directory for government Gov2Social, a new social media directory for state and local governments, illustrates how state and local governments across the United States are using social media to connect with citizens and create open and transparent government. - Government Computer News Florida Maps the Census with Bing Maps The State of Florida is putting its census results on the map by using Bing Maps for Enterprise to visualize the heaps of information officials are gathering. Microsoft announces Elevate America's Veterans program Microsoft will partner with organizations to provide U.S. veterans and their spouses with the technology training and support they need for a successful transition into the civilian workforce.  Applications are due on June 30, 2010, and the awardees will be named in August. - Examiner Gov 2.0: Cloud success hinges on collaboration Microsoft says the private and public sectors must work closely together for government to realize the promises of cloud computing. - InformationWeek Electronic records management solutions improve citizen access A Microsoft SharePoint-based electronic records management system gives counties, including Georgia's Rockdale County, an affordable solution for managing important records and improving citizen access, at the same time protecting important records from disaster. First look: Microsoft Office 2010 Office 2010 sharpens Microsoft's focus on collaboration With Office 2010, Microsoft has enhanced and more tightly integrated the individual applications and introduced new tools for collaborative editing. - Government Computer News Microsoft Office Web Apps tied to SharePoint 2010 The forthcoming Microsoft Office Web Apps can be managed onsite by IT organizations that host it on SharePoint. The new release supports document sharing and collaboration over the Internet and mobile devices. - Government Computer News Review: Microsoft Office 2010 offers exciting changes It's not often that Preston Gralla reviews software packages that he believes will truly make a difference in the way he work or uses his computer. Office 2010 is one that will. - Computerworld Microsoft SharePoint 2010 is polished, refined, and feature-rich By extending its collaboration capabilities, SharePoint 2010 functionalities have broadened to encompass the Internet (or extranet) needs of an organization. - Infoworld Technology update   Get HeyGov! to put traditional 311 on the map HeyGov! is a transparent, map-based way for citizens and local governments to communicate about non-emergency service requests that you can integrate with existing, on-premise CRM systems. Upgrade to Windows 7 today Support for Windows XP with Service Pack 2 (SP2) will end on July 13, 2010. Upgrade now to ensure uninterrupted security updates for Windows. Download new Silverlight 4 development tools Microsoft released Silverlight 4 Tools for Visual Studio 2010, an add-on package for developers working with the rich Internet plug-in platform. - Infoworld Test drive Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer 9 Ready to check out the new web platform capabilities of Internet Explorer 9? Install the preview. Microsoft launches social media platform for politicians, advocacy groups Microsoft TownHall is a plug-and-play, web-based platform-hosted on Windows Azure-that can be used to build sites that support user engagement around campaign and other social topics and encourage user participation. - Mashable Offers   Save 50% when you upgrade your Open Value Subscription Hurry! Through June 30, 2010, qualifying customers can receive 50% off Year 1 of a new Open Value Subscription when they upgrade from qualifying versions of Office and Windows. Save up to 25% when you purchase Windows HPC Server 2008 with Software Assurance By combining ease of use with blazing performance, Windows HPC Server 2008 is the most productive solution for quickly analyzing vast amounts of data and solving the most complex problems imaginable - from the laboratory bench to the trading floor to the manufacturing plant.  Offer ends June 30, 2010! Get the IT solution you need without breaking the budget Whatever your budget constraints, Microsoft can work with you to find a financing option: flexible payment terms; deferred, ramped or skipped payments; and monthly, quarterly or semi-annual payment terms ranging from 24 to 60 months. Send e-mail or call 1-866-951-0641 to learn more. Events FedScoop's 2nd annual Lowering the Cost of Government with Technology June 9 • Washington, DC Join top decision-makers from the federal government and IT community to discuss citizen engagement, cloud computing and virtualization as ways to lower the cost of government with technology. Public Sector Windows Azure Boot Camp coming to a city near you Attend a 2-day deep dive program on Windows Azure to better prepare you to build and deliver cloud-based solutions on the Windows Azure Platform. In this issue: » News and highlights » First look: Office 2010 » Technology update » Offers » Events Questions on how to buy? Call 1-800-342-9224 Financing help Chat online More info   Federal State and Local Federal State and Local Federal State and Local Not yet a subscriber? Sign up!    Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. 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View this e-mail in your browser Follow us: Microsoft Partner Network Newsletter | June 2, 2010 You are receiving this newsletter at your request. To manage your subscription, go to the Microsoft Subscription Center and sign in with your Windows Live ID. Microsoft Partner Network Changes Offer New Ways to Get Involved It’s an exciting time to be part of the Partner Network. We’ve made some changes to better fit your business needs—and help you realize your full potential. And it all starts with new subscriptions and competencies to help make your business stronger, more innovative, and more responsive to your customers. What’s New? Communities. Connect in real time to get fresh perspectives and build relationships. Subscriptions. Get software, resources, and support to boost your business—all for a very low cost. Developers and Web designers, you now have a new Microsoft Action Pack all your own, with benefits tailored to your needs. 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TechNet Flash: IE 9 compatibility results and new Microsoft Desktop Player

TechNet Flash Mobile | Unsubscribe | Customize TechNet Flash Volume 12, Issue 11 | June 2, 2010     Top Stories     Internet Explorer 9 Compatibility Results Are In Check out the Cross-browser Test Results Summary for Internet Explorer 9. Take the IE 9 Test Drive, and then see Solutions for Virtualizing Internet Explorer to learn how to create a virtual operating environment in which you can run earlier versions of IE. Try Out the Microsoft Desktop Player The Microsoft Desktop player allows IT professionals to access technical content (videos, webcasts, podcasts, white papers, and more) and links to resources (such as IT evangelists, local training opportunities, and local user groups) in your area. You can either view it online or download the WPF application to view offline. Your Featured Content Join the Beta for System Center Configuration Manager v.Next The System Center team has announced the release of Beta 1 for System Center Configuration Manager v.Next, providing IT with unified management tools and centralized control across multiple PCs and device types. Download the Virtual Migration Environment for Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft SharePoint 2010 The Virtual Migration Environment is a set of two virtual disks that provide Office Project Server 2007 and Office SharePoint Server 2007 environments with sample content and scripts designed to assist customers upgrading from Office Project Server 2003 and Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 to Project Server 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010. BizTalk Server 2010 Beta Available for Download The BizTalk Server 2010 Beta integrates with the newly launched Windows Server AppFabric. Windows Server AppFabric is a set of integrated technologies that make it easier to build, scale, and manage web and composite applications that run on IIS. Together with the already available Windows Azure AppFabric, Windows Server AppFabric and BizTalk Server 2010 form Microsoft's application infrastructure technologies. Video: Deploy Windows 7 and Capture Reference Computer Image (Part 7 of 8) How do I get to a standard operating system image? In this screencast, John Baker, Sr. IT Professional Evangelist from Microsoft, uses the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010 to create and then deploy a custom Windows 7 image to a reference computer. Then the image is "Sysprepped" and captured, creating a custom, Windows image in the form of a .wim file.   Accelerate Your Windows 7 Pilot with the Proof of Concept Kit Whether you have 1,000 PCs or 100,000 PCs, if you want to successfully and more quickly roll out Windows 7 Enterprise, a pilot program is highly recommended. There are self-service resources to help organizations assess business value and build a plan for deploying a modern desktop environment with Windows 7 Enterprise, Office 2010 Professional Plus, Microsoft App-V, and Internet Explorer. Join the MAP Toolkit 5.0 Beta 2 Download the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) Beta 2, and try out the new features available to help you accelerate your IT infrastructure planning process. Office 2010 readiness assessment, Windows 2000 Server migration recommendations, and inventory of Linux-powered LAMP stacks are just a few of the features available to help you save valuable planning time and expense. Get the Updated IPD Guide for SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 The Infrastructure Planning and Design (IPD) guide for Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008 R2 helps technical decision makers identify the appropriate SQL Server roles needed and also determine the infrastructure components, server placement, and fault-tolerance configuration necessary to meet planning requirements. 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