Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Microsoft in Government: Register today for a free virtual conference on cloud computing

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Microsoft in Government

April 4, 2012

State and Local Government Virtual Conference


For agencies of all sizes, cloud computing can be a game changer. Whether you're moving email and voice communications to the cloud, managing content or data, or developing line of business applications, cloud computing can help you reach new levels of flexibility, scalability, and reliability. You'll probably find cost savings, as well.


Get scalability, performance, and self-service business intelligence in the cloud
SQL Server 2012 Scalable, reliable, easy to manage, and cloud-ready, SQL Server 2012 gives you powerful capabilities to rapidly explore, correlate, communicate, and analyze your growing volumes of data—while helping to lower the cost of managing the data infrastructure. To experience it for yourself, download the free trial and get the free Microsoft Press e-book.

Mobilize your workforce, wherever they are, as you streamline IT management
Microsoft Office 365

Why are governments like the State of Minnesota and Klamath County, Oregon moving to the cloud? Because they are spending less and accomplishing more. With Office 365, your staff can collaborate and communicate anywhere there is an Internet connection. Scaling up and down to meet changing demands is a breeze, and updates are automatic. Download the free trial and get the free Microsoft Press e-book today


Transform your IT infrastructure with on-demand applications in the cloud
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Scalable and automated application deployment and management in the cloud can mean faster distribution—crucial for disaster response applications—as well as reduced IT costs. Your IT team can focus on critical projects, while your users enjoy a consistent, familiar user experience across devices (including mobile). Sound good? Get the free 30-day Azure PowerPass and try it for yourself.


News

Dear Microsoft: You're doing it right
BGR shares thoughts on Windows 8 and how Microsoft is doing what Google and its Android partners have not: Microsoft is building a unique experience.

Microsoft raids tackle Internet crime
Microsoft, with an assist from U.S. Marshals Service, has disrupted several botnets that use variants of the Zeus malware. – GCN


Technology update

Download the Windows 8 Consumer Preview
Be one of the first to try out the reimagined and reinvented Windows.

Download Windows Server "8" Beta
Go beyond virtualization to experience the power of many servers with the simplicity of one with the new, cloud-ready Windows Server 8.


For developers

Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update - CTP
The Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update provides developers with additional capabilities to develop and test applications for Windows Phone 7.5 Devices with 256 MB.

Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5 Beta
By using the .NET Framework 4.5 Beta together with the C# or Visual Basic programming languages, you can write Windows Metro style apps.

Webcasts

 

Webcast_edu Windows Phone: Devices, devices, devices
April 17, 3:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Learn about building Windows Phone solutions for the emerging public sector market, and get access to open data developer resources.
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Your questions answered: Managing a government private cloud
April 23, 12:00 P.M. Eastern Time
Get expert answers to your specific questions on managing your government cloud infrastructure. You determine the focus of this discussion!

In-person events
Cloud Intelligence Technology Conferences
Invest just one day and choose from multiple technical sessions about System Center 2012, Office 365, SharePoint2010, Lync 2010, Exchange 2010, Hyper-V, Windows Azure, and more. We'll provide an overview of Microsoft cloud technologies and how you and your organization can benefit. Find a session near you.
 


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