Microsoft in Government: 8 innovations in Windows 8 for government agencies

Windows 8 is here! Learn what's in it for government agencies. 8 innovations for Windows 8 FedScoop takes a look at look at eight new Windows 8 innovations that will matter to government. Inside Windows 8 with Microsoft's Susie Adams Susie Adams, chief technology officer for the Microsoft federal business, gives an in-depth look at Windows 8 and why it's a great choice for government in this interview with FedScoop Radio.   In this issue: • Windows 8 • News and highlights • For the developer     Talk to us!        • FutureFed • State and Local     News and highlights VA to migrate 600,000 employees to cloud email The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs will roll out email and calendaring services using Microsoft Office 365 to its 600,000 users. – FierceGovernmentIT New Microsoft Dynamics Cloud for government The Microsoft Dynamics Government Cloud solution is designed to meet security and compliance requirements unique to federal agencies. Learn more. (PDF, 569KB) – Redmond Mag Minnesota turns to the cloud to improve collaboration With the move to Microsoft Office 365, Minnesota improved information-sharing across agencies and now has enterprise-class reliability and data security. – American City and County Want free Wi-Fi? Check your Windows Phone 8 Windows Phone 8 will let its users know the locations of the wireless networking nodes near them, which could be helpful for government mobile users. – GCN For the developer Visual Studio 2012 gets first update the first major free update for Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 for Windows adds new features and improvements. – Neowin Download Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013 trial Start building a new class of apps that extend and personalize the way you create and consume information within Office and SharePoint. Download Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP1 trial SQL Server 2012 extends organizations beyond the database with a cloud-ready information platform that delivers mission critical confidence, breakthrough insight, and cloud on your terms. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA

Microsoft Business Hub: Watch New and Improved Insider Minute Videos—See for Yourself

If you are having trouble viewing this email, please visit the online version View New Insider Minute Videos—Improved Based on Your Feedback Get the latest insider information with our new Insider Minute videos—revised based on SMB customer feedback. From videos about Microsoft Excel keyboard shortcuts and Office 365 benefits to tutorials on security for remote Internet use—you’ll find ample tips and tricks for improving your business acumen quickly. And don’t hesitate to tell us what you think—send us your reaction to the videos. Introducing Windows 8: The Potential of a Tablet, The Power of a PC Use this new, intuitive interface to work from anywhere—running your business from the office or on the road. Find out–of–the box applications as well as an array of apps to suit your business needs. Take advantage of improved Windows 8 features across tablets, laptops, and desktops—with a heightened security infrastructure to help keep your business protected. Additional Windows 8 Resources: 31 Days of Windows 8—at your fingertips Access Offers & Promotions Free Posting at Barrel of Jobs Will Help You Find Your Next Employee with Office 365 Microsoft for Small Business is committed to assisting and improving small businesses. That’s why we’ve partnered with Barrel of Jobs, a site that uses social referrals to connect businesses with talent and put America back to work. Combine Barrel of Jobs with the simplicity of Microsoft Office 365, and you can meet and hire your next employee for free, all in the cloud. Big Easy & Cloud Easy Offers: Increase Your Buying Power For a limited time, take advantage of the Big Easy and Cloud Easy offers—and work through a partner to get additional products and services. Offers expire December 31, 2012. Get Your Big Easy Offer Get Your Cloud Easy Offer Try the Windows Azure 90–Day Free Trial—Today Exploding data growth and the inflexibility of traditional IT can make it difficult to keep up with shifting business needs, evolving markets, and growing demands from customers and internal users. Explore for free the features of Windows Azure that will help benefit your business—today. Find Training & Event Resources Increasing Productivity: Organizations Look to the Cloud Watch the case study video included to find out how Mihills Webb worked with US Medical IT to adopt Microsoft Office 365: "Patients are having a better experience at the doctor’s office as a result of this technology," says Dr. Cody Mihills (Family Physician, Mihills Webb). Additional Microsoft Office 365 Resources: Migrate your small business to the cloud with Office 365. See how a move to the cloud can offer significant cost savings including reduced power consumption and lower IT costs. Webinars Office 365 In Action: 10 AM (PST) Daily—Live Demo & Chat Attend a live 30-minute demo & chat with a Microsoft specialist. Learn how Office 365 delivers the latest, professional–grade capabilities like email, calendars, instant messaging, video conferencing, and file sharing—all through a convenient subscription. Get Help Every Tuesday with Office 15–Minute Webinars Join us every Tuesday at 9:15 AM (PST) for free webinars about using Office programs from the Help & How–to writers of Office.com. There’s also a live Q&A session immediately afterward. Events Now Open: Convergence 2013 Early Registration Register for this premier Microsoft Dynamics event by January 25, 2013, to receive U.S.$300 off the registration fee. Attend Convergence 2013 to learn how to make the most of your Microsoft Dynamics solutions. Attend a Microsoft 2012 Launch Event in December Pick one of two specific tracks for developers or developer managers to experience the end–to–end capabilities of Microsoft Visual Studio 2012 while learning what’s new with Windows 8, Windows Server 2012, and the new Office. SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER Unsubscribe  |  Update your profile Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please click here. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications click here. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 USA