Windows Logo Program Newsletter for August 10, 2010

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile The Windows Logo Program Newsletter provides up to date information about the Windows Logo Program. Did you get this newsletter from a friend? Subscribe to the Windows Logo Program Newsletter. Take the Winqual and WHDC Customer Surveys Your feedback helps the Winqual and WHDC teams plan and prioritize work to improve your experience using these resources. Take the opportunity to influence the future shape of Winqual and WHDC, and participate in either or both of the Winqual and WHDC surveys. These surveys will be available for a limited time, so why not take a few minutes today to provide your input?   Help us to better help you succeed with Windows. Take the Winqual and WHDC surveys today! Winqual Survey: http://www.msisurvey.com/start.aspx?p=t10087_1 WHDC Survey: http://www.msisurvey.com/start.aspx?p=t10087_2 Logo Programs Retiring: Network Attached Storage Devices The Windows Logo programs for network attached storage devices will retire in concert with the release of the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.6. The WLK 1.6 will no longer contain programs for "Storage > Network Attached Storage" and "Storage > Wireless Network Attached Storage." Partners who wish to continue to use logos for this class of devices may be able to do so through the "Networked Media Device > Digital Media Server" and "Networked Media Device > Digital Media Server Wireless" categories, respectively.  Errata Expiring Before December 1, 2010 Expiring August 31, 2010: Errata # Errata title 1338 UAA Test: PREVIEW Errata: This test enforces Low Power DCN requirement that D3 Cold support entails EPSS support Expiring September 30, 2010: Errata # Errata title 1198 UAA Test Preview errata: S/PDIF pin "Pin Sense" responses cannot use "Impedance" bits 1279 Reinstall with IO doesn't consider other methods of install/uninstall Edition for August 10, 2010 In This Issue: Take the Winqual and WHDC Customer Surveys Logo Programs Retiring: Network Attached Storage Devices Errata Expiring Before December 1, 2010 What's New on WHDC? Windows Logo Program References • Windows Logo Program Newsletter Archives Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile © 2010 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Legal Information

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Windows Logo Program Newsletter for August 10, 2010

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile The Windows Logo Program Newsletter provides up to date information about the Windows Logo Program. Did you get this newsletter from a friend? Subscribe to the Windows Logo Program Newsletter. Take the Winqual and WHDC Customer Surveys Your feedback helps the Winqual and WHDC teams plan and prioritize work to improve your experience using these resources. Take the opportunity to influence the future shape of Winqual and WHDC, and participate in either or both of the Winqual and WHDC surveys. These surveys will be available for a limited time, so why not take a few minutes today to provide your input?   Help us to better help you succeed with Windows. Take the Winqual and WHDC surveys today! Winqual Survey: http://www.msisurvey.com/start.aspx?p=t10087_1 WHDC Survey: http://www.msisurvey.com/start.aspx?p=t10087_2 Logo Programs Retiring: Network Attached Storage Devices The Windows Logo programs for network attached storage devices will retire in concert with the release of the Windows Logo Kit (WLK) 1.6. The WLK 1.6 will no longer contain programs for "Storage > Network Attached Storage" and "Storage > Wireless Network Attached Storage." Partners who wish to continue to use logos for this class of devices may be able to do so through the "Networked Media Device > Digital Media Server" and "Networked Media Device > Digital Media Server Wireless" categories, respectively.  Errata Expiring Before December 1, 2010 Expiring August 31, 2010: Errata # Errata title 1338 UAA Test: PREVIEW Errata: This test enforces Low Power DCN requirement that D3 Cold support entails EPSS support Expiring September 30, 2010: Errata # Errata title 1198 UAA Test Preview errata: S/PDIF pin "Pin Sense" responses cannot use "Impedance" bits 1279 Reinstall with IO doesn't consider other methods of install/uninstall Edition for August 10, 2010 In This Issue: Take the Winqual and WHDC Customer Surveys Logo Programs Retiring: Network Attached Storage Devices Errata Expiring Before December 1, 2010 What's New on WHDC? Windows Logo Program References • Windows Logo Program Newsletter Archives Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile © 2010 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Legal Information

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August 10, 2010 Find government cloud applications from Microsoft all in one place Get your cloud computing objectives off to a speedy start with help from Microsoft implementation partners. Start now!   News and highlights Ballmer says Microsoft intends to become industry leader in cloud computing In an interview with The Washington Post, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer talked about how and why Microsoft is betting big on cloud computing and the company's future in smartphones and tablet computers. How to jumpstart your desktop virtualization initiative According to Forester, desktop virtualization is no longer a trend; it's the future of the PC.  Tune into this panel to hear experts from Microsoft, GTSI, HP, and Citrix explore the growing movement from static, physical PCs to dynamic virtualized desktops. Get your initiative on the road to success. Washington State posts spending online as a web-based, money-tracking map The Washington State Department of Commerce created a data warehouse for collecting spending data and an online money-tracking tool to present the data as interactive maps, charts, and graphs. With the flexibility of Bing Maps, IT staff can turn out enhancements in no time. Microsoft Dynamics CRM helps AgFirst Farm Credit Bank slash deployment costs by $1 million AgFirst managers drove a cost-saving logical consolidation of their Dynamics CRM-based line-of-business application, and then cut even more costs by consolidating physical servers. State helps improve census counts, avoids $300,000 in capital costs with cloud services In a pilot project, to prove the viability of the Windows Azure platform, the Florida House developed My Florida Census, resulting in a positive impact on the state budget. Technology update   Get the free beta for the next version of Microsoft Security Essentials The award-winning, anti-malware service helps protect PCs from viruses, spyware, and other malicious software.   Internet Explorer 8 stops 1 billion malware downloads Internet Explorer 8 and its SmartScreen Filter have blocked 1 billion attempts to download malware.  Download IE8 today.   Rapid, advanced data visualization for improved communication and transparency With Visio 2010 and SharePoint 2010 Visio Services, your agency can present complex data as clear, professional visuals and share them on the web in real time.   Microsoft, Adobe collaborate to protect against online threats Microsoft will extend its Microsoft Active Protections Program (MAPP) to include vulnerability information sharing from Adobe Systems Inc, and also made available new tools and guidance that will improve online security for customers.   Download the Microsoft Assessment and Planning (MAP) toolkit 5.0 for PC security  Start securing your desktop infrastructure today. MAP 5.0 also includes software usage tracking to simplify license management and compliance assessment, as well as a Windows 2000 Server Migration Assessment. Developers   Download the Microsoft preview of ASP.NET MVC 3 An update to Microsoft's ASP.NET Model View Controller (MVC) technology will leverage the new "Razor" view engine and offer enhancements for JavaScript. - InfoWorld   Test drive Windows Internet Explorer Platform Preview The new Internet Explorer 9 Platform adds support for W3C standards including HTML5 elements and the Web Open Font Format (WOFF).   Discover security best practices for developing Windows Azure applications Get an overview of Windows Azure security-related platform services as well as best practices for secure design, development, and deployment. (Microsoft Word document, 208 KB)   SQL Azure: Move your databases to the cloud The cloud can help agencies and their constituents provide more secure, web-based access to databases-without the need for additional hardware and software investments. And managing databases in the cloud is now a straightforward task. (PDF, 318KB)   Miami upgrades land management systems, streamlines permits and services for citizens Miami is deploying a solution based on the Microsoft .NET Framework that will automate and integrate processes to streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve both transparency as well as convenience. Events  Join fellow local government professionals and industry leaders at the 3rd-annual Microsoft Local Government Summit: Managing and Delivering Innovative Public Services - Bridging the Gap.  Skip the travel costs andlearn best practices in the public sector online at seven informative sessions, engage with industry partners throughout the day, and network with colleagues in a virtual, interactive environment.  Register Now!    Microsoft Financing Get the IT solution you need without breaking the budget Whatever your budget constraints, Microsoft Financing can tailor a payment option to help you afford the right IT solution today.  Payments can be deferred, ramped or skipped; and structured in monthly or semi-annual payment terms.  Send e-mail or call 1-866-951-0641 to learn more. In this issue: » News and highlights » Technology update » Developers » Local government summit » Microsoft Financing Questions on how to buy? 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