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Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V released today
Judging by the number of people we had at a Virtualisation event this week and the interest, this is...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/26/2008
Windows XP end of sales date is 30th June 2008 - so what does that actually mean?
Recently a communication was sent to Windows XP customers informing them of the end of sales date...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/25/2008
Calling all technology enthusiasts: World Wide Telescope on Channel 10
The US team have set up a series to showcase the latest and greatest cool stuff coming ot of...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/24/2008
New website: Microsoft Environment - Innovating to Improve Our Planet
I was really pleased when this was brought to my attention. What with the rising oil prices and...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/24/2008
Must see viewing tonight: Bill Gates - How a Geek Changed the World
Sorry to only give you 2 hours notice, but this one is worth pushing the red button on Sky + An...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/20/2008
50 office-speak phrases you love to hate
BBC NEWS | Magazine | 50 office-speak phrases you love to hate This has been doing the rounds this...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/20/2008
Windows HPC debuts in the Top 25 fastest supercomputers in the world
Thanks to the Windows Server Chaps for this: A few months ago we completed our runs for the Top500...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/19/2008
The second Springboard Live virtual roundtable: Windows Vista Security
The second Springboard Live! virtual roundtable has now taken place: The topic? Windows Vista...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/19/2008
Join Voices for Innovation to influence UK government policy
https://www.voicesforinnovation.org/ Voices for Innovation is a network of technology professionals,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/17/2008
Managing Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Deployments
I picked this up on an internal email about news alerts This is from eweek.com and covers a TechEd...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/16/2008
Microsoft Integrated Virtualization ROI Tool
Great pick up from Emma, our resident licensing guru It is actually positioned as a tool for...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/16/2008
TechEd EMEA 2008 now open for registration
Tech·Ed EMEA 2008 is now underway with registration opening on 1 June. These events are the best...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/12/2008
TechEd US 2008 session - How Microsoft does IT
Bink.nu has done a fantastic write up of a "How Microsoft does IT" session at TechEd this week Barry...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/12/2008
New Windows Server training kit and & Redmond CSI live meeting
Coming soon: MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-647): Windows Server® Enterprise Administration...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/11/2008
I blog therefore I am?
On Thursday, 12 June, as part of DesignIT 2008, a roundtable debate in central London will take...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/11/2008
The Security Compliance Management toolkit
This toolkit provides best practices from Microsoft about how to plan, deploy, and monitor a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/09/2008
SQL Server 2008 Release Candidate 0 is now live on TechNet Plus Subscriber Downloads.
SQL Server 2008 provides a comprehensive data platform that is secure, reliable, manageable, and...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/06/2008
June 18th Virtual Roundtable on Windows Vista Security
On Wednesday June 18th at 9:00AM Pacific Time, Microsoft Technical Fellow and desktop guru Mark...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/06/2008
New Whitepaper: The Business Value of Windows Vista
Great new white paper announced on the Windows Vista Team Blog: To help in your evaluations we've...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/06/2008
18th June, London: Vista Squad “The Wrath of Khan”- Deep Dive into Network Access Protection (Stephen Lamb, Microsoft)
I love the Vista Squad because they really add some life into the community meetings they run The...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/05/2008
Harness the Combined Power of Microsoft Forefront Client Security and Network Access Protection
The Microsoft Forefront Integration Kit for Network Access Protection is now available. To learn...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/05/2008
Rafal Lukawiecki- Data Mining and Business Intelligence for Enteprises on TechNet Spotlight
In Data Mining and Business Intelligence for Enterprises, Rafal Lukawiecki aims to show IT...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/04/2008
IT Pro Top FAQs –April 08
Q) I’d like to know who qualifies for education pricing discounts from Microsoft. A) Please visit...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/03/2008
MS Store launches in the UK
Today we announced the launch of Microsoft Store in the UK. Microsoft Store will bring together a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/02/2008
New TechNet events covering Unified Communications, Virtualisation & Management Technologies and Windows Server 2008
Monday June 23 2008, TVP: Microsoft Virtualisation and Management Technologies event This event will...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 06/02/2008
WWT
What does WWT stand for I hear you ask? Well if it were for my reaction then it would be Wow Wow...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/29/2008
Office Live Small Business - Your chance to win a £2000 prize package each week
Until 20th July, we're giving away a £2000 prize package every week comprising a new Dell laptop, a...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/27/2008
Microsoft migrates MSDN and TechNet on Hyper-V virtual machines
Microsoft, which eats its own dog food since the Virtual Server 2005 era, just announced the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/26/2008
TechNet in the North: Microsoft’s vision for Unified communications, with James O'Neill
Register for this event Date - 02-Jul-2008Time - 2pm - 5pmLocation - Leeds/Bradford Microsoft's...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/23/2008
TechNet Deployment Event: Windows Vista and 2007 Microsoft Office system - why and how?, Manchester, 3rd June
Just a reminder that this event is taking place: Register Now If you have a Microsoft licensing...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/22/2008
Drench your brain
Totally agree with Steve C that the best TV advert around at the moment has Brains from the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/16/2008
Windows Essential Server Solutions - SBS and EBS
This week we opened up the Public Preview for Windows Essential Server Solutions - Small Business...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/16/2008
Microsoft Data Protection Manager 2007 - some gold dust feedback
I cannot tell you how much this made my day! Tony, IT Manager from Bott Ltd, sent this to me out of...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/15/2008
Security Round up
2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide: Threats and Countermeasures This guide is a comprehensive...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/15/2008
Download the latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report
Volume 4 of the Microsoft Security Intelligence Report was just published. Download it today for an...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/14/2008
Windows Vista Virtual Lab: Improve your PC's Power Management
This was a popular topic in the last newsletter so though this would be worth sharing:With Windows...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/13/2008
How do I videos
These short videos focus on specific tasks and show you how to accomplish them, step-by-step, using...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/13/2008
FAQ from the TechNet Roadshow 2008
We are now just over halfway through the 2008 Launch Roadshow and, as per last time, we have been...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/09/2008
Please complete the Microsoft IT Manager survey
Calling all IT Managers... We are conducting a short survey to find out where you get the...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/09/2008
Exec Describes Microsoft's 'Social Networking' Vision
Redmond | News: Exec Describes Microsoft's 'Social Networking' Vision A Microsoft executive involved...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/07/2008
Update: Xobni now available to all
Monday was an exciting day for Xobni. After seven months of invite-only beta, they announced that...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 05/06/2008
Windows Server 2008 - New book title, Learning Snacks, Upcoming Live Meetings
New title: MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-640): Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 04/30/2008
Xobni - email happiness
I have been resisting this for a little while but was finally convinced by Gareth, the Windows...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 04/30/2008
The new Microsoft Wireless Laser Desktop 7000
Microsoft’s new Wireless Laser Desktop 7000 delivers cutting-edge performance, comfort and style to...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 04/29/2008
Windows XP SP3 now available on TechNet Subscription
What Is In Service Pack 3Windows XP SP3 includes all previously released Windows XP updates,...
Author: Georgina Lewis Date: 04/23/2008