Architecture & Stuff

Windows Azure AppFabric has an interesting array of features today that can be used by ISVs and other developers to architect hybrid on-premise/in-cloud applications.  Components like Service Bus, Access Control Service and the Caching Service. are...

Keynote Starts December 2, 2010 at 9:00 pacific time Hear what’s coming next from Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie Training, labs & swag Online or in-person at Microsoft HQ, December 2nd 2010 It’s just like an extra day of PDC, dedicated to Silverlight Windows...

It has been my experience that lots of things are possible and can be done in Windows Azure, however some things are relatively easy, some are doable with difficulty and some are normally to be avoided.  There is starting to be a lot of good guidance...

Just Released: Windows Azure SDK 1.3 and the new Windows Azure Management Portal                                            ...

          Of course SharePoint does not work in Windows Azure (yet), but there are ways to integrate with and leverage SharePoint capabilities with Windows Azure.   Here are some resources that illustrate...

My friends   Peter Laudati & Dmitry Lyalin host the edu-taining Connected Show developer podcast on cloud computing and interoperability. After a two month break, they’re back! Check out episode #38, “WCF? Droid Does!” .  In an increasingly...

The DataMarket section of Windows Azure Marketplace enables customers to easily discover, purchase and manage premium data subscriptions. DataMarket brings data, imagery, and real-time web services from leading commercial data providers and authoritative...

Keynote Starts December 2, 2010 at 9:00 pacific time Hear what’s coming next from Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie Training, labs & swag Online or in-person at Microsoft HQ, December 2nd 2010 It’s just like an extra day of PDC, dedicated to Silverlight Windows...

Microsoft® Lync™ Server 2010 now delivers complete presence, instant messaging, conferencing and enterprise voice capabilities through a single, easy-to-use interface that is consistent across PC, browser, and mobile device. Administrators benefit from...

Keynote Starts December 2, 2010 at 9:00 pacific time Hear what’s coming next from Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie Training, labs & swag Online or in-person at Microsoft HQ, December 2nd 2010 It’s just like an extra day of PDC, dedicated to Silverlight Windows...

Why Ignition Showcase? Ignition Showcase is a site focused on building and enhancing the vibrant ecosystem of Independent Software Vendors and start-ups on the Microsoft platform.  The goal of Ignition Showcase is to bring together the right people...

Headline In this Issue: Windows Phone 7 Windows Azure BizSpark News CRM Update Follow Ignition Showcase   Windows Phone 7 Announcements!   Windows Phone 7 PDC10 Sessions Windows Phone 7 Applications Certifications Requirements Published Windows...

They say that Windows Phone 7 can't multitask. They're wrong. If you are in New York on October 21st Charles Petzold will give a programmer's perspective on the multitasking features of Windows Phone 7, including tombstoning, asynchronous operations,...

Today we announced that Windows Phones will be available for consumer purchase thru At&T November 8th! Make sure your app is ready in time for consumers by following the below timeline: Oct 11: Participating early certification developers will receive...

Windows Phone Marketplace Update: We’ve given Marketplace an overhaul so that the quality of the developer experience in distributing apps and games matches our commitment to the customer experience on our new phone. The fair and transparent policies...

Ever since we first announced the application platform for Windows Phone 7, there was a loud chorus of Visual Basic developers asking if and when they would be able to build apps for Windows Phone 7.   That wait is over.   You can now download...

Microsoft makes commitment to Openness in the Cloud: Releases new OSS tools for Windows Azure New tools and SDKs expand choices for PHP developers targeting Windows Azure   Microsoft has announced the availability of a new set of developer tools...

Windows Phone tools for developers are ready . Now it’s time for you to start building your own Windows Phone application. There are no more excuses, no reasons to postpone. Get the tools and start writing your app today! As part of our efforts to help...

Earlier this week we released “Halo: Reach,” the thrilling prequel to the iconic “Halo” trilogy that became a global entertainment phenomenon and defined a generation of gamers over the past decade. Not since the debut of “Star Wars: Episode I” have fans...

Compared to a desktop or laptop PC, a Windows Phone 7 device has a more limited amount of CPU and GPU (graphics processing unit) power.   To make Silverlight run well on a Windows Phone 7 device, many changes have been made to the Silverlight graphics...

We are pleased to announce the launch of the new SQL Azure website -- bookmark this now! www.microsoft.com/sqlazure .     This new site will improve customer experience with faster discovery of relevant and richer information on SQL Azure. The...

The final release of the Windows Phone Developer Tools is the culmination of hard work on the part of many talented people. We couldn’t, however, have done it without the help of the community. The feedback we received since our initial release in March...

Do you have a great idea for an app to run on Microsoft’s new mobile phone, Windows Phone 7? Do you have an app running on another platform such as iPhone or Android and want to greatly increase the reach and profitability of your app? We can help. All...

  Want free access to Windows Azure for a month to try out a new idea?  Now you can: Learn about the Windows Azure platform with no steep learning curve With Windows Azure you pay only for what you use, scale up when you need capacity and pull...

It's a theme of global proportions. Imagine Cup 2011 Theme: Imagine a world where technology helps solve the toughest problems. It might sound lofty. And perhaps a little ambitious. But when it comes down to it, this year's theme couldn't be more relevant...