Now that the aptly named TDM’s or Technical Decision Makers have had their day (see previous post) , the much more important IT Pro, developer and architectural audiences will be served! We are streaming this virtual event live from San Diego on 9AM ...

I know it sounds like a new band, but “The New Efficiency” is Microsoft’s view of how IT can leverage the power of software and hardware to enable business success. 100+ technical decision makers and Microsoft staff were at the Biltmore hotel in Phoenix...

Each month through June 2010, we’ll bring you a 90-minute Architect focused Webcast to educate on the latest trends/topics and how new technologies can align with your business needs. October 27, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST Title:  An Architect...

Call for Organizers Give Camp is a growing nationwide effort for software professionals to give back to the community. On a given weekend, the development community comes together to partner with non-profits and charities, and over the course of one weekend...

OK, you’re all aware of BizSpark and how it helps development focused startups to get easy access to Microsoft tools. Well, now we’ve launched WebsiteSpark for Web Developers and Designers! Similar to BizSpark, the idea is to make access to the Microsoft...

OK, I know it’s corny but this is my first time using American Airlines GOGO Internet service so I just had to write about it.  I’m about 35,000 feet up traveling at 505 MPH in an AA Super 80. Forgive another corn ball thought but it gives new meaning...

One of the best things about working at Microsoft (sorry, it’s about the only way to say it…) are the phenomenal people you meet and in some cases actually get to work with.  I was with a “boatload” (pirate joke - you had to be there) of such folk...

Although it’s a “bit” dated (in Internet terms), on 30 – 31 March 2009, at Weston Manor, Oxford UK a group of senior IT architects from across the industry met to consider the coming ‘Cloud’. What it is, what it means for business and the software profession...

Microsoft Silverlight 3 and Expression 3 will be unveiled at a virtual launch event on July 10, 2009. Attend the event at www.seethelight.com on July 10 to watch the keynote sessions and see new in-depth sessions. Stroll through the customer and partner...

Most people with ANY job today are happy and I would certainly include myself in that category. However, there are jobs that have inherent “opportunities” – for adventure, fulfillment, etc. (you get the picture)… Joe Wilson, a Senior Director in the Academic...

Almost everyone in the golf world is familiar with Karsten Solheim, the founder of PING Golf.  Karsten and PING pioneered many of the innovations in club fitting and has long been the key player in the market for custom clubs.  Recently, PING...

May 26 was a great day for Phoenix participants in the BizSpark program !  Forty-two new entities signed up for the program as part of the AZ Groups “ScottGu day”. It was a treat for me as the local BizSpark champ to meet so many people and to have...

For anyone who doesn’t know, Scott Guthrie is the force at Microsoft responsible for all things .NET. His official title is Corporate Vice President US-.NET Developer Platform (taken directly from the Microsoft Exchange GAL listing).  Suffice to...

On May 13, 2009 Garland Brown, an attorney with Greenberg, Traurig, LLP presented a well-rounded overview of some of the core legal issues facing startups. I have included his presentation in this post but I also wanted to share my personal notes on some...

Visual Studio Team System events are typically focused on existing customers to the exclusion of too many for too long.  This event is for EVERYONE interested in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM).  We will have high-quality speakers from...

May 13, 2009 - 1:00–3:00 PM (AZ time) Microsoft Phoenix office – 2929 Central Avenue, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85012 Ocotillo Conference Room The first part of the meeting will be lead by Garland Brown, an Attorney from Greenberg Traurig, LLP. Garland...

Like many folks within Microsoft, I come from a background that includes many different technology approaches/solutions to business problems. That being said, interoperability is a crucial element for enterprise applications.  I’m happy to say that...

April 1, 2009 will be an auspicious day for developers around the world. Microsoft is sponsoring the “Defy All Challenges.Together.” Developer Tools campaign.  This free event will begin at 8am in APAC and conclude 24 hours later in the Americas...

However, if you want a different kind of “cool T-Shirt” (my opinion only), I have some blue, long-sleeved BizSpark shirts for anyone who emails me using the link on the left.  The “catch”, yes there’s always a catch… They are all size “Large”… Sorry...

I know all three of you who semi-regularly read my missives already have enough T-shirts but this one is a bit special. Why is it special you ask?  Because I said so! I’m even going to sweeten the pot and if you do the survey and respond back to...

You probably won’t catch this in time but yours truly will be interviewed on the John Adams Show, KFNN, 1510 AM in Phoenix. The 10 minute interview will be broadcast LIVE at the FBR Open in Scottsdale on Friday, 1/30/09 at 9:08 AM.  I will be speaking...

Microsoft SDKs On this page you will find links to Microsoft Software Development Kits (SDKs), which provide documentation, code samples, tools, headers, libraries, and other files that developers can use to create software applications and libraries...

Even though S+S or Software + Services has been out in the “wild” for a couple of years there are many who are not aware of what it really means.   It seems that in the internet culture of today nothing registers until it has an obligatory YouTube...

Every so often something really interesting comes out of Microsoft’s R&D (please, save the snide remarks for another time…) and I just want to shout about it!  Microsoft TAG is one of those very interesting ideas that just might stick. ...

Normally, I’m not a gadget-head but I recently saw a new device in action that is tailor made for road warriors or those of us who take notes extensively.  Celio Corp . has come out with the REDFLY Smartphone Terminal.  For $199 you get a device...