Getting the most out of Microsoft’s adoption programs 13.00 - 13.45
Microsoft invests a lot in programs for ISV's, and will continue to do so. However these programs and their benefits are not well known by our partners today. This session will focus on two major programs for our technical audience: “InnovateOn” and “Metro”. Focus will be on the benefits and the role of the ISV DPA in these programs and your partnership.
OBA: Building End-to-End solutions 13.45 - 14.30
With the release of the 2007 Microsoft Office System clients, servers, and tools, Microsoft delivers a true composite application platform that can be used to create collaborative, role-based, easy-to-use solutions that extend the traditional LOB applications and enterprise systems. Microsoft calls these solutions Office Business Applications (OBAs). In this session you will learn about the concepts, how to architect OBA’s that are ready for the enterprise and get an insight in the industry specific OBA frameworks that Microsoft is providing to optimize the time to value for your enterprise.
SQL2008 and the S+S model 15.00 - 15.45
In this session we will provide an overview of the next release of SQL Server, SQL Server 2008, codenamed “Katmai”. The session will cover the core value-proposition, major release themes and the specific engine improvements and scenarios for ISV's and Software Developers, including the new data types, development- & productivity enhancements in a S+S world, as well as integrated business intelligence capabilities to make your applications smarter. We will also cover the release timeline and the disclosure calendar.
Team Foundation Server in a REAL Software Factory 15.45 - 16.30
Real Software is implementing a Software Factory to enable a consistent process model in all Software development activities. They have selected TFS as the tooling to support this. Simon Ferris, the Software Development Manager, will present an overview of the project, explain why Team Foundation System was selected as the basis for this very important initiative and will offer some insight it what should be considered during such an implementation.