The Windows Azure Platform Discover Event is specifically designed for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and software start ups interested in learning more about the Windows Azure Platform.
These are one day events being held worldwide with the goal of helping ISVs understand Microsoft’s Cloud Computing offerings with the Windows Azure Platform, discuss the opportunities for the cloud, and show ISVs how they can get started using Windows Azure and SQL Azure today.
The target audience for these events includes BDMs, TDMs, Architects, and Development leads. The sessions are targeted at the 100-200 level with a mix of business focused information in the morning and technical information in the afternoon.
The day will run like this (exact timings will depend on discussion and Q & A on the day):
Morning Agenda – Business Focus
9:00
Microsoft Partners and the Cloud: How the Windows Azure Platform Can Improve Your Business
10:00
Cloud Business Scenarios for ISVs
10:45
Break
11:00
Windows Azure Platform Technical Overview, Pricing and SLAs
12:00
Lunch
Afternoon Agenda – Technology Focus
1:00
Getting Started Building Applications using the Windows Azure Platform
2:30
2:40
SaaS Solutions on the Windows Azure Platform
3:45
4:00
Action Plan and Resources
4:30
Evaluations and Closing
Fees
Windows Azure Platform Discover Events are brought to you by Metro; Microsoft’s Acceleration Program. The events are provided free of charge.
Level
100 – 200
Audience
Business Decision Makers, Technical Decision Makers, Architects, Development Leads and Developers.
Questions?
Email: nzeditor@microsoft.com
Locations & Registration:
Venue
Date
AUCKLAND
Mon 7 February
Microsoft Auckland Level 5, 22 Viaduct Harbour Ave
WELLINGTON
Tue 8 February
Microsoft Wellington Level 12, 157 Lambton Quay