We are getting very close to ODC 2008 – it's hard to believe it's almost here – I can't wait – we have two major announcements (more details below):

  • OBA Solution of the Year Contest update
  • Countdown to ODC 2008 – One Week AWAY – It's not too late to join us if you haven't already signed up

 INAGURAL OBA SOLUTION OF THE YEAR CONTEST – ANNOUNCING 1ST ROUND FINALISTS!

 At the Microsoft Office System Developer Conference 2008, OBA Central will recognize the top 3 OBA solutions via a new OBA Solution of the Year Award Contest! For full details of the contest, click HERE.

 Round One of this inaugural contest drew to a close at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) on January 31st 2008. We are proud to announce the Round One OBA Solution of the Year Award finalists.

 Congrats to our Round one finalists (listed in alphabetical order)

  • AgilePoint BPM Solution Suite
  • Bluespring BPM Suite 4.5
  • Cincom Acquire
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Epicor Information Worker
  • Excellent Estimating & Accounting
  • FirstPoint Enterprise Content Management
  • IntelliSafe Vault Desktop for Microsoft Office 2007
  • K2 blackpearl
  • Kayxo Insight 2.0
  • Knowledge Driven Solution Accelerator
  • ObjectRisk Enterprise Risk Management and Compliance Modular System
  • PharmaCM
  • Skelta SharePoint Accelerator 2007
  • SmartAsset ODC
  • Teamcenter Express
  • TRACS 4 Life
  • Visual KPI for Office 2007
  • XpertDoc Studio
  • Xpertdoc Studio 2007

 Please join us in congratulating these OBA solutions!

 On February 8, 2008 we will announce the ten finalists from Round Two, and at ODC 2008 in San Jose we will announce the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Place Winners in the final Round.

 COUNTDOWN TO ODC 2008 – JUST 1 WEEK AWAY!

The Microsoft Office System Developer Conference 2008 is just one week away, and we are looking forward to seeing many of you who have registered and made plans to attend.   This will be THE premier event for Developers, Architects and even Executives to engage.  Key topics will include Office development, SharePoint®, Silverlight®, Open XML and more!  Highlights will include Keynote Addresses, Hands-on Labs, Executive Track, unconference, plus an extensive line-up of sessions and expert speakers.   

 If you have not yet registered, there's still time if you hurry.  Just go to wwww.odc2008.com now to register so that you won't miss out on this great opportunity to learn, network and even showcase your solution!