Following the recent BizSpark Camp event, I want to keep you informed of other interesting events and resources, helping foster growth in Irish technology firms. Microsoft Ireland are supporting BizSpark Network Partner, Enterprise Ireland , with an event...

Microsoft Ireland and the National Digital Research Centre present Azure Academy, a series of FREE Level 300 Technical training seminars for a select group of invite-only customers and partners. Half-day instructor-led training seminars will be run on...

This looks v. interesting. Drill down into each of the links to get details of the funding available etc. (in some cases funding of up to 100% is available!) The NDRC is currently calling for project proposals under three newly launched programmes: Entrepreneurial...

I’m delighted to announce that we are hosting a BizSpark event on the day of our Dublin Data Centre opening which will include a tour of the new facility on September 24 th 2009. The Data Centre is not normally open to visitors, therefore this is a very...

With the recent release to manufacture (RTM) of Window 7 now is the time for ISVs to make sure your applications are ready for Microsoft’s latest version of Windows. Over the next few months we will be running a number of Application Compatibility briefings...

This is post is to notify you that Microsoft released two out-of-band security bulletins on July 28, 2009. One bulletin is for the Microsoft Visual Studio product line; application developers should be aware of updates available affecting certain types...

We now offer a BizSpark logo program for Network Partners and Startups (see NP home page screenshot below). You simply need to log in to your home page, accept the logo agreement and you can use the BizSpark logo in your Marketing Materials. Here are...

There is an 'Intelligent Outsourcing' seminar and networking lunch on the 2nd July at the Digital Exchange in Dublin. This is a forum bringing together a number of Irish software companies with six of of the leading Microsoft Gold Certified Partners from...

Get Windows 7 RC first using your MSDN subscription, access free classroom Azure and Windows 7 developer training, and get ready to ride the Windows 7 wave! Welcome to the latest edition of the BizSpark Newsletter for Ireland / Northern Ireland. By the...

June 15 th -19 th 2009 New Horizons, Strand House 22-24 Strand Street Great Dublin This is a set of half day and full day workshops where participants will have the opportunity to test their application for compatibility with the most recent publicly...

This instructor led training course will show developers how to build the next generation of software applications which deliver the richer application experiences and positive product discriminators that users now expect. The course will consist of approximately...

  Windows 7 is coming and excitement is building among consumers and enterprises. Therefore, as an ISV it is critical that your solution is compatible with Windows 7 - now is the right time to ensure you are ready for the Windows 7 wave. If you have...

Check out http://www.windowspartnerreadinessday.com/index.html and the ISV track at http://www.windowspartnerreadinessday.com/isvihv.html for a chance to learn about Windows 7 – all sessions will be recorded for viewing after the event as well…. ISV &...

Just a quick post for those of you who are developing either internet or intranet applications, to highlight how Windows 7 federated search can easily allow users to search your web property from within Windows Explorer on Windows 7. Here’s how it...

We have set up a 1 day course on Azure for ISVs enrolled in the Metro program. Details are below. This training is for ISVs in Ireland/Northern Ireland only and to attend you must register from within the Metro portal – look under Events->Europe->Ireland...

The alpha toolkit for the Windows 7 Software Logo Program is now available. The toolkit provides you with a quick and agile, automated, light weight command-line tool to verify their application’s compliance against the technical requirements . The toolkit...

Virtual Earth offer for BizSpark startups Microsoft Virtual Earth , the integrated GIS mapping, imaging, search, and data visualization web service platform,  has now been added to the Bizspark program. As a BizSpark member, you can now get a Microsoft...

Coinciding with the first European SME Week, Microsoft will bring together key players from the investment community, entrepreneurs and start-ups, innovation organizations, incubators, Partners and Microsoft executives involved in the next generation...

Registration is now open for this year's Worldwide Partner conference, scheduled for July 13-16 in New Orleans. By attending you can gain exclusive access to the latest information and insights about upcoming Microsoft strategies, cutting-edge technologies...

This is a very significant development in the BizSpark program! Metro is a program we’ve been running for a couple of yearss which provides access to training and a broad range of pre-release support for projects based on Microsoft’s newest technologies...

Microsoft BizSpark has been receiving a lot of attention in the media over the last number of weeks, featuring on RTE’s Prime Time , The Wide Angle on NewsTalk 106, associated coverage in the Sunday Business Post , the Irish Times and the Irish Independent...

Check out: http://maps.live.com/?v=2&encType=1&cid=9DB6558068AD0F4D!278   A few gaps in there – am working on it, particularly in South West…Let me know if you have any NPs in mind!

Slow Train Software are a Dublin-based software development company who recently delivered a fantastic WPF-based user experience to their customer in the form of Velocitek Speedplay . Velocitek is a leading provider of GPS equipment for sailors. Their...

I’m going to be attending / speaking about BizSpark at the ACE un-conference on Friday March 27th. Full details available at http://ace.noribic.com/ – it’s free, but register early as it’s likely to fill up quickly! AWAKENING CREATIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP...

NovaUCD, a BizSpark Network Partner, is hosting an Open Day on 24 th March : www.ucd.ie/nova/events/novaucdopenday NovaUCD, is hosting an Open Day ( www.ucd.ie/nova/events/novaucdopenday ) on Tuesday March 24 th as part of the 2009 Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown...