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 (PDT), October 26th (Monday).

Experience The New Efficiency Microsoft Launch Event Live from San Diego October 26th Virtually!
www.thenewefficiency.com/live

View and download 18 IT Professional and Developer focused live sessions from San Diego starting at 9am PDT October 26th. Focusing on Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Exchange Server 2010, you can listen to Microsoft experts, download valuable resources and explore the live launch event "virtually".

Mark your calendars

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 on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 to see some of the newest offerings from Microsoft. Although much of the focus in the next few months will be on the consumer aspects of Windows 7 and related technologies, the clear focus of this event is what these technologies can do for corporations.

Windows 7 was the star of the show along with Windows Server 2008 R2 and Exchange Server 2010. In a break from past launches where showmanship and hyperbole were in ample supply, this launch was not only subdued, it was downright cerebral. Microsoft pulled in executive heavy-hitters Margo Day, Regional VP of SMS&P and Tami Reller, CFO and VP of the Windows Business Group to lead the discussions and Q&A portions of the morning. Steve Ballmer was simulcast from the launch in San Francisco where he set the theme for “The New Efficiency” approach.

According to Steve, businesses that thrive in the current environment and in the future will intelligently address three initiatives or dimensions of “The New Efficiency”:

1. Cost Savings – The opening dialog, but not the “be all, end all.” Companies that stop at this point will fail in the long term.

2. Productivity – Steve related an old theme of “do more with less” and turned it on its ear to become “with less (especially staff), do more”.

3. Innovation – The real linchpin of success. Companies that innovate will outperform and outlast the competition.

Continental Airlines was held up as an example of all three initiatives in a single project. Partnering with the TSA, Continental developed a paperless boarding pass using cell phones. In Steve’s view, this project encompassed all three dimensions of the new efficiency and is the kind of project that can compete for fixed IT budgets and get funding.

Although new form factors are emerging in the hardware space, the PC/Laptop is still the place for “thoughtful work and collaboration” which is a new term for me. Windows 7 shines in this space and instead of highlighting a laundry list of new features; the emphasis is on making work simpler, faster and more responsive to the individual’s way of working. A brief demo of a day in the life of a road warrior focused on common tasks made easy by the combination of products released today:

Scenario – “Aaron” is on the road heading for a significant presentation on the financial state of an organization…

1. In the airport he starts Outlook Web App and receives an email with “Financial Results” in the subject line.

a. Exchange Server 2010 has an Information Rights Management (IRM) rules engine built-in that flags the message (because of the phrase in the subject line), encrypts it, and requires a connection to the corporate network in order to see the contents.

b. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have a new “DirectAccess” capability that seamlessly connects to the corporate network (without a VPN) and validates Aaron’s ability to view the message and extract the information needed.

2. One of the files Aaron receives was prepared using Excel 97 which is incompatible with Windows 7…

a. Aaron’s Windows 7 version has application virtualization built-in so he simply double clicks the app and a virtual session launches enabling him to transfer information from the old file to his new report.

3. Moving back and forth is simplified in Windows…

a. Aaron uses Jump Lists from the improved Task Bar to go directly to the tools/files he needs.

b. When he has a slight hiccup (user error), he uses the Problem Step Recorder to record mouse clicks, screen information and user input to forward to a support technician for assistance.

4. After preparing the report, Aaron secures it before handing it off to an executive to present…

a. Since his machine has BitLocker enabled for data encryption, Aaron also secures the data on a thumb drive by using the new BitLocker To Go enhancement to secure the data. The executive can read the data with a built in reader for XP or Vista.

As I said before, this was not a flashy demo at all but the focus was on simple, efficient ways to get the job done. Steve came back on stage after the demo to answer some questions that were emailed in. Here are some samples:

How do I get business support for moving from XP to Windows 7?
Let Microsoft do 60% of the heavy lifting to help frame the discussion points and make the case. The three dimensions of the new efficiency are key.

Our R&D budget is not growing. How do I get funding for new initiatives?
Not all projects get funded even in a good economy. Good ideas, well presented, will get funding. Make sure yours are in the top 5-6. Take some of the cost out of the equation by using Exchange and SharePoint online.

Is the trend towards the consumerization of technology affecting Microsoft?
Of course! This is not a new trend; everyone in an organization is a consumer.

Todd Logan, a Microsoft Technical Specialist wrapped up the day with a detailed look at some of the business scenarios where Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Exchange 2010 can help organizations improve their impact on productivity and the bottom line.

For More Information:

If you are in the Phoenix area, please feel free to follow-up with me directly (dan.willis@microsoft.com). There are many resources at Microsoft dedicated to helping you and your organization excel.

The New Efficiency Site
http://vepexp.microsoft.com/thenewefficiency

Windows 7 Technical Library Roadmap
http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd349342(WS.10).aspx

Windows Server 2008 R2
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2008/en/us/default.aspx

Exchange Server 2010
http://www.microsoft.com/exchange/2010/en/us/default.aspx

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’s perspective on Silverlight 3

Presenter: Tim Heuer

Abstract:  Many .NET developers are becoming more and more interested in the Rich Internet Application development space, and in particular Silverlight.  In this session we will step back from a detailed implementation technology and take a higher level look at Silverlight from the architect’s perspective.  We will discuss the types of applications where Silverlight makes sense and some scenarios where Silverlight may not be the appropriate technology.  We will also delve into some of the architectural decisions that the architect must consider when writing applications for this platform and where some of the tradeoffs may lie.

Event ID:  1032427862

Link to Register:  An Architect’s perspective on Silverlight 3

October 28, 2009 at 11:00am – 12:30pm PST

Title:  Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective

Presenter: Doug Klokow

Abstract:

We’ll discuss 5 key areas centered on deploying Windows 7:  Developing business justification – Evaluate the capabilities provided by Windows 7 and develop a plan for how to realize business value from these solutions; Where are you today – Explore the differences of preparing for Windows 7 based on your current desktop operating system; Application readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to gain insight into your readiness to deploy Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, and/or Office 2007/2010; Deployment readiness – Explore the tools and resources available to create a design and deployment solution for your enterprise; Training your employees – Discuss available resources for training your IT Staff and End Users.

Event ID:  1032427863

Link to Register:  Deploying Windows 7 from an Infrastructure Architect’s Perspective

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 developers take projects from idea to completion!

Arizona Give Camp is just getting started, and we need your help! This is a big event, working with possibly hundreds of developers, dozens of non-profits, dozens of sponsors, and big logistical problems.

We are making a call for volunteers to help with the organizational side of Give Camp. We need dedicated professionals that can devote significant amounts of time to help get Arizona Give Camp going. This is an all volunteer effort, and it will take many months of sustained effort to have a successful event. We will need teams to work with non-profits and charities; to work with sponsors; to organize the developers, designers, and business analysts; handle servers and networking issues; coordinate logistics including venue, hospitality, etc… the list goes on!

Your technical skills are important, but what we need most is dedication and energy. If you have an interest in having a big role in the success of Give Camp, we invite you to attend the first AZ Give Camp organizers meeting on October 15th at Microsoft’s downtown office from 6pm to 8pm. If you plan on attending, please sign up at:

http://azgivecamp2009orgmeeting.eventbrite.com/

To learn more about Give Camp, you can visit www.givecamp.org and follow us on Twitter @AZGiveCamp. You can even call us at 623.252.GIVE if you have questions.

When: October 15, 2009, 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Where: Microsoft Office – 2929 N. Central Ave, Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85012

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 Web Platform as simple as possible (in Microsoft terms), enable training and support and help nurture smaller development/design shops.

Web development and design companies with up to 10 employees and owners can participate in the WebsiteSpark Program for three years with no up-front cost.  There is only a $100 program offering fee, payable at exit, with no other costs or obligations.  Once approved, these companies can have access to:

• Microsoft Web design and development tools , including three licenses of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Professional Edition, two licenses of  Microsoft Expression Web 3, and one license of Microsoft Expression Studio 3.
• Four processor licenses for production usage of Microsoft Windows Web Server 2008 or R2 (when available) and  four processor licenses for production usage of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Web Edition.
• A third-party premium Website control panel (DotNetPanel).

Participating companies will also receive the following professional support and training:

• Two technical support incidents per company.
• Access to community support through connections with Network Partners, Hosting Partners and peers with complementary services and technologies.
• Unlimited access to technical managed newsgroups on MSDN.
• Unlimited program support for non-technical issues.

In addition to the signup site, you can follow WebsiteSpark on Twitter at http://twitter.com/websitespark or become a fan on Facebook http://bit.ly/12VPZj.

Also, check out Scott Guthrie’s blog for his unique perspective.

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 to cloud computing when you are actually computing IN A CLOUD!

I have Flight Tracker in a browser window so the numbers I’m quoting above are accurate. I must admit it’s cool to see the plane icon move in the tracking window while I actually sit in the plane and move as well.  The only difference is that the tracker window doesn’t show the TURBULENCE we just hit! 

About to land – signing off…

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 earlier this week at a meeting in San Diego.  

To say I learned a lot is an understatement. I took notes as is my style but I left my (paper) notebook on a conference room table and won’t see it until it is returned in the mail this week.  In the meantime I want to call out just one of the more interesting folks in our group that I met for the first time in San Diego.

Jason Campbell is a User Experience Evangelist (or UXE in Microsoft-speak) for the West region. UXE’s are on the front line of changing the way we look at data, design, and systems in general. I was initially exposed to their unique contributions by Jason’s colleague, Will Tschumy.  Jason and Will are key conduits for Microsoft to the design community in general and to design agencies in particular as they become more crucial to the effective delivery of systems.

This is a tip of the iceberg example, but I was enamored with Jason’s latest video in his series on new features in Expression 3 Blend. In “Intro to Sample Data” Jason takes us through a test drive of Expressions ability to provide sample data for building an application and easily manipulating the interface and data access approaches to the underlying data. No database needed! Enjoy!

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 and what has Microsoft been up to in the cloud. I found the interviews particularly lucid and easy to follow. Thanks to Bob Familiar for hosting the content!

Part 1 - http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/ARCast.TV/ARCastTV-The-Cloud-What-is-Microsoft-doing/

Part 2 - http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/ARCast.TV/ARCastTV-The-Cloud-What-it-means-to-the-user/

Interview w/David Chappell -  http://channel9.msdn.com/shows/ARCast.TV/ARCastTV-Windows-Azure-a-conversation-with-David-Chappell/

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 pavilions in the Exhibition Hall or stop by 'The Visual Kitchen' TV show and watch the chefs as they dish up digital designs and development entrees as part of this exclusively produced online experience.

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 Evangelism organization for Microsoft has one of those jobs. Joe is one of many people working on the 2009 Imagine Cup awards show in EGYPT!  Check out his video for yourself.  I was struck by the juxtaposition of the technology of putting on a modern event with the technology inherent in the pyramids in the background.

A bit of background on the Imagine Cup… Now in its seventh year, the Imagine Cup is a global student technology competition focused on finding solutions to real-world issues. The competition encourages the world's most talented software designers, programmers, game developers, photographers and filmmakers to tackle the toughest problems facing the world today.

Over 200,000 technology students around the world competed in the 2008 competition.

Do you want:

• To contribute your talents to tackling some of the toughest problems facing us today-and maybe even turn your ideas into a business one day?
• To learn new technology skills and test yourself against the brightest students on the planet?
• To make new friends from around the world?
• The chance to win cash prizes, internships at Microsoft, and even a free trip to Cairo, Egypt this July for the Worldwide Finals?

Since 2002, the Imagine Cup has been challenging the world's brightest students to step up and make a difference.

We're the world's premier student technology competition and we invite you to join us!

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 embarked on an ambitious effort to radically improve the process of club fitting and to give the consumer a more scientifically accurate and visually compelling fitting experience.  Enter nFlight®.

According to the PING website, “nFlight uses PING's proven multi-step fitting processes for metal woods, irons and wedges to guide the fitter through the process. Familiar concepts such as the interview, static measurements and color code remain part of the process. In addition to providing detailed club specifications, nFlight includes a gapping analysis feature to make full set recommendations. By analyzing data from three clubs hit during the fitting session - typically a hybrid, iron and wedge - the software configures a set to produce proper distance gaps between every club.” 

This rather dry description masks some wonderful software engineering and visualization techniques inherent in the nFlight app.  After pursuing a more “conventional” process for a period of some months, the engineers at PING discovered the power of Microsoft Expression Blend and Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF).  Combining these toolsets with Visual Studio 2008, the developers working with their design team were able to achieve significant improvements in developer productivity and developer/designer efficiency.  The combination of PING’s years of experience and the scientific (especially physics) principles applied to this effort have made this a superior implementation for the fitter, the customer and PING.

I was excited to see this product come out and validate the Expression/Visual Studio productivity concept and I encourage you to review the excellent resources noted here for more details:

John Mullinax’s blog – Details on the technologies used

Microsoft case studies – White paper and Video

Ping Web Site – nFlight fitting section – Video also

Engineering Details – PING team discusses the science of fitting

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 so many quality applicants come to my table.  Many thanks the Scott Cate for enabling me to volunteer and to have the table area for what turned out to be a veritable boatload of conversations. 

Although many startups were clear on the program, this is a good time for a brief review of what kind of organizations qualify for BizSpark:

1. Software-focused startup in business for 3 years or less.
2. Privately held.
3. Less than $1 million in revenue.

That’s about it… However, there seems to be some confusion, so let me clarify some organizations that may not qualify based on some actual conversations with potential organizations at the AZ Groups event:

• Non-Software companies that want “free software”. A gentleman that runs a clothing design organization thought that he could get software such as Vista and Office to run his business. This is not the purpose of the BizSpark program. If your primary business is not software development for resale or distribution to multiple clients, you do not qualify.
• Consultants looking to reduce their costs for acquiring Microsoft tools for development work for clients.  There are other programs for partners and related firms. Check out the Startup Zone and our Partner site for more details.
• Consultants that want to be the software development arm of a client company or be in essence, an outsourcer.  The focus of BizSpark is on the company developing the software. If a company wants to develop software for others that is again, the province of the partner program.

Also, there were other software-focused organizations that thought they did NOT qualify for BizSpark:

• Open Source developers – Open Source is cool!  Whether your primary business or a component of your offerings, that’s fine with us.
• Non-Microsoft developers – Non-Microsoft developers are cool! If you need to do anything in .NET as an adjunct to your core work on another platform, we would love to assist.

Another significant area for clarity is the involvement of the Network Partner (NP).  NP’s are an important element for startups that need to focus on the business aspects of their existence.  NP’s are selected for their involvement with the software development community and the ability to assist fledgling organizations with business services such as entrepreneurial training, legal advice, access to capital and the like.  This is an area I plan to spend more time on in the months ahead so look for more announcements soon.

Finally, to bring it home, this is what the BizSpark program offers:

• Software. Receive fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools, platform technologies, and production licenses of server products for immediate use in developing and bringing to market innovative and interoperable solutions. There is no upfront cost to enroll.
• Support. Get connected to Network Partners around the world — incubators, investors, advisors, government agencies and hosters — that are equally involved and vested in software-fueled innovation and entrepreneurship who will provide a wide range of support resources.
• Visibility. Achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners
  As a Microsoft BizSpark member, you’ll be tapping into a rich, vibrant ecosystem of peers, partners and support resources around the globe, helping you grow and succeed. Microsoft BizSpark is the quickest way to get your Startup fired up.

Please contact me for information or help with BizSpark!

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 say that if you want to hear about directions on development from Microsoft, Scott is the man to give it.

Thanks to Scott Cate and the good folks at AZ Groups for facilitating ScottGu in the valley:

AZGroups.org 2009 Scott Guthrie Event

Tuesday, May 26, 2009 from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM (MT)

Scottsdale Resort and Conference Center
7700 E McCormick Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85258

Registration (currently waitlisted)

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 of his key points for technology startups.

Before doing that, let me also mention that Garland has a unique background that should make anyone interested in this area eager to reach out to him for advice.  He started out as a software developer working for a certain large software company headquartered in Redmond, Washington. At one time he lead the team responsible for the Encarta web-based encyclopedia series.  He also has worked as an independent software developer toiling away on his own to bring ideas to life as salable products.  Somewhere along the line he entered the legal arena and spent considerable time trying to work out aspects of Microsoft’s relationship with the European Union (talk about global perspective)!  He is now focused almost exclusively on startups and early-stage technology companies.

Locally, Garland is a big fan of the Microsoft BizSpark initiative and has personally devoted many hours to assisting startups engaged in the program. He is also an angel investor and a member of ATIF (Arizona Technology Investor Forum).

Presentation Notes:

Organizing Concepts

An obvious but overlooked fact is that you don’t have to do ANYTHING to organize a startup. Many jump to the conclusion that they MUST be at least an LLC, LLP, C Corp, S Corp or whatever before even settling on what their product or service is. The entity you choose is important and has tax and liability considerations but the reality is that if you never develop that great idea in the first place, the organization of the company is moot.

If you do choose to organize right away, many software entrepreneurs choose LLC (limited Liability Company) as the entity of choice. Garland points out that choosing a Delaware based LLC is a good idea in that there is a large body of (pro-business) law around Delaware-based LLC’s.

More important, in Garland’s opinion, is to engage an Advisory Board of at least 3 members. This group will serve as your sounding board and sanity check.  Composition can vary but should consist of at least one person with business expertise (especially in the domain you are trying to reach), a financial person and a technologist familiar with your industry. They don’t have to be local but it should be an odd number to aid in making decisions.

Funding Issues

Debt vs. Equity is a critical area for startups and Garland had some strong opinions here. In the debt arena this was the first time I heard of the Three F’s as sources – Friends, Family & Fools!  (ouch!) The reality is that you need to get to a revenue stream or large user base as soon as possible. Angels and early stage investors are reluctant to engage with just an idea that has no one else validating it.

If you are funded by an angel, expect three things – A schedule, regular meetings and results. Think 10-15X results!

Equity is a particularly challenging area in that it’s so difficult to assign percentages where there is no solid valuation (which will change over time anyway). Garland’s view is that the VC sets the valuation no matter what you might think. And yes, each VC has a different set of variables and methods to assess valuation for equity distribution.  An additional note of concern is high initial valuations.

If you have an excellent advisory board expect to reward them with an equity stake. Be careful with employees. Giving away too many equity positions can dilute the company too quickly.  Think hard about how critical or essential someone is to the operation before conferring equity positions. An emerging rule of thumb is reserve 15% of the equity for employee stock options and/or grants.

In the middle of the road between debt and equity is Convertible Debt Financing. This is usually a note that accrues interest but can be converted to equity. No payments are made until conversion.

Intellectual Property

Garland zeroed in on the patent issue as similar to the obsession with getting the organization structure in place before getting real work done. Patents have their place but are too often seen as the anchor for funding an idea.  The reality is that a patent can expose your technology to a broad set of competitors that can infringe almost immediately and potentially outlast you legally and financially. This is an area for deep consultation with competent legal counsel.

A Trade Secret on the other hand is very helpful in that it lasts indefinitely. Just remember to keep it secret and avoid divulging even components of the idea.

Copyright is unique in that as soon as the work is created it IS copyrighted. Software code is intrinsically copyrighted by the fact you uniquely create it. A Registered Copyright is one where you send the material to the the copyright office for registering.  You can request that the the office not expose the source material.

For background reading Garland recommends Competing in Internet Time.

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 industry, the community and of course, Microsoft.

May 7, 2009 8:30 – 5:00PM AZ time
Microsoft Office – 2929 N. Central Ave., Suite 1400, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Registration Link

Event Overview

How do you take an idea from conception to completion? How can you truly do more with less?

Please join us for this unique, invitation-only event to discover how both product and processes help your organization succeed in today’s environment. We will explore how Team System assists teams across the board to be successful in today’s tough times. This “break through” event will not only provide you with best practices around development and testing, but will demonstrate key capabilities of both Visual Studio Team System 2008 and the upcoming 2010 release. It’s a day that promises to have something for everyone!

Agenda:

Test Driven Development:  Improving .NET Application Performance & Scalability

This session will demonstrate how to leverage Test Driven Development in Team System.  We’ll highlight both writing unit tests up front as well as creating test stubs for existing code. 

"It Works on My Machine!" Closing the Loop Between Development & Testing

In this session, we will examine the traditional barriers between the developer and tester; and how Team System can help remove those walls. 

Treating Databases as First-Class Citizens in Development

Team System Database Edition elevates database development to the same level as code development.  See how Database Edition enables database change management, automation, comparison, and deployment.

Architecture without Big Design Up Front

Microsoft Visual Studio Team System 2010 Architecture Edition, introduces new UML designers, use cases, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams that can visualize existing code, layering to enforce dependency rules, and physical designers to visualize, analyze, and refactor your software. See how VSTS extends UML logical views into physical views of your code. Learn how to create relationships from these views to work items and project metrics, how to extend these designers, and how to programmatically transform models into patterns for other domains and disciplines. 

Development Best Practices & How Microsoft Helps 

Sometimes development teams get too bogged down with the details.  Take a deep breath, step back, and re-acquaint yourself with a review of current development best practice trends, including continuous integration, automation, and requirements analysis; and see how Microsoft tools map to those practices. 

"Bang for Your Buck" Getting the Most out of Team Foundation Server

Today’s IT budgets are forcing teams to do as much as they can with as little as possible.  Why not leverage Team Foundation Server to its full potential?  In this session we’ll highlight some capabilities of TFS that you may or may not already know about to help you maximize productivity.