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“The New Efficiency” – Developer Edition!
23 October 09 11:20 AM
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),
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Windows 7 and “The New Efficiency” Launch in Phoenix!
22 October 09 07:56 AM
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
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Architect Innovation Cafe – Webcast Series
09 October 09 02:35 PM
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
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Give Camp is Coming to Phoenix!
01 October 09 10:48 AM
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
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Microsoft WebsiteSpark Launches!
24 September 09 08:14 AM
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
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Blogging from 35,000 Feet
11 September 09 02:29 PM
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
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Expression 3 – More than You think!
30 August 09 12:05 AM
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
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Cutting Through the Fog of the Cloud
20 July 09 02:07 PM
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
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Microsoft Silverlight 3 and Expression 3 Launch
07 July 09 10:33 AM
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
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How Can I Get A Job Like That!
07 July 09 06:34 AM
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
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PING Uses Visualization Technologies to Help Golfers
10 June 09 09:08 PM
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
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AZ Groups Event – BizSpark Signups – Whoo Hoo!
31 May 09 09:28 PM
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
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Scott Guthrie Returns to Phoenix!
19 May 09 06:04 PM
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
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BizSpark Phoenix – Legal Issues for Startups
18 May 09 01:28 PM
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
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Team System Big Event Coming to Phoenix
28 April 09 09:51 AM
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
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