Upcoming Microsoft Events

Events are in the DFW area unless noted.

MSDN Webcast: Retail and Hospitality Industry - Development for Smarter Shopping (Level 300) – April 5, 2005

During this session, Developers will see how it is possible to leverage the Microsoft platform through the use of our server products and Microsoft Visual Studio .NET to achieve greater business value and agility in their organization.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032268098

How Sarbanes-Oxley Affects Your IT Environment – April 7, 2005

Microsoft and PricewaterhouseCoopers partner to bring an in-depth review of the implications of SOX on IT and information security environment. In this free seminar, they’ll review some of the major IT and information security components and processes organizations should consider as part of their SOX compliance initiatives.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032271555

Avenue A – Razorfish CMO Event – April 12, 2005

This event for Business Decision Makers, VP’s of Marketing, will discuss how marketing & IT can work together to drive value for the organization.  Guest speakers include Elana Anderson (Forrester Analyst) & David Webster (MSFT GM of Brand).

Contact Kathryn Marsman or Steve Sharpless to invite your customers or further details.

Business Desktop Deployment : Hands-on Lab – April 14-15, 2005

Conducted by Microsoft certified training partners for IT Professionals, the workshops cover many of the most critical deployment issues including Deployment Planning, Scripting Installation, Disk Imaging Techniques, Deploying Office, and Managing Configurations. http://www.microsofttraining.com/bddenterprise  Invitation code 201508

Microsoft Project Deep Dive – April 19, 2005

This event for IT Professionals will cover:  Administering Your Enterprise Project Management Solution, Installing and Configuring Project Server 2003, and Windows SharePoint Services and Microsoft Project Server 2003.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032257119

Microsoft Technology Summit – April 27, 2005

The Microsoft Technology Summit (MTS) for IT Professionals provides a wealth of information at this multiple-session event. It features technical content designed to be relevant to the issues they are facing today.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032268131

Microsoft Technology Summit – April 29, 2005 (Tulsa, OK)

The Microsoft Technology Summit (MTS) for IT Professionals provides a wealth of information at this multiple-session event. It features technical content designed to be relevant to the issues they are facing today.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032268129

MSDN Webcast:  Retail and Hospitality Industry - Achieving Agility in Service Oriented Architecture (Level 300) – May 3, 2005

Developers will learn how they can achieve Service Orientation (SO) very quickly using Microsoft technologies so they can start delivering SO in their solutions today.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032268408

Business Desktop Deployment : Hands-on Lab – May 10-11, 2005

Conducted by Microsoft certified training partners for IT Professionals, the workshops cover many of the most critical deployment issues including Deployment Planning, Scripting Installation, Disk Imaging Techniques, Deploying Office, and Managing Configurations. http://www.microsofttraining.com/bddenterprise  Invitation code 201509

Project Management Maturity Model: How can EPM raise your level? – May 17, 2005

This seminar for IT Professionals and Project Managers outlines the benefits associated with the PMMM approach, how to effect organizational change management to improve adoption, and how EPM will help get your customers to each level.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032257120

Get Ready for SQL Server 2005 Roadshow – May 19, 2005

DBA’s and IT Professionals will come away from the Get Ready for SQL Server 2005 Roadshow with a clear understanding of how to implement a best-practices migration to SQL Server 2005 and how to use SQL Server 2005’s new capabilities to improve their database computing environment.

http://www.windowsitpro.com/roadshows/sqlserverusa/

Global Energy Forum – May 25, 2005

Microsoft’s Global Energy Forum 2005 for IT Professionals features speakers and information tracks on a variety of issues specific to the energy industry. Sessions cover such topics as intelligence, compliance, connectivity, security, and much more. Your customers will learn ways to tackle today’s and tomorrow’s critical energy technology and business issues.

http://msevents.microsoft.com  Event ID 1032270448

2005 PASS Community Summit – September 27-30, 2005

The 2005 PASS Community Summit is the largest event of the year exclusively dedicated to SQL Server education.

Register by June 30, 2005 for only $1295!

http://www.sqlpass.org/events/summit05/index.cfm