May 2007 - Posts

Surface
30 May 07 05:51 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

In my description I put other related technology, I should change it to other cool technology. This is rather cool. What do you think? http://www.microsoft.com/surface/ Technorati Tags: Microsoft Surface Read More...

Filed under: Microsoft

Business Intelligence Bootcamp Available - London
29 May 07 12:15 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

44CO018 - SQL Server 2005 Business Intelligence Bootcamp Overview With the release of SQL Server 2005, Microsoft has completely re-architected their Business Intelligence (BI) platform. Veteran BI professionals who want to upgrade their skills and newcomers Read More...

Filed under: SQL, BI, Training

Business Intelligence on streets of London?
28 May 07 09:13 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Drove around for more than half an hour around Oxford street and still couldn't find Soho street, my end destination, finally found it but could not find any parking. Drove around for another can't even imagine how long looking for parking. I could have Read More...

Filed under: BI

Popfly
18 May 07 05:51 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Mashup tool built in Silverlight Give it a go! Read More...

Filed under: Silverlight

Mix 07 - Las Vegas
18 May 07 05:06 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Mix 07 in Las Vegas was a sell out, I don't think it has anything to do with the location! The steal of the show was Silverlight, if you haven't heard of it I would suggest watching some of the sessions. http://visitmix.com/ Enjoy the Silverlight definition Read More...

Filed under: Silverlight

Virtual Earth support in Katmai
14 May 07 07:20 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Following on from the recent Katmai announcement, today I was asked the question of Geospatial support in SQL Server from a client. Here goes - Spatial will be supported in the next release of SQL Server (code named Katmai) as system data types Katmai Read More...

Filed under: SQL, Virtual

SQL Server (Katmai) Announced
13 May 07 07:15 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

The next version of SQL Server code named " Katmai " was announced at the first Microsoft Business Intelligence conference (9th May 2007). The following link http://www.microsoft.com/sql/prodinfo/futureversion/default.mspx provides information on four Read More...

Filed under: SQL

Making Ecma Open XML an ISO international standard
10 May 07 03:25 PM | Shailan | 3 Comments   

In today’s connected world, interoperability is as important as security and reliability for IT professionals. To aid interoperability, XML-based file formats can unlock data in documents and help integrate front- and back-office processes. Recognising Read More...

Filed under: Office

Time flies
08 May 07 11:32 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Last week marked my first long train journey, I must use public transport more instead of driving. On my way to York my thoughts gathered and I could not believe it has been nearly two years since the announcement of SQL 2005. The announcement was on Read More...

Filed under: SQL, BI