July 2007 - Posts

TechEd IT Forum, 12-16 Nov, Barcelona, Spain
31 July 07 04:43 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

This years TechEd is in Barcelona, Spain. There are quite a few Data Management sessions listed. Follow the link http://www.mseventseurope.com/OnlinePub/Public/sessions.aspx?EventId=mJ1zMVxtUYw%3d Technorati Tags: TechEd Read More...

Filed under: SQL, BI, Training, Microsoft

McLaren using SQL 2005 and Vista
31 July 07 03:17 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

I was on a BI course with the guys from McLaren. Fascinating how much data they need REAL TIME for the F1! We are talking milli, milli, seconds, is that right? Anyway take a look at the video case study. Check out the video case study Technorati Tags: Read More...

Filed under: SQL, Training, Partners, Vista

Microsoft Products Roadmap for FY08 and beyond
31 July 07 03:12 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Just to re-iterate SQL Server's importance in the roll out this FY. Also a lot more technology releases this FY. Just take a look http://www.istartedsomething.com/20070727/msft-roadmap-fy08-beyond/ Technorati Tags: Microsoft Read More...

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Microsoft Dynamics AX with SQL Server 2005
31 July 07 03:01 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

I used to work in the Microsoft Dynamics AX team before the SQL role and wanted to share some BI related content with you around Dynamics AX. Dynamics AX current version 4.0 is built on SQL Server 2005 and leverages both Analysis Services and Reporting Read More...

Filed under: SQL, BI, Dynamics

SQL Server 2008 “Katmai” in more depth
26 July 07 03:33 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

SQL Server 2008 “Katmai” The next version of SQL Server codenamed “Katmai” was announced at the first Microsoft Business Intelligence conference in May 2007. SQL Server 2008 will provide a more secure, scalable, reliable and manageable platform for mission Read More...

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Live Labs Photosynth
13 July 07 09:57 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Now this is very cool! Live Labs Photosynth Watch how a three-dimensional image is created from two-dimensional photos. See photos from multiple angles and seamlessly zoom in or out of a photograph that’s gigapixels in size. Technorati Tags: Photosynt Read More...

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Microsoft UK's #1 Superbrand
13 July 07 10:54 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Microsoft was voted the UK's #1 Superbrand, beating Coca Cola, Google and the BBC to claim the top spot! Read on http://www.superbrands.com/uk/ Technorati Tags: Microsoft Read More...

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2008 Global Launch Wave
11 July 07 04:37 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Microsoft's Fiscal Year 2008 will see three server launches, Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008. Just announced at the Worldwide Partner Conference, Windows Server 2008 will be launched jointly with Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Read More...

Filed under: SQL, Windows, Visual Studio

Microsoft Dynamics CRM Goes LIVE
11 July 07 04:28 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Preview Microsoft Dynamics Live CRM, delivering a flexible and familiar user experience, through Microsoft Outlook, or a Web browser, with rich configuration and customization capabilities. See video http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/crm/product/default.mspx Read More...

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Worldwide Partner Conference Videos
11 July 07 04:23 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Keynote session videos can be viewed online here http://members.microsoft.com/partner/digitalwpc/# Watch CEO Steve Ballmer announce the latest in Software Plus Services, the future of software. Learn how Microsoft and partners are building a consistent Read More...

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BI Market Share Increases for Microsoft
10 July 07 05:54 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

InformationWeek review of BI market share last week reported Microsoft gains BI share. Worthwhile read http://www.informationweek.com/news/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=200001921 Technorati Tags: Microsoft Business Intelligence Read More...

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Worldwide Partner Conference 2007
08 July 07 09:13 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

This year the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is held in Denver, even if you are not attending you can watch the presentations here http://members.microsoft.com/partner/digitalwpc/#wpcconnectiontool Technorati Tags: Microsoft Worlwide Partner Conferenc Read More...

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Live Earth 07 07 07
06 July 07 11:05 AM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

Placeholder in your diaries. Live Earth concert tomorrow presented by MSN, the UK Live Earth will be held at Wembley Stadium. If you are as unfortunate as me and could not get tickets for the event you can watch it online. http://liveearth.uk.msn.com/ Read More...

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BIntelligent
03 July 07 03:13 PM | Shailan | 1 Comments   

Another week, more meetings, meeting more partners etc. etc. cycle goes on. Anyway in a meeting with Moore Stephens, a Microsoft Partner who deliver end to end Microsoft Business Intelligence for multiple industry sectors including Finance, Retail, Insurance Read More...

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HP ActiveAnswers for SQL Sever
02 July 07 03:01 PM | Shailan | 0 Comments   

If you haven't seen this worth a look for SQL sizing on HP http://h71019.www7.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/cache/70729-0-0-0-121.html Also great whitepaper on SQL on c class blades http://h71019.www7.hp.com/ActiveAnswers/cache/437535-0-0-0-121.html Technorati Read More...

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