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Date: 09/19/2009
Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Availability & KMS Updates
I wanted to give you an update on the Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 release timelines. The...
Date: 07/27/2009
Bing Content Filtering
Hopefully, by now you have checked out Microsoft’s new web search/decision engine, Bing.com. ...
Date: 06/05/2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Arrive October 22, 2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM (Release to Manufacture) code is on track to be available to Microsoft...
Date: 06/03/2009
Check Out Bing!
Microsoft has just released a great new search service called Bing. Here’s some cool things you can...
Date: 06/03/2009
Free eBook “Introducing Microsoft SQL Server 2008”
Right now is the perfect time to begin to enhance your skills on business intelligence with...
Date: 05/28/2009
Microsoft Partner Resources
There is significant momentum behind IT infrastructure and application platform Optimization that...
Date: 05/27/2009
Windows Server 2008 R2 RC Releases!
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 will be the next version of the Windows Server operating system...
Date: 05/15/2009
2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 Released
The 2007 Microsoft Office Suite Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides customers with the latest updates to...
Date: 04/28/2009
Forefront Security for Office Communications Server RTM Available
I just received this update from the Forefront Security Blog. Forefront Security for Office...
Date: 03/17/2009
Service Pack Blocker Tool Expires
I know of some institutions have implemented the Windows XP SP3 Windows Update “Service Pack Blocker...
Date: 02/19/2009
Higher Education Symposium: April 7th, Irvine, California
This is an announcement for Higher Education Administrators and Managers in the West Region of the...
Date: 01/30/2009
Cloud Computing: The Best of Both Worlds
Anthony Salcito, Microsoft’s general manager for U.S. public-sector education, said during his...
Date: 11/26/2008
Northwest Training Opportunities
In the coming weeks there are some great training opportunities. Netdesk, one of the Northwest's...
Date: 10/31/2008
Vista Praised as Ideal Solution
Panelists praised Vista performance in Redmond Magazine’s coverage of Microsoft’s...
Date: 10/29/2008
Higher Education Business Intelligence Panel and Summit
Microsoft is pleased to announce the 2nd Annual Microsoft BI Conference 2008 from October 6 –...
Date: 08/13/2008
Tech Talk Tuesdays
Microsoft's U.S. Education team is hosting a series of technical discussions scheduled through the...
Date: 08/13/2008
Internet Explorer 8 Site Compatibility
Consistent with our efforts to promote further interoperability across the Web, Microsoft will be...
Date: 08/11/2008
SharePoint Server 2007 Internal Buzz Kit
The SharePoint Server 2007 Internal Buzz Kit includes everything you need to run an internal...
Date: 08/01/2008
Producer for PowerPoint 2007 Beta Available
Microsoft is pleased to announce that the beta version of Producer for PowerPoint 2007 is now...
Date: 06/06/2008
Exchange Labs Added to Live@edu Services
Microsoft just added no-cost Microsoft Exchange Labs e-mail for students and alumni to its Live@edu...
Date: 05/27/2008
Enterprise Learning Framework Tool
The Enterprise Learning Framework (ELF) is a tool that helps institutions develop a training and...
Date: 05/12/2008
Early Bird offer for Tech-Ed North America 2008 has been extended!
Sign up for Tech-Ed North America 2008 by April 18, and you'll save $200 off your registration fee....
Date: 04/07/2008
Blueprint for Education Architecture
A common customer request is for a tool to help guide network designers with their implementation...
Date: 03/12/2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Releases to Manufacture
We know that many of you are anxious to get your hands on the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 RTM bits....
Date: 02/22/2008
SharePoint Governance in Education
I recently had a discussion with Mark Dunkel, one of the education group’s experts on Microsoft...
Date: 02/19/2008
Looking for a cool way to be more productive?
Download the new Office system Tips & Tricks Windows Vista sidebar gadget from the Windows Live...
Date: 02/04/2008
Education Test Drive
Microsoft created this web site to show how connecting people with each other and with information...
Date: 01/11/2008
Registration for Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2008 Still Open
Registration for the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2008 is open, but space is limited. The event...
Date: 01/09/2008
Unified Communication in Education - Tearing down Barriers
Join us for this webcast on Microsoft Unified Communications (UC) to learn how Microsoft Office...
Date: 11/07/2007
Microsoft High Performance Computing Summit
The first annual Microsoft High Performance Computing Summit is taking place Monday, November 12th,...
Date: 10/29/2007
Microsoft Office Excel 2007 and Excel Services in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 hotfixes
Microsoft has recently addressed an issue in Excel 2007 and Excel Services in Office SharePoint...
Date: 10/15/2007
2007 Microsoft Office Security Guide Beta Available!
With almost 300 security and privacy settings, the 2007 Microsoft Office release is the most secure...
Date: 10/12/2007
On Demand Webcast: Windows Server 2008 in Education
Technology is changing very rapidly, and the solutions available to assist you and your school are...
Date: 09/26/2007
On Demand Webcast: The Services Transformation in Education—Microsoft’s Roadmap
“Today, arguably the most significant crosscutting issue that’s facing not just Microsoft but our...
Date: 09/19/2007
Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2008
Registration for the Microsoft SharePoint Conference 2008 is now open. Register Here Today! The...
Date: 09/18/2007
SharePoint Training Resources for IT
CLASSROOM TRAINING Microsoft Partners are uniquely positioned to help develop expertise on the...
Date: 09/17/2007
Higher Education Consortium Working Groups
As part of the Higher Education Consortium, a number of Working Groups have started to form. If...
Date: 08/22/2007
Test Drive Windows Vista and Office 2007 Online (Without Installing it on your PC)
https://www.microsoft.com/midsizebusiness/products/WindowsVista/try.mspx
Date: 08/14/2007
Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM 2007) Product Resources
Highlights • See the online demo • View key features in action • System Center Operations Manager...
Date: 07/26/2007
Technology Symposium for Higher Education Business Leaders
October 22, 2007, 9:00 a.m-5:00 p.m. at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, Washington. Transportation...
Date: 07/19/2007
Workflow on MOSS 2007 Live Meeting Webcast July 24th
Date: Tuesday, July 24th, 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. PST (West Coast) Registration Link:...
Date: 07/13/2007
Higher Education Consortium Invitation
The Higher Education Consortium program has been designed based on feedback received from multiple...
Date: 07/13/2007
Office 2008 for Mac Corporate Beta Nominations - July 2007
Nominations for the Office 2008 for Mac Corporate Beta is now open. The Corporate Beta is for...
Date: 07/13/2007
Windows Vista Service Life-Cycle Management - July 2007
Overview Windows Vista Service Life-Cycle Management (WVSLM) provides concise guidance to help...
Date: 07/13/2007
MOSS 2007: So Tell Me, What Does a Public Facing MOSS Site Look Like?
Here are just a few examples of public facing MOSS 2007 sites:...
Date: 06/29/2007