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Microsoft has apparently decided to phase out OneCare, just as SBS 2008 begins to ship with free trials of it installed. The blog entry (linked below) seems to suggest that it will be replaced with a free product. Windows Live OneCare Team Blog: Consumer Security Strategy Update
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Our customer St. David Recruitment Services, based in Cardiff, were interviewed recently by Windows Vista Magazine to get their views on how Windows Vista helps their business every day. The case study appeared in Windows Vista SMB Supplement, which went out to over 200,000 readers as an insert in publications...
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11-18-2008
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Licensing for Windows Essential Server Solutions either just got easier, or more complicated. I can’t really decide which, so I’ll leave that decision to you… Get a Discount on Windows Essential Server Solutions Upgrades & Migrations with Solutions Pathway Help your customers easily upgrade or migrate...
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Ray Ozzie delivered the keynote speech at PDC 2008 a few moments ago. He spoke about a number of interesting topics. Challenges of Virtualization & Distributed Systems Ray suggested that business continuity is a challenge not easily addressed by small and medium enterprises. The only real way to...
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10-27-2008
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Filed under: IT, Software Engineering, Microsoft, Windows, IT Industry, News, Technology, CRM, Windows Live, Partners, .NET, Internet, Emerging Technology, Web, Windows Azure
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I was fortunate to attend a Microsoft event in London today on the topic of Software plus Services, at which the keynote speaker was none other than Microsoft CEO Mr. Steve Ballmer. He was not what I expected - I was pleasantly surprised. He comes across as genuine but direct and to the point, humourous...
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10-02-2008
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I lost my cool a little bit today, when someone on the MVP programme emailed me and asked me to try Internet Explorer 8 beta 2. They said I could try to join the beta program, no guarantee I would be accepted, but they wanted to offer me the opportunity to try. Gee, thanks. Here is my reply in full:...
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09-26-2008
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Filed under: Opinion, Software Engineering, IE, Beta Testing, Microsoft, Technology, Internet, Emerging Technology, MVP, Bugs, Rants
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Have you ever tried working with an Excel workbook with various spreadsheets? I normally come across this situation when putting together a business plan and finance data on Excel and naming it according to the information on your spreadsheet corresponding to Assumptions, Financials, Break-even point...
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TiGra Networks is proud to announce our new joint venture with Master Place Ltd, which we are calling LiveCRM.biz . Based on Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management, our solution provides a quick and easy way to revolutionise your sales, marketing and customer service. At TiGra Networks,...
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08-29-2008
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Filed under: IT, Small Business, Microsoft, Newsletter, TiGra News, Press Releases, Microsoft CRM, News, Action Pack, Microsoft Partner Programme, Technology, TiGra Networks, Business, CRM, Partners, Internet
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TiGra Networks is proud to announce our new joint venture with Master Place Ltd, which we are calling LiveCRM.biz . Based on Microsoft Dynamics Customer Relationship Management, our solution provides a quick and easy way to revolutionise your sales, marketing and customer service. At TiGra Networks,...
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That’s it folks, the next version of Windows Small Business Server is finished. The code has RTMed and evaluation copies will be available within a few weeks. Official availability is 12 November. Time to start training! The resources have been appearing on Technet for some time now, so lets do...
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08-22-2008
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Filed under: Dear Diary, IT, SBS, Small Business Server, Beta Testing, Small Business, Microsoft, Windows, SBSC, Technology, Business, Emerging Technology
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I’ve been waiting for what seems like years, but in fact must be only a few months, for the full release of Photosynth. This release allows for images to be uploaded rather than just viewing the pre-created models. Well at least in theory, anyway. In practice, the server is creaking under the strain...
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via Allison Pauli, Partner Marketing, Windows Server Solutions: Get Ready for the Windows Essential Server Solutions Launch with Technical Training Series The November 12, 2008 launch for Windows Essential Server Solutions is fast approaching! Prepare by attending Partner Academy Live technical...
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I really like Windows DreamScene, I think it is a really cool feature of Windows Vista Ultimate, especially if you add StarDock DeskScapes . It’s just unfortunate that it is afraid of its own shadow. The slightest little problem and DreamScene commits suicide. It’s a real PITA having to go in and re...
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Small business owners, entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and even corporate executives more often than not have some sort of computer system, desktop or laptop which they use for business. The latest technology kits are virtually within reach at continuously lower costs than they were 5 years ago. IT hardware...
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It would not be too difficult to guess who finally brought my blog masthead to the 21st century with the installation of Silverlight. Yes, you guessed right it is none other than, Tim Long , my husband, in-house systems administrator, programmer, and software engineer all rolled into one. The first time...