Windows Vista Office 2007 Exchange Server 2007 Launch Event February 1, 2007

Please register at the event website.

Attendees will get goodies including a free copy of Microsoft Office Professional 2007 and Microsoft Office Groove 2007.

There are 4 different tracks for executives (12PM- 5PM), developers (12PM- 5PM), small businesses (8AM 12PM), and IT Pros (8AM 12PM) so choose the right track.

Come experience how to simplify IT challenges and build stronger applications with the new software from Microsoft.

You are invited to participate in this unique experience featuring Windows Vista™, the 2007 Microsoft® Office system, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

You’ll be able to:

Attend breakout sessions for developers and IT professionals
Test drive the products and evaluate their functionality
Network with peers, Microsoft, and local technology partners
Ask the experts
Receive valuable resources to help you take full advantage of this new software
IT Professionals will learn how Microsoft software can help:

Streamline deployment and management
Increase security, control, and reliability
Improve user experience and support
Enable and support mobile users

Developers will evaluate new software solutions and see how to:

Build secure applications and ensure reliability
Create engaging, visually stunning, and highly differentiated user interfaces that make applications more usable and productive
Build applications that connect users to each other and to their data, allowing them to visualize, share, and act on information
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Microsoft Across America Launch Event - Developer Track

The release of Windows Vista™ and the 2007 Microsoft® Office system ushers in a new age of application platform development. Join us at the developer track, hosted by MSDN Events, as we explore the new capabilities and features that will let you create applications to help users communicate, collaborate, and present information in more powerful ways than ever before.

Session 1. Office and Vista: Better Together for Developers. Learn about the strength of the Windows Vista and Microsoft Office system platforms and discover the wide array of solutions that can be built for these groundbreaking products. We’ll showcase the key elements of each platform, and what makes them so compelling for solution development. We will also cover the broad tool set that is available across both platforms, allowing you to make the most efficient use of your development time.

Session 2. Building Differentiated User Experiences with Windows Vista. Windows Vista enables developers to create engaging, visually stunning, and highly differentiated user interfaces that make applications more usable and productive for end-users. You’ll see how you can use managed and native technologies, including Windows® Presentation Foundation, XAML, Direct X 10, Sidebar, and the new Aero interface to create these new experiences.

Session 3. Building Connected Applications with Windows Vista. Windows Vista provides the most comprehensive platform for building applications that allow users to visualize, share, and act on information. You’ll see the scenarios enabled by Windows Communication Foundation, built in peer-to-peer support, and RSS. We’ll also cover the new integrated search technologies and how they enable new ways of organizing and presenting information.

Session 4. Connecting and Extending Office 2007 Client Applications. The Office 2007 Client Applications provide a rich foundation for building critical business applications quickly and easily. Learn how the new technologies in the 2007 release give you a head start in solving your organization’s business challenges. We’ll also show how the client applications of the Microsoft Office system can be connected and extended with a minimum of effort for maximum results.

Session 5. Building key business applications on the Office 2007 Server Platform. The Office 2007 Servers form an exceptional platform for building and extending business applications that make enterprise data more accessible, and business processes more efficient. Discover how the various server technologies work together to help you create a wide variety of enterprise-grade business solutions, all from the same core platform.
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Microsoft Across America Launch Event – IT Executive and Manager Track

The Microsoft Across America Launch Event is coming to your area, and delivers just what you’ve been waiting for: a first look at Windows Vista,™ 2007 Microsoft® Office system, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

Join us at the IT executive track, hosted by Momentum Events, as we discuss how the all-new Windows Vista and Microsoft Office system can positively impact your business’ performance. Through live demos delivered by the experts, you’ll discover how to easily manage and automate desktop deployment with Windows Vista Enterprise. Plus, you’ll learn how the new family of Office Servers providing easier access to critical business data, creating a much more integrated approach to collaboration.

At this informative track, you’ll also learn:

• Ways to reduce the costs of desktop security and desktop deployment with new tools like Business Desktop Deployment, Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption, and Group Policy Objects.

• How to ensure your mobile workforce has access to the information they need, wherever they are.

• How the Microsoft Office system, Office SharePoint® Server 2007, and Exchange Server 2007 can simplify how people work together, protect and manage content, and improve business insight.

• The integration points of Microsoft Dynamics,™ and how to unlock the power of your data while using the familiar programs of the Microsoft Office system.
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Microsoft Across America Launch Event – IT Professional Track

The Microsoft Across America Launch Event is coming to your area, and delivers just what you’ve been waiting for: Great information that will help you deploy and manage Windows Vista,™ 2007 Microsoft® Office system, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 in your organization.

Join us at the IT Pro track, hosted by TechNet Events, as we discuss how your Microsoft Windows Vista and Office 2007 deployment process can be simplified using Business Desktop Deployment 2007 and options for upgrading your current Exchange 2000 / 2003 Organization to Exchange Server 2007. In addition, we’ll show you management improvements in Windows Vista and Exchange Server 2007 that make it possible to save money on your IT operations. We’ll enable you with tools to secure your computing infrastructure end to end against the latest threats with the most recent technologies from Microsoft.

This informative track will address:

· The new management features and operational efficiencies in Windows Vista that can help your IT department save money.

· The installation options for Exchange Server 2007.

· How to secure your computing infrastructure against malware threats with Windows Vista, Network Access Protection, Exchange Hosted Services, Antigen, Outlook,® and Forefront Client.
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Microsoft Across America Launch Event – Partner Track

The Microsoft Across America Launch Event is coming to your area, and delivers just what you’ve been waiting for: a first look at Windows Vista,™ 2007 Microsoft® Office system, and Microsoft Exchange Server 2007.

This track, hosted by Microsoft TS2, includes a number of live demonstrations designed to help Microsoft partners like yourself leverage the release of Windows Vista and the Microsoft Office system to build your business and make it more profitable. By dividing our time between technical and sales discussions, you’ll learn about effective sales and support methods, plus how to create out-of-the-box solutions for small and medium customers. We’ll define and evaluate the collaboration opportunities of Windows® SharePoint® Services, explore the enhanced customization possibilities of application templates, and examine various authoring tools and development processes.

At this track, you’ll also receive:

• Advice on deriving service opportunities for planning and integration services around Windows Vista.

• A first look at the 2007 release migration and deployment tools.

• An overview of the tools and resources available to help encourage customers to migrate to upgraded PCs.

Official Website: http://www.microsoft.com/business/launch2007/signup/default.mspx