Today, we kicked off two marketing campaigns designed to clearly highlight the customer benefit of Microsoft products/services compared to the competition; one focused on our private cloud solution and the other on our Microsoft Dynamics CRM offerings. Both have some great content worth reviewing, and I expect the private cloud video in particular will generate…
Tag: Microsoft Dynamics
The IBM PC is 30 Years Old – And We’re (All) Just Getting Started
In 1999, I was gobsmacked by reading the NY Times Magazine about top inventions – each article made me pause and say “of course,” none more so than the history of the wood screw. Without it, what would civilization be like? Less sturdy, for sure. And at the time, it was no doubt greeted with…
The Midweek Download: June 15th Edition–New Windows Phone Tools for Android Devs plus Windows Azure, HealthVault, IE9 and Dynamics CRM
This week in The Midweek Download, check out stories on how Windows Azure helps fight disease, new tools for Android developers looking to port their apps over to Windows Phone and a host of other news bits. Unfolding the protein mystery. Cloud computing is helping biologists uncloud one of nature’s biggest mysteries: proteins. Microsoft has…
Charting Your Course to the Cloud
Today at TechEd North America, I had the opportunity to talk to thousands of IT professionals and developers about evolving trends in technology, the incredible changes in the device landscape and how Microsoft is helping them keep their skills fresh to manage through these changes. I shared examples of how customers like Travelocity are realizing the…
The Midweek Download: May 4th Edition – How businesses get more bang for their buck with Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft lands another Azure customer
It’s only Wednesday, but Microsoft made two big announcements this week. First, the company’s Windows Azure cloud computing platform nabbed another customer win. Then, Microsoft released a study from Forrester Consulting that shows how businesses can get a significant return on investment using Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011. Microsoft Dynamics produces major ROI. On Tuesday, Microsoft…
Microsoft Announces Record Third-Quarter Results
Today, Microsoft announced record third-quarter revenue of $16.43 billion for the quarter ended Mar. 31, 2011, a 13 percent increase over the same period of the previous year. Earnings per share were $0.61 per share, including a $0.05 tax benefit primarily related to a partial settlement of an IRS audit of tax years 2004 to…
Weekend Reading: April 15th Edition – Kinect for Windows SDK unveiled at MIX and Xbox 360 stays in the pole position
Microsoft made lots of news at the MIX 2011 show in Las Vegas this week, including announcements regarding the Kinect for Windows beta SDK, the next version of Windows Phone – codenamed Mango – and a mind-bending prototype that combines the Kinect and WorldWide Telescope technologies. Kinect for Windows beta SDK. Yet another big piece…
The Midweek Download: March 23rd Edition – News for Windows Phone 7 Developers, a behind-the-scenes look at IE9 and Ben the PC Guy
Welcome back to the Midweek Download! This week, we’ve got Ben the PC Guy, a few bits of news for Windows Phone developers and a few tidbits on LightSwitch and Convergence 2011, among others. Happy reading… PC personalization on a whole new level. Want to personalize your laptop beyond desktop backgrounds and screensavers? Ben “the…
MVP Global Summit Gives Microsoft Another Reason to Listen
Today marks the kick-off of the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Global Summit, the largest customer event each year on Microsoft’s main campus in Redmond. It’s something I look forward to all year long. Why? In short, it’s a jam-packed week. Each year, I’m amazed at all that we learn in such a short amount…
Microsoft Announces Global Release of Dynamics CRM Online 2011
Today, Microsoft announced the worldwide availability of Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online 2011. The new cloud service will be available in 40 markets and 41 languages and delivers familiar, intelligent and connected experiences to customers. For more information regarding the launch, read this feature story on the Microsoft News Center and this press release.