Again another great set of materials showing how we do Virtualisation and the potential value of this technology. Microsoft IT virtually deploys more than 80% of new servers using Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V. To ensure optimal performance, Microsoft IT has developed configuration best practices, based on the application workloads or services being provided by the…
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The hunt for a sub $1000 budget Laptop – I’m a PC
In the latest advertisement for I’m a PC. watch how Lauren looks to purchase a sub $1000 laptop. Ouch Apple! Video: Laptop
Microsoft Architect Insight Conference 2009
Understand how to view today’s market as an opportunity – make sure you attend the Architect Insight Conference. The fourth annual Microsoft Architect Insight Conference will be taking place on the 8th May 2009 at Microsoft, London. The format of the Architect Insight Conference in 2009 has changed to reflect the challenging business environment that…
Friday Fun: Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Teaser Trailer
So as many of you are I am sure addicted to Call of Duty. For me its still CoD 4, I can’t wait for the next version. I guess I will say good bye to a number of days as I play both Multi player and single player visions. So here is the first Teaser…
A look at the future of surface computing
I am spend a lot of time recently talking about Microsoft Surface, the platform and discussing with partners and customers on the potential applications for such a platform. A frequent question asked is “What’s next? How will this evolve?” This Video from TED is totally amazing? and perhaps paints a picture of what the future…
IE 8 – Go get it
Its here! One of the many announcements at mix09. You have just to love this video and go get IE 8 now. Video: IE8 Net History Internet Explorer 8: Sizzle
Silverlight 3 – New features and more
So first off where do you get it? http://silverlight.net/getstarted/silverlight3/default.aspx Secondly what’s new? Video/Audio. As mentioned in the keynote, Silverlight 3 supports the H.264 video format in addition to VC-1; this is an emerging industry standard that is used by YouTube, and has hardware decoders available on many devices. It also supports the…
FANBOYS! – I need to see this!
It’s a Friday and hey it been a long week of cool Microsoft Tech, I enjoy films. However for me Star Wars and Star Trek are high up on my list of favourites. In case you have not heard of Fanboys! and you like both Star Wars and Star Trek then this is the film…
WorldWide Telescope – How available though Silverlight
If you have not experienced the sky at night though Microsoft WorldWide Telescope then you have really missed out. This is an amazing tool, and every time that I demo it it amazes the audience, it truly is breath taking. A great example of Software + Service’s previously you required a client install and the…
MIX 09 : So many things! Where to start?
So the keynote is over, now for time to review what was announced. This will take some time to internalise. So watch this space! While you waiting check out the Scott Guthrie’s preparation Video. It made me laugh and all bets where off, Scott went for the RED Shirt! Behind the scenes: How Scott Guthrie…