If you want to find out more about SharePoint 2010 for Internet Sites , 51 minutes into this key note by Steve Ballmer at the SharePoint Conference has the first look. http://www.mssharepointconference.com/pages/videoplayer.aspx?vhid=7 It looks...

Useful resources from a campaign that covers BI and SQL Server 2008 - find out more here: http://www.emergestronger.net/ .::. Alex

Excellent web platform playbook has been added the Partner Network - "This resource is designed to help Microsoft solutions partners quickly locate up-to-date, relevant Microsoft Web Platform content from a variety of sources in order to better learn...

The Microsoft Partner Programme portal has just added a new section of informaiton and resources on Commerce Server. A great starting point for all Commerce Server activity! Find our more here - https://partner.microsoft.com/uk/40013175 .::. Alex

I have just booked my trip out to MiX. If you are from a Digital Agency from the UK and would like to meet at the conference please let me know and we can catch up. "Take your web development and design skills to the next level at MIX09. Now in its...

Apparently, this has been one of the most requested items for MOSS developers worldwide – and I can understand why. “Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Online is a collection of Web-based tools and technologies built on Microsoft Office SharePoint Server...

A new XAML for designers course has been added to the Microsoft Partner Learning Centre (you will need to sign into access it). Description and link - "This Labcast series provides hands-on experience designing user experiences in Microsoft Expression...

http://www.useit.com/alertbox/intranet_design.html “In total, the 10 winners were built on 26 different products — substantially fewer than the 41 used in 2008 or the 49 used in 2007. Most impressively, fully half of the winning intranets used SharePoint...

It’s one of those things that over the years I haven’t really thought much about. Like my clients, when I was working in web agency, I really didn’t worry too much about the SQL server we used – but I can’t think of any project where it wasn’t Microsoft...

I have had a question that I can’t find a good answer to. I am looking for a definitive list of the differences between WFE and Silverlight to help with the migration of WPF applications to Silverlight. The best link – supplied by Sam Noble who asked...

The top chap, Steve Brennan, from Xpertise has offered a fantastic discount for their December 8 th Silverlight course for Microsoft Partners - Microsoft Expression Tools and techniques for designing User Interfaces with Microsoft Silverlight 2 Course...

“Microsoft Releases Silverlight 2, Already Reaching One in Four Consumers Worldwide Microsoft announces new rich Internet applications development and streaming media features; company outlines plans for supporting Windows, Mac and Linux tools for...

Silverlight 2 RC0 There has been radio silence because I have been on holiday swimming off the coast of Florida in the lovely sunshine. I have returned to Silverlight 2 RC 0 and rain. As the website says - ‘Silverlight 2 Release Candidate 0 ...

I have recently been asked a number of times for Microsoft case studies to help with Silverlight pitches. There are a lot Silverlight case studies out right not - you can view them all here . If you have a project that you think would make a good Silverlight...

Today I needed to provide a list of Silverlight training for a partner who does a lot Web Content Management. I have traweled the the partner learning centre and again found all the free and on demand training. Quite a nice follow up from the Silverlight...

I recently had to collate a list of Silverlight training that could be accessed on the partner portal. All of the training is on demand and free of charge, you just need to sign in to access it. General The Integration of Development &...

I have been talking about this and showing it off pretty much in every meeting with new agencies over the last four months. Photosynth is now live... see Steve Clayton's blog for a nice introduction . .::. Alex

I have had a few people who are just starting to land thier first MOSS implementation ask the question how do they resell Microsoft Licensing for the solutions. There is a great page on the Partner Portal that outlines the process - Become a Microsoft...

Some SQL and Visual Stuido Traning dates have been released - Essential SQL Server 2008 for Developers SQL Server 2008 offers an impressive array of capabilities for professional developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server...

I just opened up the URL below with a feeling of nostalga remembering summers at my best friends house playing Manic Miner on his rubber keyed Spectrum. It's great to see some games appearing in Silverlight and this is a excellent example from Richard...

This is something that I get asked about a lot - Silverlight and SharePoint working together. the following website provides sample SharePoint web parts with Silverlight, and promises more - http://www.ssblueprints.net/sharepoint/ .::. Alex

My esteemed collague has already wirtten about the Remix UK Speaker line up... I am very impressed with the list... find out more by visting Michael's Blog. .::. Alex

I have just been reviewing a couple of the key notes from the Worldwide Partner Conference that I missed due to one-to-one meetings. This is a great resource and well worth using to revisit or catch up, or view for the first time any of the WPC content...

During my constant trawling for training and readiness for web agencies I discovered the two very interesting courses below. Hope they are of use to you. .::. Alex MSDN: Rich Internet Applications with Visual Studio 2008 Service Pack...

Myself and the other members of the Microsoft Creative development team will Edinburgh meeting with Scottish partners on the 13 and 14 August. If you are in the area and would like to participate in the Silverlight demonstration event or have a meeting...