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  • Blog Post: Top Staff Training Pointers You Should Know (Part 1 of 2)

    Jonathan Rozenblit
    Guest post written by Stuart Ngai , Director of Technology Solutions, VERAX Having worked in software development in the engineering and financial sectors through several technology eras, one thing strikes me the most is how often top notch IT professionals just get burned out by the fast pace of technology...
    on 9 Jan 2012

  • Blog Post: Be on the leading edge with Cloud Computing - volunteers sought for a unique learning environment

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    I wanted to bring this great opportunity to one or more of your team members who has a background in software development. Also look for my upcoming interview with Doug Terry, who chairs the Cloud Computing Tech Pack - he is the principal scientist at Microsoft Research Silicon Valley. Take a look! ...
    on 13 Apr 2010

  • Blog Post: SQL Server 2012 Webcast Series

    Chris Di Lullo
    We've had a great response to the various virtual training events we've been posting and we've heard that these aren't just valuable for your teams, but for you as well. Continuing along that vein, we have an upcoming virtual event series that covers the ins and outs of SQL Server 2012. Microsoft...
    on 1 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Upcoming May IT Manager Webcasts

    Ruth Morton
    Each month I post the upcoming IT manager focused webcasts for the following month. But don't forget that if you miss the live webcast dates or, if you're like me and don't like to commit to a specific time for a webcast, you can download these after they've aired or download other past webcasts on demand...
    on 18 Apr 2008

  • Blog Post: Making Time To Learn In 3 Easy Steps

    Chris Di Lullo
    Learning. It’s one of those things that we know is good for us, but we can never seem to do it. It’s good for the job that we’re currently in and it’s helpful in building your skill set, which could lead to career advancement. And yet we can’t seem to find the time. In...
    on 27 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Rabeb Othmani, Microsoft Career Factor Idol, Windows Phone 7 Developer, Imagine Cup Winner

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with top-echelon and renowned professionals. In this blog, I interview Rabeb Othmani, Microsoft Career Factor Idol Winner in the category of “Windows Phone 7 Developer”. Rabeb is also an Imagine Cup Winner. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki...
    on 10 Apr 2011

  • Blog Post: INSPIRE - Training created by experts for experts

    Barnaby_Jeans
    Part of the role of an IT Manager is to ensure that the people implementing and maintaining the infrastructure on a day-to-day basis have all of the skills that they need to do so effectively. Finding training that is relevant to some of these people can be a challenge, so to help solve that challenge...
    on 9 Feb 2006

  • Blog Post: AlignIT Manager Tech Talk #7–Empowering Your Team with Knowledge

    Jonathan Rozenblit
    It is that time of the year. You are most likely sitting down with each of your team members and are helping them with their personal development plans. On this episode of AlignIT Manager Tech Talk, Ruth and I talk with Stuart Ngai about the importance of training as part of personal development, as...
    on 26 Dec 2011

  • Blog Post: Creating and Managing a Private Cloud: free 2 day online training

    Ruth Morton
    You may already be well versed on Windows server 2008 and Hyper-V and you may already be running a component or two of the System Center suite, but do you know how to put it all together to to build out, manage and operate a private cloud? Join this free 2 day online Jump Start course designed for IT...
    on 19 Mar 2012

  • Blog Post: TechDays 2010 Session Abstracts & Local Flavours Submission Guidelines Now Available

    DamirB
    Over the last few weeks I have been getting more and more emails from individuals wondering when the abstracts for the 50+ sessions available at TechDays 2010 will be posted. The wait is over! You can view all of the sessions and their abstracts at www.techdays.ca/sessions - remember to click on each...
    on 19 Jul 2010

  • Blog Post: An Energizing Way to Spend a Saturday

    Ruth Morton
    Our 3rd annual EnergizeIT event is less than a month away. For those of you who have joined us on this day in years past, I hope we'll see you again this year as this promises to be the best ever. For those of you not quite sure what it's all about, it's a full day with keynotes in the morning and breakout...
    on 30 Apr 2008

  • Blog Post: Doug Ingersoll: Leading International Executive with Pearson Certification shares his deep insights into certification, social media, and publishing technology

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with top-echelon and renowned professionals. In this blog, I interview Doug Ingersoll : Leading International Executive with Pearson Certification shares his deep insights into certification, social media, and publishing technology. Enjoy,...
    on 7 May 2010

  • Blog Post: New Office Garage Series for Tech Enthusiasts

    Chris Di Lullo
    Did you like to take things apart as a kid to see how they work? Do you still do it today? Do you like to get under the hood from time to time and get your hands dirty? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then the new Office Garage Series show is for you! Tune in to the new Office Garage...
    on 9 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: The best time to pass the 70-659 Windows Server Virtualization exam is NOW!

    Ruth Morton
    There has never been a better time to study for and pass the 70-659 exam because we here at Microsoft Canada are determined to get as many Canadian system admins, network admins, IT managers, IT job seekers, and whatever-else-you-want-to-call-yourself certified on Window Server virtualization as possible...
    on 12 Mar 2012

  • Blog Post: Upcoming December IT Manager Webcasts

    Ruth Morton
    Below are a number of upcoming webcasts specifically targeted to IT Managers: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 - 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific Time IT Manager Webcast: Application Platform: Advancing Your Business with IT with the Microsoft Application Platform (Level 100) Matt Valentine , Senior Product Manager...
    on 20 Nov 2007

  • Blog Post: Windows Server 2012 Canadian Launch Tour and IT Camp Events

    Ruth Morton
    Looking for IT Camp registration links? Scroll down! With Windows Server 2012 becoming generally available September 4, we want to make sure you get some hands on experience with this latest server offering. With new advances in virtualization, networking, storage and automation among other things...
    on 24 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: IT Certifications - Do They Matter?

    Ruth Morton
    Jennifer Waters, who manages the Learning and Certification Program and the CPLS (Certified Partner for Learning Solutions) channel at Microsoft, has been guest blogging over on the Canadian IT Professional blog and today's post talks about whether IT managers care about certification. Her statistics...
    on 23 Apr 2007

  • Blog Post: Upcoming November IT Manager Webcasts

    Ruth Morton
    One of the best ways to hear the thoughts of some of the top technology people in Microsoft without having to travel to Redmond, is to register for one of the many scheduled webcasts . I've listed the IT Manager focused ones coming up in November below but there are a host of others as well. If you're...
    on 23 Oct 2007

  • Blog Post: JumpStart Certification Kit - Sold Out!

    Ruth Morton
    Wow - they went fast! We've been spreading the word about the JumpStart kits at the Unify tour and user group events. But when the TechNet Flash Newsletter went out yesterday, the limited number of kits available got snapped up in a hurry. We didn't expect to run out so soon, but based on the excitment...
    on 17 Apr 2007

  • Blog Post: You Could Win $5,000, An HP EliteBook Revolve, 800 Microsoft Points and Don't Forget The Free Resources

    Chris Di Lullo
    Get the resources, hands-on experience and knowledge you and your team need to take advantage of what Microsoft Virtualization and the Microsoft Private Cloud have to offer. You’ll be able to spend less time on day-to-day maintenance and more time on your strategic objectives, helping you add...
    on 3 Apr 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows 8 - Revisited

    Chris Di Lullo
    We gather and receive feedback in a lot of ways at Microsoft. One of the things that has been clear to us, (regardless of where the feedback comes from) is that you'd like us to spend a little more time on Windows 8. We've heard you loud and clear so in addition to hands on events that we've been...
    on 15 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Ignite Your Career

    Ruth Morton
    When I was in university, I made a vow to myself that if I was going to spend 8+ hours a day at a job then I wanted to enjoy what I was doing. If I ever found myself not having fun, then it was time to move on. Keeping that promise has meant that I've moved around a bit but so far, I have to say that...
    on 19 Nov 2007

  • Blog Post: Nick Corcodilos--Shares his insights into the work landscape, job trends, working with headhunters

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with top-echelon and renowned professionals. In this blog, I interview Nick Corcodilos--Top Management Authority, Author, Writer, Speaker, and Headhunter. Nick Corcodilos is the host of Ask The Headhunter ® and author of How to Work with Headhunters...
    on 2 Feb 2010

  • Blog Post: Ryan Storgaard, Award Winning Director of Technical Evangelism, Microsoft Canada

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    Ryan has a considerable history of success and incredible background to bring to the broad IT community and to his leadership roles. He rare accomplishments include the Microsoft Chairman’s Award and the Microsoft Circle of Excellence Award plus leading key initiatives. Have a good look at his...
    on 29 Aug 2011

  • Blog Post: Brian Cameron: Professor and Executive Director, Center for Enterprise Architecture, Penn State, Founder FEAPO – Part 2 of 2 interview series

    Stephen.Ibaraki
    This is the next blog in the continuing series of interviews with top-echelon and renowned professionals. In this blog, I interview Brian Cameron: Professor and Executive Director, Center for Enterprise Architecture, Penn State, Founder FEAPO – Part 2 of 2 interview series. Enjoy! Stephen Ibaraki...
    on 26 Apr 2011