TechEd 2007 is on the Gold Coast this year during August 7th-10th.  Save $400 on your Tech Ed 2007 registration!  Pay only $1599.


Who should attend?
Anyone wanting to build on their skills to advance their career will benefit. From System Administrators to Web Developers, there's something for everyone at Tech.Ed 2007.


In-depth technical sessions
With in-depth analysis of a particular product or area, the 14 key Technical Tracks of advanced training will give you practical skills you can take back to your workplace to help you make your mark.

Pre-conference Deep Dive workshops
If you want to get a deeper understanding of a particular area, Deep Dive Workshops are the best way to accelerate your skills and get the instructor-led, hands-on experience you need to make your mark.

Certification
Go home certified! Sit for industry-recognised certification exams at Tech.Ed 2007 for just $90 and save 50% on the standard price (normally $180 incl GST).

Access to industry legends
Mixing with the best of the best in the industry is an opportunity too good to miss. It's a great chance to get noticed and hear the latest IT news first hand. And remember, it's not just what you know...

Networking
Catch up with old friends and meet new people that share your interests. Swap stories, exchange ideas and relax and enjoy yourself at the social events.

Cabana sessions
Join small informal groups to discuss your area of expertise with Microsoft experts, and get specific advice and information from industry gurus.

Massive exhibition area
Be among the first to see the latest and greatest innovations from Microsoft and Partners, covering every area of technology imaginable.

Generous group discounts
Not only can employers take advantage of great group packages, sending multiple employees along for invaluable training can give them the calibre of staff others will envy.


More info http://www.microsoft.com/australia/teched07/index.aspx

Microsoft IT Showcase proudly presents Insight Workshops, delivered in collaboration between Microsoft Services and Microsoft IT. Offered world-wide and being offered in Australia, this fee-based offering provides IT professionals an opportunity to engage in peer-to-peer technology sharing in a multiple-day workshop environment, providing a unique inside view into Microsoft’s process of developing, deploying and managing Microsoft enterprise solutions.

Learn about the challenges Microsoft IT faces in managing its large, globally distributed environment. Through Insight Workshops, we help accelerate deployment and adoption of Microsoft technologies, share best practices around productivity gains.

Unlike training programs, Insight Workshops are interactive, offering customers the opportunity for one-on-one discussions with Microsoft IT professionals who provide a rare insider perspective into Microsoft IT, and answer customer questions in a conversational, intimate format.
 
Upcoming Microsot IT Insight Workshops
Microsoft IT Insight - High Availability Messaging Workshop
Date: 18th and 19th April
Price:$1750 per attendee
Location: Microsoft Perth
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Microsoft IT Insight - Collaboration and Communication Workshop
Date: 21st and 22nd May
Price: $1750 per attendee
Location: Microsoft Melbourne
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Microsoft IT Insight - Collaboration and Communication Workshop
Date: 24th and 25th May
Price: $1750 per attendee
Location: Microsoft Sydney
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Microsoft IT Insight - Collaboration and Communication Workshop
Date: 28th and 29th May
Price: $1750 per attendee
Location: Microsoft Brisbane
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APAC SharePoint Conference

After two highly successful conferences in Seattle and Berlin, seats for the Microsoft® APAC SharePoint® Conference in Sydney are sure to sell out. This world-class, two-day conference, to be held at the Hilton Hotel in Sydney from May 15-16, will showcase the latest innovations, features and functionality for the 2007 SharePoint products and technologies.

BRAND NEW DEEP DIVE CONTENT from US and APAC SharePoint experts
SharePoint experts from the Redmond SharePoint product group such as Derek Burney (General Manager), Mike Fitzmaurice and Joel Oleson (both Senior Technical Product Managers), will provide attendees with deep technical training and demos for the latest release of SharePoint products and technologies: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, Windows^®  SharePoint Services 3.0, and Microsoft Office SharePoint Designer 2007. And for the first time in Australia, information on Microsoft Office PerformancePoint Server 2007 will be presented.

Who will benefit the most: Over 2 days, IT Professionals, Developers and Architects can access hands-on training and deep-dive technical "how to" breakout sessions covering subjects such as architecture, security, integration, deployment, migration, management and scalability. Sessions are aimed to help attendees best develop, customise, integrate and build powerful enterprise-ready solutions with SharePoint products and technologies.

How much: Only $AUD549 +GST per attendee, which includes access to all sessions, including keynotes, attendee materials, breakfast and lunch, a welcome reception, conference dinner attendee party, and chances to win prizes.

Visit the APAC SharePoint Conference 2007 Web site to find out more about the conference, including the full agenda, registration details and to read more about SharePoint 2007 products and technologies.

Info from our MS Press team regarding Longhorn Certification:
Windows Server 2003 credential holders will have the most efficient path to Windows Server "Longhorn" certifications. As a benefit to our customers who are certified on current Microsoft technology, we are offering a 40 percent saving voucher (available worldwide) to help Windows Server 2003 customers get a head start on our next release. As a Windows Server 2003 customer with an early certification on Longhorn, you will be well placed to support early adopting organizations that will require skills on both platforms. To receive your voucher, you must satisfy the following two requirements.

• Complete registration for your voucher by June 30, 2007.
• Hold a completed MCSA or MCSE on Windows Server 2003 by June 30, 2007.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/upgrade/ws2003/offer/default.mspx

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