Well their website for their IT Pro/Developer event is anyway! Check it out here!  Way retro! Nice work guys. http://www.puertadeenlace.net/run09/ Oh and check out the Silverlight version of Windows 7 too…

  Dr Angus and I have been working hard on new sessions for Mix.  Some of them have been published today over here:  http://2009.visitmix.com/Agenda/Sessions.aspx Make sure you register early and I’ll see you in Vegas! :-) Mesh-Enabled Web Applications Come learn how to extend your existing...

If you didn’t catch CES tonight, Ballmer kicked off his first CES keynote with some SMS messages he may (or may not) have received prior to the event.  I laughed out loud reading Gates, Yang and Blagojevich.  Good form Ballmer, good form. Courtesy of Gizmodo – fun iHate comments going down...

I’m back from Europe and Le Web in Paris!  It was an interesting conference that had it’s fair share of problems, from heating to lack of internet connectivity.  It’s been well documented how many of the exhibitors and startups were unable to demonstrate their web applications and Europe’s...

I’m not even at PDC yet and we get an internal email telling us about Mix 09 registration opening for March in Las Vegas! No time for breathing I guess! Don’t miss the build up by connecting and mixing it up: Become a fan on Facebook Stay connected on Twitter Post and explore event images on Flickr Subscribe...

  Hop, skip and jump start into Live Services with these 2 day technical courses on how to build amazing consumer web applications and unlock the critical mass of users quickly to make your idea fizz. There are 11 locations around the world where we’ll be handing out the knowledge and knowhow so...

Just got off stage in Edinburgh where I delivered a presentation on Virtual Earth.  The topic of conversation was about openness and standards and I was on stage after Gerry Gavigan, the Chairman from the open source consortium .  He talked about free software and how open source was the way...

Just booked up my ticket to LA for PDC in October – can’t wait! There’s going to be some really cool technology there so worth the trip! Meet you there! Get some bling for your blog and desktop here !

Just heard from the UK VE Team that they are holding another Partner Day in September – here are the details: Virtual Earth New Partner Day Friday 19 th September 2008 Gain a real insight into how map-enabling your clients’ business applications can help them create customer satisfaction and optimise...

Microsoft Consultants really know their stuff when it comes to technology and the guys I know in the Infrastructure side of things are at the top of their game!  So when they told me they were doing some TechNet Webasts throughout August to December – I had to let you know. You can register here...

The BBC and Microsoft are running a developer event in London called Mashed 08 .  It's a free gig and Microsoft has just released its tickets so make sure you register for them soon if you are interested in attending.  The synopsis looks fun: Mashed - it's Hack Day time again and this year...

I've refrained from posting anything about Windows 7 until now but it seems that this week the lid was lifted - albeit only a fraction - on what you might be in store for with the next version of Windows.  Steve S gave an interview where he danced around release dates and features and functionality...

26 June 2008 09:30 - 26 June 2008 14:00 GMT Virtualisation is the hot IT topic, yet 93% of organisations are still not taking advantage of its many benefits. With 64% of businesses citing ‘improving IT by consolidating their infrastructure’ as a high priority, there is a real opportunity...

Our very own Mr Lamb keynoted at the recent event on "Building a Security Infrastructure with Microsoft Forefront".  The main sessions were delivered by Ronald Beekelaar MVP on Security and Virtual Machines.  I'd recommend checking them out to get an overview of what you can achieve...

I've just been reading the Microsoft Small Smart Business newsletter ( sign up here ) and they are advertising the StartupsLive events that are running up and down the country during May and June.  They look pretty good with interesting speakers ranging from the CEO of Love Film to the lady who...

My colleague Johannes Kebeck who is the EMEA Virtual Earth technical supremo is presenting a technical session online covering off Virtual Earth in May.  Having seen Johannes present before I can assure you this will be one event that you won't want to miss. Be sure to sign up here: http://msevents...

It's quite a place Vegas.  I'm here for the next few days for our Mix 08 conference.  Looks like there's some early speculation on one of the announcements - support for Silverlight on Nokia devices . If you want to meet up, text me on +44 7970 341385

Yesterday we launched Windows Server 2008 - congrats to the whole team!  Now you have the opportunity to find out all about it at a TechNet event at venues up and down the UK.  Here are the details: TechNet 2008 Launch Roadshow Following the 2008 Launch event in Birmingham on 19 th March, TechNet...

Long's just posted about the Mix timetable on the site which he says is way too confusing.  I can't confirm either way but still thought it was worth mentioning that he has published an Excel Spreadsheet version of the timetable for your download pleasure.

Last week - what a week! I was up and down the country doing events and speaking to customers and partners about a vast range of Microsoft software and solutions.  I also turned up at the Royal Lancaster hotel very early to help setup Microsoft Surface for Bill ( see my post on his talk ) which...

I'm fortunate enough to be visiting our Mix conference this year in none other Las Vegas.  Mix is our 72 conversation with developers and designers who have a focus on the web.  With the current climate around because of the Yahoo and Microsoft deal there's extra spice in the air.  Ozzie...

Does your organization design, deploy, customize, or support security solutions for business customers? Are you looking for security technologies that can provide comprehensive protection, simplified administration, and efficient integration with your customers’ existing infrastructure? If you...

Auckland – Seoul – Bangalore – Moscow – Cairo – Milan – Zürich - Sao Paulo – Toronto - Mexico City We're running a series of synchronised events around the world starting October 4th where we are reaching out to designers to talk about our Expression suite of products. If you're near to one of these...

Matt and I have just finished the event in Newcastle we had a great time doing the event and there was plenty of interest in Home Server, Media Center and SideShow. Thanks to all who came along we really enjoyed presenting here - the people are really friendly. It was fantastic to hear about some stories...

I'm just about to catch my train back down south to Reading and I wanted to say how pleased Matt and I were with the event last night at the Trafford Business Center. It's the first of four Vista After Hours events we are running ( find out how to register for Vista After Hours ) and our combo of Vista...