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  • Blog Post: Download an Evaluation to win a Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch!

    I have a very simple competition for you.  All you have to do is download an evaluation of either Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 SP1 and you could win a Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch!   I have one of these babies as my primary work laptop and it’s simple awesome!  Mine runs Windows...
    on19 May 2013

  • Blog Post: The new Nokia Lumia 925!

    Damn and I just got a new Lumia 920!  Click here to watch the press release of the new Lumia. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Lumia , Windows Phone
    on14 May 2013

  • Blog Post: Acer Aspire R7: A Notebook designed for touch….

    I don’t normally post marketing ads but this is too cool not to share!  I’m not sure about where they put the trackpad on this thing though.. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Touch , Windows 8
    on5 May 2013

  • Blog Post: The Surface Pro Datacenter Video!

    This video was way too good not to share.  Four geeks over at the Building Clouds blog took 4 Surface Pro devices and created a table top datacentre running Windows Server 2012 and Hyper-V.  And they live migrated a few VM’s over Wi-Fi between the 4 Surface Pro devices.  Awesome way to...
    on13 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: Competition: Download an Evaluation and win a Nokia Lumia 920!

    I’ve got a very simple competition for you.  All you need to do is download an Evaluation for Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 SP1 and you could win a Nokia Lumia 920!   All the details are below.  To enter go to the following website. Win a Nokia Lumia 920 with Windows Phone...
    on11 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: A Glimpse of the future: Microsoft’s New Envisioning Center!

    As was reported over on the Next at Microsoft blog we recently opened up the new Envisioning Center on the Microsoft Redmond Campus which is essentially an immersive showcase about the possibilities that technology can bring to enrich our lives.  As part of the opening the team created a video of...
    on7 Mar 2013

  • Blog Post: What most schools don’t teach…

    Maybe I should start listening to Coatesy and learn to code!  Learn more at http://Code.org Jeffa Technorati Tags: Code , Coding
    on27 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Meet your new Windows Phone @Telstra

    Nice to see an Aussie version of the meet your new Windows Phone video!  Pretty Cool.. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Phone , Videos
    on25 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: New Surface Pro Ad: “The Vibe”

    Pretty Cool Ad! Jeffa Technorati Tags: Surface , Surface Pro
    on10 Feb 2013

  • Blog Post: Infographic: Technology Groups at Microsoft

    I came across this Infographic from the Next at Microsoft Blog .  I thought I would share as it’s good at showing how the different technology divisions integrate.  You can get the full PDF here if you want that as well. Microsoft Technologies - An infographic by the team from Next at Microsoft...
    on8 Jan 2013

  • Blog Post: Windows 8: A Small Demonstration!

    Windows 8 is easy right? Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows 8 , Easy , Gold
    on19 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Enter to Win a Halo 4 Collector’s Edition XBOX 360!

      We have a competition running until the end of December 2012 where we will give you TWO chances to win a Collector’s Edition Xbox 360 Console!  All you have to do is download either the  Windows Server 2012 or System Center 2012 trial to enter the competition. Windows Server 2012 has...
    on2 Dec 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows 8 Launched–Check out the Ads!

    Woo! Hoo!  Today is the day!  Windows 8 has been released to the world .  To celebrate I thought I would share with you some of the ads we will be showing around the world.  Check them out. The World is Ready <P><...
    on25 Oct 2012

  • Blog Post: New Server PosterPedia Windows 8 App Now Available!

    Many of you know I’m a big fan of the various component architecture posters that have been going around for some time now.  We gave a bunch of these out at TechEd Australia this year and I recently did a blog post on the latest one.  To give you some background these posters were originally...
    on22 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: Introducing New Windows Phone 8 Devices from HTC!

    Well I got distracted again today with the announcement of some new Windows 8 Phone devices from HTC .  Today they announced two new Windows Phone 8 devices; the Windows Phone 8x and the Windows Phone 8S .  Both are gorgeous phones and come in a range of colours.  they have Gorilla Glass...
    on19 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: Meet the New Nokia Lumia Phones!

    Today I got distracted by shiny new things!  It happens a lot around here and especially at the moment with what’s going on with all the new announcements.  Today in New York Nokia announced 2 new phones to the Lumia line and the first of their Windows Phone 8 devices.  Both the Nokia...
    on5 Sep 2012

  • Blog Post: TechEd Australia 2012: Time to get Packing!

    We are only a couple of weeks away from TechEd Australia 2012 which means many of you are thinking about what you need to pack for the event. Sure you have to pack clothes and stuff for the event which I hope most of you can manage.  I tend to pack light and make sure I have room for the swag I...
    on29 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: A New Logo and Celebrating 25 Years at Microsoft!

    I think now is a good time to write this post.  On Monday the 26th of August 2012 I celebrate my 25th Anniversary at Microsoft!  Yes 25 years!  Oh my freaking god!  For those of you that read this blog you may recall a blog post I did 5 years ago celebrating my 20th year at Microsoft...
    on23 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows Server 2012 Jump Start Series Online Now!

    If your like me and your getting excited about Windows Server 2012 then make sure you set some time aside to attend the Windows Server 2012 Jumpstart Series.  It’s a great way to get an overview of Windows Server 2012 in a short period of time.  Plus it’s done by a couple of mates of mine so...
    on21 Aug 2012

  • Blog Post: A Sneak Peek at Windows Phone 8!

    Looking forward to this! A first look at Windows Phone 8 Jeffa Technorati Tags: Windows Phone 8 , Windows Phone
    on16 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: Inside Microsoft’s Activity Based Work Environments

    Here is a video I was involved with recently that talks about how Microsoft has changed it’s work environments to be more activity based. Jeffa Technorati Tags: Workplace , Technet  
    on5 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: A day in the life of TechEd North America 2012–An Aussie Perspective!

    As you know in my previous post I headed off the TechEd North America on a fact finding mission as content owner for TechEd Australia 2012 .  This is something we do every year to see how the US event is run, how they approach content and to recruit speakers for our local event.  This year...
    on4 Jul 2012

  • Blog Post: TechEd NorthAmerica 2012: Registration and What’s in the Bag!

    Today was registration day at TechEd North America 2012 so myself at Pete Calvert headed off to go through proceedings and pick up the bag.  From what I can see this was the first year they had a self registration process which allows you to register without any assistance from staff.  Mine...
    on10 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Microsoft SmartGlass and Internet Explorer for XBOX 360 Walkthrough

    If You haven’t had a chance to watch the entire E3 Keynote then check out this video walkthrough of Microsoft SmartGlass and Internet Explorer for XBOX 360.  Pretty cool stuff.  Courtesy of the guys at The Verge. Enjoy! Jeffa    
    on7 Jun 2012

  • Blog Post: Windows 8 Release Preview is Here!

    Get the Windows 8 Release Preview! Jeffa
    on31 May 2012
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