Computer Technology I am bleeding edge. I have to have the latest and greatest. Always trying to try the latest thing.  Television I am not that way.  We have old Tube TV's Just basic cable.  We really don't watch that much television...

  AITP?  Have you heard of it before?  Well, AITP stands for Association of Information Technology Professionals.   From their website www.aitp.org   The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) offers opportunities...

Microsoft Unveils Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 Release 2 Update builds on momentum behind software-powered unified communications and voice. Related Links Feature Stories: • Microsoft Business Division President Elop on the Debut...

The IT Architect Regional Conference is the most comprehensive event in Dallas addressing  the pressing needs of IT architects today. Join other practicing architects and enjoy two days of seminars seperated in two tracks addressing the various architecture...

Building Communications Enabled Software for Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and Exchange 2007 December 10 th – 11 th Clarity Consulting Training Center, Chicago, IL. Overview: Office Communications Server 2007 R2 and the R2 platform SDKs were...

This demo of Office Communicator Server 2007 was shot at the Dallas AITP(Association of IT Professionals) meeting.  I show how to make your laptop a phone, how to make conference calls, and do all kinds of fun things with OCS 2007.

  My coworkers Keith Combs and Matt Hester are running a contest. On Keith's blog you will find: MVP Screencast Contest now live As I indicated a few days ago, we have some cool prizes and the first contest started today.  Matt Hester has all...

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So I have been doing this blog thing for 3 and 1/2 years on and off.  I was getting ready to put up a post and saw that the next post would be #300, Cool. That a milestone.  I think back to the different writing, stories, mix of announcement...

I am a survivor. A few days ago I got the thing you never want to hear from a Doctor, “You have Melanoma Skin Cancer”. I am not sure how you are “suppose” to react to something like that. What are the expected reactions and emotions...

I am watching Steve Ballmer’s CES presentation, this press release was just posted on Microsoft.com.   Microsoft’s Ballmer Announces Availability of Windows 7 Beta and Windows Live Company previews simpler, better Windows operating system and highlights...

How Microsoft Can Save Customers Money · Deploy virtualization -  Reduce server hardware needs with Windows Server Hyper-V – · · Lower desktop deployment and management costs by deploying Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack and...

www.ocsr2launch.com Be part of the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Virtual Launch Experience. Thank you for your interest in the Office Communications Server 2007 R2 launch. The virtual launch experience will be live on February 3rd 2009, meanwhile...

Office Communications Server 2007 R2 Launched! Office Communications Server 2007 R2, Office Communicator 2007 R2 and the new platform SDKs were launched today at www.OCSR2LAUNCH.com . The launch site has streaming keynote and breakout sessions that provide...

I normally don't put personal stuff on this blog. It's technical right? Well I just had to put something personal. Yesterday on my birthday I challenged myself to complete a Triathlon. I did it! I completed the Metroplex Sprint Triathlon in 1 hour 54...

The last two wednesdays I have been doing parts of a 10 part Webcast series called Agility Now. It's a great webcast series. I was going to post here the Q&A log from those webcast, but NO ONE asked any questions. I can't believe how quite the crowd...

We have been having all kinds of strange weather across the US. 3 major snow storms in Denver, Snow and wind in Seattle, Drought in Texas, and No snow in NYC and 70's in January. What's up with all of this crazy weather? Well I heard a great quote yesterday...

So the other day I looked at the games on Vista. Chess, that's cool. You have to go experience the interface. My 6 year old loves to play it now. "Daddy can we put that Vista stuff on all the computers in the house?" He asked? I guess I need to go buy...

Novell Religion I have met several people here that are religious about Novell. They love Everything RED! I am not going to try to change their minds. It is not worth the time. I am in the keynote here at GWAVACON and a Novell VP of marketing is...

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB114908147358167479.html?mod=us_business_whats_news It talks about the new investments Microsoft is planning. A generally positive article from the WSJ!! Look at the pictures. I love how they do those black and white...

I am part of the Microsoft Across America Team. We start on January 16th, 2007 doing Vista, Office 2007, and Exchange 2007 Launch events. We were told today that EVERY attendee will get a copy of Office Professional 2007. Please go to our website to sign...

I get strange email everyday, but this one topped it yesterday. We got an email from our "corporate" team that says, our launch events start next Tuesday January 16th. All looks good on registration but three cities. I just can't believe that the people...

At our launch event on Tuesday in Memphis, Matt Hester ( http://blogs.technet.com/mathewms ) demoed the speech recognition of Vista as our last demo of the day. The crowd went wild. The people I was standing around just couldn't believe that was Windows...

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This morning Intel is announcing comprehensive support for System Center . This support encompasses SMS 2003 R2, Operations Manager, and System Center Essentials. We will be announcing at MMS further support in SCCM 2007. This is extremely exciting news...