Microsoft MiddleEast - Gulf IT Pro Blog : events

Pre-register for Windows Server 2008 Launch Event

gulf_itpro — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 14:38:00 GMT

Pre-register today for the Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008 Launch event and be the first to know when registrations open. Be one of the first 250 people to pre-register and enter a draw to WIN an XBOX 360!

TechNet & MSDN Roadshow - Gaining Insight Tour 2007

gulf_itpro — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 09:55:00 GMT

Welcome to TechNet Flash – Gulf Edition.

The TechNet and MSDN Roadshow proudly presents the “Gaining Insight Tour 2007”.

This tour, coming to Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman, is packed with live demonstrations and technical content on upcoming and much anticipated solutions from Microsoft.

Get a sneak peek into technologies that include Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, .Net, Silverlight, Virtualization and more. You will also be among the first to see us unveil the new Unified Communications technologies from Microsoft – a solution that will revolutionize the way people communicate and collaborate in the workplace.

If you’re an IT Professional or a Developer looking to gain insight and an edge over others, then you’ve got no excuse to miss out on this event! You may even walk away as the lucky winner of the new X-box 360 Elite! Register Now.

Where and when

Kuwait City Movenpick Nov 14^th

Muscat Shangri La Nov 17^th

Manama Sheraton Nov 19^th

Doha Intercon Dec 9^th

IT Pro Community Events

gulf_itpro — Sun, 08 Jul 2007 10:59:00 GMT

QicX IT Pro Community Event Qatar

The QicX IT Pro Community is hosting an event on July 19th 2007, from 10am - 2pm at the Doha Red Crescent Society focusing on System Center Virtual Machine Server and Exchange 2007. The event is hosted by QicX and Microsoft MVPs (most valued professionals).

Come and discover what QicX is all about and how you can become a member, network with other IT Professionals, and learn about the latest in Microsoft technologies.

Click Here to register.

About QicX

Based in Qatar, QicX is an IT Professional User Group, organized for the purpose of supporting the successful growth, development, technical education, community service, and influence of IT Professionals. We believe that greater collaboration, trust, relevant communications, and the sharing of knowledge between all will not only improve the professional lives of IT Pros, but also enhance the value of IT solutions.

TechED IT Forum

gulf_itpro — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 10:42:00 GMT

Advance your thinking with new ideas and practical real-world solutions at Microsoft’s technical 5-day infrastructure conference.

Hear about the latest technologies and soon-to-be released products in an environment designed to unlock your potential. Share ideas with 5,000+ colleagues, Product Managers and Microsoft experts and get insights on the products you work with every day.

Systems Administrators, Infrastructure Architects, IT Managers, Technical and Database Administrators:

	Hear from the experts and evaluate Microsoft technologies before you roll them out, including: Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, the 2007 Microsoft Office System, SharePoint Server 2007, Windows Vista, Microsoft Forefront and Windows Server code name "Longhorn."
	Challenge Microsoft and industry experts on the hottest issues facing your IT infrastructure productivity and management
	Learn how to solve issues relating to deployment and integration, troubleshooting, and infrastructure management.
	Discover the tools, information and resources you need to better manage your company’s infrastructure

From Microsoft System Centre to SQL Server 2005, customise your personalised agenda covering the whole suite of Microsoft infrastructure tools.

Don’t miss out and register before the 31 July 2007 for the special Middle East & Africa (MEA) Super Early Bird discount (SEB) – Save €300 plus receive value add benefits. SEB price €1,445 + 16% VAT - Quote code MTE11325 to qualify.

See the Web site for detailed registration information.