Strategy and Architecture Council
Microsoft Developer & Platform Evangelism - U.S. West Region
Pragmatic Patterns for Architects
EVENT OVERVIEW “Cloud computing will supersede traditional IT”, “SOA will enable business agility”,...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/30/2009
Beyond SOA – Why User Experience Matters
Most companies are on the road to SOA. Now the big challenge is delivering on the promise of this...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/30/2009
Office 2007 SP2 is out
I usually don’t like to promote every little thing that Microsoft releases, but when I see something...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/28/2009
BizSpark – Giving Startups a boost!
Starting a company to build software and/or web services, requires innovation, technology, business...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/24/2009
More Upcoming MSDN Events
Rob Bagby is making the tour again with another series of MSDN Events in May. Registration...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/24/2009
Thinking of Starting a Business
Have you thought about starting a business or have started one in last three years? If so, you...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/24/2009
Videos from the recent Architect Council Series
A lot of people have commented on how much the liked the videos from the last Architect Council...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/17/2009
Updates to Windows Azure
Recently, at Mix09 actually, there were a few important updates to the Windows Azure CTP (Community...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/10/2009
Touch Windows 7
The upcoming new release of Windows – Windows 7 is packed with a lot of great new features. I have...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/10/2009
Free WPF Training in Los Angeles on 4/24-25 and Phoenix on 6/26-27
Overview This two day training is designed to teach developers how to create Line of Business (LOB)...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/03/2009
Good News on the Interoperability Front
Like many folks within Microsoft, I come from a background that includes many different technology...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/02/2009
PC - “I’m Cheaper” Laptop Hunters Ad Airs
This ad aired today. I think its finally reasonable. I really did not get the Seinfeld...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/02/2009
Windows Azure and SQL Services Updates from MIX09
The Azure™ Services Platform (Azure) is an internet-scale cloud services platform hosted in...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/02/2009
Microsoft Releases Update to .NET Services
Today, Microsoft is releasing the latest coding milestone of .NET Services, a component of the Azure...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 04/02/2009
Internet Explore 8 Optimized for eBay
Following the launch of IE8 at MIX09 eBay has their Accelerator, Visual Search and Web Slice...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/27/2009
MIX09 Big Announcements!
I just got back from the MIX09 event that happened at Las Vegas earlier this week and here are some...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/22/2009
AJAX, HTTP, and SOAP access to Microsoft Translator
Many new and interesting developments on the Microsoft Web platform were unveiled at the MIX09...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/22/2009
At MIX09 - A Few Big Announcements!
This week, at least for Microsoft, what happens in Vegas will not hopefully stay in Vegas. Read the...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/20/2009
Silverlight 3 Beta
You may have already heard about the many announcements made at Microsoft’s MIX09 conference this...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/20/2009
Best practices for development using Visual Studio – free events
Team System “Big Event” How do you take an idea from conception to completion? How can you truly do...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/20/2009
Agile development with Scrum – free events
A Day in the Life of Scrum with Visual Studio Team System 2008 and Team Foundation Server Please...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/20/2009
Architect Council – Webcast Version
Can’t make it to your Architect Council in person? We are also webcasting the San Diego...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/18/2009
Internet Explorer 8 Firestarter Event
During the Rocky Mountain Trifecta we discussed IE8 and what was coming. If you are interested in...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/18/2009
Microsoft Enterprise Developer and Industry Solutions Conference 2009 (May 5 and 6: NYC)
Please join us for the 7th annual Microsoft Enterprise Developer and Industry Solutions Conference...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/17/2009
Silverlight Means Business!
With Mix09 next week, we should hear some exciting news about the next version of Silverlight. ...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/17/2009
SlideShare Supports PowerPoint 07 Format - pptx
This past weekend, SlideShare announced some exciting news around the support for uploading...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/17/2009
Internet Explorer 8 FireStarter Event - Redmond, WA and Online - Mar 26th, 2009
On March 26th Microsoft is hosting a day-long, free event for Architects, Developers, and IT Pros...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/14/2009
Internet Explorer 8 “FireStarter” Event | Mar 26th 2009
On Thursday, March 26, 2009 - Microsoft is hosting a day long free training event for all Developers...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/13/2009
Denver Architect Council Series
I believe I created some confusion today about a couple of events that are coming up. I have two...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/11/2009
Denver Partner Architect Council
Just a quick follow up for the folks that attended my session today. The link to get more details...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/11/2009
Free Web Hosting & Web Tools from Microsoft
Here is a excellent FREE offering from Microsoft and our top web hosting partners. Free hosting...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/06/2009
Online Events – Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Catalyst Workshops
MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER WITH FREE LIVE WORKSHOPS There is continual pressure...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/05/2009
Federated Search in Windows 7
Windows 7 search can help you find and act on documents anywhere in the enterprise, not just those...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/05/2009
Rocky Mountain Tech Trifecta Follow Up
Thanks to everyone that attended the Rocky Mountain Tech Trifecta last Saturday. I know that I...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 03/03/2009
Photos from the Phizzpop Design Challenge LA
Photos from Zune LA mach-zehnderView Full Album online casino Photos by: Angela Daves Haley...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/25/2009
See Archetype’s Resonate in action
Check out the winning solution: Archetype’s winning “Resonate” solution Amazing...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/25/2009
And the winner is…
After all was said and done, Archetype won both the judge’s accolades and the people’s choice at the...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/25/2009
Azure Services Platform - “How Do I…?” Videos
The Azure Services Platform is a key part of Microsoft’s Services Platform. Here’s the first...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/18/2009
Event - Visual Studio Team System for Database Professionals Workshop
Overview Visual Studio Team System 2008 Database Edition provides advanced tools for database...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/17/2009
Microsoft Recite – Voice Notes as a Service
Microsoft just announced a new service intended for mobile devices, called Recite. In short, it...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/16/2009
Phizzpop Design Challenge LA – Feb 20th, 2009 at Zune LA
The Phizzpop Design Challenge will be held at Zune LA this year. Register to attend the party...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/13/2009
Do you do anything with Databases…
In my job I get to talk to a lot of developers about their tools they use – and many of them use...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/06/2009
Freebie – A t-shirt for Taking a Survey!
“Are you a PC?” Get a FREE “I’m a PC” black, cotton t-shirt by taking a short survey…honest, it’s...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/03/2009
Event - Azure, Debugging and Mobility on Feb. 26 in Anaheim, CA
MSDN Events: Azure, Debugging and Mobility Event ID: 1032402401 Register Online Thursday, February...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/03/2009
Microsoft Surface used for Super Bowl Security
During the Super Bowl on Sunday, it looks like Microsoft Surface will be a big part of Super Bowl...
Author: dpeuswr Date: 02/01/2009