Microsoft, private cloud, and System Center 2012 pricing and licensing announcements, information and resource for you.

Today, some exciting news and announcements were shared regarding private cloud and the launch of Microsoft System Center 2012. Hopefully you were you able to join us live this morning for the “Transforming IT with Microsoft Private Cloud” webcast with:

• Satya Nadella, President, Server and Tools Business, Microsoft
• Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President, Management and Security Division, Microsoft
• Jacky Wright,Vice President, IT Strategic Services, Microsoft IT
• Rand Morimoto, Chief Executive Officer, Convergent Computing

If you weren’t, don’t worry,let’s get you pointed in the right direction so you too can see and hear what all was shared and what information and resources we have available for you today:

• Want to view the replay of this morning’s webcast? Here you go. (You will also be able to read Brad Anderson’s Private Cloud blog post there as well)
• Read Jon Roskill’s blog post on this announcement
• Read the private cloud announcement on the Official Microsoft Blog
• As a Microsoft partner, check out the Microsoft Private Cloud value proposition
• We have a Customer Cloud Assessment Tool available online
• Check out the System Center Licensing FAQ
• Read the Microsoft Press Release from this morning
• Download the Microsoft Private Cloud whitepaper
• Check out the Server-Cloud Platform blog post
• Take a look at the Microsoft Private Cloud main page
• View the information on Microsoft System Center page
• Download the Microsoft private cloud evaluation software from the Eval Center
• Infographic: The private cloud gets real

There were several videos released today on customers who bet on the Microsoft Private Cloud to move faster, save money and better compete. Here’s a few you can view right here:

Lufthansa

Unilever

Egged

If you did see the webcast this morning, what did you think? Is private cloud something you are planning on pursuing in your organization as a solution offering for your customers? I’d love to hear your input and feedback on the information shared today, the resources above, etc.

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