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Microsoft will be at the sydney linux users group (slug)
My team members will be at the Sydney Linux Users Group (SLUG) on Friday 25th January. It will be a...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/23/2008
My new toshiba portege r500 laptop
I've been using my new Toshiba Portege R500 for a few days now, I'm finding that I'm taking this...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/17/2008
Security Track at the heroes happen 2008 roadshow
We have the Heroes Happen 2008 roadshow touring around the country soon. The roadshow will have...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/16/2008
technet vodcast Microsoft Roundtable
For those who havent seen the Microsoft Roundtable device, its a collaboration and conferencing...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/15/2008
The Lone Server
So what's life like for the last Windows Server 2003 left as microsoft.com? it could be better.....
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/08/2008
Watch Bill Gates last day at Microsoft
Hope everyone had a great beak over the holidays. For those who didn't know the Consumer Electronics...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 01/07/2008
Happy Holidays from Microsoft Australia
On behalf of the team at Microsoft we would like to wish you Happy Holidays for the upcoming break....
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/20/2007
My new HTC Touch Dual Windows Mobile 6 Smartphone
Before I tell you about the HTC Touch Dual please note this is my first time back into the world of...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/17/2007
Windows 2000 Banner - Get your hands on the last one!
As I was walking past one of our corridors I noticed a Windows 2000 Banner: Now I know Windows 2000...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/13/2007
Early Xmas Pressie - Hyper-V Beta
This Beta version has more features and capabilities not available in the previous Community...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/13/2007
IT Operations in the South Pole
Check out the worlds most isolated IT operation - The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station in...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/09/2007
Foxtel HD Blog
I've been a subscriber to Foxtel for a while now, primarily for the sports and news channels. So the...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/05/2007
Are you a Stay at Home Server?
Classic! http://www.stayathomeserver.com Love it when he says - Why doesn't your Server go out and...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 12/04/2007
Server VS Client "Back Trekking"
Check out the first strip in the Server vs Client series The second strip is up at the TechNet...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/28/2007
Windows Server 2008 Portal and Server vs Client Comics
To help you get started with Windows Server 2008 we have just launched the Windows Server 2008...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/22/2007
Ice Cube loving Silverlight
Michael Scherotter is a Developer Evangelist at Microsoft US and he met with Ice Cube and his team...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/20/2007
We received your Feedback about what you think about Microsoft!
We recently received our latest round of survey results back. This information was provided by some...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/18/2007
TechNet Magazine November - Happy Users = Happy Admins
Check out the November issue of TechNet Magazine. Its got some good articles around using BDD 2007...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/14/2007
Transformers HD-DVD arrives
I placed a order with JB HI-FI Online late last week for my Transformers HD-DVD and it arrived...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/13/2007
Microsoft Hyper-V Server
Sounds fancy doesn't it? Its the official name for our Microsoft server virtualization technology,...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/12/2007
Introducing TechNet Edge
For those who are aware of Channel 8 (Academic),9 (Developers) and 10 (Enthusiasts) we have just...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/11/2007
Prize Rush Competition - 4600 prizes worth over $225,000 to be won
Our good friends at ninemsn are running this pretty cool competition called Prize Rush which is...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 11/04/2007
Jumpstart Sessions for IT Professionals
Our training team have set up the following 1 day jumpstart sessions in November in addition to the...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/23/2007
TechNet VODcast - Unified Communications
Johann Kruse is the National Technology Specialist for Unified Communications at Microsoft...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/22/2007
The industry needs more IT Professionals skilled in Sharepoint
Our customer and partner communities need more IT Professionals with Sharepoint skills. In response...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/15/2007
TechNet VODcast - Virtualization
Amit Pawar is a National Technology Specialist for Microsoft Australia and he chats to us about...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/10/2007
Gartner's top 10 Strategic technologies for 2008
Gartner has come up with their top 10 Strategic Technologies for 2008 and there is no surprise Green...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/09/2007
TechNet Magazine October 2007
The TechNet Magazine is out for October and has some great features including a section on Green...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/09/2007
TechNet VODcast - Network Access Protection
Jeffa (the 20 year guy, and yes he is wearing shorts at work) kindly spent some time with me to...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/08/2007
Zune 2
We have just announced our next versions of Zune 2.The full collectionThe Zune 80This is what the...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/03/2007
New Live Search
The Live team has released their new version of Live Search. It has indexed 4 times more...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/02/2007
TechNet Updates November: Unified Communications
To support the Unified Communications Launch events in Sydney and Melbourne (more details to follow...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 10/01/2007
Halo 3 Gameplay Footage and Red vs Blue
I finished off Halo 3 last night and it is definitely THE best game I have ever played (note I am a...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/28/2007
TechNet Updates October: Network Policy Server, NAP and WSUS 3.0
The TechNet team is touring in October and will be speaking on the following topics: Windows Network...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/23/2007
My new phone - The Tanjay
Thanks to Jonathan Lewis and our IT Team here at Microsoft I am lucky to be on the pilot program for...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/19/2007
Winners of the Targus TechEd 2007 Bags
We received some very interesting entries! I wish we had more that we could give away. ...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/17/2007
All Blacks Windows Vista Sidebar Gadget Released
On the topic of Windows Sidebar Gadgets, Allblacks.com have released their very own Allblacks...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/13/2007
Some cool Windows Vista Sidebar Gadgets
I know some of you may be sick of having Sidebar gadgets that countdown to your favourite launch or...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/12/2007
Siemens and Microsoft team up to drive in-car applications
Siemens VDO and Microsoft are teaming up to develop in-vehicle communication, information,...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/11/2007
More free e-learning - Windows Server 2008
In this online collection composed of four clinics, you are introduced to the new features and...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/11/2007
TechNet Forums - Ask the hard questions!
Whenever we tell our IT Pros about TechNet Forums they tell us they have never heard of it! This is...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/07/2007
Free E-Learning Offer - Office Communications Server 2007
This collection of 2-hour clinics explains the enterprise capabilities provided by Microsoft Office...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 09/03/2007
Windows Vista SP1 availability
Its ok, Im allowed to talk about SP1. I know alot of you have been eagerly anticipating any...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/30/2007
Get yourself a Limited Edition Targus TechEd 2007 Backpack
So you may have missed out on TechEd this year but you have the chance to get your hands on one of...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/27/2007
Win a Xbox 360 Halo 3 Special Edition
Got some good news for the Halo fans out there, Pidgeo over at Xbox Australia is giving away a Halo...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/26/2007
New Search from Microsoft - Tafiti Search
We have just released the Beta for Tafiti Search. It uses Silverlight and Live Search and it adds a...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/21/2007
Paramount and Dreamworks Animation choose HD-DVD
Just as I was losing hope for HD DVD...Viacom Inc's Paramount Pictures and DreamWorks Animation SKG...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/20/2007
Performance Point Server 2007
We have another Server product which will be hitting the market very soon. Its Performance Point...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/17/2007
Australian Interview with Bungie Developers about Halo 3
Brad Pidgeon is the Community Evangelist in the Entertainment and Devices Division here at Microsoft...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/15/2007
Holographic Storage offers 300GB of storage on a standard disc
The worlds first Holographic Storage devices will be launching soon. Initial storage will be around...
Author: itproaustralia Date: 08/12/2007