WPC10 - Worldwide Partner Conference - July 11-15, 2010

Upgrade Strategies for SharePoint 2010

RDA Corp writes "[by Steve Mann]...If you missed the Quest webcast on SharePoint 2010 migrations (featuring Joel Oleson), I highly recommend viewing the recorded session which can be found here...A few main points..." more

9/2/2010 11:55:48 PM

Microsoft Dynamics ERP Pricing and Licensing Light User Announcement

Kevin Machayya writes "Passing along an important update regarding new changes to our Microsoft Dynamics ERP pricing and licensing that you definitely need to ensure you are up to speed on...We are restructuring our Microsoft Dynamics® Client for Microsoft Office® (DCO) offering as a suite...Starting September 1, 2010, Business Ready Licensing customers have..." more

9/2/2010 11:52:36 PM

Using SQL to Retrive Info From Dynamics GP

Rose Business Solutions Inc writes "[by Steve Chapman]...Retrieving information from Dynamics GP for reporting purposes is so easy to do because there are several great tools available...Victoria Yudin writes a blog in which she generously shares SQL code that allows you to easily create SQL views to retrieve information from Dynamics GP...Execute the query and it will create..." more

9/2/2010 11:46:59 PM

Delivering a Smooth Transition to OCS

Aspect writes "[by Serge Hyppolite]...There are several ways to plot a comfortable learning curve for contact center agents beginning to use UC capabilities...Fear of the unknown is no match for the contagion of enthusiasm. After phone-only users shift to an empowered UC platform experience like Microsoft Office Communications Server (OCS) they quickly..." more

9/2/2010 11:27:32 PM

Governing Information Over the Long Term

EMC Corporation writes "[by Brian Babineau]...IT staff’s responsibilities now extend well beyond running systems. They are now mired in business process, compliance, and litigation support...The expansion of IT responsibilities...dictates the need for IT to change their strategies when looking for and evaluating information management solutions...IT frequently takes a shortsighted tactical approach to information management without..." more

9/2/2010 10:08:05 PM

Springboard Virtual Roundtable: Migrating from IE 6 to 8

Benchmark Learning IT Blog writes "...many companies have not made a step out of Internet Explorer 6...However as support for Windows XP fades...these companies are biting the bullet as they move to Windows 7...Microsoft’s Springboard website announced they are having a Virtual Roundtable discussion about migration strategies...Click on Save the Date and..." more

9/2/2010 9:55:57 PM

HP Datavault and SBS MVP Kevin Royalty Roadshow

Susan Bradley writes "Hewlett Packard NEW Datavault (Vail) and SBS MVP Kevin Royalty Roadshow - coming to a city near you...Join Microsoft SBS and Home Server MVP Kevin Royalty...for an evening Roadshow event in conjunction with Hewlett Packard that is focused on the “New” upcoming..." more

9/2/2010 12:20:49 AM

Tips on Taking the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Applications Exam

Customer Effective writes "[by Patrick Picklesimer]...I am currently working to become a Microsoft Certified IT Professional for Microsoft Dynamics CRM...The purpose of this blog is to outline my experience in preparing for this exam and provide readers with some helpful tips, training methods and resources...Here’s a recap of some of the types of training I utilized..." more

9/2/2010 12:18:44 AM

The Future of Risk and Compliance

Sai Sireesh writes "...the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission adopted a final rule entitled “Facilitating Shareholder Director Nominations”...Under the new SEC final rule, management is not required to include shareholder nominees for more than 25% of the total board seats...From an information technology point of view, this may result..." more

9/2/2010 12:03:36 AM

Now Available: Infrastructure Planning and Design Guide for Windows USV!

Venkat Ganti writes "...Windows User State Virtualization (USV) helps IT get started with planning a Windows USV solution. It can be difficult for IT to find the right balance between centralized management of business-critical data and a rich user desktop experience. Reduce time and planning costs by following..." more

9/2/2010 12:01:15 AM

Distributed Co-Creation Moves to the Mainstream

NewsGator writes "[by Melissa Risteff]...Lists of things you desperately need to know are a dime a dozen...we always snap to attention when they come from the thinkers at McKinsey...who just released a compelling list of 10 tech-enabled business trends to watch...seven out of 10 executives say Web communities regularly create value...Importantly, for such Web communities to succeed..." more

9/1/2010 11:51:40 PM

Enlightening Customer Survey on Green IT

EMC Corporation writes "[by Kathrin Winkler]...It is conventional wisdom that our customers and employees want us to be socially and environmental responsible...At the end of last year, we added a new question to our standard customer survey...Skeptics who wonder whether "Green IT" or "sustainability" are self-delusional corporate fads really need to take a couple of hours to read through..." more

9/1/2010 11:34:30 PM

A Better Setup for Data Loss Prevention

SHBO Technologies writes "[by WAtheras]...43 percent of companies that lose data in a disaster never reopen, and 90 percent are out of business within two years...How can you prevent data loss-without the hassle and expense of staying on top of the latest technology...if you’d prefer your IT staff to work on revenue-producing projects, you may want to consider..." more

9/1/2010 1:03:22 AM

Bookmark the FY11 Microsoft Dynamics Offer Summaries

Kevin Machayya writes "...you know it is important to not lead with pricing during the sales process...To aid you, we've developed some new offers from both prospects and existing customers...The FY11 Q1 Microsoft Dynamics Offer Summary Sheet is now available...Remember to add..." more

9/1/2010 1:00:23 AM

Insights on SEO and URL Management

SiteWorx writes "[by Shadee Sedghi]...Our August SEO webinar shared insights on the impact that your website’s information architecture and URL structure have on your performance in search engines...access the webinar recording, SEO and URL Management: The What and How of Website URLs, or download the SEO webinar presentation slides... Below you’ll find..." more

9/1/2010 12:50:59 AM