I was having a chat with Gareth today who helps run the Kent Group and over the last few months, they’ve really taken some serious steps towards achieving a respected and professional organisation that will help support small businesses in the local region.
The Kent gang didn’t do this overnight, it’s taken a lot of time, […]
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In the last few weeks before I leave, I want to make sure that one of the products that underpins the Small Business Community is understood properly by the Channel.
I have had numerous meetings with the server teams at Microsoft to help understand where SBS stands in their market and how we can improve its position […]
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For many years now, companies have been using short videos to help convey a message to their audience. It may be to announce a company’s ‘new look’ or get a feel for what the company is about.
I like watching these types of videos - I get to understand what I am looking at better and I […]
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There has been shed loads of information out there regarding this Wednesday’s launch of Windows Server 2008. Here are to name but a few:
Wayne Small’s Blog (more information on Wayne can be found here)
Susan Bradley’s Blog (more information on Susan can be found here)
Windows Server Division Weblog
David Overton’s Blog
Matt McSpirit’s Blog (particular focus on virtualisation)
So that’s a […]
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I’ve posted before on the Microsoft Action Pack but a Partner contacted me recently to get clarification on who is allowed to apply and use them.
Firstly, what is a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS)?
It is a kit that contains new software releases, as well as updated sales and marketing materials that are designed to help […]
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Mark Russinovich will be taking a live interactive discussion on adopting Windows Vista into a desktop infrastructure, and will discuss what Windows Vista SP1 means for you.
You can submit questions during the event or in advance to vrtable@microsoft.com where a panel of experienced professionals (including members from the Windows product team) will answer as many as […]
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A few things came up today which I wanted to post as reference:
Microsoft Office Accounting
I caught up with the product manager Gareth Arnold to find out what’s going on with regards to launching the product through the channel. It looks like boxed copies will be made available at late March/early April. I would expect Action […]
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With the recent announcements of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2008, they’ll be plenty of people swayed towards the bright lights of something new and shiney. However, the launch is expected in the second half of 2008, there’s plenty of time to look to what is currently available and understand the opportunity.
As luck would have […]
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Usually when I post it’s because I’ve seen something at work or on my travels that motivates me to pass on the information or share an idea or two with you.
Starting a post like this one is a little trickier because it’s got less to do with work and more to do with me. I […]
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Each presentation I take as part of these events always comes with a few surprises. Many are one-woman-bands who are looking to for inspiration and answers on how and where to start in business. This time, there were a fair few who were comfortable with IT but still, and worryingly, a large number of those […]
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