The Microsoft Developer & Platform Evangelism group is pleased to announce an upcoming Metro training workshop focused on implementing web APIs using the Open Data Protocol (OData).  The event will be a one day workshop.A morning of interactive presentations, including the following topics:OData introduction,...

Microsoft is announcing the public availability of PowerPivot for Excel 2010.PowerPivot gives users the power to create compelling self-service BI solutions, facilitates sharing and collaboration on user-generated BI solutions in a Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010 environment and enables IT organizations...

Microsoft is pleased to announce the next wave of Microsoft Office and related products.  Designed to deliver a unified experience across the PC, phone and browser, this wave includes Microsoft Exchange 2010, Microsoft Office 2010, Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010, Microsoft Visio 2010 and Microsoft...

Microsoft Dynamics CRM “5” provides an extensible framework that allows .NET developers to rapidly build relational business applications.Come join in developer training events nationwide for Dynamics CRM 5.CityDatesRegistration LinksChicago, ILApril 27-28, 2010RegisterWaltham, MAMay 11-12, 2010RegisterSan...

You are invited to attend the SharePoint Solution Designer course.  The objective is to train Business Analysts and Solution Architects on reusable “best in class” patterns for the SharePoint platform using real-world scenarios across four solution areas.This training will help you explain the business...

You are invited to join the Windows Server HPC developer instructor-led training event in Microsoft Silicon Valley Conference Center on June 29-30.Whether you are running financial risk modeling, solving difficult engineering problems through simulation or making scientific discovery through advanced...

You can now build Windows Phone 7 apps on the final release of Visual Studio 2010 (VS2010) with the Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh (WPDT CTP).  Learn more about what has changed at Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh.Among the changes:This release has been tested to work with the final...

You are invited to attend a Metro Instructor Led Training event focused on developers covering Windows Identity Foundation in Redmond, WA on June 1-2.  The event is for Microsoft partners and customers.The training is delivered through interactive presentations and hands-on lab exercises.  The workshop...

We would like to offer you the opportunity to attend the Windows Azure Platform “Deep Dive” Development Lab at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA.  Labs are available March 22-25 (limited space) and May 24-27.A Deep Dive enables you to work on the scenario of your choice with experts from the Microsoft...

SQL Server 2008 R2 has been released to manufacturing.  It is the industry’s most complete information platform for managing, accessing and delivering information.SQL Server 2008 R2 will be available to customers in early May through Microsoft’s distribution and partner channels.Key enhancements in...

Join us for Silverlight Design Days.  Silverlight Design Day is an opportunity for designers and user interface developers to learn about Silverlight through the Expression Blend tool.CityDatesRegistrationChicago, ILMay 7Register hereNew York, NYMay 11Register hereBoston, MAMay 14Register hereAustin,...

You can now get Silverlight 4 at Get Microsoft Silverlight.  Tim Heuer has put together a blog post that describes the tools that are available.  See Silverlight 4 released.  Availability of tools announcement on Tim Heuer’s blog.For a list of features and how ISVs can take advantage of Silverlight...

ISVs are invited to join Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Beta 2.  Scientists, engineers and analysts tackling complex, data-intensive problems need more computational power to be successful.  Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 provides the answer.  HPC is designed for high-end applications that require high performance...

The final technology preview of SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse has shipped.  ISVs interested in joining the Technology Preview (TAP) that officially starts now should email mdsontap@microsoft.com.This is a significant milestone on the integration of DATAllegro technology as Parallel Data...

Service Packs for SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008 have been announced.  The announcement was made on the team’s blog at Microsoft SQL Server Release Services.SQL Server 2008 SP2 is targeted for release in third quarter of this calendar year.SQL Server 2005 SP4 is targeted for release in the fourth...

You are invited to attend developer training for Windows Azure, offered by the Metro team in San Jose, CA on April 7-9.  The training will be delivered through workshop style presentations and hands-on lab exercises.The workshop will focus on three key services of the Windows Azure Platform – Windows...

Microsoft is announcing Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7.  Detailed information regarding SP1 will be released over the next several months but Windows Server 2008 R2 has announced that SP1 will deliver two important new features that directly affect Microsoft’s desktop...

The VHD Test Drive Program provides you with the opportunity to build virtual appliances that contain Microsoft and partner software and distribute the software stack as a virtual hard disk (.vhd) to customers and channel partners.You can create pre-installed, pre-configured test appliances.  The program...

Three new toolkits and community previews for data were made available at MIX10.OData – OData extends Atom and supports a number of languages and platforms including .NET, Java, PHP, Objective-C (iPhone and Mac) and JavaScript.  Get the OData SDK.WCF RIA Services – It makes getting an end-to-end solution...

You can download the developer tool s for Windows Phone 7 Series.  The single download includes:Visual Studio 2010 Express for Windows PhoneWindows Phone EmulatorXNA Game Studio 4.0One cool thing about this download package is if you already have a version of Visual Studio 2010 RC installed, this will...

Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview is now available for developers.  It includes expanded support for HTML5, hardware-accelerated graphics and text and a new JavaScript engine.You can get Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview to evaluate code refreshes about every eight weeks leading up to the Beta...

Microsoft announced the release candidate (RC) for Silverlight 4 at MIX10.  Silverlight 4 RC provides powerful media and enterprise application and media capabilities, out-of-browser flexibility and world-class tools support via Visual Studio and Expression Blend with Sketchflow to enable robust application...

You are invited to join in a day-long FireStarter event for Windows Azure.The event is available online and in person in Redmond, WA on April 6 from 8:30 AM-5:00 PM PT (11:30 AM-8:00 PM ET).We have some rock stars from the Azure Product Team including Steve Marx who’ll be talking about Microsoft’s vision...

ASP.NET MVC 2 is now available for Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Web Developer 2008 Express with ASP.NET 3.5.  You can download and install it from the following locations:Download ASP.NET MVC 2 using the Microsoft Web Platform InstallerDownload ASP.NET MVC 2 from the Download CenterThe final release...

You are invited to attend a Visual Studio 2010 Parallel Computing Platform Developer Lab April 12-15 in Redmond, WA.This event is for Microsoft Partners and Customers seeking to incorporate either .NET4 Parallel Extensions or C++ Concurrency Runtime features into their new or existing applications.Gain...

Metro for the Windows Azure Platform is open for nominations.  To gain entry to the program, we are specifically looking for ISVs who are willing to adopt one or more win criteria by RTM + 180 days:Deploy into Windows Azure Use Windows Azure Storage Services Store or query data in SQL AzureConnect to...

Software+Services is the next logical step in the evolution of software development and represents an exciting growth opportunity for ISVs.By leveraging the Software+Services model, you can expand service offerings and generate new revenue streams.   Explore numerous options to fit your business by:Add...

If you are working on incorporating Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 into your products, Metro is here to help.  The program is accepting early adoption project nominations.Metro Connect provides a  structured approach for driving early adoption of the technologies.  We are specifically looking for partners...

A new Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Training Kit has been released.  This is a downloadable version of our training content used in Metro training workshops and includes 17 presentations, 21 demos and 26 hands-on labs.  The February preview adds content for Office, SharePoint and Application...

Updated pricing has been announced for the Windows Azure platform AppFabric.  AppFabric helps developers connect cloud and on-premises applications.  Based on feedback from the CTP process, we made the pricing simpler and more predictable.  Service Bus is priced at $3.99 per connection-month, and Access...

Metro for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 is open for nominations. We are specifically looking for partners and customers that are willing to adopt one or more of these features prior to RTM + 180 days:Visual Studio 2010Applications developed using the new features in Visual Studio Pro 2010.NET...

Retail pricing has been announced for Office 2010.Office 2010 will be offered in four versions, to make it easier to choose a version of Office that’s best for you – Office Home and Business, Office Professional, Office Home and Student and Office Professional Academic.Here’s a chart that outlines the...

Discounts for MIX10 are now available for Metro participants.  MIX10 is a three-day conference for web designers and developers building the world’s most innovative web sites.MIX10 will be held March 15-17, 2010 in Las Vegas, NV.  The Metro team is providing a custom offer to select Metro participants...

Visual Studio 2010 and TFS 2010 virtual machines are now available.These VMs includes everything you need to learn and demonstrate the ALM capabilities of Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2, with the exception of lab management.The VMs are available in the virtualization platform of your choice (Hyper-V, Virtual...

In Bob Muglia’s keynote at the PDC, Cameron Skinner presented a demo focused on some of the most exciting new features coming in Visual Studio 2010, .NET Framework 4 and the server platform.  The demo was built to align with the following release announcements:ASP.NET MVC 2 BetaWindows Identity Foundation...

You are invited to attend a three-day instructor-led training event for developers on SQL Server 2008 R2.CityDateLinkWaltham, MAMarch 8-11Register Silicon Valley, CAMarch 29-April 1Register This three-day training workshop is for SQL and BI developers.  P

You are invited to attend a two-day Metro instructor led training event for Silverlight 4.CityDateLinkSilicon Valley, CAMarch 2-3Register Dallas, TXMarch 30-31 Register Chicago, ILApril 5-6 Register Waltham, MAApril 20-21Register The Building Silverlight 4 Business Applications class shows how to build...

You are invited to attend Metro instructor led training events across the United States on Windows Azure.CityDatesLinkNew York, NYFebruary 24-26 Register Dallas, TXMarch 23-25Register San Jose, CAApril 7-9 Register Microsoft is pleased to announce a Metro Instructor Led Training event focused on developers...

You are invited to a two-day Metro instructor led training event for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.CityDatesLinkChicago, ILFebruary 23-25Register Atlanta, GAMarch 3-5 Register New York, NYMarch 23-25 Register Waltham, MAApril 12-14 Register This event will explain Microsoft’s upcoming Microsoft...

The beta period for Visual Studio 2010 is being extended by adding another interim checkpoint release, a Release Candidate with a broad “Go Live” license, which will be publicly available in the February 2010 timeframe.S. Somasegar, Vice President of Developer Division, wrote in his blog post, “You...

Mark your calendars for the 2010 Microsoft BI Conference the week of June 7, 2010 in New Orleans, LA.  The Microsoft BI Conference is co-located with TechEd North America 2010.The conference will focus on the following categories:Empower Your Users.  Microsoft Excel (including PowerPivot for Excel),...

You are invited to join the Deep Dive Lab for SQL Server 2008 R2.  Bring your application and bring back a proof of concept or work closely with the product team on a new feature.The event is held on Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA from February 8-12.The event is for Microsoft Partners and customers...

Have you seen the changes to the Pinpoint site?  With a new home page design, the addition of an applications marketplace and special sections highlighting companies and professional services, Pinpoint helps you showcase your innovations and expertise.  New features help you attract more customers and...

As another benefit to our Metro participants, the SQL Server Evangelism Team continues to deliver Live Meetings for Metro participants directly via the Metro Connect early adoption program.You must be a participant in the SQL Server Metro Connect program to participate in the Live Meeting.   Participants...

As another benefit for Metro participants, the Services Evangelism Team continues to deliver Live Meetings you directly via Metro.  Participants in the Windows Azure Metro Connect program are automatically invited to the events.If you are working on Windows Azure, ask your ISV Architect Evangelist to...

You are invited to join in the Deep Dive Lab for Windows Azure and SQL Azure.  Bring your application and bring back a proof of concept or work closely with the product team on a new feature.The event is held on Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA from January 25-28.The event is for Microsoft Partners and...

You are invited to join in the Deep Dive Lab for Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4.  The deep dive lab is focused on your application in supporting the new features in Visual Studio 2010 and .NET 4.  Bring your application and bring back a proof of concept or work closely with the product team...

The roadmap of moving Windows Azure from community technology preview (CTP) to released product has been announced.  For your planning purposes, these are the key stages of the transition:At PDC 2009 on November 17, 2009, a number of new features in Windows Azure will be made available for the first...

SQL Server 2008 R2 is the next-generation information platform that is designed to deliver the following:Managed self-service business intelligence.  Expanding powerful BI tools to all users with SQL Server PowerPivot for Excel and empowering a new class of business users to build and share powerful...

Microsoft Exchange 2010 has been released to manufacturing as the first key product in Microsoft line of communications products. Exchange 2010 is part of the next wave of Microsoft Office products and is also the first Microsoft server technology to work on-premises and as an online service.  Exchange...

Here are some links to help you through the critical path to adopting Windows Azure platform.The Business Case/DecisionFor Technical and Business Decision MakersInside the Business ModelGet the Tools to develop for AzureDownload the SDKSDK @ Discover, Develop, DeployWalkthroughsIssues and ConstraintsOverview...

Here are links to resources available for Windows Azure:What is Cloud Computing?Cloud Computing ExplainedElectricity and Cloud ComputingWhat is Windows Azure platform?Read the WhitepaperWatch a videoVisit the siteWindows Azure OverviewRead the WhitepaperWatch a videoAzure Compute OverviewAzure Storage...

Microsoft is making announcements that will make a difference to developers using Visual Studio and MSDN.Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Beta 2 will be available to MSDN subscribers on Monday, October 19, with general availability on October 21.  The official launch of Visual Studio 2010 and...

You can light up your application on Windows 7 in a Deep Dive Lab.  Bring your application for a code intensive four days.  Meet with product team members on specific features.  The goal of the Deep Dive Lab is to bring back a prototype or working application that includes one or more of the new Windows...

Your customers will be looking soon to the Windows 7 Compatibility Center to determine if your application will run on their computer with Windows 7.  The Compatibility Center currently shows hardware and software that works with Vista, but will include Windows 7 applications when it becomes generally...

Be one of the first to get Windows 7 BEFORE it launches to the public on October 22.  Here’s all you have to do to be eligible to receive a copy of Windows 7.Join Front Runner.Profile your solution at: http://www.msdev.com/frontrunner.Attain application compatibility with Windows 7.Gain “Front Runner”...

Microsoft is offering a special discount for Metro Early Adoption Participants to attend this year’s Professional Developers Conference (PDC) on November 17- 19 in Los Angeles.Effective immediately, we are DOUBLING the PDC offer for Metro participants.  Specifically, for those that register with our...

You are invited to the Windows Azure Platform Deep Dive Lab.  Bring your Windows Azure application and meet with product teams to build out a solution over the four-day event.  This is not a developer training event but an opportunity for you to focus on your application and get the expertise you need...

Windows phones – a new brand for phones running Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system – are now available in retail stores worldwide in a broad range of styles and prices.  This new generation of phones from leading manufacturers and mobile operators offer an intuitive user interface, powerful...

You are invited to participate in an exclusive application compatibility lab at a nearby Microsoft Technology Center for .NET Framework 4.An application compatibility lab allows you to test your current .NET Framework application executing with the new .NET Framework 4 and provide valuable feedback...

Those ISV partners who are enrolled in Metro are eligible for a $500 discount if you register for PDC before October 13.Contact the PDC09 Registration Team for eligibility verification and to receive a discount code.  Contact your ISV Architect Evangelist to be enrolled in the Metro 2010 early adopter...

If you are actively working on adding business intelligence to your application or have targeted the SQL Server 2008 R2 platform, come join in the Metro program.  The Metro program will provide you close contact with product team, early training for your developers and opportunities to provide feedback...

If you have already received the Works with Windows Server 2008 logo, Microsoft will pay for your testing to achieve the Works with Windows Server 2008 R2 logo.  This is a $10,000 value.  To qualify, ISVs are required to pledge support for R2 and contact VeriTest or Wipro directly to get tested.  Contact...

If you are developing on any of the client technologies, you’re eligible to receive additional technical support, product team engagement, regular insider information and developer training.  You’ll also be on the inside track for Software Development Reviews where you are asked to help shape the coming...

The Windows Server Evangelism Team created the Windows Server 2008 R2 Developer Training Kit which is used in all Metro events.  The kit includes developer-oriented content including “Windows Server 2008 R2, What's New”, “Developing Applications that Scale”, “How to Develop .NET and ASP.NET Applications...

You are invited to attend a Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 Training Workshop in October in Redmond, WA.  You will work from an early build of Visual Studio 2010 Beta 2 and will also be provided the opportunity to participate in an application compatibility lab.  Bring your application and run...

If you have a compelling application that lights up the new features in Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, or Windows Azure, your ISV Architect Evangelist can nominate you as a Windows 7 Lighthouse application.  Corporate team supports the prospect lighthouse wins with development financing, direct technical...

SQL Server 2008 offers an impressive array of capabilities for developers that build upon key innovations introduced in SQL Server 2005.  The SQL Server 2008 Developer Training Kit will help you understand how to build web applications which deeply exploit the rich data types, programming models and...

The p&p Summit is an annual event held in the fall at the Microsoft Conference Center in Redmond, WA.  This year, the summit will be held on October 12-16, 2009 and includes a strong line up of technical sessions from p&p team members, Microsoft product groups and industry experts.  This year we are...

Microsoft has just announced over 25 new PDC sessions.  For more information on these and other sessions, click here.  Register before September 15 and save $500 here.Here’s a list of the sessions just announced:Advanced Diagnostics, Historical Debugging and Test AutomationAdvanced Microsoft SQL Server...

For those who might not have access to an MSDN subscription, you can now download a 90-day trial version of Windows 7 Enterprise from Microsoft TechNet.  The version is designed specifically for IT Professionals and ISVs to test your software and hardware on a final version of the product.Sign up for...

Microsoft Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 that includes live migration is now available from Microsoft Download here. Hyper-V Server 2008 R2 a stand-alone hypervisor that includes live migration and expanded processor and memory support for host systems.  You can consolidate workloads onto a single physical...

Attend 24 Hours of PASS, a free event offering 24 in-depth SQL Server and BI webcasts delivered by top industry speakers.  The focus is on helping customers take better advantage of SQL Server capabilities to be more efficient and save money.24 Hours of PASS takes place next Wednesday, September 2.Over...

You can now use the Windows 7 Client Software Logo Toolkit to verify your applications are ready for Windows 7.  The latest version of the toolkit features both a command line interface and a graphical user interface.  Either way, you conduct a self test of your applications.  The latest version, Beta...

You are invited to join Dave Chappell when he discusses the Windows Azure platform and what it means for ISVs, custom software development firms and your enterprise customers.  The topics he’ll cover include:An overview of the Windows Azure platform:  Technology and business modelThe cloud platform...

Managed ISVs are invited to attend a Windows Azure Platform “Deep Dive” Lab at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, WA from September 28-October 1 at the Platform Adoption Center.A Deep Dive enables you to work on the scenario of your choice with experts from the Microsoft development teams.  This is not...

A limited community preview is open for Project Madison.  Madison is the integration of DATAllegro’s MPP Data Warehouse software and methodology with the SQL Server 2008 platform that offers customers:Massive performance and scale at low TCO: Madison will enable customers to scale up to 1 petabyte at...

The first Community Technology Preview (CTP) of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 is available for MSDN and TechNet subscribers. Versions are available for 32-bit and 64-bit processors.SQL Server 2008 R2 Books Online Community Technology Preview August 2009 has been posted on the Microsoft Download Center....

The product launch during 2009 has been named The New Efficiency.  The message is about how our products and solutions will make our customers’ lives better.  It is about how we can bring costs down and help increase business productivity while increasing IT control and reducing risk.Windows 7: Optimized...

Managed ISVs are invited to attend a Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 “Deep Dive” Lab at the Microsoft campus in Redmond, WA from September 28-October 2 at the Platform Adoption Center.A Deep Dive enables you to work on the scenario of your choice with experts from the Microsoft development teams....

You can register now for Professional Developers Conference (PDC) and save $500 for the full conference pass.  Discounts expire on September 15.PDC is being held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  Workshops are scheduled on November 16; Conference runs from November 17-19.  One-day and pre-conference...

The next wave of technology in FY10 is ramping up on these technologies:Client:  Silverlight, Windows 7, Windows Mobile, SurfaceProductivity:  Office 2010, SharePoint 2010, Unified Communications, Dynamics CRM 5Server:  Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows HPC Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 R2Services:  Windows...

You can now post your application onto Windows Marketplace for Mobile.  Initially Windows Marketplace for Mobile will support applications for Windows Mobile 6.5.  Windows Marketplace for Mobile will also be available to Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 devices by the end of 2009.  This means that you can...

Windows 7 will be generally available (GA) on October 22.  The version that goes public in October will be available in early August.  So you have time before Windows 7 goes public to be ready and Microsoft is providing resources to help you show that your applications are ready for Windows 7.Readiness...

Get up to 30% off step-ups from Visual Studio Professional to a Visual Studio Team Edition and up to 45% off step-ups from a Visual Studio Team Edition to Visual Studio Team Suite.  Some restrictions apply.  Offer expires September 30, 2009.  For more information on all the offers, see Visual Studio...

With several successful Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Weeks already completed (CRM Reston, CRM Boston, Win 7 Irvine, Mobility Mountain View), we are pleased to announce Microsoft BizSpark Incubation Week for Windows 7 starting on August 24 in Reston, VA.  This is a no-fee event for BizSpark startups...

Release dates for Windows 7 have been announced on The Windows Blog. Partners and OEMs can download Windows 7 RTM from Microsoft Connect or MSDN starting August 6.Microsoft Partner Program Gold/Certified Members will be able to download Windows 7 RTM in English through the Microsoft Partner Network...

Windows Marketplace for Mobile is on schedule to open for submissions in 29 supported countries on July 27 for launch this fall for Windows Mobile 6.5 devices.Windows Marketplace will also be available to Windows Mobile 6.0 and 6.1 later in 2009.  This means that you can reach more than 30 million Windows...

Save the date for Professional Developers Conference (PDC) at the Los Angeles Convention Center.  The conference will be held on November 17-19.  Workshops are scheduled on November 16.Registration is discounted through September 15.  Sign up now for the PDC mailing list.Professional Developers Conference...

You could win a free trip to Los Angeles and a free ticket to Professional Developers Conference (PDC 2009) plus $17,777.  Code7 Contest is where your application design ingenuity gives you the opportunity to get millions of eyes on your work.Build an original, consumer-oriented client application prototype...

The business and partner model for Azure Services Platform was announced at Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC09).Microsoft will offer Windows Azure, SQL Azure and .NET Services for purchase through a consumption-based pricing model, allowing partners and customers to pay only for the services that they...

The Microsoft Partner Network has debuted as the next generation of the Microsoft Partner Program.  The announcement was made at Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC09).Beginning...

Office2010 Technical Preview has been released for limited testing.  Participants in the Technical Preview program will begin to receive invitations to download the software from the Microsoft Connect site.  To request an invitation, go to Office 2010 The Movie and click on Get a Backstage Pass.With...

Managed ISVs are invited to attend a Visual Studio 2010 and .NET Framework 4 “Deep Dive” Lab at the Microsoft Campus in Redmond, WA from August 10-13 at the Platform Adoption Center.A Deep Dive enables you to work on the scenario of your choice with experts from the Microsoft development teams.  This...

You can now try out Surface without having to invest in a new Surface machine in the new Microsoft Surface QuickStart Program.  A new program, Microsoft Surface Community Members, provides access to the SDK and simulator as well as training and other resources, without any commitment required.The program...

Join Front Runner, a program to help managed ISVs get ready for both Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2.  The program includes both technical help for getting your applications compatible and marketing benefits.Front Runner helps you learn how to make your app compatible and gives you what you need...

Silverlight 3 and Expression 3 have launched and many new features and capabilities are showcased.SketchFlow in Expression Blend provides a quick way to evolve your concepts from a series of rough ideas into a living breathing prototype.  This rapid, iterative and cost effective approach allows you...

FabrikamShipping is a semi-realistic sample web application that demonstrates how to use the “Geneva” Framework for authentication, authorization and identity driven customization for a web front end and a services back end.The demo shows how to implement common tasks and features in Web applications,...

Microsoft plans to open a 700,000 square foot Chicago, IL datacenter on July 20.  The datacenter is the third in the US.  Two datacenters have already opened.  The one in San Antonio, TX is a 477,000 square foot facility that opened in September 2008.  The other is the 500,000 square foot datacenter...

You too can win $10,000 and get featured at Gnomedex if you create a useful application that can be used to improve the ecology or help people deal with the worsening global economy.  In order to qualify for the Will Code for Green developer contest, you need to use the Bing API with any technical platform...