2 April 2010 0 Comments

CSC Uses Windows Azure Platform to Offer Managed Hosted Software as a Service

Hong Choing has written an article that details how CSC, a global leader in  providing technology-enabled solutions and services, is leveraging Windows Azure to provide their Legal Solutions Suite® Software as a Service.

25 August 2009 0 Comments

A Closer Look at an Internet Service Bus (a 90’ Talk)

Look under the hood of the Microsoft .NET Services service bus – the protocols we use- and how to use the services from non-Microsoft platforms and languages. Learn which part of the messages and requests the Building Block service inspects, which parts are not inspected, and how you can verify this. Also, learn how to work through NAT and Firewall limitations

12 June 2009 0 Comments

First experiments with (new) SQL Data Services

Last week I got my new login to the new SQL Data Services . As a reminder for all readers: SDS accelerates its plans to offer relational capabilities May 11, 2009 – Based on customer feedback, SDS has accelerated its plans and will be offering true relational capabilities through SQL Server’s existing network protocol, Tabular Data Stream (TDS) and existing query language Transact-SQL (T-SQL).

2 June 2009 0 Comments

2nd CRM Incubation Week Videos: HIPAAMatic

During 2 nd CRM Incubation Week in Boston, MA , I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments ( BizSpark , XRM , Azure ) to make them succeed in today’s economy.   In this series, I am pleased to introduce HIPAAMatic .   Enjoy the VIDEO starring Shawn Ramirtha, Dhruv Chopra, Vishwa Kapoor, CRM MVP Aaron Elder , and Larry Gregory .

29 April 2009 0 Comments

Media Coverage: 2nd CRM Incubation Week

Thank you for making the 2 nd CRM Incubation Week such a huge success. We could not have done this without your support.

24 February 2009 0 Comments

The need for “standards for application logic” in PaaS. Really?

In his latest post on Coghead’s demise, Phil argues that: “ What this highlights is the lack of any standard for transferring not just data but application logic between such platforms.” My argument is that those standards already exist and are widely adopted: “Standards for capturing application logic already exist: Java & .NET (and COBOL). Coghead "mistake" was to try to develop their own development platform from scratch, instead of leveraging what already existed and provide value on top of that.” Phil replied that: “Doesn’t solve the problem But you still can’t *transfer* logic from one development platform to another, say from COBOL to Java, or from Java to .NET, without completely rewriting it.

18 February 2009 0 Comments

Cauda longa, SaaS e Neo-tribalização – Exemplo

Boa noite a todos ! Cauda longa Para quem está atuando ou estudando o mercado de SaaS, S+S, provavelmente já esbarrou com o termo Cauda Longa.

8 February 2009 0 Comments

CRM Incubation Week Videos: Prime Time Software Solutions

During 1 st CRM Incubation Week , I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments to make them succeed in today’s economy. In this series, I am pleased to introduce Prime Time Software Solutions , Advisor Award winner.   Enjoy the VIDEO starring Warren Wilbee , William (Bill) Smith , and Bobby L.

8 February 2009 0 Comments

CRM Incubation Week Videos: Channel Blade

During 1 st CRM Incubation Week , I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments to make them succeed in today’s economy.

8 February 2009 0 Comments

CRM Incubation Week Videos: DubMeNow

During 1 st CRM Incubation Week , I took the opportunity to sit down with all startup teams to discuss their experiences and perspectives on Microsoft’s investments to make them succeed in today’s economy. In this series, I am pleased to introduce DubMeNow , Best Business Award winner.

3 February 2009 0 Comments

Azure Issue Tracker : um exemplo de aplicação SaaS na nuvem.

Olá pessoal, tudo certo?

30 January 2009 0 Comments

Microsoft Hosting Days with Business, Technical and ISV Tracks

Microsoft Hosting Days is an annual event series that offers three different tracks and a unique opportunity to network during Happy Hour with key Microsoft professionals as well as your partners within the hosting ecosystem.