ASP.NET is a free technology that enables web developers to create anything from small, personal web sites through to large, enterprise-class dynamic web applications.

http://www.microsoft.com/net

What's happening on our pod?

The ASP.net stand will host demonstrations and answer general questions from attendees.

More than 8,000 organizations rely on BizTalk Server to connect systems and automate processes globally. BizTalk Server 2009, helps customers extend their SOA and Business Process Management with new capabilities for interoperability, EDI and RFID across platforms.

http://www.microsoft.com/biztalk/en/us/default.aspx

What's happening on our pod?

Demonstrations of BizTalk Server 2009, planned for release in the first half of 2009, will feature extensive new Mobile RFID support, enhanced EDI capabilities, improved web services support with the UDDI v3 Web Services Registry and a superior integration with the full range of Visual Studio development tools. Information on the Business Process Alliance members featured as part of the BPM Seminar on 11 November in the AC Barcelona Hotel will also be available.

Microsoft Commerce Server 2007 is a flexible and extensible platform that powers dynamic multi-channel e-commerce solutions. Commerce Server enables developers, IT professionals and business users to create complete end-to-end e-commerce solutions via: Rich out-of-the-box functionality, Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), and easily customizable applications via Microsoft ASP.NET 2.0.

http://www.microsoft.com/commerceserver

Microsoft Dynamics AX is a multilanguage, multicurrency enterprise resource planning (ERP) solution, designed for midsize and larger companies that includes a very powerful development platform for ISVs to base their specific industry solution on.

http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/ax/product/overview.mspx

What's happening on our pod?

Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is a fully integrated customer relationship management (CRM) system. Microsoft Dynamics CRM gives you the capability to easily create and maintain a clear view of customers from first contact through purchase and post-sales along with native Microsoft Office Outlook integration - A fast, flexible, and affordable solution.

http://www.microsoft.com/dynamics/crm/default.mspx

Identity & security systems have become more complex as they take an increasingly important role in user interaction with networks and line-of-business applications. Microsoft's Identity & Security platform strategy is being designed to provide a consistent and effective approach for software development that leverages the rich capabilities of Microsoft solutions.

http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=129329

What's happening on our pod?

Visit this stand to learn about Microsoft's Identity & Security Platform, including Microsoft code name "Geneva" and Microsoft Active Directory Rights Management Services. Connect with product experts, see demos, and find out how you can evaluate the technologies.

Microsoft Learning builds innovative learning products that enable you to make the most of your investment in Microsoft technology. Microsoft Learning offers a diverse range of programs that includes Microsoft training and certification, Microsoft Press books, skills assessments, classroom training, and e-learning solutions designed to serve the needs of our customers and partners worldwide.

http://www.microsoft.com/learning

What's happening on our pod?

Meet with experts directly from Microsoft and Microsoft Press, network with Peers, get the latest updates on Microsoft certifications like the Microsoft Certified Architect, the Microsoft Certified Master and others. Benefit from an exam voucher with 25% discount and Second Shot, and get certified directly at the venue - the first people to get certified will receive a unique T-Shirt "Certified at TechEd 2008" plus a free eLearning Voucher. Visit our daily Chalk Talks about the Microsoft Certified Architect and the Microsoft Certified Master, take part in sessions from Ken Rosen and Gerry O'Brien about the value of a Microsoft Certification, and participate in Speaker Idol and get the chance to win 1-metre of MS Press books for the winner and a half-metre for the first runner-up.

http://dev.live.com

SharePoint provides a rich developer platform that includes many out of the box features related to Office document management and web portals. Developers can use existing .NET and ASP.NET skills to create artifacts including Web Parts and Workflows which are deployed to SharePoint and can be included in user provisioned web sites.

http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/sharepoint

The Microsoft Security Development Lifecycle (SDL) is the industry-leading software security assurance process, leading to measurable security improvements in flagship Microsoft products such as Windows Vista and SQL Server. Microsoft is committed to supporting a more secure computing ecosystem by making SDL process guidance, tools and training available for every developer.

http://www.microsoft.com/sdl

What's happening on our pod?

Activities:
• Provide overview of the SDL, how it has embedded security into the Microsoft development culture and the resources that are available for developers to implement it in their environment.
• Demonstration of the new SDL threat modeling tool 3.0, which will be freely available for download from the SDL website
• Provide details about the SDL Pro Network – a group of security service providers with intimate knowledge of the Microsoft SDL, that can help development organizations implement the SDL.
• Give away the SDL book
• Fun giveaways relating to the ‘Baking Security In’ campaign.

Come visit the booth to see the latest and greatest for building Silverlight and WPF based applications with Visual Studio. Get your questions answered, provide feedback, and experience the future!

http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight

Microsoft will be demonstrating a look of the future, showing what developers can do with software powered communications using our powerful new APIs and tools embedding communications right into your application! The rich software platform based on Voice-over-IP enables lots of new communications scenarios running on Microsoft Office Communications Server or Microsoft Exchange Server.

http://www.microsoft.com/uc

What's happening on our pod?

• Shows how to embed presence and drive contextual collaboration with IM, voice, and video in client applications
• Uses presence, IM, and voice to enable business processes to engage the appropriate people to drive the process forward
• Allows people to access information and business processes remotely using IM and voice

The Microsoft Virtual Earth platform is an integrated set of services providing quality geospatial data and imagery, tools based on industry standards and dependable performance that helps organisations visualise data and provide immersive end-user experiences. Virtual Earth continuously offers new map detail, precision imagery, feature enhancements, and robust platform capabilities.

http://dev.live.com/virtualearth

By improving the development experience for Windows, Web, mobile device, and Microsoft Office, Visual Studio 2008 helps individuals and organizations create and deliver complete, connected, compelling software solutions. Development teams can collaborate across the software development lifecycle with Visual Studio Team System and Designer-Developer interaction with the Microsoft Expression suite.

http://www.microsoft.com/vstudio

Extend your development experience with Visual Studio extensibility (VSX). Use the Visual Studio SDK to create extensions for the Visual Studio platform including the Visual Studio 2008 Shell. Discover free and commercial extensions for Visual Studio by visiting the Visual Studio Gallery.

http://www.msdn.microsoft.com/vsx

What's happening on our pod?

The Visual Studio Extensibility stand will host demonstrations, swag give aways, and answer q & a from attendees.

Microsoft ® Visual Studio® Team System is an integrated Application Life-Cycle Management (ALM) solution comprising tools, processes, and guidance to help everyone on the team improve their skills and work more effectively together – collaborating and communicating, ensuring software quality and gaining visibility into the software development lifecycle.

http://www.microsoft.com/vstudio

Take software development to a whole new level. Explore the innovations in Windows 7 and learn more about building the most exciting, modern and interactive applications. See how Windows is the best for the PC, the web and services by visiting us in the Windows 7 and Windows Vista pavilion.

http://msdn.com

The Windows Embedded family includes Windows Embedded CE, Windows Embedded Standard (the next generation of Windows XP Embedded), Windows Embedded Enterprise, and Windows Embedded for Point-of-Service. Each operating system is deployed in demanding embedded environments, providing the platform you need to accelerate development of the next generation of smart, connected, service-oriented devices.

http://www.windowsembedded.com

What's happening on our pod?

Developers use Windows Embedded CE for a variety of smart, connected, and service-oriented devices, ranging from power-conscious GPS handhelds to real-time, mission-critical industrial controllers. With the Windows Embedded CE 6.0 R2 update, several new components help Windows Embedded CE 6.0 device makers efficiently build componentized, small footprint devices that connect to Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008. Visit our stand and Windows Embedded Partner Exhibition zone to learn more and to see this technology in action! Don't miss the WSD Wall, a building automation scenario with a real Miele washing machine controlled by Microsoft Media Center plugIn.

Develop devices optimised for point of service systems. Designed to shorten development cycle of dedicated embedded devices through compatibility with thousands of off-the-shelf applications, services, and certified drivers. The right solution for consumer-friendly devices in the retail and hospitality markets needing to connect to a variety of peripherals.

http://www.windowsembedded.com

What's happening on our pod?

Developers use Windows Embedded for Point of Service for its built-in networking capabilities, which make it easy to connect a variety of current and legacy retail device peripherals, PCs, servers, and services in the retail and hospitality markets that work together on a single point-of-service system, ranging from ATMs to music-dispensing fuel pumps. Visit our stand and Windows Embedded Partner exhibition zone to see and learn more!

Next generation of Windows XP Embedded enables advanced enterprise devices to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers. Designed to use for a variety of smart, connected, and service-oriented advanced commercial or consumer devices, to run thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers, ranging from Thin Clients to Multi-Function Printers.

http://www.windowsembedded.com

What's happening on our pod?

Windows XP Embedded offers the power of Windows with a flexible component selection, the opportunity to use familiar developing tools, and a cost-effective model of paying for what you actually ship. Visit our booth and Windows Embedded Partner Zone to find out more from the experts and for live device showcasing.

Windows HPC Server 2008 (HPCS) combines the power of the Windows Server platform with rich, out-of-the-box functionality to help improve the productivity and reduce the complexity of your HPC environment. HPCS can efficiently scale to thousands of processing cores and provides a comprehensive set of deployment, administration, and monitoring tools that are easy to deploy, manage and integrate.

http://www.microsoft.com/hpc

What's happening on our pod?

Windows HPC Server 2008 has just released to market! Visit the Windows HPC Server 2008 stand to learn about the recent release of HPCS and how it improves the HPC work environment. Demos of the product capabilities along with specific workload scenarios will be shown. Stop by, check it out, grab some free software and enter to win great prizes!

Windows Internet Explorer 8 provides users with greater speed and efficiency, the ability to “reach beyond the page,” and increased safety, choice, and control, leading to vastly improved Web browsing experience. Developers will enjoy new features and capabilities that help them work faster and deliver innovative new user experiences.

http://www.microsoft.com/ie

What's happening on our pod?

Product demos, give aways, answering questions.

Mobile development is THE hot new area. As a VS developer, you already have the skills and tools needed! Windows Mobile supports the same developer tools, and runtimes with which you are already familiar. Extend your applications to mobile devices, give users new experiences and create new business capability.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/windowsmobile

What's happening on our pod?

Come chat to the Windows Mobile experts and ask those burning questions about the development tools and the vast array of supporting technologies that you can use to develop real-world mobile solutions on the Windows Mobile platform. Our experts will also be able to demonstrate the development technologies and also show off a few of the latest Windows Mobile devices. And take the opportunity to feedback directly to us what it is you need or want to see in the next generation platform.

Get ready for Windows Server 2008 R2. Deploy with confidence by ensuring the applications you need to support have been certified, or have your applications ready for certification by access free test tools and programs.

http://www.innovateon.com/product_server2008.aspx

Internet Information Services, provides a security-enhanced, easy-to-manage platform for developing and reliably hosting Web applications and services. More than just a Web server, IIS is a major enhancement to the Windows Web platform and plays a central role in unifying Microsoft Web platform technologies - ASP.NET, Windows Communication Foundation Web services, and Windows SharePoint Services.

http://www.microsoft.com/iis

Ramp Up is a free, online, community-based program that can help you learn Microsoft technology. The easy-to-access content is delivered in a variety of forms that guide you in learning the important skills. When you graduate from a track, you receive an award for discounts on certification and e-Learning.

http://www.msdn.com/rampup

What's happening on our pod?

Come see how Ramp Up, a free, online program, can help you learn Microsoft technology! We have a Visual Studio 2008 track, and we've just launched a brand-new Introduction to Sharepoint Development track, with original content provided by subject-matter gurus. Drop by our booth and check it out - if you register, you'll get a Ramp Up t-shirt, and an opportunity to win an xBox. If you graduate from the track, you'll receive an award for discounts on certification and e-Learning. Stop by and see for yourself what a powerful learning tool Ramp Up can be for you!