http://www.microsoft.com/uk/msdn/architecture/latestnewsrss.xml This feed contains all the latest news from the UK MSDN Architecture team. en-GB Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:31:04 GMT Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:31:04 GMT MSDN RSS Service 1.1.0.0 1440 Almost every business has been challenged as a consequence of the current economic slowdown. Architects are challenged with making architectures follow the pace of business which, in this current climate, can be particularly changeable and unstable. This issue of The Architecture Journal won’t tell you when this meltdown will end, it will, however, share insights into architecture strategies, IT behaviours and success stories. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/bb410935.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-349b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 23 June 2009 14:00:00 GMT news With the conference now over we would like to share the fantastic speaker presentations that were delivered, offering you the opportunity to access compelling materials that were discussed in great deal at the conference. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/architecture/dd135210.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-349b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Wed, 17 June 2009 10:00:00 GMT news The team has worked with a wide range of customers and partners to help design solutions on the Microsoft platform. Take a look at what we have been solving and delivering so far working collaboratively with our customers and partners. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/dd744909.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-341b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 19 May 2009 14:00:00 GMT news a group of senior IT architects from across the industry met to consider the coming ‘Cloud’. What it is, what it means for business and the software profession and what has Microsoft been up to in the cloud. Gain insight from the day's videos, presentations and more. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/dd776233.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-893b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT news Available online only - features the following articles: Mapping Applications to the Cloud, A Language for Software Architecture, A Pragmatic Approach to Describing Solution Architectures, Enterprise Social Computing, Developing Parallel Programs, and Toward an Enterprise Business Motivation Model. The Journal is now a fully digital resource and print versions are no longer available. The flexible digital format allows readers to search inside articles, forward content by email and access related information. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/bb410935.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-893b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT news Azure NET is a new User Group designed to inform and inspire members of the technology community from developers to architects, from CIO’s to CTO’s, from consultants to enterprises and beyond, on the features and functionality of Microsoft’s Cloud Computing offering, Azure. http://ukazurenet.com/ 12a1ad63-807a-743b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 27 Apr 2009 09:30:00 GMT news The AIC will focus on current and emerging trends in the field of IT Architecture. With Key Note Speakers from EasyJet, Astra Zeneca and Equiniti describing their experience of Enterprise, Solution and Infrastructure Architecture. As well as compelling speakers, the conference includes a number of round-table sessions, providing an opportunity to talk to the presenters and subject experts in an informal setting. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/architecture/dd135209.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-293b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:00:00 GMT news “Green Computing,” is especially important and timely: As computing becomes increasingly pervasive, the energy consumption attributable to computing is climbing. Now and in the future, green computing will be a key challenge for businesses and presents a leadership opportunity for all architects. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/library/bb410935.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-243b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT news The UK Chapter of the International Association of Software Architects (IASA) is pleased to host the next UK meeting sponsored by Netuitive. Based on nine patented technologies, Netuitive software uses an advanced mathematics analysis engine to understand and self learn the normal operating behaviour of IT systems (physical and virtual) and business services for any point in time. http://ukiasa.eventbrite.com 12a1ad63-807a-343b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT news We would like to invite you to a session on Windows Azure Update, what it is & what it isn’t including a Q&A session with 3 members of the Azure team from Microsoft Corp. Along with a session that introduces “UK AzureNET” which is the name of what we hope evolves into UK Azure User Group. http://azureupdate.eventbrite.com/ 12a1ad63-807a-363b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT news Join us for demonstrations on Microsoft’s technologies and learn about our vision for Business Process Management. With experts from Microsoft delivering sessions on Microsoft BizTalk Server and Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007, as well as sessions from a key Microsoft BPM Vendor. http://download.microsoft.com/documents/uk/MicrosoftApproach_to_BusinessProcessManagementEventInvite.pdf 12a1ad63-807a-343b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Tue, 13 Jan 2009 08:00:00 GMT news This guide describes best practices for creating an efficient IT organization that consistently delivers on time, on budget, and in line with business needs. http://www.microsoft-press.co.uk/scripts/product.asp?ref=871107 12a1ad63-807a-439b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT news First annual congregation comprised of partners, customers, and Microsoft industry leaders at the Microsoft Campus in Reading on the most comprehensive, integrated real-time enterprise solutions platform in the industry today – BizTalk RFID. http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032399569&Culture=en-GB 12a1ad63-807a-493b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT news Make the right architectural decisions up front—and improve the quality and reliability of your results. Learn how to apply the patterns and techniques that help control project complexity. http://www.microsoft-press.co.uk/scripts/product.asp?ref=883937 12a1ad63-807a-293b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 GMT news Distributed Computing is an area which had changed considerably from the early days when concurrent and distributed programming were specialities in computer science. Today, embedded systems, robotics, and parallel and distributed computing are becoming the norm and redefining the edges of user experience. Not yet subscribed? Register today for your free subscription. https://www.msarchitecturejournal.com/default.aspx 12a1ad63-807a-984b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:50:00 GMT news Interested in new keyboard shortcuts or tools options you didn't know existed? Want to learn more about IDE features that work for any language? Check out Sara Ford's Visual Studio Tip of the Day and learn something new every day! http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=8147080 62a1ad63-807a-450b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:50:04 GMT news Join Microsoft and Black Marble for an event delivered by top architecture experts and featuring Architecture Best Practices and Architecture Futures. This is an unique opportunity for IT Managers, IT and software architects from Northern businesses to learn about the latest technologies and best practices from Microsoft in the field of Architecture, including the exciting new announcements on cloud computing unveiled at the Professional Developers Conference in October. http://www.blackmarble.co.uk/events.aspx?event=Architecture%20Forum%20-%20North%20-%20Part%20I%20-%20Architecture%20Best%20Practices 16b9193e-b085-467d-89cf-1cd7fa4e7f2f Wed, 12 Nov 2008 11:47:04 GMT news The quarterly journal is an independent platform for free thinkers and practitioners of IT architecture. Articles are designed to offer perspective, share knowledge and help you learn the discipline and pursue the art of IT architecture. Choose from an online or printed version. http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/arcjournal/default.aspx 4ca2bd3a-d3d9-47f8-861c-95fe97372ee8 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:50:04 GMT news This seminar provides an overview of the Microsoft platform for RFID and includes customer case studies and demonstrations. The event will be of particular interest to senior IT professionals and those wishing to gain a better understanding of Microsoft RFID technologies. RFID technologies can help organisations gain greater visibility to the edge of the enterprise and integrate data to drive and improve business performance. mailto:i-jofost@microsoft.com 12a1ad63-807a-984b-ac9c-2218c3df8948 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:50:04 GMT news Download presentations from previous Architect events. http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/bb977696.aspx 17317bc0-de43-45e4-9101-3a75c181e2a5 Mon, 18 Feb 2008 14:50:04 GMT news Stay in touch with Microsoft UK Architecture Update, the free bi-monthly newsletter for business, applications, infrastructure and technology architects featuring essential information on current publications, events and discussions. https://profile.microsoft.com/RegSysProfileCenter/wizard.aspx?wizid=7bf56785-864c-438e-9aab-05e63883e01d&lcid=2057 a7a7840f-7955-4e7c-b608-fdb13e63e3b0 Wed, 19 Dec 2007 17:12:04 GMT news Download presentations from the most recent Architect Forum, which included sessions from Credit Suisse and Experian. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/msdn/events/postevents.aspx#8a871f53-fea4-42c9-881a-ded005d427ef 8aba2f5b-769b-4dec-a02e-06715f7e0351 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:15:53 GMT news Read more about Microsoft’s vision of Software Plus Services which is a convergence of software as a service (SaaS), service-oriented architecture (SOA) and Web 2.0 technologies. http://www.ftponline.com/channels/arch/reports/eas/2007/jdevadoss/ 3062d007-9ec3-4b05-a058-5bd87f027be7 Mon, 17 Sep 2007 17:15:53 GMT news Many enterprise architectural methodologies have come and gone in the last 20 years. The Zachman Framework, TOGAF, the Federal Enterprise Architecture and the Gartner Methodology are being used widely. This paper discusses these four enterprise architecture approaches. http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/architecture/bb466232 ac735477-6365-4ffc-8bcb-f8a7f2a26df7 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:36:57 GMT news Find out more about this new event aimed at software architects and other IT professionals with an interest in software architecture. Register by 25 May and save £100. http://www.software-architect.co.uk/ dc948635-1c96-49c4-b7fd-2519e1b5d217 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:36:57 GMT news Journal #11 is now available. We invite you to explore with us the needs and considerations that one must take into account when planning the Infrastructure Architecture of mission critical systems. http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/arcjournal/bb467574.aspx b14bfde0-7da4-4e92-b835-8c77f6858780 Tue, 29 May 2007 10:43:53 GMT news In today's connected world, interoperability is as important as security and reliability for IT professionals. If you agree that Open XML should be approved as an ISO standard please sign this petition, which we will send to the Chairman of the British Standards Institute to demonstrate broad support for this initiative in the UK. http://www.microsoft.co.uk/openxml 60953bb5-b5eb-451e-b005-ac11732ef31b Thu, 24 May 2007 10:36:57 GMT news To keep up to date with the latest Microsoft architectural news and events register to receive the free bi-monthly Architecture Newsletter. http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-gb/architecture/aa902576 32cf476d-559a-44aa-92d6-a49eea4588b4 Thu, 24 May 2007 10:43:53 GMT news With Microsoft at the very heart of the SaaS debate, join us at the Architect Forum where we will discuss emerging trends in technology that will affect architects from ISVs, SI to Enterprises alike. http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032335942&Culture=en-GB 5cd3f20d-8a73-41cf-8e2f-e8faa00198e7 Wed, 18 Apr 2007 10:36:57 GMT news Code Generation 2007 is a new event for practising software developers. The event is being held in Cambridge's Homerton College. The conference is about Code Generation and related development issues. http://www.codegeneration.net/cg2007/index.php f36dcb47-8cf7-406a-bf80-47d2e8691c4d Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:27:00 GMT event The quarterly Architecture Journal is written by architects for architects, and its free to subscribe. 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Review the presentations and read comments on the Insight blog. http://www.microsoft.com/uk/architectinsight e221401f-690b-40b4-ade1-13a6c55b5a88 Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:35:20 GMT event This is a new event aimed at Software Architects and other IT professionals with an interest in software architecture. Register by 20th April and save £200 on the attendance fee. http://www.software-architect.co.uk/ f2921650-4a7e-4d33-914b-1564288328ba Wed, 21 Mar 2007 12:26:58 GMT event