Keynote l Interactive Breakout Discussion l Informational Session

Informational Sessions: New this year, these sessions are for those who want to hear additional in-depth presentation on new and emerging areas.  These sessions will be limited to 40 attendees. These sessions are noted with IS in the session number.

Subject to change

Session Number

Title and Abstract

IS05

Longhorn Client Strategy
The Windows "Longhorn" release of the Windows client will represent a bold step forward in the power and programmability of the desktop. This session looks at new programming paradigms, new APIs, and new filesystem innovations that will make Longhorn the most significant Windows release since 1995.

IS07

Real Time Collaboration and Mobility / Presence
Connectedness is changing the way we all do business. This session explores mobility and presence solutions, and examines the impact of upcoming releases of Microsoft's Live Communications Server. Learn the scenarios and capabilities that Microsoft is pursuing to make connectivity as powerful as it can be.

IS08

Technology Roadmap Session Full
A look at Microsoft's technology strategy through the "Longhorn wave". What new technologies will revolutionize service delivery and management? What is the strategy for security and reliability? What lies ahead for Windows, SQL, Office, Exchange, BizTalk, Visual Studio, and the .NET Framework?

IS09

Dynamic Systems Initiative
Building and deploying service-oriented solutions requires great tools. The Dynamic Systems Initiative (DSI) is focused on delivering the technology you need to model, test, build, and deploy modern distributed applications.
IS10 Office Programmability Model
With InfoPath and Visual Studio Tools for Office, Microsoft Office becomes an even richer platform for line-of-business applications. Come see cutting edge demonstrations of what can be built with Office, and get a peek at the future of the tools and programmability model for building your solutions on top of the user interfaces your knowledge workers use every day.
IS16 The Business Value of IT
Computer hardware may be a commodity, but your information is not.  This session looks at the opportunities to use technology for competitive business advantage.  How can shared business processes be used to create new, more efficient value chains?  How can business intelligence enhance your organizational agility, and improve your customer relationships?  How do we calculate and communicate ROI when projects must accept the burden of integration-by-design?


 
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