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Microsoft Technology & Strategy
WE EXPLAIN MICROSOFT
We are an independent source of information for IT executives who need clarity about Microsoft technology, analysis, strategies, product roadmaps, licensing policies and organization. Our driving ethic is to provide . . .
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Microsoft product roadmaps all-in-one planning references summarize 100+ current and planned versions of Microsoft's most important enterprise products.
MICROSOFT LICENSING
We demystify Microsoft licensing programs to help you budget purchases and stay in compliance without overbuying.
Latest Roadmaps
| Configuration Manager Tackles Applications, Security, Mobile Don Retallack Thursday, 26 January 2012  |
| Live Meeting for BPOS Ends in 2013 Rob Helm Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
Latest Research
| SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate Evaluation Guide Wes Miller Thursday, 12 January 2012 SQL Server 2012, generally available in the first half of 2012, is ... |
| Evaluating Forefront for Antimalware Don Retallack Monday, 08 August 2011 This report provides an overview of the Forefront products, explaining the primary benefits ... |
Next TeleBriefing
| SQL Server and SQL Azure Roadmap Wes Miller Thursday, 23 February 2012 |
Latest Licensing
| Four Questions about the Licensing Boot Camp Rob Horwitz Friday, 03 February 2012 Directions on Microsoft co-founder Rob Horwitz answers four basic questions about the Directions on Microsoft Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp:
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| System Center 2012 Licensing Announced Don Retallack Thursday, 26 January 2012 |
Latest Updates
| Patent Dispute with Alcatel-Lucent Resolved Michael Cherry Wednesday, 25 January 2012 |
| Mobile, Kinect Featured at Final CES Appearance Rob Sanfilippo Tuesday, 24 January 2012 |
Latest OrgChart
| New Enterprise Sales, Phone Leaders Rob Helm Wednesday, 21 December 2011  |
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