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Two days of graduate-level training to develop your own Microsoft licensing expertise and equip you with the critical knowledge you need to drive maximum value from your company's Microsoft software investments. Next Boot Camps:
Brochure and Curriculum: (download pdf) " I'm new to Microsoft licensing and will soon need to determine the technical direction of our end-user platform as our EA expires in May 2012. This class has been extremely helpful in terms of enhancing my understanding of the financial implications of my decisions."
Rick Lloyd, Director of IT Planning & Strategy, Pitney Bowes What is it?The Directions on Microsoft Licensing Boot Camp is a two-day workshop that demystifies Microsoft licensing programs and rules. You get the information and knowledge you need to intelligently evaluate your Microsoft licensing options and maximize the return on your software investments. Learn licensing in a way that is clear and concise, with no hidden agendas.
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" You did an excellent job of making this information understandable. I feel far more confident
in my knowledge of Microsoft licensing." Jan Morris, CSAM, IT Procurement/Licensing Administrator, GuideOne Insurance "Although I have had many years in the IT field, I am new to Microsoft licensing and some of this
stuff can be overwhelming. Attending your Boot Camp validated my thinking on some of the key concepts and really helped me get a solid foundation of knowledge in order to help my company maximize our investments in Microsoft technology. Even several weeks later, I am still reaping rewards from taking it!” Beryl Scrivens, Finance & Operations Officer, Intl. Development Resource Center Who Should Attend?If your job has anything to do with licensing Microsoft technologies YOU should attend this seminar. Whether you’re an IT procurement specialist, a software asset manager, a systems architect, or a major Microsoft partner, this Boot Camp will advance your skills and give you the resources you need to address any Microsoft licensing question. This Microsoft licensing Boot Camp is relevant FOR YOU if you:
" At IVENT we spend a great deal of time and money making sure that we Christ van Gestel, Product Group Manager, IVENT Why Attend?You already know this better than anyone: Microsoft licensing presents an overwhelming array of programs and choices, each with its own set of implications that could seriously impact your IT operations, budgets, and plans. Making the wrong choice can cost you thousands of dollars, or worse, expose you to legal risk because of non-compliance. Gain confidence in your choices and network with your peers to get an insider's knowledge of how to find the answers your team needs for any licensing scenario. Everyone will leave with:
Licensing newcomers will learn:
Microsoft licensing veterans will:
" Before attending your Licensing Boot Camp, I would architect Microsoft landscapes without the benefit of licensing expertise. Now that I have the fundamentals, I will design more effective solutions that not only take advantage of Microsoft's technology but its business policies or licensing restrictions as well. This will result in our saving money on unplanned or avoidable Microsoft license fees. Thank you! " Brien Johnston, IT Director, Ivensys Corporation " Although the topic of licensing can be dry, complicated, and exhausting, the "Licensing Fundamentals" section of the course was well written, current, and turned on the light bulb in all areas. " Lyle Arsenault, Manager, IT Administration, Husky Energy Who's Already Attended?
IT professionals from more than 650 companies have already graduated from the Boot Camp since we launched these classes less than two years ago. CIOs, CTOs, IT architects, software asset managers, and vendor & procurement management professionals - all emerged vastly better equipped to understand and make informed decisions about their Microsoft licensing options. Boot camp alumni represent companies such as:
" It's my job to be our company's Microsoft licensing expert and I've always relied on Directions on Microsoft for objective and factual information. I just returned from your licensing boot camp in Las Vegas and must say that I've never received that level of detailed training anywhere else. "
Kevin Suckow, US Director of Enterprise Sales, SoftwareOne " Exceeded my expectations in the amount of knowledge I gained. " Bruce Burgin, Operations Leader, Owens Corning Top 5 Reasons to Attend the Licensing Boot Camp1. Get critical information and understanding to build your licensing expertise 2. Identify opportunities to keep your company in compliance without overbuying 3. Fill in gaps in your knowledge and identify weaknesses in your strategy 4. Discover new licensing options that could save you thousands of dollars 5. Network with your peers and compare notes " Having read many editions of Directions on Microsoft I can honestly say the licensing content is truly first-class and has been an invaluable resource in providing me with detailed and accurate licensing information and answers that I have been unable to find anywhere else. " Troy Parker, Software Asset Management & Licensing Specialist, iComply Pty Ltd What's it Worth to You?
Ever wonder if licensing training is worthwhile? Sometimes you can get free training from your software vendor or reseller. Sometimes you can hire a consultant to review your situation and give you negotiating advice. No one can possibly know everything about Microsoft licensing. But you can get close enough to protect your investments. We'll help you master the ground rules, spot new opportunities for savings, and know what licensing traps to avoid as you plan new projects. You'll be far better prepared whenever you talk to your Microsoft sales representatives or consultants. Isn't it worth it? " The Licensing Boot Camp was an incredible help in pulling it all together just in time for contract renewal.
Without it I would be making uninformed decisions that would have left the company in a non-compliance or over-purchase situation. " Jim Jones, Director, Information Technology, Pittsburgh Corning Corporation What Makes Our Training Different?
No hidden agenda. We're not Microsoft or one of their LARs, so we don't have a vested interest in how much software your company buys. And we're not a software asset management vendor or consultant, so we don't have a vested interested in selling you a SAM solution or a consulting project. We're educators. Our sole mission is to equip you to be your own best advocate when it comes to licensing Microsoft software. Focus & depth. Unlike many companies that offer Microsoft licensing training, we're not a one-man shop. Nor are we a side-business of a much larger company. We're an independent analyst firm focused exclusively on Microsoft since 1992. Our experts have decades of industry experience and an institutional understanding of Microsoft technologies and how they're licensed. In terms of focus and depth-of-knowledge, no other company even comes close. Backed by research. We back up our training with the best set of Microsoft licensing information resources available. These include in-depth licensing guides for each key product and a monthly licensing update service that keeps you abreast of significant changes in Microsoft licensing policies -- detailed and objective information that will reinforce and sustain everything you learn at our seminar. " Microsoft licensing can be overwhelming, to say the least! Hearing from independent experts who have no personal stake in my decisions is of extreme value. I was able to take off the 'negotiating' hat, which is always present when speaking to vendors. " Daphine Devine, Program Manager, Technology Sourcing & Contracts Group, PricewaterhouseCoopers
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