Top Reasons You Can’t Miss Tech·Ed Europe 2009

In tough times, we all need a solid return on any expense. That's why Tech·Ed Europe 2009 isn’t just helpful, it’s essential. There is no better place to pinpoint the tech strategies and solutions that can impact this year’s bottom line.

  • WHAT EVERYONE CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT

    • MICROSOFT WINDOWS 7 - Learn about Microsoft's next-generation operating system

      Come and hear about the advancements Windows 7 brings to user productivity, security and PC management - all of which save businesses time and money.

    • MICROSOFT OFFICE and new ways to maximise business productivity

      This year's Office System track will help you deploy, adopt and develop on business productivity applications. Learn about deploying Microsoft Office to your users, building pervasive Microsoft Office SharePoint solutions and managing your work with Microsoft Business Productivity Visio.

  • WHAT IT PROFESSIONALS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT

    • VIRTUALISATION that helps leverage existing investments

      Get an in-depth understanding of today’s low-cost virtualisation technologies and how they can help you make the most of your current software and hardware investments.

    • HOSTING for economies of scale

      Learn how to take advantage of Microsoft’s hosted services to scale your IT department’s communications and collaboration offering. You’ll also lower your hardware, management and power costs.

    • UNIFYING to reduce costs and help increase efficiencies

      Truly unified communications create a single communication infrastructure. That means you can reduce costs for PBX enhancements while improving productivity through unified inboxes along with rules that help workers manage interruptions.

    • DEPLOYMENT - maximise your existing IT infrastructure and do more with what you've got

      In economic times like these, it's important to get maximum value out of your existing IT infrastructure. What you learn at Tech·Ed Europe 2009 can help you ensure that your infrastructure works as efficiently and productively as possible.

  • WHAT DEVELOPERS CAN LEARN MORE ABOUT

    • STREAMLINING your way to cloud applications

      Find out how The Azure™ Services Platform reduces the need for up-front technology purchases, and enables developers to quickly and easily create applications running in the cloud.

    • SECURITY that helps cut application support costs

      Microsoft’s ForeFront technologies can secure your IT environment faster, and help you write more secure code to eliminate application support costs. Tech·Ed Europe offers the perfect opportunity to learn more.

    • TRUTH about maximising deployments and search

      Centralised content eliminates multiple versions and misunderstandings about the source of the "truth" on any given project. SharePoint is the ideal way to create that central repository, maximising deployments and search.

  • There are many other reasons to attend. All offer incredible opportunities to expand professional networks - before, during and after the event. Bring new insights and practical solutions back to your organisation.

    • Keynote Speaker, Stephen Elop - President Microsoft Business Division
    • 300 Top Speakers. Hear them, meet them, question them
    • More than 600 learning opportunities covering 19 tracks
    • Learn how to boost efficiency with the power of Windows 7, Windows Server and Unified Communications
    • Technical Learning Centre – Talk to speakers, ask your technical questions. Product demos, industry experts, hands-on training, group chalk-talks ... face to face access
    • Microsoft Certification - expand your skills, build your career and boost your potential
    • More than 85 Partners – find solutions, make business connections, learn of new and upcoming innovations
    • Hands-On Labs - explore the latest technology at your own pace with the support of Microsoft Certified Trainers
    • Windows 7 Application Compatibility Lab - get ready for Windows 7
    • Build lasting personal connections and network with peers, influencers, partners, MVP’s, MCT’s INETA, Culminis, RD’s Product Groups and top technical experts
    • Be part of the Berlin Wall celebrations