Topic #1:  “Software Plus Services” (S+S) Distilled

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Web 2.0, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), and User Experience (UX) are some of the most prominent trends floating about these days.  Today’s environment is marked by the consumerization of technology, more prevalent internet connectivity, new and highly scalable monetization methods, and design-driven product development to name a few.  Microsoft’s unifying response to this new environment is the “Software plus Services” (S+S) strategy.  So what does S+S entail and why is it important?  How is it relevant?  This session explores the various trends at the architectural level, their influences and impacts, and how the S+S strategy applies towards the future.  We will also discuss how S+S is driving the innovation efforts across the broad Microsoft platform, and opportunities for architects and developers to deliver more value to customers.

Topic #2:  Windows Live Platform Overview

The Web has evolved and user expectations right along with it.  Where once users looked at the Web as a way to get information they now look at it as a way manage their productivity, consume media and entertainment, and interact with others.  Users expect great experiences on the Web that let them bring their personal context (relationships, interactions, memories, locations) with them wherever they go.  Services from the Windows Live Platform allows developers to provide users great experiences around personal relationships, peer interaction, and sharing memories and experiences.  This session provides a comprehensive look at the Windows Live collection of services, capabilities, software, and APIs as well as examples of how the various services can be incorporated into current service offerings.

Topic #3:  Office as a Platform

Composite applications are an effective vehicle to deliver business value through service orientation and are a great way to aggregate the consumable services to support cross-functional processes.  Composite applications allow for these services or components to be mixed and matched like blocks, allowing developers to customize applications to evolving enterprise needs. With the release of 2007 Microsoft Office System clients, servers, and tools, Microsoft delivers a development platform that can be used to create collaborative, role-based, easy-to-use solutions and allow for composite applications that extend the traditional business applications and enterprise systems.  This session provides a comprehensive overview of the 2007 Microsoft Office System as an application platform.  We will cover architectural patterns that can be leveraged in the collaboration, content management, enterprise search areas, and cover the extensibility and programmability model built into the platform. 

ArcReady Sign-Up

Please note the following steps to sign-up for the event:

Go to http://www.msdnevents.com/

Choose your location as “WA, Redmond 11/15 POWER SERIES” and select “Register”

For the “PM SESSION” select “Register”

You will be taken to the “MSDN Power Series Event - PM Session” page

Select the “Register Online” button, and you will sign-on with your Live ID (and a password of course)

Once you’re signed-in, you will be registered.  You may then print your confirmation ticket -- and, if you desire, you may add a reminder to your calendar (for me, always a good idea).

You should receive an event registration notification via email.

Event Date/Time and Location

Thursday, November 15, 2007 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Theater - Regal Bella Botega Stadium 11 Cinema
8890 NE 161st Avenue
Redmond, Washington, 98052

See you there!