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Microsoft's Enterprise Software Roadmap

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:00:00 -0500

Presented by Rob Helm, Managing Director, Research

Research Director Rob Helm summarizes the most important upcoming releases and retirements of Microsoft enterprise products for 2010 what they say about longer-term plans.

Cloud Overview and Roadmap

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500

Presented by Matt Rosoff , Managing Vice President, Research

Research Vice President Matt Rosoff Matt Rosoff outlines Microsoft's major cloud computing efforts and their likely development.

Exchange Server 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 11:00:00 -0500

Exchange 2010 offers improvements that could help organizations cut deployment and maintenance costs by using less expensive hardware while reducing downtime and dependency on third-party solutions to supplement Exchange deployments.

Software Plus Services Roadmap

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

The Windows Azure platform will become commercially available in Jan.2010, giving Microsoft a broad set of online services for developers,business customers, and consumers, and substantially completing thefirst stage of the company's "software plus services" strategy.

Licensing a Windows-based Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Presented by Rob Horwitz, Research Chair

In this TeleBriefing, Research Chair Rob Horwitz explains the six different software layers customers need to license, their role in VDI, what licensing choices they have, and how to choose.

Licensing Windows VDI

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Presented by Rob Horwitz, Research Chair

In this TeleBriefing, Research Chair Rob Horwitz explains the six different software layers customers need to license, their role in VDI, what licensing choices they have, and how to choose.

Exchange 2010 Packaging, Pricing, and Licensing

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Licensing of Exchange Server 2010 for on-premises use remains generally consistent with its predecessor, Exchange Server 2007.

Microsoft Enterprise Software Roadmap

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 11:00:00 -0500

The Microsoft Product Roadmap summarizes more than 100 current and planned versions ofMicrosoft's most important enterprise products. Updated quarterly, this Microsoft Product Roadmapprovides an independent source of information Microsoft customers and partners can reference to answer basic planning questions.

Five Essential Resources for Microsoft Licensing

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:11:20 -0500

Expertise in Microsoft licensing requires, besides an extraordinary appetite for detail and fine print, knowing where the rules live. Even those who aren't licensing experts still need to live by the rules, and there is no single "Bible of Microsoft Licensing" that contains them all in a clear, navigable format.

Hyper-V in Windows Server 2008 R2

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Presented by Michael Cherry , Managing Vice President, Research

>In this TeleBriefing, Research Vice President Michael Cherry gives an overview of Hyper-V and other improvements in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Evaluating Windows Server 2008 R2

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Although Windows Server 2008 R2 is an interim release, organizationsusing Hyper-V or looking to make server administration more efficientcould find the upgrade worthwhile. Thedecision to deploy Windows Server 2008 R2 depends on severalconsiderations.

SharePoint 2010

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by Rob Helm , Managing Vice President, Research

In this TeleBriefing, Managing Vice President Rob Helm gives an overview of the most important enhancements coming in SharePoint Server 2010, and previews the most important risks and costs organizations should consider in evaluating upgrades.

Volume Licenses Available for Self-Hosting

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Independent software developers can now use volume software to host their own software-as-a-service (SaaS) applications for commercial customers.

Microsoft Developer Platform Roadmap

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The Directions on Microsoft Developer Platform Roadmap summarizes current and planned versions of Microsoft's most important developer products. The Roadmap provides a single reference for Microsoft customers and partners who need to answer basic planning questions.

Exchange Server 2010

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by Rob Sanfilippo , Research VP, Developer Platforms

In this TeleBriefing, Research Vice President Rob Sanfilippo gives an overview of the major enhancements coming in Exchange Server 2010 and outlines the caveats organizations should consider before adopting or upgrading to it.

Terminal Services Licensing Changes

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Remote Desktop Services (RDS), formerly called Terminal Services, has seen notable licensing changes in Windows Server 2008 R2.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Licensing

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Licensing of Windows Server 2008 R2, which is available through multiple channels as of Oct. 2009, remains generally consistent with its predecessor, Windows Server 2008, and client licenses for Windows Server 2008 grant access to R2 instances.

Windows Server 2008 R2 Preserves Licensing

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Windows 7 for Large Organizations

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by Michael Cherry , Research VP, Operating Systems

In this TeleBriefing, Research VP Michael Cherry discusses how Windows 7 tackles performance, reliability, application compatibility, and other barriers to adoption of Windows Vista by organizations, and details remote access and file caching improvements delivered by Windows 7 with Windows Server 2008 R2.

Evaluating Microsoft Software Assurance

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by PaulDegroot , Research VP, Licensing and Channel Programs

In this TeleBriefing, Research VP Paul Degroot explains how to weigh the benefits of Software Assurance, Microsoft's maintenance plan, a major element of Enterprise Agreements and other Microsoft volume license agreements. [FREE Sample]

Windows 7: An OS for Businesses

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 10:00:00 -0400

This report outlines the features and benefits of Windows 7 most likely to interest business and looks at some of the changes to acquiring and licensing the Windows client OS that are timed to occur with the launch of Windows 7 in Oct. 2009.

Microsoft's Systems Management Roadmap

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by Don Retallack, Research VP, Systems Management & Security

In this TeleBriefing,, DIRECTIONS Research VP DonRetallack provides an overview of Microsoft's plans for systemsmanagement and virtualization products following the 2009 managementsummit.

Microsoft Dynamics Product Roadmap

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The Microsoft Dynamics Product Roadmap presents an overview of the most important products in the Dynamics line and provides a roadmap to future retirements and releases of those products. This independently research and verified information can help Microsoft customers and partners schedule migrations, plan evaluations, arrange training, and budget for purchases.

Visual Studio Team System 2010

Thu, 28 May 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Presented by Rob Sanfilippo, Research VP, Developer Platforms

In this TeleBriefing, Rob Sanfilippo takes a first look at the upcoming Visual Studio Team System 2010 and its features for testing, architecture, and other aspects of collaborative development.

Microsoft SQL Server Roadmap Update

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:00:00 -0400

SQL Server 2008 R2, the next version of Microsoft's database managementand business intelligence (BI) platform, will include master datamanagement technology, which helps synchronize widely used data such ascustomer records across multiple databases, along with previouslyannounced improvements.

Microsoft System Center Service Roadmap Update

Mon, 18 May 2009 10:00:00 -0400

A planned PC management service and the next versions of Microsoft'sSystem Center line of systems management tools were revealed at theMicrosoft Management Summit (MMS) in Apr. 2009.

Dynamics ERP Roadmap Update

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Four enterprise resource planning (ERP) product lines will continue to be developed despite tough economic times, according to plans released at Microsoft's 2009 Convergence conference.

Stirling, Forefront Roadmap Update

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The next updates to Forefront, Microsoft's line of security products for client, server, and network edge protection, have been delayed until late 2009 and early 2010.

Microsoft Volume Licensing Programs

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

Designed for enterprise architects, corporate purchasing managers, and IT managers, this report explains Microsoft's volume licensing programs in detail, highlighting similarities and differences across the programs, as well as their benefits and pitfalls. It is part of a larger series of Directions on Microsoft Licensing Outlines and should be used in connection with the Directions on Microsoft Enterprise Software Roadmap.

Identity Manager Roadmap Update

Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:00:00 -0400

The next update to Microsoft's Identity Lifecycle Manager (ILM), Microsoft'sproduct for managing identity data and credentials (such as user namesand passwords), has been delayed until 2010. The delay will permit timefor an additional release candidate, now planned for late 2009.

Managing Clients: The Desktop Optimization Pack

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:00:00 -0500

Report provides an overview of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2008 R2 and its five current components (and previews a sixth component planned for 2009), explaining the primary benefits and requirements of each component, and briefly summarizes the product's licensing and pricing.

SQL Server 2008 Enhances Management, Business Intelligence

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 11:00:00 -0500

Report outlines the new version's improvements for database management and business intelligence, the major areas where organizations might run into compatibility problems, the roadmap of future SQL Server releases, and the product's pricing, licensing, and packaging

The Windows Server Virtualization Platform

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Hardware virtualization is a key enabling technology for organizations consolidating servers or improving production by isolating workloads from specific server hardware.

Licensing Microsoft Windows Server

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:00:00 -0400

This report explains how to license the Windows OS for servers, and how to license clients to use those servers. It outlines the various editions of Windows Server OS licenses, their costs, their technical differences, and how they may be used in systems with hardware virtualization.

Licensing Microsoft Windows Client

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400

This report explains how to license the Windows desktop OS to serve PCs, laptops, and other kinds of client devices. It summarizes the various editions of the primary Windows desktop OS, Windows Vista, their costs, and their capabilities.

PerformancePoint Aids Business Performance Management

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0400

PerformancePoint Server 2007, a collection of three business intelligence applications, could help large organizations streamline financial reporting and budgeting, visualize business data, and analyze and report details about business performance.

Microsoft Org Chart Detail View

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:58:07 -0400

Locate detailed information about a single individual

Each manager has their own page listing his/her title & job description as well as name/title/job description for direct reports
Links allow one to to traverse one level up or down the organization hierarchy
Search by first or last name

Microsoft Org Chart Outline View

Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:55:10 -0400

The top600+ senior executives in Microsoft organization, group by reporting relationships: Job descriptions are included for most all Microsoft executives (hover the mouse over their title and description text will appear). Note that GM stands for General Manager.

The page is suitable for viewing or printing. The Microsoft organization chart information is also viewable using expandable tree control. However, printing does not work from the tree control page.

Dynamics CRM Aims at Enterprises, Hosters

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 10:00:00 -0400

Report provides an overview of Microsoft's Dynamics CRM product for potential customers and partners and outlines the major improvements in CRM 4.0.

Windows Server 2008: An Important Server Upgrade

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 11:00:00 -0500

Report outlines improvements to configuration management, security, terminal services, rights management and other areas as well as reviews application compatibility and licensing issues.

Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 11:00:00 -0500

The latest versions of the .NET Framework and Visual Studio simplify coding of data queries; add support for new features introduced in Vista, Office 2007, and .NET Framework 3.0, and further improve Visual Studio as a Web development tool.