Software as a Service (SaaS) … What does the future hold?
I spoke about general cloud themes before and will drill into the SaaS pillar a bit more in this post. I want to approach this from the perspective that all services offerings has a provider and a...
View ArticleCloud Computing: Platform as a Service (PaaS) … Could be the Next Best Thing!
The content of this blog post are most relevant to readers with current or previous software development background – I apologize to readers that might find this not too easy to relate to. So you are a...
View ArticleWindows Azure … the Cloud OS -- Part 1
During the key note address at Tech Ed ME 2011 in Dubai yesterday, I was asked by a Microsoft customer: “What is Windows Azure?.” I then realized that we, at Microsoft, may not be doing as good a job...
View ArticleHiring for the Future ... Cloud Expertise is a MUST.
Developing cloud expertise now can mean job security and career growth in the future. No more is what we know alone is our ticket to a great career but how much we know about the future and how capable...
View ArticleWhat’s New about Visual Studio 2010
Microsoft Visual Studio 2010 is an integrated environment that simplifies the entire development lifecycle, from design to deployment. Work within a personalized environment, and target a growing...
View ArticleWindows Azure … the Platform for “Never Down” applications!
The title above might sound like a stretch to some readers but when you dig into the details, you will find that it is actually true. True not so much by applying magic or jazzing up the marketing...
View ArticleThe Executive Assistant of Windows Azure … the Fabric Controller
In my previous post, I spoke about how Windows Azure supports the goal of a “Never Down” application. In this post, I will give the credit the specific module that allows for such goal to materialize:...
View ArticleWhy I Love VS 2010 + MSDN
Why VS2010 + MSDN?MSDN® Subscriptions are the most convenient way to cost-effectively develop applications on the Microsoft platform with a simple, per head, licensing model. Visual Studio 2010...
View ArticleWindows Azure Marketplace … More on DataMarket
By now, we are all familiar with “appstore”, “marketplace”, and other online services that supply ready-to-use applications; but it is very interesting how this very notion is expanding to reach out to...
View ArticleWhy Upgrade from Visual SourceSafe to Team Foundation Server?
Back in 1992, Visual SourceSafe (VSS) was considered state-of-the-art technology. Since then, as technology has rapidly advanced, development teams have generally grown in both size and complexity....
View ArticleMicrosoft Case Study: From Java to .NET
Moving from Java to Microsoft .NET Framework? CoreLab Partners decides to do just that! The multi-national company made the switch by moving the development of their application to the .NET...
View ArticleTaking SharePoint 2010 to the Next Level with Visual Studio
Now SharePoint developers can take advantage of enhanced support from Visual Studio 2010! Visual Studio 2010 provides a wide array of project templates, designers and deployment infrastucture,...
View ArticleDownload first Web Standards Update for Visual Studio today!
Download the first Web Standards Update for Visual Studio, which gives better support for HTML5, adds CSS3 and brings more new API’s to the JavaScript intellisense! This update provides you with...
View ArticleAgile Testing Webinar - Increase Your Productivity
Microsoft and Testhouse host a monthly webinar focusing on improving the productivity and predictability of software construction through testing. These short and relevant sessions are intended for...
View ArticleJoin us for the November Testing Webinar!
Attention Business and Project Managers, Developers, Testers, Architects, and IT Professionals...Want to learn more about agile best practices for application testing? Cannot attend training in...
View ArticleYou're Invited - Software Testing Webinar
Join us on Tuesday for this month's Agile Testing Webinar hosted by Microsoft and Testhouse, THE software testing experts! This month's webinar features "Functional Testing with MS Web Performance...
View ArticleVisual Studio 11 Beta Released!
Finally the moment developers have been waiting for....VS 11 Beta release! Developers around the world are excited to have the opportunity to get their hands on this amazing new software so they can...
View ArticleSave today on VS 2010 + MSDN...get ready for VS 11!
Help seize the future of Visual Studio® with MSDN®, save up to 35%, and get ready for the next version of Visual Studio!Whether your team is already sharing ideas in a bullpen, considering the newest...
View ArticleWhat's New in Visual Studio 11...
I know all of you developers, testers, architects, project managers, and stakeholders are all asking the same thing...what's new about VS11 anyway?The Technology Cafe has written an excellent article...
View ArticleJoin us online for the Windows 8 App Camp!
Gulf Windows 8 App Camp welcomes you to join us online where you will learn how to build amazing Windows 8 apps! We will be streaming Day 1 of this event so you can join us no matter where you are...
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