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Microsoft in Government
January 9, 2008
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Welcome to Microsoft in Government, a monthly newsletter delivering information on issues, training, products and events exclusive to the federal and state & local government community.
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News & Highlights
Microsoft is planning for the arrival of manycore chips - processors with more than eight cores - that will transform the world of personal computing.
By creating a standard configuration for two Microsoft Windows operating systems and using its procurement power to drive vendors to install the configuration in delivered computers, the Air Force severely reduced network patch time.
Oslo is a set of technologies that will enable people to design and deploy service-oriented applications.
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Technology Update
Microsoft has launched a security blog that provides additional technical details about research behind its monthly releases of patches and security updates. Check it out.
California residents can now compare schools side-by-side with the latest school rankings, course offerings, etc., by searching for schools within a defined radius relative to a zip code, address, or school name.
Pennsylvania Office of the Attorney General replaced its outdated system for constituent communication with Microsoft Dynamics CRM citizen relationship management software. Now, the agency gains from improved constituent service, increased workflow efficiency, and technology that supports continued growth.

Events and Webcasts
January 22, 8:30 EST | Microsoft DC Office
Join Microsoft and partners as we demonstrate practical, cost-effective solutions that can rapidly be deployed to support agency and OMB requirements.
February 11-15 | Redmond, WA
This event will enable the Army IT community to be better informed about enterprise IT initiatives, gather requirements, and discuss needed capabilities with our industry partners.
March 11-14 | Orlando, Fl
Convergence is the premier Microsoft Dynamics event for you to discuss solutions, address business needs and establish a true community that can be leveraged throughout the year.
Missed the FDCC webcasts? Watch them here.
Visit with Microsoft pros at these industry events!

For the Developer
Explore the latest tools and technologies you need to build cutting-edge applications in these free, half-day events.
Great public sector developer resources:
Microsoft Developer Conferences
Join us for full day technical sessions on Visual Studio Team System, Windows Workflow Foundation, Windows Communication Foundation and Microsoft Silverlight.

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