We are publishing a long list of mini-presentations, aka the virtual conference on 26th September.  You will be able to hear loads about Microsoft, our plans and products from the managers and people in the know.  Below are just some of the items I think might be of interest to you.  For a full list, go to http://www.microsoft.com/uk/partner/partnerconfere... on or after 26th September.

Some of the topics include:

• Karl Noakes introduces the Virtual Partner Conference.
• David James from Henley Management College talks about what successful businesses are doing today outside of our industry and within it.
• Hear a discussion between Nigel Montgomery of AMR Research and David James of Henley Management about the UK market trends, opportunity areas and how you can align your business to take full advantage.
• Steve Marsh talks you through the 2007 Microsoft Office System, addressing key areas including personal productivity, communication and collaboration, enterprise content management and business intelligence.
• Exploring some of the key benefits of the partner programme, this session will cover how being a Microsoft partner, whether you are Registered or a Gold Partner, will reduce your IT costs; receive sales opportunities and enable you to support your customers.
• Chris Parkes takes you through a demo of the new Demo Showcase for the People Ready Business to help you understand how you can accelerate sales as customers experience first-hand how Microsoft technology can meet their business needs.
• With so much information coming from Microsoft this session will cover how you can engage with Microsoft and stay up to date on the latest news.
• Hear from Karl Noakes how Microsoft will be going to market this year with an overview of the People Ready Business advertising campaigns, the Exchange Vista and Office launch, and our core customer campaigns.
• There's no doubt Vista launch will fundamentally change the way many people work. Hear about the UK opportunity and how you can make the most of it.
• James and Matt take you on a 10 minute journey through the key business scenarios addressed by Windows Vista, including Finding and Using Information, Enabling a Mobile Workforce, Improving Security and Compliance, and Optimising your Desktop Infrastructure.

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David