If you are planning on attending the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) next week, I though I would give you a heads up on a couple of the sessions you may want to attend while your in Los Angeles. For those not familiar with WPC, it is an annual gathering for the Microsoft partner community...

A few years ago we developed a tool called Windows Steady State to enable IT admins in shared computing environments to control configure and revert the configuration computer of computers used in schools, libraries, internet cafes, kiosks as well as other public and shared computing locations. Steady...

Beginning today, 26 October, the Springboard/Microsoft Learning “Get On The Bus” tour will kick off an 11-city European road show that will begin in Milan and end at Tech-Ed Europe in Berlin on 9 November. At each tour stop, you’ll get an exclusive preview of Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft...

UPDATE- 6/7/2012- Thank you for your interested but the event is now sold out. Next week is the kickoff for TechEd 2012. We are first off very happy to share that TechEd US in Orlando ( June 11 th – June 14 th ) is completely sold out and TechEd Europe in Amsterdam (June 26 th – 29 th...

The UE-V and App-V teams both have ways for you to get a chance to win some cool prizes like a unlocked Nokia phone or a Microsoft Xbox 360 , by sharing your UE-V or App-V templates. Check out both pieces below to learn how to participate in these contests. Creating and Sharing Your Own Microsoft User...

I am Stephen Rose, Sr Community Manager for Windows Client IT Professionals. Today, I am excited to announce that the Springboard Series Blog will now be part of The Windows Blog! By partnering with The Windows Blog, we are taking one more step towards creating that one stop shop for key information...

What an amazing week here in Berlin. We had over 60 sessions presented by over 80 different speakers on Windows 7 this week. We had hundreds of people stop by our Springboard Series on TechNet booth and the Talking About Windows booth. Since we localize Springboard in 10 languages we had a cool time...

Last week we posted the promo teaser here on the Springboard Blog for the Virtual Roundtable on Application Compatibility. As of today, the rebroadcast is live and ready for you to view. If you missed the live broadcast, here’s your chance to hear Aaron Margosis, Paul Schnell; Darren Baker ...

We are delighted to announce the world wide release of the Springboard Windows 7 Deployment Learning Portal on TechNet. The Springboard Deployment Learning Portal is an online assessment and learning tool, designed to help IT Pros identify their knowledge strengths and information gaps around Windows...

Did our VRT wrap-up post wet your appetite for more? Looking to learn about virtualization as a application compatibility tool? No need to worry if you missed the live event as the is now available to stream or download here . Windows 7 Application Compatibility Part 2: Virtualization In part two of...

If you are planning to attend TechEd Europe in Berlin next week. Here are a few sessions you may want to add to your calendar: Tuesday 10:30 am -WCL309 - Local P2V Migration: Redelivering Your Old Windows Inside Your New Windows Using Free Tools – IE6, Incompatible Apps and All Ever wish Windows XP Mode...

Last week we learned that over 88% of all companies are currently piloting Windows 7 in their organization. This week we celebrate the one year anniversary of the launch of Windows 7. All I can say is thank you. What a year we have had since releasing the Windows 7. How did you help? You stepped up and...

Coming to TechEd EMEA? Well make sure you stop by the Springboard or Talking About Windows booths! Why? Well, in addition to all the cool information on Windows 7 we have to share with you we have tons of cool opportunities and prizes! Talking About Windows booth Attendees who find the Talking...

If you did not get to see the most recent Springboard Series Virtual Roundtable “ Migrating from IE 6 to IE 8 on Windows 7: Strategy, Standards, and Support ” Here is a quick preview of what you missed. We had a great time and want to one again thank are...

Thank you to all of you who tuned in and posted or sent in questions for our most recent roundtable and made it another huge success. We will be posting all the questions and answers in the next few days so keep an eye out. Missed the VRT? Here is the promo of what you can look forward to when the replay...

Time for one last holiday gift. We are very proud to announce the release of our Springboard Series for Windows 7 app for your Windows Phone 7 . The Springboard Series on TechNet is your your destination for technical resources, free tools, and expert guidance to ease the deployment and management of...

A few weeks ago at TechEd North America you might have heard that we announced that Beta 2 of User Experience Virtualization (UE-V) would be available by the end of the month. Fulfilling that commitment, I am happy to say that we are making it available today for you to download from http://www.microsoft...

I just wanted to take a moment and post a few quick reminders. The Windows 7 Beta expires on August 1 st . The Release Candidate download ends on August 20 th . You will still be able to get a product key beyond that date but, downloads will not be available. So if you have not downloaded the release...