One of the bigger claims to fame with Windows 7 are the massive performance improvements. Naturally I was sceptical about the claims as most performance improvements are statistically measured rather than having a real effect on the ability of the user to get things done faster. As you’ll know from my previous Windows 7 blog post, I upgraded my laptop in place. Therefore I’ve … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2009
R U OK?
Sorry for the abbreviation, but Are You OK day is tomorrow – 29th November. This post might seem out of the ordinary here on my blog, but the awareness of hidden illnesses such as depression is something that affects all of us whether we know it or not. At it’s worst, depression can lead people to take very drastic action such as suicide. So tomorrow – if … [Read more...]
Microsoft Australia – refocusing on SMB
Microsoft Australia have announced this week that they have selected a full time resource for the role of SMB Partner Technology Advisor. They have appointed Mark O’Shea to the role which is a massive boost for the SMB partners here in Australia. Those that don’t yet know him will come to appreciate his straight shooting, no holding back style. Mark is a long … [Read more...]
New Book – Teach yourself CRM 4.0 in 24 hours
Long time SBSer and CRM guru extraordinaire Anne Stanton has authored a new book for SAMS called “Teach Yourself Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 in 23 hours”. Anne is well known for her knowledge of CRM particularly in the SMB space, so this book is sure to be a hit with many SMB IT Professionals as they come to understand, implement and support CRM 4. If you are doing any … [Read more...]
Harvey Norman enters the fray on Windows 7 Pricing
Over a month ago, I blogged here and in CRN Australia about the insane price delta between the US price for Windows 7 and the Australian price for it. The initial response I got from various quarters was that nobody has really made a concern of this to Microsoft and they felt that it didn’t really affect sales. Microsoft commented that the fault was with the … [Read more...]