Tuesday, May 10, 2011

SHAREPOINT 2010 and BI Events, Webcasts, and Recommended SharePoint Books




Free Web Seminar:
Unleashing SharePoint 2010 for Records Management, Governance and Compliance Thursday, June 2 at 11 AM Eastern
As governance and compliance play increasingly essential roles in records management (RM) strategy, organizations worldwide are replacing their legacy RM systems with SharePoint.
What is driving this change?
Join Ryan Duguid, Senior Product Manager, ECM and Compliance at Microsoft, for an inside look at the extensive records management (RM) capabilities of SharePoint 2010.

Ryan will be joined by Art Bellis, VP Sales and Marketing, GimmalSoft, who will review the role of DoD 5015.2-compliance in an enterprise RM strategy, and Trevor Dyck, Director, Product Management, Colligo, to explain the importance of always retaining, organizing and managing corporate email as records.
During this one-hour webinar, you’ll explore:
  • Leveraging the new records management capabilities of SharePoint 2010
  • Utilizing the Records Center and in-place records management  
  • Deploying the Content Organizer and enterprise-managed metadata
  • Extending SharePoint 2010 for DoD 5015.2-compliance
  • Integrating Outlook and SharePoint for email management
Find out how you can unleash the power of SharePoint 2010 for records management, governance and compliance. Register for this webinar today!
WHAT:
Unleashing SharePoint 2010 for Records Management, Governance and Compliance
PRESENTERS:
Ryan Duguid, Senior Product Manager, ECM and Compliance, Microsoft Art Bellis, Vice President, Sales and Marketing, GimmalSoft
Trevor Dyck, Director, Product Management, Colligo Networks
WHEN & WHERE:
Thursday, June 2, 2011
11 PM Eastern / 8 AM Pacific
4 PM London / 5 AM Paris
Online Web Seminar
COST:
COMPLIMENTARY -- Register HERE Today!

Architecting SharePoint 2010 Search: Expert Insight From the FieldJoin Daniel Webster, Technical Architect at Summit 7 Systems, to explore the many topology design options possible with SharePoint 2010 Search, beginning with "Why would I need more than one search application?"
What You'll Learn:Did you know that with SharePoint 2010, search can have multiple index partitions, query components, crawl databases, crawl components, property databases and host distribution rules? You can also use multiple SQL servers with clustered or mirrored databases. Your design can be quite complex, but in this session we will simplify the options and focus on "Why would you?"

Daniel is an author of many publications including: Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Administrator's Companion, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 Best Practices, SharePoint Server 2010 Pocket Consultant, and the SharePoint Server 2010 Administrator's Companion.

Register now for this live webinar Can't make it? Register and we'll send you the archived webcast.


Justifying and Implementing Master Data Management for the Enterprise


Master data management (MDM) consists of a set of processes and tools designed to help companies consistently define and manage enterprise-wide data entities. Many companies today are renewing their focus on master data as a means to improving operational efficiency and business performance by ensuring consistency and control in the ongoing maintenance and use of corporate data. Join us for a LIVE webcast at 2pm on May 17th as William McKnight and Vincent Lam of McKnight Consulting explore the benefits of MDM and offer insight into the architectural requirements for embarking on an MDM initiative. The session will also discuss:

  • Tips for building a solid MDM business case
  • The nuances of designing an MDM architecture
  • Critical MDM success factors
Join us LIVE on May 17th at 2pm!  REGISTER

Help Select PASS Summit 2011 Sessions



This is your opportunity to participate in shaping the educational content for PASS Summit 2011. Help us out by using the Session Preference tool to review the PASS Summit 2011 session abstracts and simply select those you are most interested in. The program review teams will use this information to assist in the session selection process for PASS Summit 2011.

You only have until May 20 to share your session preferences, so don't delay!

You'll need your PASS member login* to access the Session Preference tool.

PASS Summit 2011 is the world's largest technical SQL Server training conference of the year.

Join in the fun and learning with SQL Server colleagues from around the world in Seattle, WA, Oct. 11-14.

MISCELLANEOUSRecommended SharePoint Books:

Microsoft SharePoint 2010: Building Solutions for SharePoint 2010 (Books for Professionals by Professionals)
SharePoint 2010 Development with Visual Studio 2010 (Microsoft .NET Development Series)
Inside Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010
SharePoint 2010 For Dummies
Professional SharePoint 2010 Administration
Business Intelligence in Microsoft® SharePoint® 2010
Microsoft SharePoint 2010 Business Intelligence Unleashed
Professional Microsoft PowerPivot for Excel and SharePoint (Wrox Programmer to Programmer)
Professional SharePoint 2010 Administration


Today's Top White Papers:

E-Guide: Developing a Strategy for and Implementing Real-time BI and Analytics
by Tableau Software
Many organizations are realizing the interesting and paradoxical pattern that exists with BI applications: the more you use them, the more new and different requirements keep pouring in. Read this E-Guide and learn to gain a stronger understanding of your customers and business as well as to excel in today’s competitive market with real-time BI.

SQL Server Insider E-Zine – Volume 1: Is Self-service BI the Answer?

by SearchSQLServer.com
Business intelligence is a hot topic in 2010, especially with the upcoming release of Microsoft's SQL Server

2008 R2 being dubbed as the "BI release." In this e-zine, one SQL Server expert breaks down exactly what
goes into self-service BI, where it works and where it falls short.

Practical Fundamentals for Master Data Management

by DataFlux Corporation
In this paper we look at the levels of maturity and capability necessary for deploying enterprise wide initiatives, such as comprehensive MDM, and ponder why these initiatives stall. Read on to learn more.

Three Fundamental Techniques To Maximize the Value of Your Enterprise Data

by Talend
This paper explores the details of three key methods used to improve and extend enterprise data utilization

and examines technical considerations that suggest implementation techniques to address data reuse needs.
Read this paper to learn the three basic capabilities that help organizations maximize data utilization to the
fullest.

Leveraging Accounts Payable Automation as a Service with SAP® Solutions

by Esker Inc.
Business are entering a new age of accounts payable-- now, there is a way to save time, reduce errors, and have better security than ever before with SaaS.



Master Reference Data: Extract Value from your Most Common Data
White Paper sponsored by Talend


Reference data is the lifeblood of an organization but inconsistencies can lead to inefficient processes and inaccurate analytics. Master reference data makes operational data more accurate, simplifies synchronization
and migration projects and improves MDM effectiveness. Learn some key considerations for creating a reference data master.


Sponsored by: Talend
It's difficult to leverage the information embedded within your data assets when it's stuck in a silo. But
there are methods you can employ to help your company leverage information to its fullest.

Read this white paper to learn how to maximize the value of enterprise data with three techniques:
• Providing data accessibility and availability
• Ensuring data transparency and visibility
• Enabling data reliability and consistency
Find out steps you can take to repurpose your data successfully today.



Enabling Advanced Analytics by Bloor Research
White Paper sponsored by Sybase, Inc.
There is a great deal of discussion right now about advanced analytics, predictive analytics and in-database analytics. What are these? Read this white paper to find out!


How the Fastest Growing Companies Use Business Intelligence
White Paper sponsored by Information Builders
This paper investigates various levels of business intelligence, discusses the challenges organizations face with today's typical BI deployments, and highlights how many high-growth companies have implemented strategic, analytical, and operational initiatives to work seamlessly together to enhance performance and boost competitive advantage.
New white papers, case studies, webcasts and product information on the topics you are interested in.Business intelligence and analytics for improved supply chain management
by IQMS
This eBook discusses how analytics technology can transform supply chains by improving visibility, making

it a more efficient process, and contributing to more timely, accurate predictions.

Optimize your SQL Server deployments with Dell EqualLogic XVS
by Dell, Inc.
This white paper takes a look at how Dell EqualLogic XVS can be implemented to help solve some of the

storage problems associated with the adoption of SQL Server.

Lesson 3: Monitoring and managing multiple database applications and servers through virtualization
by Intel and Microsoft
Learn how to centrally manage and monitor your database applications, instances and servers and gain

improved support for virtualization.    

Hear data management best practices for improving operational efficiency and the bottom line.

Good news! There are still a few seats available for you to join us at our free half-day seminar in Chicago,
Dallas or Reston.
Dates and Locations:
  • Tuesday, May 10 – Chicago, IL
  • Thursday, May 12 – Dallas, TX
  • Tuesday, May 24 – Reston, VA
Join David Loshin and Jill Dyché to gain a deeper understanding of MDM, including a straight-forward
discussion on how your organization can benefit from making critical data-oriented improvements.
We will continue to accept last minute reservations until 5PM (EDT) the day before each event!
To claim your seat, please call me, Kirby VanOrden, at (617) 431-9723 or take a moment to register

online below:  REGISTER
Attend to hear practical steps for achieving short-term, data-oriented benefits such as:
  • Increased reporting accuracy
  • Establishing consistent use of data
  • Improved data sharing and usability
  • Standardized data validation
  • Increased data completeness and consistency
  • Building a foundation to complement a service-oriented architecture (SOA)
In addition, you'll hear expert commentary on the common mistakes made by companies who have not properly aligned their business processes to exploit a consolidated master view.
Full seminar agenda and speaker bios are available on the seminar Web site.
HURRY: Don't miss your opportunity to share your experiences among your peers and learn how to tie quantifiable business benefits to your MDM project to ensure long-term MDM success.
Call me, Kirby VanOrden, directly on (617) 431-9723 or submit your application online today: 

REGISTER




Extending SharePoint with Cloud Services: A faster, easier way to achieve high-value business process solutions

Although underutilized, SharePoint is a popular business tool that offers document-centric sharing, storage,
and collaboration capabilities. With the advent of enterprise-class cloud solutions, IT departments can better
utilize SharePoint to create high-value business process automation solutions that today's knowledge-driven organizations require.
This paper discusses how the cloud enables organizations to overcome common SharePoint adoption
challenges and rapidly leverage their existing investment. In addition, you'll discover how to quickly and
inexpensively design, implement and continually modify fully customized workflow/collaboration systems that seamlessly integrate with internally deployed SharePoint instances.

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