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Events

 

 

Microsoft 2008 Launch Wave

RDA is pleased to be a sponsor of the May 13 Microsoft 2008 Launch Wave event in Reston, VA, which will introduce the 2008 releases of Windows Server, Visual Studio and SQL Server.

Come to this event and test drive Windows Server 2008 operating system, Microsoft SQL Server 2008, and Microsoft Visual Studio 2008. Enjoy hands-on labs, face-to-face Q&A sessions with software experts, and other opportunities to interact with development team members. To say thanks for taking part of this exciting launch, you’ll take home a promotional kit with versions of all three products.

 

To register for an event or learn more about the Launch Wave, visit:

http://www.microsoft.com/heroeshappenhere/register/default.mspx

 

RDA Business Intelligence and Performance Management Seminar

 

Date

Time

Location

Register

May 20

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

4355 Ashford Dunwoody

Atlanta, GA  30346

Register

 

In order to effectively compete and successfully grow in today's global marketplace, companies depend on accurate and current business data. Information needs to be consistent between departments and easily accessible. Reports need to be reliable and up to date so that key individuals can make the crucial decisions for the company.

This educational seminar will explore the goals and challenges of performance management and includes a demonstration of Microsoft PerformancePoint through the eyes of Finance, Sales, Operations, and IT Managers. PerformancePoint is an integrated performance management application developed by Microsoft. (For more information about PerformancePoint, please review this article from RDA's website.)

Seminar Agenda:

8:30

Networking and Continental Breakfast

9:00

Performance Management – Goals and Challenges

9:15

Demonstration of PerformancePoint

10:30

Q&A/Close

 

Registration

To register for this seminar, please click here or call 1-888-441-1278, ext. 1300 or

email marketing@rdacorp.com.

 

Upgrading to Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Seminar Series

 

Date

Time

Location

Register

June 4

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Reston, VA

Microsoft Conference Center

12012 Sunset Hills Road

Reston, VA  20190

Register

June 11

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Charlotte, NC

Microsoft Conference Center

8050 Microsoft Way

Charlotte, NC  28273

Register

June 12

8:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Columbia, MD

Sheraton Columbia Hotel

10207 Wincopin Circle

Columbia, MD  21044

Register

Plan ahead for a Smooth Transition!

Learning about migrating SharePoint installations from 2003 to 2007 will help make your version upgrade successful. RDA can help you create a solid implementation plan to take advantage of the new version's features and capabilities. Get the maximum benefit for your efforts!

Join us as we:

  • review the upgrade scenarios from simple point-and-click to a completely custom configuration.

  • compare three upgrade options based on their strengths and weaknesses.

  • discuss SharePoint's new built-in features and capabilities relative to a migration plan.

Share your upgrade scenario and a panel of RDA experts will help you navigate the possible options!

Schedule:

8:30 a.m.

Networking and continental breakfast

9:00

Presentation

10:00

Case study sessions

11:00

Q&A and close

 

 

Executive Roundtable - Breakthroughs in Integration with Microsoft BizTalk

Hosted by RDA and Microsoft

 

Date

Time

Location

Register

June 5

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Reston, VA

Microsoft Conference Center

12012 Sunset Hills Road

Reston, VA  20190

Register

June 10

8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Atlanta, GA

Microsoft Conference Center

1125 Sanctuary Parkway

Suite 300

Alpharetta, GA  30004

Register

 

Executive Roundtable

Breakthroughs in Integration with Microsoft BizTalk

 

What if you could…

  • share critical transaction information instantly with your customers and suppliers?

  • rapidly integrate disparate systems across your complex organization?

  • streamline compliance throughout your regulatory-intensive business?

  • enable seamless operability across your extended enterprise?

This is all possible!

Please join us for this complimentary executive roundtable to hear how market champions are achieving tremendous breakthroughs in their business powered by RDA Corporation and Microsoft.

 

Attendees will discover:

  • The latest innovations in BizTalk integration from Microsoft

  • Real-life integration case studies from companies like yours

  • Proven strategies for connecting disparate systems, quickly and cost-effectively

Breakthroughs in Integration with Microsoft BizTalk is brought to you at no cost by RDA Corporation and Microsoft. However, space is limited for this game-changing event. Lock in your place at this executive event  today! A complimentary breakfast is included.

 

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RDA also offers a variety of free, educational seminars developed for IT managers, developers and business decision makers, including the following:

.NET Introduction

Benefit from a high-level overview of Microsoft .NET tools and technologies, including Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2005 and the .NET Framework 2.0.  back to top

Application Security

Learn how to identify and mitigate security threats using Microsoft’s .NET software development technologies. Help your team understand the secure coding techniques needed to protect your systems in today’s tough security environment. The workshop is presented in 3 sessions: Writing Secure Code; Security and the .NET Framework; and Developing Secure Applications with .NET Enterprise Servers.  back to top

Auditable and Secure Spreadsheets

RDA’s spreadsheet solutions help financial services organizations manage the risk associated with running critical business processes on Excel. RDA’s approach provides better management of risk, improved controls and more effective oversight.  back to top

BizTalk Server Overview

Are you a solutions architect or developer responsible for implementing Microsoft BizTalk Server 2006 e-business solutions? Learn how to efficiently and effectively integrate systems, employees, and trading partners through orchestration in a highly flexible, highly automated manner.  back to top

Business Intelligence

RDA’s Introduction to Microsoft’s Business Intelligence Solutions includes overviews of business intelligence, data warehousing, Microsoft’s SQL Server Accelerator, office solution accelerators, and office information bridge framework. 

Business Intelligence Assessment – Business Scorecard Manager 2005

Microsoft and RDA are offering a Business Intelligence Assessment (BIA) service that enables organizations to maximize the value, breadth and scalability of Business Scorecard Manager 2005 (BSM), a new, full-featured score-carding server that was recently released by Microsoft. The BIA is an onsite briefing with a Business Intelligence specialist. The focus of this briefing is to understand how you currently leverage your database environment, regardless of technology, and provide direction on how you can improve that environment and utilize BI tools such as BSM within your organization.

The onsite briefing includes an overview of Business Scorecard Manager, a discussion of your current environment and systems, and a discussion of your business objectives and goals. After the information has been gathered and the briefing is concluded, our Business Intelligence Specialist(s) will craft a scorecard approach tailored to your organization and environment. This may include customized plan(s) for leveraging scorecard technology within your environment, a potential proof-of-concept scope and ideas, and next steps and call to action(s). A review of the results and approach will be conducted at a future pre-scheduled meeting.  back to top

Communication and Collaboration

Gain a strong understanding of how Microsoft Office has evolved into a true development environment through this overview and demo of Microsoft Office SharePoint Server (MOSS) 2007 and Windows SharePoint Services. Learn how to develop solutions to enhance communication and collaboration within your organization.  back to top

Enterprise Application Integration

Learn about e-business concepts such as EAI, business to business, and business process management. The workshop offers an overview of BizTalk Server 2006, including the BizTalk development environment and key functionality; security features and methods for scalability; offerings for the information worker; and the IT professional/administrator experience.  back to top

Information Worker

Examine the features and benefits of Microsoft’s Information Worker product suite, including Office 2007 and MOSS 2007. IW technologies are designed to connect people, processes, and data, resulting in improved worker productivity and effectiveness.  back to top

Reporting Services

This overview of report development demonstrates how to deploy an enterprise reporting solution. The workshop includes the following segments: Introduction to Microsoft Reporting Services, Efficient Report Development, Off-line Report Delivery and Batch Printing of Reports, Data and Functional Entitlement, and Managing Meta-Data with Report Services.  back to top

 

In addition to our public events, RDA develops customized workshops and training for individual companies focusing on specific technologies and business solutions.