First Step in a New Era of Mobile

 

Windows Phone 7 Sales Off to a Promising Start………….

Along With this post I wish you a HAPPY Christmas.

“It’s a different kind of phone, fast and easy,” says Berg, vice president of business and marketing for Windows Phones.

berg’s reply on competition and competitive  

It’s a bit of apples and oranges comparison; our numbers are similar to the performance of other first generation mobile platforms. We introduced a new platform with Windows Phone 7, and when you do that it takes time to educate partners and consumers on what you’re delivering, and drive awareness and interest in your new offering.  We’re comfortable with where we are, and we are here for the long run; Windows Phone 7 is just the beginning.  Our opportunity is to make sure people get to play with a Windows Phone. Once they do, they love it. This is very important for us.

We all know that the competition is extreme in this industry, and we have to compete on multiple fronts. We have to deliver a great product that people want to use. We have a different point of view than just delivering apps, and we have received great customer feedback on our approach. We are working on updates that will take us to the next level. Plus, we have great support from the ecosystem including developers, operators and device manufacturers, which will add to momentum we are already seeing.

Microsoft Announces Hardware for Business

Microsoft Hardware for Business makes a range of Microsoft Hardware products available for purchase in increments of five, with each product individually packaged and licensed for easier distribution and customer support. The line makes it easy for IT professionals, business owners and distributors to purchase Microsoft Hardware devices for themselves and their customers.

The line includes a range of Microsoft Hardware products packaged for volume purchasing by businesses, such as the recently launched LifeCam Studio for high-definition video calls, saving businesses money and time on travel, and the Natural Ergonomic Keyboard 4000, providing users with ultimate comfort.

 

Microsoft backs these products with a worldwide limited hardware warranty. A full list of products and more information are available at http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/business/business.mspx.

Windows Embedded Standard 7 SP1 CTP is now available

The first Service Pack is now available as a trial download through the Public Community Tech Preview program (Public CTP).

Windows Embedded Standard 7 delivers the power, familiarity, and reliability of the Windows 7 operating system in a componentized form for developers to create advanced commercial and consumer devices running thousands of existing Windows applications and drivers.

Windows Embedded Standard 7 offering richer with the release of Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1. This Service Pack includes previously released updates and hotfixes as well as RemoteFX, which, with Windows Server 2008 R2 with SP1, creates a media-rich user environment for virtual desktops, session-based desktops and remote applications.

To participate follow these steps:

• First you need a Windows Live ID to log in and download the Public CTP.

• Next, go to the Connection Directory, find Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 Public CTP and click on (apply). The Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 CTP program page will automatically open in your browser.

• Then choose "downloads" on the Windows Embedded Standard 7 Service Pack 1 program page.

• Install and TEST it!.

• submit the feedback.

• You can join for discussion on Microsoft forums.

Internet Explorer 9: beautiful & trusted - web

Today, NSS Labs, an independent, information security research and testing organization, released a report that finds Internet Explorer offers the best protection against socially-engineered malware.

Source: NSS Labs, October 2010 - based on latest browser versions as of date of testing

with the recent NSS findings, “Microsoft is showing, with their current browser technologies, that security for end user browsing is important to them”

The difference in performance between IE8 and IE9 above comes from the addition of innovative features such as Smart Screen Application Reputation. This new feature for Internet Explorer 9 adds an additional layer of protection by warning users when they attempt to download a higher risk application.

download Internet Explorer 9 Beta to see how you can enjoy a more beautiful – and trusted web - experience.

Microsoft CRM 2011 test build available for download

Microsoft made availability to download near-final test build of CRM 2011,according to a blog post on Microsoft’s Dynamics CRM blog “this is a public RC and available until RTM release expected Q1 2011”.

As blog officials said :

         “On-premises Beta databases can be upgraded to this new RC release which can then be upgraded to the upcoming RTM release.  CRM Online Beta customers will continue to have access to their CRM Online Beta instance until the CRM Online RTW launch in January, at which time they can choose to opt-in to upgrade their Beta instance to a production subscription.”

for more info :The Microsoft Dynamics CRM blog.

Windows Phone 7 'Mango' release to add HTML 5 support

Microsoft execs also are expected to use the conference to give another push to Windows Phone 7. But the first “major” update to the WP7 platform may not hit until August or September of 2011, recent weeks, there have been rumors of both January and February “minor” Windows Phone 7 updates. I’m also hearing talk of a major fall update (codenamed “Mango”), which will precede Windows Phone 8 (codenamed “Apollo”), slated for late 2012.

Mango, according to tipsters, will add Silverlight run-time and HTML 5 support to Windows Phone 7, Far Eastern language support and other features and functionality. The Mango update is supposedly bigger than the January and/or February update, according to my sources. Mango is more like a Windows Phone OS 7.5 — and may even be named that when it debuts.

courtesy : winrumors.com

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Try new Google Adsense interface beta now

Google is now offering the Adsense users a new interface of service which have rich feel and look, have more insights, more manageable and easy to use. If you have an Adsense account try this new UI by joining the inivitaion link available at top right corner of your account page. Google is currently accepting bugs as it is beta stage, if you’ll face any bug, do report to Google.

What’s new in interface

More Insights

Actionable data to help you better understand your performance and make more informed business decisions.

Graphs: Graphs on the Performance reports tab allow you to easily view trends in your performance. You can quickly view impressions, clicks and earnings all in one graph, compare text ad performance to image ad performance, compare date ranges and easily manipulate data to recognize trends.

More Data: You can now run detailed performance reports by ad type, ad size, ad unit, targeting type, and bid type for total earnings and other metrics, over a custom date range. You can also drill down into those reports to view new reports for just one or multiple elements, like channels, ad units, or products.

Learn more about insights and reporting in the new interface.

Greater Efficiency

Redesigned interface helps you find what you’re looking for and complete tasks quickly and easily.

Streamlined, Reorganized Interface: A visual redesign makes it easy to quickly see your earnings and payment information, find relevant features, and make changes to your account.

Relevant Help on Every Page: Targeted help, including the relevant frequently asked questions, appears on every page so that you can get the information you need without leaving your account.

Revamped Resources Page: The resources page brings top resources, in addition to help, right into your account. Check out this page to view videos, read blog posts, and more.

Learn more about how the interface is improved.

More Control

Easier to use, richer controls to help you protect your brand – all in one place.

Controls Grouped Together: Find all ad controls, including advertiser site, category, and ad network blocking as well as the Ad review center on the Allow & block ads tab.

Improved Ad Review Center: The updated ad review center makes it easier for you to review ads that have been placement targeted to your site. You can now search for ads by ad type, keyword, URL, or ad network, and choose to approve allow or block them.

Category Blocking: Block categories of ads, such as politics, religion, and dating ads from showing up on your site.

Learn about all of the control features.

New features added

• Comprehensive performance reports: View your daily stats in graph format, and gain insight into your performance with new metrics detailing the amount you’re earning from different ad types, ad sizes, targeting types, and more.
• Quicker account maintenance: We’ve streamlined the process for a number of common tasks to help you get things done more quickly. Whether you’re updating your contact information or editing a number of ad units at the same time, you’ll find that these types of tasks require fewer clicks and less account navigation than before.
• Prominent help links: There’s now help content available on every page, so you’ll be able to quickly find answers to your questions while navigating through your account.
• Easier access to online resources: Visit the redesigned Resources page, where you can find the latest content from the Inside AdSense blog, our YouTube channel, and our Twitter account, all within your own account.
• Renamed features: We’ve updated the names of several features in your account, in an effort to more clearly explain their purpose. While we hope the new names are more intuitive, if you’re unclear what they do, refer to the help links on the page or in the sidebar.

New Tabs: When you first sign in to the new interface, you’ll arrive at the Home tab. This tab provides a quick snapshot of your account performance, and it’s where you access and manage account details. The My ads tab is where you set up and manage your inventory, the Allow & block ads tab contains all ads controls, and thePerformance reports tab is the place to find all of your reporting options.

Page Navigation: Each page in the new interface has a navigation sidebar to help you find what you’re looking for quickly and easily.

To know more about New Google Adsense UI, Visit Adsense help center.

Celebrity edition Twitter 2010

In this year more than million users registered  accounts, take a LOOK at people who joined twitter tis year.

Check out  YEARINTERVIEW to know  Who's New On Twitter 2010 (Celebrity Edition)

Windows Live Plug-ins

Check out the new useful plugins for windows live Moviemaker, photo gallery & Live writer.

It’s categorized in such a way that you can catch quickly your requirements.

Click on link & check out the plug-ins

http://plugins.live.com/

Windows 8 Launch expected Soon

It is expected that Microsoft is currently working on its high end business strategies to promote Windows 8 as well as working on its ease of use with great level of customization,According to the job post at Microsoft careers site it is expected that Microsoft is on the forefront of launching Windows 8 pretty soon.

Steve job said :

Sr. Program Manager

Job Category: IT
Location: United States, WA, Issaquah
Job ID: 742100 32039
Division: IT

Do you like working with cutting edge technology, working collaboratively with Business and Product Teams, being on the forefront of delivering major Microsoft product releases like Windows 8 and Office 2010 while setting standards for Operational Excellence? If so, come be a part of with the OEM IT Engineering team!!

As a successful candidate, you will:
Work collaboratively with other team members, as well as operational and engineering groups to define a clear end-to-end program delivery plan and charter
Develop and partner to stream line processes around Strategy/Planning, Project Development, and Reporting.
Effectively analyze business problems, opportunities, and requests
Consume business requirements in context of systems, applications, and overall business strategy
Oversee manage the project / application lifecycle
Manage and negotiate trade-offs
Influence external groups to close technical issues as they arise.
Have demonstrated success in turning real-world user experiences/requirements into detailed functional specifications
Have an ability to combine customer needs into an overall technical solution

You will exhibit passion for our customers and a strong project management skill set to ensure that deliverables are launched on time. As an ideal candidate you will have great oral/written communication skills, 5 – 10 years of experience in product or program management role, including the creation functional specifications and project plans and experience in ERP / supply chain systems and applications (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, etc.). B.A./B.S degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field (or the equivalent in work experience) is preferred.

When successful, in this role, you will be looked to as the key customer and partner experience expert. As an ideal candidate you will have excellent leadership, oral/written communication skills, and resource planning/management skills. You are experienced at driving multiple projects concurrently and making challenging cross group relationships a success. You are good decision maker. You not only like working independently but thrive in such an environment as you are a self-starter and know how to get things accomplished through teamwork. You have a technical background and knowledge applying current technologies. A BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related technical field is preferred.

All employees hired into/working in roles supporting the OEM IT Engineering team and the OEM Business / Operations will also be required to pass Microsoft background check.