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Your Connections AgendaYour Connections Agenda

9:45 – 10:409:45 – 10:40 10:50 – 12:0010:50 – 12:00

Microsoft Small BusinessSuccess Story

Audience Questions and Answers

Microsoft Offers andResources

Event Summary andConclusion


Technologies and services that are right for you. Spend less time on IT and more on what matters most to you. Receive remarkable technologies, HP Total Care, a global ecosystem of partners, award-winning support. - Special offer just for Microsoft Connections attendees, you will receive up to 10% off HP products anytime. - Visit www.hp.com/go/connections

Industry’s first, fully integrated data protection solutions. - Protection Suites combine award-winning security, storage and desktop migration into single solutions - Help minimize risks, prevent downtime, and reduce IT management costs. - Visit www.ca.com/protectionsuites or call 1-888-423-1000.

Take the first step, learn the technology. - Train on Microsoft’s newest products such as Vista and Office 2007, or re-fresh and upgrade your skills - With over 280 locations, New Horizons offers more courses in more delivery methods at more locations than any other computer training company in the World. - Visit: www.newhorizons.com or www.newhorizons.com/office2007offer

National Co-SponsorsNational Co-Sponsors


Internet

Client/Server NetworkPeer to Peer Network

Types of NetworkTypes of Network

Use cables to link together multiple computers and other devices such as printers and fax machines

Offer a simple, low-cost solution for sharing files, printers, and other devices

Do have drawbacks: Data may be lost if one computer crashes or access to information may not be available if the computer is turned off

Use a single, specialized computer (the server) as the central point of storage.

Manage all devices including desktop PCs, laptops, printers, or mobile devices

Allow users to be more productive because they can share files, applications, Internet access, and equipment

Decrease the risk of data loss by backing up data from each PC


Windows Small Business Server 2003 Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2R2

Keep businesses up and running, reduce downtime and costs without having to worry about your IT

Do more with less. Create more efficient workflow and collaborate with fellow peers with technology that is powerful

Connect with customers better, be able to forecast customer needs and serve them better. Drive more revenue into your business


Enhanced Client ExperienceEnhanced Client Experience

Shared calendars, resource scheduling, email tracking, internet email and junk mail filtering

Outlook Web Access

Outlook (Exchange Server) Based Email

Secure access to Exchange email via browser

Windows SharePoint ServicesConsolidate business information – versioning control

Remote Web Workplace

Data Protection SolutionData protection supported in two primary scenarios, entire server, or individual files

Provides all users secure remote access in browser


Windows Small Business Server 2003 Windows Small Business Server 2003 R2R2

Increased Storage Size16 gigabytes to 75 gigabytes improves e-mail productivity

Inclusion of SQL Server 2005 Workgroup EditionProvides a powerful, integrated, data management and reportingsolution to support the largest selection of business applicationsavailable in premium edition only

Expanded Client Access License RightsEntitles you to access additional Exchange Server 2003 and SQL Server 2005 Workgroup servers in the SBS 2003 R2 network

The “green check” of software health Indicates that your computers running Microsoft software are up-to-date – or the daily report details actions necessary for attaining “green check” status.

Automated, network-wide patch and update management For all Microsoft Update supported products lowers the costs of managing a Microsoft-based network and helps you to maintain a more secure infrastructure.

Microsoft Offers & ResourcesMicrosoft Offers & ResourcesMicrosoft Offers & ResourcesMicrosoft Offers & Resources

Make the Right Choice for Your BusinessMake the Right Choice for Your Business

Volume Licensing OEM FPP

Customer Question

Open ValueThree-year agreement

with upgrades

Open BusinessTwo-year

agreement without

upgrades

Preinstalled on new

computers

Boxed software, acquired through retail

Do you have fewer than five computers? No NoNo YesYes YesYes

Do you upgrade software only when purchasing new computers?

No NoNo YesYes NoNo

Do you find it difficult to track what you own and what version you are running?

Yes YesYes NoNo NoNo

Do you prefer to upgrade to the latest Microsoft software when it is released?

Yes NoNo NoNo NoNo

Would you like to minimize up-front costs by spreading payments over three years?

Yes NoNo NoNo NoNo


Get More Value with Software AssuranceGet More Value with Software Assurance“It isn’t just about buying software; it’s about getting the most from your

investment.”


Increased access to software assurance through Open Value

Ability to spread payments across 3 years agreement terms

24x7 problem resolution support – phone or web based

Information work solutions services – architecture design

Training Vouchers to use with local partners


Microsoft Offers and Resources Microsoft Offers and Resources

Get More Out of Your Relationship with Microsoft with Small Business +

Free, personalized online resource offering free training, online support and more Visit www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness to sign up

Don’t Leave Money on the Table!

See special financing offers and rebates from Microsoft www.microsoftincentives.com www.microsoft.com/financing



Office 2007 Test Drive

Try out the latest version of your favorite Microsoft Office through your browser Experience fast guided tutorials and sample files, featuring all the highlights of the 2007 Microsoft Office release. Visit www.microsoft.com/office/preview

FREE Financial Software Evaluation Kit

Microsoft Dynamics GP 90-day trial software A comprehensive financial software assessment quiz, by J. Carlton CollinsResource CD containing demos, case studies, white papers, and customer videos Visit www.FinancialEvalKit.com/event



Are you ready for Windows Vista?

Test your current Windows XP-based computer to find out if it's ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista

Download Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor beta www.windowsvista.com

FREE Technology Assessment

Step-by-step guide that captures your business needs and challenges, growth goals and plans, competitive influences, and a review of your existing technology infrastructure.

Conducted by an SBSC partner To find a qualified partner visit www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness



Microsoft Connections Blogs

Connect with Microsoft Connections presenters Read on fellow peer’s success stories Hear from Presenter’s “Road Warrior” stories www.msconnectionsevents.com/blog

connections:unplugged

Tune into the connections:unplugged monthly audio series for additional insight into Microsoft small-business solutions

www.microsoft.com/unplugged



Microsoft Small Business Webcasts

View life or on-demand streaming webcasts covering topics ranging from technology to business procedures

Check www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness/ to sign up for the latest ones!

They are all absolutely free!

Small Business Summit

Multi-day, online “summit” designed specifically for the Small BusinessesStay tuned for more details…



Special Offers from HP for Attending Today’s Event

Shop at HP and save 10% on HP Small Business ProductsStreamline Microsoft software licensing acquisition and management with help from HPGet a trade-in allowance you can use toward the purchase of any new HP productswww.hp.com/go/connections

Special Offers from HP

HP Compaq nc2400 starting at $1,599, ultralight and comes with biometric capabilities for added security

HP ProLiant ML110 server starting at $987 Call 1-800-888-0194 and mention code CNCT www.hp.com/go/connections


Find and use the features you

need with ease

Manage time and tasks more efficiently

Locate, manage, prioritize, and

act on an increasing

volume of e-mail

Create professional-

looking documents and presentations in

less time

Analyze your information to make better

decisions

Manage all your marketing efforts more efficiently


$149 / NA

$339 / $239

$449 / $279

$499 / $329

$679 / $539

Available through volume licensing

Estimated Retail Price / Upgrade PriceMicrosoft Office Suites


Microsoft MapPoint 2006Microsoft MapPoint 2006

Estimated Retail Price:$299

Estimated Retail Price:$349


Microsoft MapPoint 2006Microsoft MapPoint 2006

Helps business owners analyze, visualize and communicate data.

Map business data. Create and view sales territories, analyze trends, and evaluate performance by geography.

Identify new business opportunities. Combine business data with demographics to target potential customers and focus decisions.

Get driving directions with the add on GPS unit so that you'll never get lost in an unfamiliar city

Pocket and mobile editions available so you can take your maps and directions anywhere that you want to

go

Powerful and familiar interface


Microsoft Dynamics Product Line Microsoft Dynamics Product Line

Broad business management suites:

Financial Management Supply Chain Management Customer Relationship Management

A complete CRM suite including:

Sales force automation Marketing Service management

Mid-size BusinessSmall Business


The Next StepsThe Next Steps


Microsoft Dynamics GP FunctionalityMicrosoft Dynamics GP Functionality

Financial Management

Full control of financial management and financial performance management

Operations andProject Management

BusinessPortal

Human ResourceManagement

Analytics andReporting

Effective resource usage to create the highest business impact

Web based, self service access to up to date, complete views into your organization and keyperformance indicators

Workforce recruiting, retention, management and empowerment

Deep insight into business drivers, effective planning and wise decisions

Office Web Parts in Business Portal pages

Use Business Portal on Windows SharePoint Services

Sarbanes-Oxley Solution Accelerator with Business Portal

Use Windows SharePoint Services doc and meeting workspaces

Use Windows SharePoint Services document libraries and lists

Electronic Document Delivery in Business Portal

Create organization structures in Microsoft Visio

Microsoft MapPoint integration

Office Interface in Microsoft Dynamics GP client

Instant access to data using SmartTags

Notification of Business Alerts

Send SmartList to Word/Excel

Integrated Visual Basic for Applications

Access Outlook information from the

Microsoft Dynamics GP Home Page

Create vacation requests in Outlook

Automatically e-mail any FRx report

Mass e-mail documents in Microsoft

Letter Writing Assistant

Print Microsoft Dynamics GP reports to Excel friendly formats

Microsoft Dynamics GP Excel-Based Budgeting

Import data from Excel using Integration Manager

Excel-based forecasts in Demand

Planner

Export Business Portal queries to

Excel

Viewing Microsoft Dynamics GP as an Excel data source

Open FRx reports in Excel

Microsoft Dynamics GP Analysis Cubes


Top Integrations to OfficeTop Integrations to Office

Securely share both files and folders with

enhanced controls


Microsoft Windows Vista Top Reason to Upgrade Microsoft Windows Vista Top Reason to Upgrade

Protect your Business

Internet Explorer web and phishing

protection

User account control

Windows Defender for

added security

Home PCBusiness PC

Den PC

Work Anywhere

Connect easily, securely and more reliably

Connect with Customers

Windows Meeting Space

Find What you Need

Integrated search throughout the

operating system

Share Information

Regardless of the size of your organization, Windows Vista Business will help you lower your PC management costs, improve your security, enhance your productivity, and help you stay better connected.


Microsoft Windows Vista for Small Business Microsoft Windows Vista for Small Business

If you want all of the best business features, all of the best mobility features, and all of the best home entertainment features that Windows Vista has to offer, Windows Vista Ultimate is the solution for you. With Windows Vista Ultimate you don't have to compromise.


Microsoft Windows Vista Microsoft Windows Vista

A Windows Vista Premium Ready PC includes at least:

1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor 1 GB of system memory A graphics processor that runs Windows Aero

Glass 128 MB of graphics memory 40 GB of hard drive capacity with 15 GB free

space. DVD-ROM Drive Audio output capability Internet access capability

A Windows Vista Capable PC includes at least:

A modern processor (at least 800MHz). 512 MB of system memory. GPU that is DirectX 9 capable.

Check out the offers from Microsoft Incentives Incentives for Microsoft products Special financing offers www.microsoftincentives.com


Visit the Microsoft Small Business Web Site View live and on demand webcasts Find articles and insights from small business www.microsoft.com/smallbusiness

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Talk with your local technology partner about the technology you saw today

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Step 4

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What’s Next?What’s Next?


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