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Dates Added for Microsoft Online Services Workshop

Vorsite is hosting a hands-on workshop for organizations of 20 or more to get up and running on the Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite. This suite features Hosted Exchange, SharePoint, LiveMeeting, and Communicator Services. For full details see the event registration page.

Where: Vorsite Offices in Downtown Seattle

When: May 21, 2009 (More Information) , June 4, 2009 (More Information)

This workshop is still a beta and is available at no-charge.

Ready. Set. Move Your Organization into the Clouds: A Hands-On Workshop for Microsoft Online Services

UPDATED

When: May 21, 2009

Where: Seattle

Cost: No Charge, this is a beta version of the course ($550 value)

Congratulations! You have taken the first step to organizational agility, increased productivity, and just plain saving your organization a lot of money.

We understand your decision to move key infrastructure operations to the cloud should be thorough and can be difficult. We would like to ease your pain. We will help you take the next step and make sure you look like a hero. We are hosting a hands-on workshop that will give you a head start or catapult you to the finish line.

Note: This is the beta version of this workshop available at no-charge; the time is now. Take advantage of free configuration services and training (a $550 value).

Is this Workshop right for your organization?
If you can answer yes to items below, proceed to the event registration and a Vorsite representative will follow-up to quickly verify registration requirements have been met.

-Are you ready for a Hosted Email, Collaboration, and Communications solution?
-Does your organization consist of 20 or more employees?
-Are you authorized to subscribe (Purchase or Free 30-Day Trial) to Microsoft Online Services BPOS Suite on behalf of your organization during the workshop?

Would you like to learn more about Microsoft's Business Productivity Suite before registering? Send me an email or call 206-781-1797.

Agenda

11:45am Welcome - Introductions

12:00pm Lunch and Learn: Getting the Most Out of the Clouds with Microsoft Online Services

Software + Services is the way the industry is moving. Did you know that 25% of new business software is expected to be hosted as a service by 2011? You have already decided to be part of this paradigm shift. We’ll explore Microsoft’s online services offering, the Business Productivity Online Suite (BPOS) and the value it brings to your organization.

Hands-on Activities:
-Lunch (Catered by a local gourmet restaurant, vegetarian options will be provided)
-Q & A Session
- Break

.... see remainder of agenda at the link below.

To register or get more information go to: http://www.clicktoattend.com/?id=138318

Vorsite Highlighted as one of KMWorld’s ‘100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management’ for 2009

Vorsite a Recognized Leader in Connecting Top Enterprise Content Management Systems with Microsoft Office SharePoint Server.

SEATTLE, WA, April 3, 2009 — Vorsite has joined the ranks of the top 100, KMWorld magazine has named Vorsite Corp., an enterprise search and collaboration solutions company, among 100 Companies that Matter in Knowledge Management.

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http://blogs.msdn.com/uspublicsector/archive/2009/01/29/gov-2-0-what-will-it-take-to-get-there.aspx .

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What are your thoughts and what would you benefit from?

Web Developer Needed

Help bring Vorsite.com out of the ice age and work on some other cool stuff too. Vorsite is looking for a smart, flexible, innovative web developer to help transform our static marketing website into an interactive experience that enables us to connect with our customers and partners. We don’t need a PhD level expert in any one area, rather we’re looking for someone who is a quick learner and is familiar with a wide range of web technologies and tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, XHTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, Silverlight, Flash, server-side scripting (preferably ASP.NET/C#), Visual Studio, Adobe Contribute (or other site editing tools), etc. In addition to coding, should be able to research and identify the best open source and third party products for new feature requests and integrate them into the site. Experience with content management systems and social networking is a plus. Contact us for more information about the position.

Careers@vorsite.com . Please specify in your email how you heard about the position.

Upcoming Vorsite Webinars

Cut your IT costs by 15 to 30%
Get the winning edge in today’s market by coupling the right tools with Vorsite’s expertise.

Upcoming Dates and Registration: https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/ol_2501aot_ccc/Registration.aspx?pageName=0l7jrl53jdm98cn8

Enhancing MOSS 2007 with FAST ESP
Enhancing MOSS 2007 Search with the inclusion of FAST ESP and FAST ESP webparts. Discussion of implementation requirements and lessons learned.

Upcoming Dates and Registration: https://www.livemeeting.com/lrs/ol_2501aot_ccc/Registration.aspx?pageName=2xfdvq23sr3q5z7t