Thursday, August 21, 2008

ATLSBS Group SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Small Business Server 2008 Road Show In Atlanta 9 September!

Reserve Tuesday, 9 September, for the greatest Small Business Server event this year!!!

The Atlanta SBS Group is proud to announce the Small Business Server 2008 Partner Group Tour is coming to Atlanta!


Please reserve the afternoon and evening of Tuesday, 9 September for a special event … The Small Business Server 2008 Partner Group Tour! (Please note that this event will be considered our September meeting date; no meeting will be held on 3 September)

The Atlanta SBS Group (along with Charlotte NC, and Fort Lauderdale FL groups) is also pleased to announce that, in addition to the scheduled Microsoft presentation, we will have a special “Pre Event” event! Prior to the SBS2008 presentation, we will have three outstanding vendors, each giving a short presentation on their products and services. Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about each, enabling you to provide greater options to your clients.

To register for the “Pre Event,” follow this link: https://www.clicktoattend.com/invitation.aspx?code=130761

To register for the SBS2008 Partner Group Tour, follow this link: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/plc/details.aspx?systemid=1820230

There will be drawings after each presentation during the Pre Event. In addition, there will be additional prizes handed out at the conclusion of the SBS2008 presentation.

Food and refreshments will be provided during a short break between the two sessions. Take advantage of the break to speak with the vendors, network with peers, and learn how to prepare for the SBS2008 release later this year.


The featured vendors for the “Pre Event” are as follows:


AutotaskAutotask Corporation is the #1 developer of Professional Services Automation (PSA) software for VARs, MSPs, Systems Integrators, IT Service Providers, IT Consultants, ISV's, and VoIP Solution Providers. Their software is designed to optimize your processes and your workflow to help you manage all of your professional services: Managed services, break-fix, consulting engagements, system integration, networking projects, software implementations, service desk contracts, and scheduled maintenance.

http://www.autotask.com/

CalyptixCalyptix Security Corporation was founded in 2002 as a developer of all-in-one hardware and software security solutions for business needs. Calyptix Security has developed and is commercializing advanced security technology solutions for computer networks, single and multiple database systems, and other technology applications at affordable cost points. AccessEnforcer™, the company’s first product, is an all-in-one security appliance that deploys DyVax™, a proprietary algorithm and inspection engine that has been effectively deployed to dynamically filter email traffic including POP3, SMTP, and IMAP from true zero-day threats without reliance on signatures.

http://www.calyptix.com/

NGTNew Global Telecom, Inc. (NGT) is the largest provider of wholesale hosted and trunk-based VoIP solutions in the United States. At its core, NGT is a widely-recognized, experienced provider of predictable, business-class VoIP solutions. We enable small-to-mid-sized businesses (SMBs) to access phone features and communications tools previously only available to Fortune 500 companies.NGT’s mission is to be the leading provider of advanced telephony and productivity-enhancing communications for the SMB market.

http://www.ngt.com/


If you have any questions, please contact us at info@atlsbs.com or view our web site at http://www.atlsbs.com/. Thanks!


The creators of Small Business Server 2008 are coming to a city near you!The engineering team that built Small Business Server 2008 is traveling to 15 cities across the United States, showcasing the new technology in the latest version of the award-winning product. Hear first-hand from the creators and ask those tough questions only they can answer! This information-packed, three-hour presentation will highlight the technology changes and explain the changes in pricing and licensing of the product. You will also learn about key programs and offers Microsoft is making available to help you get more business today! If you sell into the Small Business space, you won’t want to miss this special opportunity brought to you jointly by Microsoft and your local SBS partner group. Space is limited, so sign up today!


Here's what we'll cover:
Technical Content Overview
• What's new in SBS 2008
• Technical demonstrations
• Special Q&A Section: Get information and answers,direct from theSBS development team!

Marketing and Business Content Overview
• Technology Assessment toolkit
• Licensing and pricing changes overview
• Key programs and offers available to you today

Click here to register for the Alpharetta event! >



Best regards,Your local partner group Lead and Microsoft
Sponsored by your local SBS partner group and Microsoft.





ATLSBS Mission Statement:

The Atlanta Small Business Server Group was formed to help meet the needs of IT Consultants serving the Small & Mid-Sized Business segments. Through a variety of outlets including monthly meetings, web site pages, and e mails, members are given the opportunity to learn new skills, network with peers, and contribute to the local community.

Founding members of The Atlanta Small Business Server Group are Olivier Havette of The Net Doctor, and Rick Butler of Agility IT Solutions Of Atlanta.