Reporting Services makes viewing your data a breeze and SQL Server 2005 brings database reporting to a whole new level. In this session you will learn how to take full advantage of the new Report Designer that is integrated into Visual Studio 2005. We will discuss the core product improvements, reporting improvements, the better integration, and the richer developer experience.

You will also discover how to create and implement Custom Report Items - custom data visualization controls that allow you to make powerful reports.
 

Do you follow the "Banana Rule" in your web pages?

Most pages need a "banana" something that makes it obvious what the user is supposed to do.
For example, if your page is selling software, make it easy for your users to make a purchase. People don't have a lot of time to read your entire page and find the right link, so it is important to grab their attention by using a banana.
 

Cheers until next time, Adam
SSW Chief Architect and Microsoft Regional Director, Australia

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What is software? From a technical perspective, a piece of software comprises forms for managing, collecting and transmitting data. But that is not what a user thinks.

From the user's perspective software is a computer tool for performing tasks quickly, efficiently, accurately and with a minimum amount of cognitive demand. Aim for the second one, there's a big difference.

The whole point of a good GUI (Graphical User Interface) is being able to understand what is going on without reading every single detail. That is why we use big red crosses to say "Don't do that you oaf!" instead of a line of text that says "I think you may want to reconsider your options."

Adam Cogan will be speaking about Rules to Better Interfaces and will briefly discuss Lumigent Log Explorer.

In addition Jeff Alexander  will show the new features of Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003. He will cover how SMS 2003 integrates with Network and Operation System Technologies such as Active Directory and Windows Management Instrumentation. Then he will show the improvements in asset management, software distribution and reporting in SMS 2003. This session targets IT Professionals who are both familiar with previous versions of SMS, and who are interested in SMS for the first time. There will be 4 demos in this session which include SMS Integration; Asset management; Software Distribution and SMS 2003 Reporting.

We will also be giving away software, chocolate and other useful stuff!!!

The Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 builds on the success of the Microsoft .NET Framework 1.0 and 1.1 to provide the best runtime environment for Web and Microsoft Windows client applications. Microsoft's compatibility goal for .NET Framework 1.1 applications is that they should work smoothly on the .NET Framework 2.0 except for a set of documented changes. Please join Kit George  and Vinaya Bhushana Gattam Reddy  a Program Manager and Developer from the Common Language Runtime team as they walk through most frequently encountered of these issues, best strategies for avoidance and their work arounds.
 

If you would like to join our fun young working environment, now's your chance! We are looking for bright and intelligent people to join our young dynamic team based in Neutral Bay, Sydney.
 
We have positions available now in programming & development.

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Superior Software for Windows