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Hear from Microsoft Channel Chief, Phil Sorgen  

Looking for insight into how partners are embracing transformation? Want to hear how Microsoft is enabling partners on their journey to Cloud? As partners begin to experience the successes of their transformation, they are surpassing and outperforming their peers.

Join us June 25 with Microsoft’s Channel Chief, Phil Sorgen to learn how Microsoft stands in a unique position to accelerate their partners’ momentum and profitability in the cloud. You’ll gain insight into how we will rethink and rediscover how customers are leading the way, inspiring you to optimize for the way you sell and modernize your business.

The IAMCP Seattle chapter is pleased to offer this meeting as an open session to both members and non-members – every partner is welcome! Phil Sorgen, Microsoft’s Corporate Vice President of the Worldwide Partner Group, will present and offer a short Q&A. We look forward to seeing you there!

Register here.

End of life (EOL) is approaching. July 14, 2015 is an important date to note if your organization is still running Microsoft Windows Server 2003. After this date, extended support will end and Microsoft will no longer deliver critical security patches or updates.

So, what’s the big deal?  EOL software can be an enormous security risk since the vendor is no longer patching any security vulnerabilities that may arise. 

This official alert from the US Department of Homeland Security warns of the possible consequences facing those who do not take action, including cybersecurity threats, as well as compliance and compatibility issues.

What can you do?  Plan ahead.

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