Presentation: "Introduction to Windows Azure"

Time: Wednesday 10:15 - 11:15

Location: Archauz

Abstract: Windows Azure and the Azure Platform are key parts of Microsoft's cloud computing initiative. Learn what it takes to write applications and services which run on Windows Azure and get an introduction to additional developer services such as SQL Azure and .NET Services. During the session, we will have a more detailed look at the application, data and programming models and discuss how to develop, deploy and manage your Azure services and applications.
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Beat Schwegler, Head in the Cloud, Feet on the Ground

 Beat  Schwegler

Beat Schwegler is the Enterprise Lead for early adoption projects in Western Europe. He provides advice and consulting to enterprise companies on software strategy and architecture and he really loves to share his thoughts and ideas and is therefore a frequent speaker at international conferences.

Beat has many years of experience in professional software development and architecture and has been involved in a wide variety of projects, ranging from real time building control systems, best selling shrink-wrapped products to large scale CRM and ERP systems. Recently, his prime focus belonged to the area of Cloud Computing and Software plus Services.

When not typing on a laptop, he might be either reading a book or stretching his back while he is rock climbing in his backyard...