Recent Webinars

Microsoft Office Sharepoint Server (MOSS 07) as a Development Platform
Presenter: Jared Bienz, ISV Architect Advisor, Microsoft and Vineet Arora, Director of Technology, Aditi
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract: MOSS is the latest evolution of the Microsoft Office system, and is now a full-fledged development platform for building collaborative applications. The framework integrates client-side applications with server-side applications like SharePoint, Exchange, Content Management Server, Excel Server, InfoPath Server that together serve as a powerful application platfiorm. This web seminar will provide an overview of MOSS as a platform and dive deep into the "how to" of developing applications using it. The discussion will use sample applications built on MOSS to illustrate concepts and to give a feel for the kind of applications that can be developed. The MOSS web seminar will cover:

• Why use MOSS as a development platform
• Basics of developing with MOSS
• How to build Custom Webparts, Custom Workflows, Business Data Catalog and Excel Services

Windows Vista: How to Make Your Applications Compatible

Presenter: Pradeep Rathinam, President, Aditi & Sashidhar Ramaswamy, Project Manager, Aditi
Duration: 60 minutes

Abstract: Windows Vista launches in Jan 2007 and in three years 56% of all PCs are expected to be on Vista. While ISVs need to make their applications Vista compatible, this is also the right time to understand how Vista can enable better features for your customers. This webcast dives deep into compatibility challenges and provides guidelines for achieving the "Works with Windows Vista" logo certification. It is ideal for ISVs who are currently transitioning to Vista or would like to understand what it involves. The webcast will cover:

• What is in Vista for ISVs
• Typical challenges in making your existing applications compatible
• Guidelines, resources and tools that can help achieve compatibility
• Going beyond - an outline of new features and user benefits enabled by Vista
  

Migrating from Crystal Reports® to SQL Server Reporting Services

Presenter: Niranjan Nelamangalam, General Manager, Aditi Technologies
Duration: 60 minutes
Who is it useful for:Technology managers from ISVs that are currently using Crystal Reports in their products.

Abstract:SQL Server Reporting Services 2005 is a powerful and productive tool for creating all kinds of reports. Many ISVs are exploring converting their existing reports that are written in Crystal Reports®. This 1 hour WebCast is designed specifically to provide the information and insight you will need to evaluate and plan for this migration.

The presentation includes information on:

• Comparison of Crystal Reports and Reporting Services
• Strategies in how to go about converting reports
• Methods in accessing the data sources and rendering reports
• How to configure SQL Server to support Reporting Services on customer sites

Offering your solutions on the Microsoft platform - Migrating from Java/J2EE to .NET

Presenter: Anand Arkalgud, Vice President, Aditi Technologies
Duration: 60 minutes
Who is it useful for:CXOs and technology heads from ISVs that have products on the J2EE platform.

Abstract: Even the most successful ISVs are challenged with finding ways to expand their reach to new customers in today's marketplace. Cross-platforming opens up opportunities to modernize your product lines and deliver more value!

If you are an ISV with products on the Java/J2EE (or legacy) platforms, learn how you can increase your revenues, reduce costs and lower time-to-market by making your solutions available on the Microsoft platform.

Aditi can help you unlock this value by extending technical, sales and marketing benefits. Aditi is empowered, through the Microsoft NXT partnership, to deliver a value package to qualifying ISVs that includes:

• Licenses, training, technical guidance and go-to-market support worth up to $100,000
• Complimentary platform strategy evaluations
• Complimentary architecture design sessions
• Discounted proof-of-concept development