Microsoft announced that Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 have been released to manufacturing (RTM) and are now available for download to Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) subscribers. The release of these products is another important milestone on the road to the global launch of Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008 and SQL Server 2008, which took place on March 11, 2008, and in Amman, Jordan.
Representing the latest in a series of innovations from Microsoft targeting at developers and development teams, Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5 are core components of the Microsoft application platform that encompass a set of integrated capabilities, tools and infrastructure that enable organizations to build more dynamic, connected applications and ultimately deliver better business value.
As Microsoft Gold partner, BEAT was the Gold Sponsor of launching the Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008 event in Jordan that attracted more than 2000 professionals from various business and governmental sectors in Jordan. The new platfrom from Microsoft provides a secure and trusted platform for creating and running the most demanding business applications. Combined, the products provide a solid foundation for next-generation web applications, broad support for virtualization technology, and access to relevant information. Advanced security technology, developer support for the latest platforms, improved management and web tools, flexible virtualization solutions, and access to relevant information from throughout the organization enable you to drive your business forward.
BEAT showcased it's latest products and services that are ready for 2008 at the event with a focus on Windows Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2007, PerformancePoint Server 2007, K2.net Blackpearl, and Profusion ERP 5.0.
About BEAT:
Founded in 2003, privately held and based in Amman Jordan, Blue Energy for Advanced Technologies (BEAT) is a Gold Certified Partner of Microsoft, ProClarity, SourceCode, Certeon, and Autodesk. BEAT is also a technology Solutions Provider and an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) providing high quality information technology solutions, Enterprise Applications integration (EAI), and outsourcing services to commercial and government sectors in the Middle East and North America.
With a focus on technology development and services, and dedicated 80 full time employees in the Amman-Jordan Headquarters, the company serves clients throughout its offices in Bahrain and in Washington D.C. BEAT specializes in adopting and leveraging leading and bleeding-edge technologies and solutions that affect its clients' top and bottom lines, increase productivity, enhance efficiency, and provide a fresh new perspective on their business landscape. BEAT's focus and core competencies are in the Information Worker (IW) and Strategic Intelligence (SI) domains. The company is focused on the underlying pillars that form a true IW environment that is based on effective utilization of technology that enhances the flow of information access throughout any organization, and provide the means to prepare a business for the virtual business world of commerce. In addition, BEAT's passion about SI, which addresses knowledge management, financial collaboration -A.K.A ERP, and Business Intelligence, positions BEAT as a unique technology provider of must-have tools and solutions for visionary businesses that want to stay healthy and ahead of the curve of their nearest competitor.