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With proven expertise in Access, Visual Basic, VB.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, SQL Server
and Exchange Server, SSW offers comprehensive solutions required for projects. Therefore,
SSW always has a lot of exciting things.
In this page you will find:
- References from various media & publications
- References from people's
blogs
- SSW Press Release
SSW News & Press
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November - December 2004
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Microsoft Access: Upgrading
and Migrating to SQL Server and .NET
Adam and Jatin are touring with Microsoft presenting this highly popular course.
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October 2004
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The African Roadshow October 2004
The Goal: To bring the latest hottest topics to the developer community in Africa
and South Africa. Microsoft special guest speakers will be flying in from Australia
to present the hottest .NET topics to the .NET community in Africa. SSW would like
to invite you to this once in a life time event held at the Hilton Hotel in Nairobi,
Kenya, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and Johannesburg, South Africa.
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August 2004
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Breaking out at TechEd Australia 2004
The success of Microsoft TechEd continues! Adam takes the floor in break out sessions
over the 3 1/2 day conference held in Canberra.
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June 2004
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San Diego
.NET Developers Group
Adam was invited to present at this meeting where he spoke about 'combining exchange
data, SQL data and SQL reporting services'. Check out the above link for a great
picture of Adam!
Adam featured in one of 24 RDs for a Microsoft promotion called "RD Bingo"
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May 2004
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Extreme Agility
eXtreme Programming has emerged as a grassroots solution to software development
cost blowouts. Simon Sharwood reports on a process thats turning the developing
world upside down.
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January 2004
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User group says aging OSes a threat
While the Microsoft Sydney .Net Users Group blames a "few big, noisy corporates"
for Microsoft's decision to maintain support for the Windows 98 operating system,
the OS has to go, it says.
With 58 million copies of Windows 98 currently installed worldwide Microsoft was
forced to do an about-face on plans to withdraw support on January 16, 2004 and
has extended support for Win 98 and Win 98 (Second Edition) to June 30, 2006.
Local user group president and chief architect of local .Net solutions developer
SSW, Adam Cogan, said the operating system has "got to go" as it poses
a security threat.
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August 2003
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Adam does the rounds at Tech Ed 2003
Just after presenting at Tech Ed in Australia, Adam's going to be venturing off
to present at Tech Ed 2003 in New Zealand and finally in Kuala Lumpur. He's clocking
up some serious frequent flyer points and teaching developers across the globe some
cool new tricks in the process. When asked about his tour of New Zealand Adam said
"Sure our beloved Wallabies got trounced by the Kiwis but I'm not going to
let that affect my presentation to the Kiwis. I've presented in New Zealand before
and they're a cool bunch of people!" He's been asked to present a SQL Server
and WinForms session at the three events he's attending.
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July 2003
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Westbus goes with .NET
Westbus is Sydney's largest private bus company that serves the communities of Western
Sydney and the Hills District by providing local, city, school and charter bus services.
SSW developed Westbus' Charter Booking system to serve multiple concurrent users
based at the various Westbus depots which service the Western Sydney region. The
objective was to replace an existing DOS system, to automate quote calculation and
to integrate with Microsoft Great Plains Accounting for invoicing.
The application was developed as an ASP.NET intranet application using a 4 tier
design. The .NET Framework 1.1 was used in conjunction with SQL Server. The system
generates reports powered by Crystal Reports whilst being exportable to Adobe Acrobat
PDF.
Daniela Fontana, Westbus Business Development Manager says SSWs simple and efficient
design has ensured the application has been quickly accepted by the depot users
Computer World recognizes SSW's work with Westbus
Our work for Westbus was recognized by Computer World in their article "NET
helps wheels go round at bus company"
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June 2003
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Crikey! Australia represented at Tech Ed 2003
Our very own Adam Cogan was proudly waving the Australian flag in the land of the
stars and stripes. As a speaker at the Microsoft developer conference Tech Ed 2003
held in Dallas, Texas. Adam was the only Australian contingent to present at the
event. Adam said "Tech Ed rocked! Doing the two sessions was a huge honor and
I met some of the coolest people on earth there!". Adam went solo and presented
a session for SQL Server DBAs aimed at showing you how to automate some of the "Common
DBA Tasks for SQL Server 2000". Being a true SSW trooper he then teamed up
with .NET Guru and author of the first .NET book ever published, Billy Hollis, to
provide an informative presentation on "Building Advanced Data-Centric Smart
Clients".
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May 2003
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SSW Recognised
in the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Awards
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ranks the fifty fastest growing technology companies
in Australia, public or private, based on percentage revenue growth over three years
(2000 to 2002). Ian Thatcher, Leader Deloitte Technology Fast 50 program says, "To
rank on the Deloitte Technology Fast 50, companies must have an impressive level
of sustained revenue growth over a three-year period. SSW has proven to be one of
the fast-growth success stories in Australia, and we applaud their success and vision."
Mike Gunderloy reviews 3 .NET tools (including SSW Code Auditor) to Improve code
confidence
Automated code tools can help developers locate potential problem points in their
code before it ever leaves their machines. Here's a look at three tools that can
help you with automated code review.
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April 2003
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SSW Upgrades its .NET Hosting to 1.0, 1.1.
Continuing to improve our hosting services.
Adam Re-appointed Microsoft
Regional Director.
President of the Sydney .NET Users Group, Adam Cogan, has been re-appointed to one
of only two local Microsoft Regional Director roles.
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March 2003
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Adam presents MSDN Updates
Adam Cogan is invited to tour Australia presenting at MSDN Updates.
SSW presents at the Btell XML Web Services Conference
David Klein and Peter Huang were proudly waving the SSW flag at BTell's latest conference
on XML Web Services. Together they presented a real world case of how XML Web services
are being used in association with XML, 3G and WiFi in the realm of health care.
SSW Develops a website for The Clarence
SSW Commissioned to design website for The Clarence.
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February 2003
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SSW gains funding from Austrade for export marketing efforts
The US has long been SSW's target market with regards to software sales and in recognition
of our marketing efforts, the Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) has recognised
our efforts to push for home grown exports in foreign countries by granting SSW
support and advice when penetrating export markets. Kyall SSW's Marketing and Events
Coordinator says "It's great to know that we have Austrade's backing and support.
We're able to leverage Austrade's international connections and affiliations to
gain some valuable market knowledge which we were previously unaware of."
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January 2003
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Slammer worm impact short lived as victims wear egg
Adam Cogan says "It shows the popularity of SQL Server these days that so many
people were affected like this."
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December 2002
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SSW: an Australian success story
Microsoft's Communique magazine takes an inside look into SSW.
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November 2002
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Upsize your database
Communique magazine says that with SSW's Upsizing PRO! you'll recoup your investment
in no time.
SSW
reviewed by Danny J. Lesandrini
Danny Lesandrini from Smart Access eXtra says "the $199 you spend for this
Report Server could be one of the best purchases you make this year.."
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August 2002
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SSW
Wins Best Use of XML
SSW entered a "Spent a Day with .NET" competition. This meant staying
up very late and seeing what kind of code we could churn out in 24 hours. Despite
the bleary eyes, SSW won "Best Use of XML" category with SSW Diagnostics.
Microsoft's Web services tools will win converts, says user group president
Sydney .NET User Group President, Adam Cogan discusses the advantages of using Microsoft
tools in producing XML-based Web Services. He also cites the main concerns of developers
when moving from Visual Basic to a .NET environment.
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May 2002
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SSW announces NETaway 2002
Sydney - 25th May 2002 - SSW a Microsoft Partner has announced 'NETaway 2002' -
designed to be the premier training event of the year for technical developers,
managers, consultants and enthusiasts of the .NET platform. This is the only event
of it's kind in Australia.
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April 2002
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Adam Re-appointed Microsoft Regional Director.
President of the Sydney .NET Users Group, Adam Cogan, has been re-appointed to one
of only two local Microsoft Regional Director roles.
VSLive! Sydney
Adam was invited to present at VSLIVE! held in at the Westin Sydney hotel in Martin
Place. He will be presenting Visual Basic .NET and SQL Server 2000 and Third Party
Tools for SQL Server. Two sessions not to be missed!
Bush
Bashing Down Under
Ken Getz, Senior Consultant with MCW Technologies describes his conference trip
in Sydney where amongst the conference's highlights was a talk given by Adam Cogan
of SSW on SharePoint Team Services and SharePoint Portal Server.
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March 2002
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Toyota Australia chooses
SSW's latest .NET application
Toyota Australia has chosen SSW latest .NET solution - 'SSW Access Reporter' - to
manage their reporting on the web.
SSW Announces .NET application
- SQL Auditor
SSW has today announced the availability of 'SSW SQL Auditor' - a .NET tool for
SQL developers that analyzes and reports on the performance of databases. SSW SQL
Auditor is truly unique in its ability to offer reports on suggested changes to
a database to enhance performance and consistency.
SSW announces one-off
series of seminars in .NET
Adam Cogan, Regional Director of the Microsoft Developer Network and Managing Director
of SSW, has announced a new series of breakfast seminars based on the Microsoft
.NET platform.
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February 2002
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SSW cranks up investment in
Microsoft .NET
SSW has announced a major commitment to the Microsoft .NET platform, with new products
and services released and client deals announced.
SQL Scribe the difference is in the detail
Microsoft Regional Director, Adam Cogan assisted AGS in developing their
second version of AGS SQL Scribe Documentation Builder. Adam Cogan discusses the
changes made since Version 1.0.
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January 2002
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Group Dynamics For .NET Crowd
The Access/SQL Server/ASP User Group is renamed as Sydney .NET Users Group.
User Group President, Adam Cogan discusses the changes that has taken place since
the group started.
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May 2001
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Microsoft Champions Developer
Adam Cogan, Database Services Manager of SSW discusses his newly appointed
role as a Microsoft Regional Director.
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April 2001
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Adam Cogan appointed as Microsoft Regional Director
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