LA SPUG

Presentation 1: John Worrell from NewsGator Technologies
Mirroring the consumer trend, social computing in the enterprise continues to gain momentum as more companies realize that the new capabilities deliver real business benefits. As the adoption of Web 2.0 in the enterprise continues to increase, so does the interest in using SharePoint as a social computing platform.  NewsGator’s presentation will offer attendees a better understanding of how to provide enhanced social computing capabilities within SharePoint.  Presentation topics will include a) an understanding of the business benefits of social computing, b) a demonstration of Social Sites’ features, c) a technical overview of the integration of Social Sites & SharePoint, and d) case study examples of how customers are using social computing to drive real business value.

Presentation 2 by Mike Watson of Quest Software
SharePoint 2010. A Sneak Peak.
Are you curious about SharePoint 2010.  Are you wondering what new features and capabilities are included but can’t find good information. Now that the SharePoint 2010 release date has been announced are you worried you are behind the power-curb. Join Mike Watson on a blast around the best new features of SharePoint 2010 with commentary on application and usefulness of each.

Free parking is available.  Food and drinks are always served at our User Group meetings.