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  • Save $50 Per Day When Registering for TechFuse May 16/17

    4/26/2012 3:52:31 PM

    Save $50 a day by registering for the 5th annual TechFuse Conference with promo code: TFSocial50 (by 5/4/12). As a thank you for reading our blog and social media accounts we are offering this discount to our valued customers.

    Register today! All attendees will receive up to THREE 50% off course vouchers at Benchmark Learning.

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  • TechFuse on TECHdotMN

    3/22/2012 7:31:05 AM

    "Another Minnesota tech conference now spans two days" by Jeff Pesek, read more about TechFuse from a self-titled "Passionate group of technology enthusiasts on a mission to serve Minnesota’s high tech ecosystem." Click here for the article.

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  • Benchmark Learning Hosts the Overnight Website Challenge Pre-Mixer

    3/15/2012 7:48:05 AM

    For the third consecutive year Benchmark Learning will host the event:

    What:
    From the Nerdery website - In the first four years of The Nerdery Overnight Website Challenge, volunteers have freely given about two million dollars worth of professional web development services to 66 nonprofit organizations – including 10 nonprofits at last summer’s first-ever Overnight Website Challenge in Chicago. While The Nerdery considers this a good start, we will rally our staff and community ...

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  • Upcoming Events at Benchmark Learning - SharePoint, Lync, ITIL and More.

    3/13/2012 4:12:50 PM

    Seminars are a great way to learn vital skills in a convenient way. Take advantage of the following free seminars presented by Benchmark Learning.

    Our next events featuring SharePoint and Lync: Better Together Seminar, ITIL and Delivering Kick Ass Presentations

    SharePoint and Lync: Better Together
    March 16: In this seminar the presenter will cover the following topics:
    • Walk Around the SharePoint "Wheel": An in depth overview of SharePoint 2010 including demonstrations and solution examples.
    • SharePoint ...

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  • TechFuse Sessions and Speakers Announced

    2/23/2012 2:48:14 PM

    Visit TechFuseMN.com to preview sessions and speakers for day 1 and day 2 of the conference. Examples of the sessions included:

    Day 1
    • The State of IT
    • When? Where? Why? Cloud?
    • Which Cloud?
    • SharePoint Online
    • Exchange 2010 and Office 365
    • Microsoft Virtualization for VMWare Professionals
    • Don’t Panic! Someone Put the Database in the Cloud
    • Developing Applications for Windows Azure
    Day 2
    • SharePoint Workflows – Taking the Manual Out of Your Process
    • Let’s Automate IT with ...

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  • TechFuse Day 1 & 2 Keynotes Announces

    2/8/2012 4:06:08 PM


    Day 1 Keynote Presentation - Shy Cohen of IDesign


    Presenter Bio:

    Shy is a Chief Cloud Architect with IDesign focusing on cloud computing, distributed systems, and software architecture. Shy was a Senior Program Manager at Microsoft, where he worked for 13 years on projects such as WCF, MSN, MSMQ, and Windows. Today Shy is a Microsoft MVP (Connected Systems) and a frequent presenter at technology conferences around the world. In addition to his consulting ...

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  • New TechFuse Website Launched

    1/26/2012 11:09:25 AM



    Visit TechFuseMN.com for more information about the 2012 conference:

     

    When: May 16-17, 2012
    Where: Minneapolis Convention Center
    Register: click here



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  • Attend the SharePoint User Group at Benchmark Learning on February 8, 2012

    1/20/2012 3:33:05 PM

    The MN SharePoint User Goup (MNSPUG) will host their February meeting at Benchmark Learning.

    Date: February 8, 2012
    Location: Benchmark Learning Seminar Room
    Time: 9:00AM - 11:00AM
    Topic: How can SharePoint bring value to your internal customer. This session will take a look at this question from a general discussion of value, to the ROI of SharePoint and finally how Extranets can tie into the customer experience.

    For more information and to ...

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  • What is TechFuse: Cloud Intelligence Conference?

    1/11/2012 10:11:36 AM

    If you haven’t already come to the conclusion that it’s no longer a matter of “if” you’ll move to the Cloud, but simply a question of “when,” this conference will help you clearly understand why so many of your competitors and colleagues have already begun their migration.

    Invest just one day in the TechFuse: Cloud Intelligence Conference and learn everything you need to know to start putting powerful network computing information management strategies to work ...

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  • TechFuse 2012 will be hosted May 16-17, 2012 with the TechFuse: Cloud Intelligence Conference

    1/9/2012 8:50:45 AM

    In 2012 the 5th annual TechFuse Conference is moving to a two-day format and will be hosted at the Minneapolis Convention Center May 16-17, 2012.

    Day 1: What's New?
    The TechFuse: Cloud Intelligence Conference! With more than 20 sessions across 5 carefully targeted learning tracks, you’ll leave the Cloud Intelligence Technology Conference prepared to discuss and help develop your company’s cloud computing strategy, topics include:
    • Cloud Roadmaps & Overviews (Sample topics: Office 365 – ...

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  • Watch 3 Benchmark Learning Presenters and Visit Our Booth at the Government IT Symposium

    11/30/2011 4:13:42 PM

    Benchmark Learning is a Gold Sponsor and three Benchmark Learning educators were selected to present TEN topics at this year's Symposium, including:

    December 6:
    • Brian Lockwood on .NET – Rolling on the .NET Highway
    • Kent Huelman on Virtualization – Let's Virtualize Everything: Virtual Applications, Servers and Desktops
    • Kent Huelman on Security – The Ten Domains of CISSP
    December 7:
    • Ann Marie Tsoi on Leadership – Situational Leadership
    • Brian Lockwood on .NET – Interactive Web Applications Using jQuery ...

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  • MindSurf Attendees: Use Your 50% Off 2 Classes Voucher by November 19th!

    11/16/2011 7:35:39 AM

    50% off TWO Classes!

     

    All MindSurf attendees received a voucher* for 50% off two classes!
    Sharing is nice! You can also split this offer with a co-worker.


    For example:

    Register for SharePoint 2010 Designer Fundamentals for $1,100 $550
    +
    Register for Access 2010 Level 1 for $550 $275

    =     $825 in savings!



     

    *Category 5 classes excluded. Must attend MindSurf to receive discount. Must register by November 18, 2011. Must register for both classes at the ...

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  • Upcoming Free Seminars at Benchmark Learning

    11/8/2011 7:34:14 AM

    Seminars are a great way to learn vital skills in a convenient way. Take advantage of the following free seminars presented by Benchmark Learning.

    Our next events featuring Agile and ITIL

    ALM for Agile Development
    November 28: Agile methods have changed how the software industry creates applications. New best practices have emerged to embrace a faster team-based approach to the challenges inherent in software delivery. Every aspect of application development - requirements, estimation, development, test, and ...

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  • Feedback from MindSurf 2011

    11/4/2011 12:48:18 PM


    Thank you to all of our attendees, sponsors, speakers and staff for once again making this a very successful conference. The 4th annual conference has received great feedback from many of our 300+ attendees, 17 sponsors and 24 speakers. We are already looking forward to next year!

    Comments from speakers:
    "I really enjoyed the show, it was well organized and I enjoyed speaking. I hope to speak again next year."
    "Appreciated presenting to a group that seemed ...

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  • Benchmark Learning at SharePoint Saturday

    10/27/2011 4:26:37 PM


    On Saturday, October 29, Benchmark Learning will sponsor the free event, SharePoint Saturday.

    What: SharePoint Saturday
    When: October 29, 2011
    Where: Normandale Community College

    Visit our booth and enjoy the sessions, make sure to register here before Saturday.

    We look forward to seeing you there!


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  • 30 Seats Remain for MindSurf 2011

    10/13/2011 7:46:48 AM


    Closing in on a Third Consecutive Sellout

    Be entered to win great prizes from our sponsors, choose from 24 education sessions and enjoy a keynote presentation and lunch. Register now to guarantee your seat at the event! Click here for more information about the prizes.

    Explore the sessions and speakers that will be presenting at this year's conference here .

    What: MindSurf Conference
    When: October 18, 2011
    Where: Ramada MOA, Bloomington

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  • MindSurf is 2 weeks from Today!

    10/4/2011 9:09:13 AM


    The 4th annual conference is filling up fast

    Be entered to win great prizes from our sponsors, including: an Xbox 360 & Kinect, Dell Tablet, iPad, Kindle, golf equipment, gift certificates, an internet radio and more. Register now to guarantee your seat at the event! Click here for more information about the prizes.

    Explore the sessions and speakers that will be presenting at this year's conference here .

    What: MindSurf Conference
    When: October 18, 2011 ...

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  • Visual Studio Webcast Series: Visual Studio 2010, Visual Studio Team Foundation Server 2010

    9/12/2011 7:35:00 AM

    You're Invited


    RBA Consulting is excited to be partnering with Microsoft to bring you an Application Lifecycle Management webcast series that lets you choose a track that fits your interests.

    Hosted by RBA consultant, Doug McLeod, you'll learn how to compile your application, deploy out to a test environment, and run your automated tests, all before the QA team has their first cup of coffee. Easily reproduce issues and environments, avoiding the 'it works on ...

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  • The MindSurf Early Bird Deadline is Friday!

    9/9/2011 11:41:00 AM


    Save $50

    and be entered to win an Acer Tablet PC by registering for the 4th Annual MindSurf by Friday!

    Explore the sessions and speakers that will be presenting at this year's conference here .

    What: MindSurf Conference
    When: October 18, 2011
    Where: Ramada MOA, Bloomington

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  • MindSurf Sessions Announced!

    9/1/2011 11:19:04 AM


    7 Waves and 28 sessions were announced this week for the 4th Annual MindSurf Conference:

    Session titles include: Speaking on the Spot, SharePoint Workflows, The Essential BA, Leading Projects Through Resistance, How Not to Use Excel, SCRUM, Emotional Intelligence for Leaders and much more!

    What: MindSurf
    When: October 18, 2011
    Where: Ramada MOA, Bloomington

    You can also visit us at All Conferences.com for more information about this conference and future events presented by Benchmark Learning.

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