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July 2010 - ICS Solutions sponsor their Microsoft Partner Account Manager, Matt Pilgrim, for the MDS (Marathon Des Sables) Challenge - The Marathon Des Sables is hailed as the toughest footrace in the world. To compete, not only do you need to be fit, you need extreme mental strength. The MDS covers 243km (151 miles) over 6 days. Competitors are required to carry everything they need for the duration of the event (apart from a tent), water is rationed throughout the various stages and the final detail is that the event is staged across the Sahara Desert in Morocco! We wish Matt Pilgrim the best of luck in his challenge and if you'd like to find out more or donate to his 'Hope for Children' charity please click here.

July 2010 - ICS are recruiting for a new Business Developer and Account Manager - We are looking for a new Business Development and Account Manager to join our growing sales team. Selling Microsoft SharePoint, Windows Azure, Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) and Microsoft /Net Solutions/Projects to SME and Corporate clients in the South East, the candidate will have a proven track record in solution selling with Microsoft technology. Read more about the role here and apply here.

July 2010 - ICS Solutions joins Linked In - ICS Solutions has set up a Linked In group where we will posting events, news, discussions and career opportunities. Join the ICS Solutions Linked In group here.

July 2010 - ICS Solutions attend the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference -As a well-established Microsoft Gold Partner at the forefront of Microsoft SharePoint and Cloud solutions, ICS Solutions took its Managing Director (Martin Neale), Solutions Director (Andrew Smith), Sales Manager (Steve Waterman) and Marketing Manager (Fiona Bridle) to the annual Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Washington DC last week - joining nearly 10,000 other partners, over 3,000 Microsoft employees, from 130 countries to hear about Microsoft's plans for FY11. Read more here for a summary of the key announcements and news from the conference and take a look at some of the pictures from the trip here.

July 2010 - ICS Solutions launch new series of SharePoint 2010 free seminars - ICS Solutions love SharePoint 2010 and have recently launched the next level of SharePoint 2010 free seminars. Diving into specific features of SharePoint 2010, this new series is the UK’s most comprehensive range of SharePoint 2010 seminars. Click here to read the press release, or click here to register for these events.

June 2010 - ICS Solutions run Cloud Day seminars - ICS Solutions will be showcasing the Microsoft Cloud technologies - Windows Azure and Microsoft Online Services (BPOS) - over two half day free seminars at Microsoft London on the 17th June. The morning will cover everything you need to know about Azure, and during the afternoon ICS Solutions will discuss Microsoft Online Services. click here to read the press release, or click here to register for this fantastic event.

June 2010 - SharePoint 2010 Training - ICS Solutions now offer SharePoint 2010 Developer, Administrator, Architect and End User Training courses - for more information and to receive the 10% discount code click here.

June 2010 - ICS Solutions form new partnership with Program Framework - ICS Solutions and Program Framework have entered into a mutual partnership to help Program Framework clients implement SharePoint 2010 through ICS Solutions’ Dip into SharePoint 2010 site. Read the full press release here.

May 2010 - We LOVE SharePoint 2010 - SharePoint 2010 was officially launched on 12th May - if you missed the virtual launch you can re-watch it here.

May 2010 - ICS Solutions form new partnership with Trustmarque Solutions - ICS Solutions and Trustmarque Solutions have entered into a mutual partnership to help Trustmarque clients implement SharePoint 2010 through ICS Solutions’ Dip into SharePoint 2010 site. Read the full press release here.

May 2010 - ICS Solutions achieve Microsoft Business Value Planning Services Certification - ICS Solutions have now achieved the BVPS certification, meaning that we can now offer Business Value Planning Services to organisations who have Microsoft Software Assurance. Read more here.

April 2010 - ICS Solutions form new partnership with CONTEMPORARY - ICS Solutions and CONTEMPORARY have entered into a mutual partnership to help CONTEMPORARY clients implement SharePoint 2010 through ICS’ Dip into SharePoint 2010 site. Read the full press release here.

April 2010 - Microsoft endorse ICS Solutions as a Microsoft Online Services Partner - In a recent letter of endorsement from Microsoft, the UK Managing Director, Gordon Frazer, says "ICS Solutions Limited has successfully deployed over eight Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite solutions for customers, demonstrating significant expertise with Microsoft Online Services. Due to a high level of experience, I am proud to recommend ICS Solutions Limited as a specialist Microsoft Online Services Accelerate Partner organisation which receives additional support from Microsoft". Read the full reference here.

April 2010 - ICS Solutions launch the SharePoint Adoption Framework 2010 - ICS Solutions SharePoint Adoption Framework 2010 has recently been updated from the 2007 version to include six new and exciting elements. ICS Solutions will be launching their new and updated SharePoint Adoption Framework 2010 at the SharePoint Evolution Conference on the 19th April 2010, to find out more come and visit ICS Solutions at the SharePoint 2010 Evolution Conference on stand 15. To read the Press Release on SharePoint Adoption Framework 2010 click here. To read the SharePoint Adoption Framework 2010 brochure click here.

April 2010 - ICS Solutions begin work on an exciting Azure solution for Mobile Commerce Ventures - ICS Solutions are pleased to announce that they have commenced work with start-up organisation Mobile Commerce Ventures (MCV); a new UK based company focused on building low cost, mobile commerce services in emerging economies. MCV Ltd is currently working on some prototype financial services for unbanked customers in East Africa. ICS Solutions are developing Azure based management tools to help MCV address operational growth challenges in markets, where being able to do business in a low cost, flexible way will be critical to success. Watch this space for project progress.

March 2010 - Receive a 10% discount off Bamboo web parts - Read more about it here.

March 2010 - Prepare for the 12th May release of SharePoint 2010 - Microsoft have announced that SharePoint 2010 will Release to Manufacture (RTM) in April, with the official launch date being 12th May. This doesn't give you a lot of time to get ready. If you want to understand what is new with SharePoint 2010 then register for one of ICS Solutions new SharePoint 2010 half-day seminars. You can also join ICS Solutions Dip into SharePoint 2010 free trial to evaluate SharePoint 2010 first-hand.

March 2010 - ICS Solutions launch a new series of Microsoft Cloud/BPOS workshops - At these free interactive workshops you will hear speakers from ICS Solutions demonstrate the business benefits of BPOS for your organisation; discussing the overwhelming cost savings, increased productivity, and security assurance that Microsoft BPOS provides. Reserve your place here.

March 2010 - ICS Solutions are Gold Sponsor of SharePoint 2010 Conference - ICS Solutions are a Gold Sponsor for the SharePoint 2010 evolution Conference in April 2010. For more information and to register on the event please click here. ICS Solutions clients can register for a discount by contacting us.

March 2010 - Follow ICS Solutions on Twitter - ICS Solutions are now on Twitter. Follow us here for regular news and service offering updates.

February 2010 - ICS Solutions submit the Azure Advantage Program Press Release - read it here.

February 2010 - ICS Solutions launch 'Dip into SharePoint 2010' - With SharePoint 2010 now at release candidate stage and full launch due shortly, ICS Solutions are proud to introduce ‘Dip into SharePoint 2010’ – a FREE portal which simplifies the evaluation of SharePoint 2010 by providing zero hassle, instant online access to your own unique, private and customisable SharePoint 2010 beta trial. Sign up here.

Read the Press Release here.

January 2010 - Windows Azure Platform workshops - LIMITED OFFER: Microsoft are offering a limited number of free places at an intensive one-day instructor-led Windows Azure Platform workshop – providing delegates with an early opportunity to gain an insight into the nature and benefits of the Windows Azure Platform - click here for more information.