Seattle, WA – Returning to the east coast for its third annual gathering, SMB Nation East is the well-respected workshop for small and medium (SMB) channel partners seeking to grow their consulting practices. Over 150 attendees are expected at the two-day event, March 29-30, 2008, at the Montclair State University Conference Center.

A key focus for this year’s event is Microsoft Response Point, a new advanced phone system for small businesses.  Attendees can join a three-hour deep dive that will cover timely and relevant product information, along with technical and business presentations to facilitate total product immersion.  A hands-on Response Point demonstration lab will also be onsite.  Microsoft Response Point is available immediately for SMB channel partners to deploy at customers sites.

Additional topics include a first look at Windows Small Business Server 2008 and its Windows Essential Business Server 2008.  Both products will be available in the second-half of 2008.  Business topics include Web 2.0 for SMBs, Selling Managed Services and certification exam preparation.

“SMB technology consultants are hungry to offer their customers additional services or products.  Microsoft Response Point presents consultants with an exciting opportunity to quickly grow their skill set and their business.  Our weekend sessions will ready participants with the tools they need to start making customer sales on Monday,” said Harry Brelsford, CEO, SMB Nation.

Show sponsors include Microsoft (Windows Vista, Response Point), HP, D&H, AMD, M5, Kaseya, Reflection, AutoTask, Quanta, ASCII, ICCA, Makor Solutions, Level Platforms, MSP Partners, ASCII Group, D-Link, Calyptix.

Details: March 29-30, 2008; 8AM-6pm each day, Montclair State University Conference Center

Complimentary Media Passes are available!

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SMB Nation is a privately held publishing (books, magazine, Web, e-mail newsletter) and events company based on Bainbridge Island WA (Seattle area). Visit www.smbnation.com

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