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Cloud is the next biggest revolution in the technology
since the creation of the web.  If you follow technology news these days then you know that the idea that software can reside in the cloud is getting a lot of attention.  Software as a Service (SaaS) and Software plus Services (S+S) are the most common terms used today to describe this idea.  This session will define these terms – showing how they are similar and how they are different.  This session will also cover the capabilities that Microsoft has put into the cloud and plans to put into the cloud and how does it affect what you are doing today.

Max Zilberman is an Architect Evangelist in the NYC and Mid-Atlantic States district. Max's goal  to "Inspire to Innovate"
attempts to show his true nature,  thinking outside the boundaries created by others. Max is no stranger with advocating best practices on Microsoft development platform, with over 10 years of professional experience spanning various technical roles, disciplines and concentrations, from Program Management, Software Engineering, Distributed Systems to SDLC. Prior to joining Microsoft, Max has held various senior technical positions at top tier Health Insurer where he established and led the .NET Center Of Excellence creating a vibrant and self sustaining ecosystem for hundreds of developers.  Max has also acted in a various consulting capacities for State Government and Fortune 500 companies.