"Windows Azure Mobile Services" by David Yack

Mobile development is the new .com boom. Everyone is developing a mobile strategy these days. Most developers are either working on mobile apps for their company/clients or they are building their own consumer based app. Most devices limit your storage options forcing developers into a service based backend. The Windows Azure Mobile Services team claims that you can build a cloud backend for your mobile app in minutes. Most developers and companies get some Azure services for free so Mobile Services can be a nice way to build a backend for your mobile apps. Come and find out if Mobile Services live up to it's bold claim.

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David Yack is the CTO of Colorado Technology Consultants based in Colorado. He is a Microsoft Regional Director and a Microsoft MVP. As a senior hands-on technology and business consultant with over 20 years of industry experience, David enjoys developing applications on the Microsoft platforms, specializing in large system architecture and design. David's focus is on helping clients migrate and build new applications on Microsoft technologies, as well as helping to mentor and train their staffs. David is a frequent speaker/trainer at user group, industry events and private company events around the world. Antarctica is the only continent David hasn't been on and he is accepting invitations. David has been on the author team of multiple .NET related books including the book CRM as a Rapid Development Platform (TheCRMBook.com). He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and two children.

This meeting will be held in the Team USA Swimming building at the Olympic Training Center at our normal meeting time of 5:30 PM - CLICK here TO GET THE LOCATION AND TIME DETAILS.
There is a new security policy at the OTC. We are now entering through the side door (in the loading dock) around the corner from the main entrance. So, if you are facing the main entrance go around the building to the left. There are signs that point to the Carolyn Dirks room. That is where you want to go.