The document discusses Microsoft's application platform and related technologies. It defines an application platform as the foundation that customers use to design, develop, deploy and manage applications. It then discusses Microsoft's investments in capabilities for e-commerce, development tools, data management, service-oriented architecture, and business intelligence. The last slide should include a legal disclaimer stating that Microsoft makes no warranties regarding the presentation.

1. Notes (Hidden) Utilize these high-level Application Platform slides for use within your own presentation. You should format this deck to match the look and feel of your presentation. Remove slide 1 prior to inclusion within your own deck. Please include this statement: “MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, IN THIS PRESENTATION.” on the last slide within your presentation. Sections included: Defining the Application Platform Investing in Capabilities Development Data Management SOA and Business Process Business Intelligence

2. “ The platform a customer uses to design, develop, deploy and manage applications to run their business." Defining the Application Platform “ Application server platforms are the foundation for emerging composite applications” “ Application platform suite (APS) products are integrated assemblies of three fundamental runtime technologies” “ A Superplatform is a tightly integrated suite of products that provide organizations with a comprehensive platform for enterprise computing”

3. More easily connect Heterogeneous systems Create adaptable solutions built for change Cohesive technologies that span the IT Lifecycle Increase productivity for individuals, teams & organizations Improve resource allocation, prioritization & risk management Speed time-to-market with higher predictability Thousands of ISV solutions & partners supporting the platform Enterprise scalability and industry-leading TCO Widely adopted tools & technologies Focus Areas

4. Investing in Capabilities

5. e-commerce technologies for building end-to-end B2C, B2B, and B2x applications CTP available now! Furthers role-based offerings Drive results from accurate business info Gain greater efficiency and better resource allocation across the entire organization Enable creation of quality user experiences Empower individuals to analyze and act on information in real-time Amplify team impact and improve quality Ensure greater predictability of and visibility into the development process From Tools to SDLC Development

6. Data Management From Database to Data Platform

7. Loosely coupled devices, applications, services, data… Web services & XML at the core Legacy system integration: bridge mainframe-to-SOA BPM allows for structured >> unstructured workflow SOA and Business Process Connected and Adaptive IT

8. Improving organizations by providing business insights to all employees leading to better, faster, more relevant decisions Complete and Integrated Delivered through tools employees know – Microsoft Office Scalable to the enterprise and affordable for all departments Business Intelligence Enabling all Decision Makers