A Letter from the Executive Director: A philosopher once said,

"We walk in fields of diamonds every day. The problem is, we never look down to realize what we are missing."

I think that he was referring to potential and opportunities.

At Culminis, we have taken great pains to try to maximize potential and opportunities wherever we can. We are always exploring ways to increase our value… read more>>

REMINDER: Sign up your User Group before July 1 to receive a one-year free membership. For more information on how to join, click here.

Welcome New Member Organizations: Culminis welcomes new groups both in North America and worldwide... read more>>


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TechNet Magazine will provide in-depth, hands-on information that IT professionals can use in their daily work, from recognizing and preventing hacking attempts to securing passwords and fortifying networked systems.

To request your FREE introductory issue of TechNet Magazine, visit us on the Web
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Available at no cost to qualified subscribers in the U.S. only. sign up now>>

Upcoming Events:

· Discuss System Services in Windows Server 2003  read more>>

· Mark Minasi Speaks at Culminis Member Organizations in June  read more>>

· SWUG Hosts Anniversary Meeting at Chicago’s Field Museum  read more>>

Culminis at Tech•Ed:  Culminis hosted a booth at Tech•Ed 2004. The event was a great success on all fronts. We were able to talk with several group leaders and explain the Culminis mission and benefits, generating awareness and excitement…  read more>>


Culminis and Windows & .NET Magazine  Announce Partnership: Windows & .NET Magazine Network announced a new partnership with Culminis during their Best of Tech•Ed 2004 Awards reception at the Marriott Marina hotel in San Diego.  As part of the partnership, Windows & .NET Magazine Network will provide extensive marketing resources to Culminis as a high-level sponsor in the Culminis Solution Provider Network, as well as providing Culminis Alliance Members exclusive discounts on magazine subscriptions...  read more>>

More Culminis Happenings… read stories>>

Culminis in the News:

· “What You Need to Know About Culminis” - Paul Thurrott, Windows & .NET Magazine

“User groups have existed since the earliest days of the PC revolution, when enthusiasts gathered in basements, local coffee shops, and colleges, seeking to support each other and learn new skills. But until recently, industry support of user groups has been disjointed and has varied from group to group.

Culminis, a new organization sponsored by Microsoft and other IT solution providers, seeks to support user groups in a more organized fashion…” read more>>

· Check out Bill Zack’s article in SQL Server Magazine.

“The excited chatter about SQL Server 2005's Common Language Runtime (CLR) integration and other new features has all but eclipsed another very powerful component: SQL Server Service Broker.”  read more>>