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BPIO University Enterprise Search Awareness Briefing

About this Presentation Who should deliver this presentation? A designated BPIO U instructor who is proficient in Microsoft’s Enterprise Search solution Who is the audience? Microsoft partner and field sales teams who have BDM/TDM customers with initial interest in a(n) Enterprise Search solution What is the purpose of this presentation? To provide partner and field sales teams with an overview of the Enterprise Search story. For those subsidiaries that have chosen to subscribe to the full Enterprise Search curriculum, this presentation will set the foundation for further, in-depth discussion. The main objective for our partner and field sales teams is to obtain approval from customer power sponsors to create an evaluation plan or to close the sale for a proposed Enterprise Search solution. This deck utilizes the Business Productivity Infrastructure Optimization (BPIO) model as a way to frame the roadmap for improving the organization’s capabilities and underlying technology infrastructures to support Enterprise Search. 3

Guidance Slide How should I prepare for this presentation? The expected duration of this presentation is approximately 10 minutes. Consider the length of your presentation while selecting slides. Depending upon the material, presenters can generally cover 30 slides during a one-hour presentation. Choose slides that are relevant to the subsidiary’s needs, and customize slides as necessary. Remove all guidance slides (slides with a white background) prior to presenting to a customer. 4

PeoplePeople “I want an easy way to connect with the right information, when and where I need it” IT Manageability “How do I demonstrate value to our business?” I need an enterprise search solution that Unlocks all of our information Is secure and manageable Grows as my organizational needs change Enterprise Search Challenges Balancing the demands of people and IT manageability 5

Search will enable unique user experiences Search will change the way people do business Search will be everywhere Enterprise search will change the way people interact with information 6 Our Vision for Enterprise Search Changing the way you think about search

Enterprise search tightly integrated with a business productivity infrastructure Best-in-class enterprise search for the most demanding applications Enterprise search available as a free download ScalePerformanceReportingArchitecture Content sources Data connectivity Relevance User experiences Flexible options and control across 7 Eliminate the Need for Compromise Today By choosing best-in-class technologies

Eliminates the Need for Compromise Choose the right enterprise search solution for your business problems built on best-in-class technologies Creates Unique Experiences Allow people to explore and assimilate vast amounts of information Unlocks Business Value Create new revenue streams, improve business decisions, and increase productivity 8 Enterprise Search From Microsoft Changes the way people interact with information

© 2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION. partner.microsoft.com/search