Update on Microsoft Insurance Value Chain + Sizzle

eek! The webcast is online for your viewing pleasure in case you missed it. I thought it was very well done - I learned a few things *and* it was less than 60 minutes (my attention span max)!

The abstract: Microsoft's Insurance Value Chain (IVC) pioneered Services Oriented Architecture, Web Services, and standards-based integration in the insurance industry.  At ACORD LOMA 2008, Microsoft released a number of technical assets to accelerate customers and partners who want to build next generation software to plug into the IVC.  This webcast will follow up on that announcement and will explain the IVC concept and demonstrate new tools and components that help speed the development of Connected Experiences for customers, employees, and partners.  The components include a .NET web services messaging framework for ACORD P&C and L&A;  a next generation web reference user interface based on a Software plus Services model; and finally an Office Business Application example showcasing each piece working as part of a unified solution.  You also will hear from Virtual Earth and how they are changing the game by enabling organizations to create immersive experiences for their clients to easily search, locate, and visualize business locations and other locally-relevant information.