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7/14/2010 9:37 AM  By Ben Parr
Microsoft has integrated Facebook (Facebook) and Windows Live Messenger (Windows Live Messenger) into Outlook, bringing the newsfeeds of millions of Facebook users into inboxes across the world.
Last year, Microsoft launched Outlook Social Connector, a plugin that syncs social networking feeds with your Outlook contacts, giving you immediate data on what they are doing and thinking. It started last year with LinkedIn (LinkedIn) integration, followed by promises that MySpace and Facebook were coming.
Today, Outlook completes the cycle with not only Facebook integration, but support for Windows Live Messenger as well. The company is releasing the plugin for Outlook 2003 and 2007 users as well, bringing Facebook, MySpace (MySpace), LinkedIn, and Windows Live Messenger to millions of business and personal inboxes worldwide.
Last week, we got a sneak peek at the new Outlook at Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Washington. Here’s what you can expect from the new Facebook integration, as well some features that you can expect in the near future:
Facebook + Outlook = Realtime Contact Data
Facebook and Microsoft worked together to get the launch of Facebook’s integration in Outlook Social Connector right. Facebook’s Strategic Partner Manager Rick Armbrust told us that they worked closely with the Office team to make the experience more social. One of the things he immediately highlighted was the pulling of Facebook profile pictures into Outlook.
The entire experience is a step above the Outlook-LinkedIn integration, which itself was pretty strong. Not only does it pull Facebook profile photos so that you can associate a name to a face, but it pulls the newsfeeds of your contacts into your inbox. When you’re looking at someone’s e-mail, you’ll also get a glance at their status updates, picture uploads and wall posts, among other activities.
When you combine that with LinkedIn, MySpace, Windows Live Messenger, and Outlook data, you get a very detailed history of your interaction with your contacts, as well as an at-a-glance look at their activities and interests. Knowing that a potential client just returned from a trip to Hawaii can be all that you need to have the upper hand against your competition.
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T3 Information Systems
Office Location: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Type: ISV,Systems Integrator,Reseller,VAR
Industry Focus: Not-For-Profit
T3 Information Systems, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner specializing in Microsoft Dynamics GP, SL and CRM, as well as financial reporting, dashboard and budgeting applications such as FRx\Management Reporter, OnseStop Reporting, NetCharts Performance Dashboards, Forecaster and our own Full Circle Budget. T3 combines best in class software applications with industry best practices and proven processes to meet the unique business needs of nonprofit organizations. To learn more about T3 Information Systems, visit www.t3infosystems.com.
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Avastone Technologies LLC
Office Location: Little Chute, Wisconsin, United States
Type: VAR
Industry Focus: Avastone Technologies, LLC has provided quality services to a vast array of industries, including: distribution, retail, service, government, not-for-profit, equipment sales and service, manufacturing, casinos, and job shop. We have industry-specific solutions for any industry.
Avastone Technologies, LLC is a Microsoft Gold Partner devoted to clients with the Microsoft Dynamics GP, CRM, and SharePoint solution. With offices located in the Fox Cities, Milwaukee, and Chicago-land area, Avastone services clients through the Midwest. We have been representing Microsoft Dynamics for over 20 years... longer than anyone in the state of Wisconsin.
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iNECTA llc
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Collins Computing
Office Location: Mission Viejo, California, United States
Type: VAR
Industry Focus: Food & beverage distributors, congregations, consumer packaged goods distribution, manufacturing, YMCAs, non-profits that need donor management and fundraising solutions, professional services, financial services, and construction.
Founded in 1986 and located in Orange County, California, Collins Computing is the largest Southern California Gold Certified Microsoft Dynamics partner. Collins Computing is the only Microsoft Dynamics partner to be named to the prestigious Microsoft Inner Circle for 14 years. Exclusively delivering Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Microsoft Dynamics AX, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM applications, we've implemented solutions for some of the largest and fastest-growing businesses.
IN THE CLOUD OR ON-PREMISE: Whether your business needs the advantages of a cloud-based solution or the security of an on-premise deployment, we can help you make the wisest decision for your company.
CONTACT US: Collins Computing is an integrator of Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics AX and Microsoft Dynamics CRM for over 400 companies worldwide with a focus in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, Ventura, Riverside and Phoenix, AZ. Collins Computing is here for you.Contact us at info@collinscomputing.com, call 800-943-9211 or visit the website at www.CollinsComputing.com.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT: We also work closely with existing Microsoft Dynamics customers to assist you with upgrades, training, or Microsoft Dynamics software support,
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