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 Idera delivers a new generation of tools for managing and administering Microsoft SQL Server. Battle-proven and engineered for the enterprise, Idera's solutions include: Performance Monitoring; Diagnostics, Backup; Recovery, Security; Auditing, Web-based Administration, Job Management, Configuration Management; Data Migration.
At Idera (www.idera.com), we've engineered a new generation of tools for managing and administering the world's fastest growing database management system Microsoft SQL Server. Battle proven and easy to use, our products are designed to install in minutes, configure in hours and deploy worldwide in just days.
 Developer Express - Build Your Best, Without Limits or Compromise...Developer Express engineers feature-complete visual components and IDE tools for Visual Studio .NET. Our technologies help you build your best, see complex software with greater clarity, increase your productivity and create stunning applications for Windows(r) and the Web in the shortest possible time. All of our products come with a 60 day unconditional money back guarantee and fully functional evaluation versions are available for download at www.devexpress.com.
 Infragistics is the world leader in Presentation Layer Technology. We are committed to providing our customers the highest quality of reusable presentation layer development tools for Windows Forms, ASP.NET, Tablet PC, and Java environments that allow them to empower themselves and their software development teams to realize the potential of the presentation layer by accelerating development cycles and improving usability to the end-users.
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 Geniant is a leading information technology consulting company that helps some of the world’s largest organizations create agile, real-time businesses. The company’s service offerings focus on putting in place an enterprise-class IT environment that makes global businesses more competitive. Geniant provides technology strategy, enterprise architecture, application development and integration, and server and desktop design and lifecycle management services. Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with offices in Houston, Washington, DC, Minneapolis, and Tulsa, Geniant has twice been named to the prestigious list of Dallas 100 award winners and has been ranked third fastest growing technology company in the FastTech 50.
 Bamboo Solutions is a Microsoft SharePoint Technology Provider specializing in cost effective collaborative solutions and developer tools that help our clients deliver business applications for information sharing based on the capabilities of the Microsoft .NET platform.
 Robert Half Technology is a leading provider of technology professionals. With over 100 locations in North America and Europe, the company offers specialized consulting services, on a project or full-time basis, for IT initiatives ranging from e-business development and multiplatform systems integration to network engineering and technical support. For more information about Robert Half Technology and out online job search opportunities, please contact the Tulsa branch at (918) 493-2411, email Pete Snell at pete.snell@rht.com, or visit our website at www.rht.com.
 GDH Consulting provides technical staffing solutions for today’s changing workplace.
At GDH Consulting we provide the highest level of IT and telecom professionals on a Contract, Contract-to-Hire and Permanent basis. While others claim to provide a certain skill, GDH Consulting places an emphasis on finding the best overall “fit” for both our clients and candidates.
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 OakTree Software brings to its customers proven project management techniques and a structured development discipline to provide rapid and cost-effective deployment of Client/Server and Internet technology. OakTree's training curriculum helps clients meet eligibility requirements for Microsoft certification as a systems engineer, systems administrator, desktop support technician, database administrator, solution developer, application developer and Microsoft Certified Professional. OakTree Software is a vendor-certified IT training services provider for Microsoft technologies. It also offers specialized courses in other technologies including Cisco, Citrix and Java.
 SpringPoint is a full-service technology consulting firm. We are a fully-equipped firm built to offer a comprehensive set of technology driven solutions for your business. From custom software for internal use to multi-location system support for your entire organization, SpringPoint is the definition of full-service.
It's hard to imagine a better investment for your company than optimization of your business through technology. Well-designed, well-managed business processes and technology infrastructure can do more for your bottom line than you think.
Call us today to see how we can help secure the technological foundation so your company can achieve new levels of greatness.
 Red Gate Software makes simple tools for Microsoft technology developers and DBAs. The company's product line includes tools for comparing and synchronizing SQL Server databases, understanding and fixing .NET code problems, and load-testing .NET web applications. Red Gate is a Microsoft Gold Visual Studio .NET launch partner and a VSIP partner.
 FarPoint Technologies, Inc. is the premier developer of Web Form, Windows Form and COM components for professional developers around the world. Our feature-rich components benefit the leading corporations and independent consultants as a cost-effective solution for building enterprise-wide applications.
 At Syncfusion our mission is to produce world-class software components that enable developers to create quality software for the most demanding of environments. Our components for ASP.NET and Windows Forms applications are .NET Essentials. Each of the products in our Essential Studio package have a unique and useful feature set that developers find to be an indispensable part of their programming arsenal.
 Telerik Corporation is a leading vendor of components and development tools for ASP.NET. The company's mission is to enable developers to "deliver more than expected". Telerik products push browser limits to take the UI richness and responsiveness of desktop applications to the web, thus helping customers cut development time and deliver richer applications. Telerik is an active member of the Component Vendor Consortium, the Microsoft Visual Studio Industry Partner Program and the Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Program.
 Data Dynamics provides award-winning software tools and controls for Visual Studio .NET developers. While the company’s primary product focus is on data analysis and information reporting, Data Dynamics’ product line also includes rich UI components. Currently offering a trio of .NET products that includes SharpGraph for .NET, SharpUI for .NET, and the highly praised ActiveReports for .NET, Data Dynamics is a technology innovator, creating products that are easy to license, easy to use, and easy to deploy.
 TekFokus is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner for Learning Solutions focused on providing corporate IT Professionals with a hands-on learning experience using the latest in Microsoft technologies. TekFokus is a distinguished member of the United Training alliance. For years TekFokus has been the learning partner of choice for many IT Infrastructure Professionals and Software Developers needing the best exposure to upgrade their IT skills.
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 TulsaConnect provides unmatched service and support to Tulsa and the surrounding communities. From Dial-Up connections to complex Web Hosting, they have the experience, the staff, and the know-how to do it right - the first time.
Their facilities feature reliable power via APC UPS systems and controlled temperature and humidity via Liebert HVAC units. Internet connectivity is provided over redundant DS3 connections to Sprint, UUNET, and WilTel. Routing is provided by multiple Cisco 7200 class backbone routers that speak BGP for uninterrupted connectivity.
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 ComponentOne is the premier provider of the widest range of tools and solutions for Microsoft® Windows, Web-based, and Mobile application developers, Help authors who write and develop Help systems, and support centers who utilize Web and e-mail self-service solutions. These tools are distributed and used worldwide. ComponentOne has received numerous industry and user accolades for their component tools, including awards from Info World, PC Magazine, Programmer’s Paradise, Software Development Magazine, SDTimes, Vbxtras, and Visual Studio Magazine.
 Addison Technical exists to enable Ideal Connections between talented IT professionals and dynamic business organizations. We're passionate about connecting the best people to create solutions and build careers through contract engagements and fulltime placements. Addison Technical serves Oklahoma through its Tulsa and Oklahoma City offices.
 TEKSystems is the leading provider of IT services and the recognized leader in Information Technology and Communications staffing. TEKsystems offers a full line of comprehensive IT services, including technology deployment services and enterprise support services. We help businesses design, install, deploy and run their IT, communications and network systems by providing services and the best IT consultants available.
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 At Microsoft, we're motivated and inspired every day by how our customers use our software to find creative solutions to business problems, develop breakthrough ideas, and stay connected to what's most important to them.
 At Quest, we know the high expectations an organization can put on IT. Like many organizations, you have made significant investments with software providers, such as Microsoft, Oracle and IBM to meet those demands. And you could get by with the out-of-the-box management capabilities these vendors provide. But given the expectations your organization has, is getting by enough? We don't think so.
 Oak Leaf Enterprises is a company built on solid integrity and brutal honesty. They are dedicated to offering quality products and services. Their customers enjoy learning and using cutting-edge technology created by the object-oriented specialists. A company of integrity and quality, Oak Leaf Enterprises Solution Design, Inc. is home of the Mere Mortals .NET Framework. Oak Leaf also offers training and mentoring services world wide, backed by nearly 25 years of experience in the computer industry. With the rapid changes in the industry, you can depend on Oak Leaf Enterprises to offer you timely tools and training to help you utilize current technologies.
 Notion Solutions, Inc. specializes in helping customers develop better software systems. Notion Solutions offers a complete solution for successfully adopting Visual Studio 2005 Team System. Notion will help you install and configure Team System as well as train you in how to best use the platform to efficiently build better software.
 As it's name suggests, Oklahoma Computer Recyclers is a computer and electronic recycling company. We specialize in the environmentally friendly disposal of obsolete electronics. Our processes guarantee data destruction and total elimination of corporate liability. We do not charge for our services, instead we accept the material itself as payment for the recycling services we provide. We accept drop offs and will come pick up large quantities at no charge. Call us for all your E-Waste disposal needs (918) 459-0836
 Your first product for sale on the web in 9 minutes or less. Any currency, any country. The most advanced ecommerce available. Release2 for DNN coming soon. Quit wasting time shopping for carts and satisfy your client with web sales in only nine minutes. www.800cart.com
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 VSoft Technologies develops automation software for both Software Development teams and System Admins, Network Admins and IT Professionals. FinalBuilder is an automated build and release management solution for Windows software developers and SCM professionals. Use FinalBuilder to define, debug, maintain, run and schedule reliable and repeatable build processes. Automise is a powerful general purpose automation tool that allows anyone to automate just about anything! Automise saves time, often running tasks in seconds that would take minutes or hours if done manually.
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 Genome: O/RM for .NET now featuring LINQ CTP support - Tired of SQL? Don’t waste your time coding the data access layer for your .NET business objects manually! TechTalk offers you Genome, its high-end object-relational-mapping framework for .NET 1.1 and 2.0 enterprise application development.
As a unique feature, Genome allows you to encapsulate and reuse your database query logic in the domain model, offering all the benefits of OO development without giving up the performance and benefits of database server-side executed queries. Genome generates database schemas for mapped business layers and reverse engineers existing databases to .NET object models. As the first third-party O/RM to provide integration with the current LINQ CTP*, Genome is already aligned with future Microsoft technologies.
Visit http://www.genom-e.com/ to check out our introductory videos and to download the fully functional evaluation version. * (as a technology preview).
 Nevron is an innovative company developing component based data visualization technology for more than 7 years now. Today Nevron is a synonym of premium quality data visualization. The company portfolio includes the most advanced charting, diagramming and user interface components for the .NET platform.
Besides the constant improvement and expansion of the capabilities of its products, Nevron takes care of the users in the long term, applying advantageous subscription and support services. Many companies and independent software developers recognize Nevron as a good and valuable partner.
TulaSoft, LLC develops software that quickly and accurately compares and synchronizes the schemas and data of MS SQL Server databases. These software tools save your time and money, by automating routine tasks, and eliminating the costly errors created when managing this process manually. Now the tools are being used by thousands of customers in over 25 countries to handle their database comparison needs. TulaSoft is a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner.
 Desaware provides advanced components and tools for .NET and COM developers. They take pride in award winning software products and in helping customers learn how to use them to their fullest extent. Check out their NT Service Toolkit for .NET! Stay tuned – more great products are on the way.
 Addison-Wesley Professional is a leading publisher of high-quality and timely information for programmers, developers, engineers, and system administrators. Our mission is to provide educational materials about new technologies and new approaches to current technologies written by the leading authorities. We are a division of Pearson Technology Group and our readers and authors benefit from our global resources.
 Wrox Press is driven by the Programmer to Programmer(TM) philosophy. Wrox books are written by programmers for programmers, and the Wrox brand means authoritative solutions to real-world programming problems. Wrox's unique author-editorial process delivers the best and most useful information you need in the timeliest manner. "Programmer to Programmer" is not just our slogan; it's the way we write our books.
![[PACKT Publishing]](/Portals/0/Resources/PACKT_Publishing_sm.jpg) PACKT Publishing - Packt, pronounced Packed, published its first book Mastering phpMyAdmin for Effective MySQL Management in April 2004 and subsequently continued to specialize in publishing focused books on specific technologies and solutions. Packt is a modern, unique publishing company with a focus on producing cutting-edge books for communities of developers, administrators, and newbies alike. Our solutions-based books give you the knowledge and power to customize the software and technologies you're using to get the job done. Packt books are more specific and less general than the IT books you have seen in the past.
 Winnersh Triangle Web Solutions Limited specialises in the development of innovative development tools to assist with software application development. Their popular ASP Documentation Tool and ASP.NET Documentation Tool products assist with the automatic generation of source code documentation for web applications, saving developers time and money on every project.
 Topeca Coffee is graciously supplying HIGH QUALITY coffee for Tulsa TechFest 2006!
For us, coffee is life. From the rich, fertile volcanic soil of El Salvador our family offers the same fine bean that our forefathers produced over a century ago. We start our journey at the seed and only stop at the edge of your cup.
150 year of family tradition guaranties that you’ll be tasting and enjoying a coffee product rated among the world’s best. Grown at the hills of the Santa Ana Volcano, unique region of rich volcanic soil, climate and rainfall, yields some of the world’s best full bodied, full aroma, rich flavor and excellent acidity coffee. Each coffee bean is handpicked to insure that only the best is selected. Proud of our environmental and social achievements, our commitment to the environment and social responsibility is embossed in our business practices.
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