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This page includes events in my life, articles I have written or news articles (mostly IT related) that quote me or mention me. From this, you can follow me through the highs and lows of It in Australia.

 

 

 

 

November 5, 2008

I was available for Microsoft Small Business Server 2008 and EBS at the Microsoft Booth at the latest SA Distributor show for Leader Computers. Also present was Wayne Small.

 

 

 

 


October 27, 2008

Issue 256, Page 12, "Do you want Fries with that"

A discussion on the Reseller channel and servicing.

 

 


October 1, 2008

 

 

Page 6 (After Hours)

 

Interview with myself about my after hours activities and thoughts (non I.T.)


September 29, 2008

 

Issue 254 Page 3, 16 (Editors comments, My Article page16 - Strategic partnering)

How the Reseller and VAR channel benefits from partnerships.

 


September 16, 2008

CRN Online - Opinion: Will you partner with Dell?

My answer is NO!

 


September 15, 2008

 

 

 

Issue 253 Page 3 (Editors comments regarding Dell, Quotes from myself)

 

 

 


July 16, 2008

 

 

Page 5 (BTP Interview)

 

This is the first printed press interview regarding my new Business venture - Business Technology Partners Pty LTD.

 

 


July 14th, BTP start trading

Mickyj page - Press release

 


July 11, 2008

 

Hari Tharmakumar (Toshiba) and Michael Jenkin

- Michael's last day at Copyworld

 


July 9, 2008

Online news 9 July 2008

 

 

This is the first online press interview regarding my new Business venture - Business Technology Partners Pty LTD. (This appeared in the printed ARN magazine July 16)

 

 

 

 


July 5, 2008

iPhone Article (Page 44) - Quotes from myself

 


20 June 2008

 

 

SBS Downunder Blog on the Technet page

 


13 June, 2008

Adam Internets - The Adams Family evening to raise money for Variety Club

 

 

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Michael Jenkin with Nykaj Nair (Cisco SMB)

Also present at the table Fred Barwa-Bosco (Ingram Micro- HP, Hewlett Packard)

Lewis Willoughby (Express Data)

 


June 4, 2008

Vista SP1 Article written by myself (Page 12 of the TV Guide lift out)


May 21, 2008

Yahoo 7 News - Today Tonight Website

 

 

 

Article regarding phone scams. Appeared on TV May 20, 2008

 


May 20, 2008

Channel 7 - today Tonight

 

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Interview regarding phone scams. First appeared in 2005


April 08

ALPMA (SA) - Australian Legal Practice Management Association

 

Presentation on SMB security and Metadata

 


March 08

SBS users - Malware and Heroes Happen - Windows 2008 Terminal Services

This presentation was very well received. The Malware information was absorbed at a massive rate and there were many questions. Thanks to all those that attended.

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March 08

SA Scout, PG 9, Call sign VK5 FQDN

 


March 08

Thanks to those who came up to me during the Adelaide Microsoft Heroes Happen tour. There were not many as everyone was off enjoying the feast Microsoft had organized.

 

Windows server 2008 is going to be a big one and if the numbers of people who came to this  event is anything to refer to, it is going to be bigger and more accepted than ever expected.

 

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Feb 08

My employment sees me working heavily with Toshiba. As such, that gets me close to some famous people. Here we have the Vodaphone and Toshiba Racing teams Clipsal 500 Drivers Craig Lowndes and Jamie Whincup.

 

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Jamie won the Clipsal 500 in Adelaide Australia in Feb 2008.


December 07

I will be mentioned in the December UPdate (Microsoft Unlimited Potential Newsletter)


November 07

I was available for Microsoft Home Server and Small Business Server at the Microsoft Booth at the latest SA Distributor show for Leader Computers.

 

 

 


October 07

The 50th International Jota, 11th Joti

This years event has been and gone. We have our new logo and had an excellent event. For more information visit http://www.mickyj.com/jota

 


September 07

The Australian Government Communications and Media Authority authorized my Amateur foundation radio license !

 

 


August 07

The Australian

 

I was interviewed about Microsoft Home Server

 

 


June 07

Photos taken by mickyj, at the Paxton Vineyards 100th anniversary appeared in a local Mc laren Vale Newspaper


May 07

5AA

 

I now will have a semi regular spot talking about IT on 5AA. Be sure to listen in and provide feedback.

 

 

 


May 07

Mark O'shea of Microsoft, has asked me to present the OEM Partner briefing for OPK and Home server.

 


March 07

Off to Redmond at the invitation of Microsoft.


November 2006

I became a Microsoft Small Business Specialist

 


March 2006

Thank you Microsoft.


Microsoft, an official sponsor of the Melbourne Commonwealth games 2006, arranged for
arranged for me and a number of MVP's to attend the dress rehearsal of the Commonwealth
games opening ceremony. This was a fantastic event best observed live. The ceremony,
crowds and noise was fantastic.

Thanks again Microsoft.


 

February 1, 2006 ARN Page 32

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January 7th 2006, I was on the set of Dryzone.
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On 24 November, I appeared nationally across Australia on today Tonight (Ch 7) regarding an exposed phone scam.


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Also in November, I was at the Microsoft / Leader OEM stand in Adelaide

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And at the Microsoft for Partners and Intel conference

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(That sign says SBS Users Group)



On 15th October, I meet with the Mayor of Salisbury as he opened Jota for the 10th year.

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On 27th April 2005, I spent my birthday with 400 of my Microsoft friends in Singapore (2nd Photo with Kally Co, Microsoft).
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On April 6th, Christchurch New Zealand I presented SBS for Microsoft. It was fantastic to see the passion of the New Zealand Market.

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On March 23rd I joined Sukhdev and became a part of the Culminis Global team www.culminis.com Exciting times ahead

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Jan 03 2005, The Uniting Church youth event "NCYC" began. Imagine almost 1500 - 2000 people at the opening ceremony in the lovely creek bed, an then it rained.
I had the task of managing the FM Radio, Media, IT and Telephony. SharePoint Team services really came into it's own here with 150 client workstations.

November 23 2004, I was in Sydney to assist with the Microsoft SMB Roadshow.
I had a chance to join in with the experts both onstage and afterwards.
Shown here we have David from Microsoft (Sydney), Jeff (MVP, USA) and Henry (MVP, Melbourne).

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November 21 2004, I attended a Garden Party at the Scout Woodhouse Complex. I have received a 2004 Premiers award.

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October 24th 2004, I attended a ceremony at South Australia's Government house. I attended along with a few others of my team. We volunteer and do work in the community. Most notably, the scout movement.

Her Excellency, The Governor, Marjorie Jackson-Nelson AC CVO MBE was present to witness the awards. My award was signed by His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery AC CVO MC , Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia.

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October has been again. We had a very successful Scout World Wide Jamboree on the air and internet.

JOTA/JOTI - The World's largest Scout activity!


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Search on Joti/Jota
Visit a Joti website

Thanks goes out to all those that have helped me in previous years. To Mark Menadue, to Jamie Penhall and Tyson Williams. To all the others that have shown a great community spirit!, Cheers to you all !

There are more photos on the project page.


July 2004, World Scout Day honors list

I received a scout day honor award

 


April 2004 - Seattle - Redmond - USA - Microsoft

 

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Michael Jenkin with Aaron, the man who came up with RWW
 

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Michael Jenkin with well known Author, Harry Brelsford, CEO, SMB Nation. At his home on Bainbridge Island - Seattle

Michael gets a signed copy of Jason Gerards latest book

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Michael at Microsoft
 

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Michael again with Harry

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Michael and Sharon on Harry's verandah

 


January 2004 - Awarded the MVP award from Microsoft

 


January 2004 - Radio Interview



January 2004 - AJ2004 IT team

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July 2003

I received my Construction Industry "Green Card" from the Common Safety Induction Course.
"Workers can undertake common induction training which can be used at various work sites".

I am now able to work on construction sites.

I also passed my Senior First Aid certificate.

 


 


Bowing to external pressures, I now have a link for news items before 2004. It is sparse but there are a few items on it now. Take a look at little mickyj.

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

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