Dallas, TX. February 20, 2009. Since the introduction of Microsoft SharePoint 2007, Cogent Company has been global leaders in helping companies take advantage of the powerful capabilities of both Microsoft Office SharePoint Server and Windows SharePoint Services. SharePoint provides enterprise-scale capabilities that enable you to meet business-critical needs, manage content and business processes, simplify how people find and share information across boundaries and drive the right business decisions. The combined collaboration features of Windows SharePoint Services and Office SharePoint Server 2007, coupled with the design and customization capabilities of Office SharePoint Designer 2007, enables users to create, manage, and build their own SharePoint sites, and enable these sites to be discovered throughout the organization.

In the interest of continuing our contribution to the Microsoft and SharePoint technical communities, Cogent is announcing that it is sponsoring SharePoint TechFest. TechFest is a one-day, comprehensive conference designed to bring SharePoint thought leaders and enthusiasts together to collaborate, network, and share their experiences. The conference will provide newcomers with an insight into SharePoint’s virtually unlimited capabilities. Experienced users will learn new ways to utilize SharePoint in their business environments.

The day will begin with breakfast and a key-note speaker from the Microsoft product group. The keynote will be followed by two (2) morning breakout sessions. A prominent member of the SharePoint community will deliver the luncheon key-note. Afterwards, the afternoon will have three (3) additional breakout sessions. The day will culminate with a Cocktail Reception in the Exhibit hall where attendees will have the opportunity to learn about many exciting products and services that focus on SharePoint.

Cogent Founder, Ty Anderson, will be speaking at the event, along with Cogent's Senior Architect, Damon Armstrong. Ty and Damon will be speaking on how to exploit the power of SharePoint and Office technologies in your business. Ty will be signing copies of his latest book, Pro Office 2007 Development with VSTO, which is available on Amazon, after his session, and Damon will be signing copies of his book, Pro ASP.NET 2.0 Website Programming, after his session.

Cogent Company is a proud sponsor of this inaugural event. You can find out more about this event by visiting our company website at www.cogentcompany.com or for registration, list of key note speakers, tracks and sessions, visit www.sharepointtechfest.com. If you would like to learn more about Cogent's participation in SharePoint TechFest or our SharePoint and other related consulting services, please contact us at 214.341.1004.