Microsoft Corporation provides software and hardware products and solutions worldwide. The Client segment offers Windows Vista comprising Home Basic, Home Premium, Ultimate, Business, Enterprise, and Starter editions; and Windows XP, including Professional, Home, Media Center, and Tablet PC editions. The Server and Tools segment develops software server products, as well as software developer tools, services, and solutions consisting of Microsoft SQL Server, Visual Studio, Silverlight, System Center products, Forefront security products, Biz Talk Server, Microsoft Consulting Services, and Premier product support services. The Online Services Business segment provides online advertising platform; online information offerings; and email and instant messaging services.

VMware (NYSE: VMW) is the global leader in virtualization solutions from the desktop to the data center. Customers of all sizes rely on VMware to reduce capital and operating expenses, ensure business continuity, strengthen security and go green. With 2007 revenues of $1.33 billion, more than 120,000 customers and more than 20,000 partners, VMware is one of the fastest-growing public software companies. Headquartered in Palo Alto, California, VMware is majority-owned by EMC Corporation (NYSE: EMC). For more information, visit www.vmware.com.

VMware at a Glance

Founded: 1998; acquired by EMC in 2004; IPO in August 2007 (NYSE:VMW)
2007 Revenue: $1.33 billion
Customers: 120,000, including 100% of Fortune 100
Employees: 6,300+
Headquarters: Palo Alto, CA, USA
Locations: 40+
Partnerships: More than 20,000

The Northern California HR Association has been advancing organizations through human resources since 1960. We are dedicated to connecting human resources professionals with practice resources and best practices, leading California-specific training, legal and legislative developments, quality service providers, and each other—forming career-long networks and partnerships.

Facts about NCHRA

• 3,800 members strong
• Serving an HR community of more than 20,000
• 2nd largest HR Association in the country
• Partners with experts, such as the Center for Creative Leadership, Bay Area Compensation Association and Bay Area Human Resource Executives Council, to bring you the highest caliber education for the best value
• Showcases more than 200 educational events a year—more than any other association in the nation—priced 30–60% below other comparable offerings
• Affiliate of The Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• Nationally recognized for providing the highest quality continuing education