We kickied off a North American Road Showthat brought the Bing Maps Platform expertise to you.  The Bing Maps Platform Road Show will illustrated the use of Bing Maps Platform diving deep into the APIs highlight some killer applications built atop the platform. If you missed it, go to Microsoft.com/maps to get started.

On the Road with Bing Maps: Learn Exciting New Ways to Bring Location-Based Data to Life – Bing Maps is all about the power of location from enhancing existing applications with maps and address validation, to creating completely new Web mapping solutions. At this event, experts will provide an overview of Bing Maps as a powerful visualization tool for geographic and location-based information. With highlights of scenarios such as locators, fleet/asset tracking, data visualization portals, and location intelligence, we’ll present a deep dive into the Bing Maps Platform, including details on specific features, Windows, Web Services, and new REST APIs. We’ll also review exciting recent enhancements, exploring ways to integrate with GIS systems and leverage SQL 2008 spatial features, as well as other related tools and technologies.  When you meet the experts, you’ll learn solution implementation and best practices and you’ll leave with the tools and resources to tap the power of location using Bing Maps.