Demonstrate your skills with SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk by entering the Connected Systems Developer Competition. There are 15 categories that will be used to judge the competition; show us how good you are by entering an application into one or more of the competition categories. Best Extension of a SQL Server 2005 database using the SQLCLR Best integrated application using XML in SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Best Application using the Business Intelligence features of SQL Server 2005 Best extension of a video gaming experience using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Best I-Worker solution using Microsoft Office System and Visual Studio Tools Office Best integrated/SOA application utilizing SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Best SmartPhone application using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Mobile Edition Best Tool to provide additional functionality to SQL Server 2005 Best Occasionally Connected Smart Client Application using SQL Server 2005 Data Best use of Managed DirectX, Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Express Best Visual Studio 2005 PowerToy utilizing SQL Server Express Best extension of Visual Web Developer and the Personal Web Site Starter Kit Best sample demonstrating key functionality not already included in the BizTalk Server SDK Best BizTalk adapter not already supplied by Microsoft or other adapter vendors Best implementation of a generic pattern on the BizTalk Server platform One application will be selected from each category to join the SQL Server, Visual Studio and BizTalk product teams at the Joint Product Launch, where the winners will be announced at a special dinner the evening before the launch. Win $50,000 USD.