WPC Wrap Up

The Worldwide Partner Conference has come and gone, and one thought comes to mind following the WPC and that is Microsoft is serious about the Cloud. Over 9,500 partners gathered in Washington D.C. for the four day conference to network and learn more about Microsoft’s direction moving forward. Microsoft CEO Steven Ballmer & COO Kevin Turner pushed cloud-computing services very hard delivering keynotes focusing on Microsoft’s shift to the Windows Azure cloud computing platform. Corporate VP, Jon Roskill addressed channel partners stating, “Together we’re going to succeed in this transition to the cloud.”

It wasn’t all business as usual though as Microsoft also promoted their consumer products in a vision keynote on Tuesday focusing on everything from Windows Phone 7 to Kinetic for Xbox 360. Azox looks forward to focusing on the opportunities presented at the WPC and continuing to develop solutions that solve customer needs. Azox own Sales Director was there taking in the event and even published a short video on the Microsoft Partner Network YouTube channel.

Another big announcement was the official announcement of the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace that will go live in September, 2010. Azox looks forward to participating in the Microsoft Dynamics Market Place, which create a fully searchable and filterable online catalog that will allow users to discover solutions from Microsoft partners, as well as connect, review and download applications. As usual it was a very busy and exhausting WPC, but we can only hope to take what we have learned and continue delivering solid solutions for our customers.

Catch Us and Former President Bill Clinton at WPC

Former President of the United States, Bill Clinton, has been announced as the official Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) 2010 guest speaker. He is scheduled to have a keynote speech titled “Embracing Our Common Humanity” on Wednesday, July 14 in Washington D.C. The WPC is an annual gathering of Microsoft partners that allows for networking opportunities, sharing of best practices, and the latest product innovations and releases. The five day event runs from July 11 – 15 and it will be held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center. Big themes of this year’s event include Microsoft’s cloud services strategy and how partners can take advantage of the opportunities offered by the cloud to improve their business. Other keynote speakers include Microsoft Executives Steve Balmer, Kevin Turner, and Allison Watson. Even though we are not an exhibitor at the event, our Sales and Marketing Director, Giuseppe Ianni, will be present. If you are attending the WPC and would like to schedule a meeting to learn more about Azox feel free to contact Giuseppe.