Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals speak out
C|Net | at | by Mike
Microsoft is gleaning some of its best advice from the 1,300 consultants, dealers and enthusiasts the company honored this week in Redmond, Wash. Each year, the software giant pays tribute to its Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) during a conference at its Redmond headquarters. The MVPs are Microsoft enthusiasts from around the world who volunteer to offer feedback and technical advice for the company and its customers. As part of the three-day event, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates on Tuesday gave a keynote speech reiterating the company's vision for what he called the "digital decade."
The MVPs' commitment to Microsoft products can play a key role in influencing the buying decisions of many of the company's larger customers. At the same time, the MVPs are quick to communicate customer complaints or criticisms to the software giant.