MVP Summit last day

Hi folks,

Time flies – today was already the last day of the 2012 MVP Summit. Thank you so much Microsoft for this opportunity to spent time with the product group discussing the latest developments around Windows Embedded.

Meeting my fellow MVPs was also very great and valuable. Here are some impressions of the summit:






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MVP Summit 3rd Day

Hi folks,

today I attended more interesting sessions. In one of those sessions I played around with the .NET Micro Framework – pretty cool stuff as you can see below.


All in all it took me like 15 minutes from setting up a project to actually taking a picture with the .NET MF device!

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MVP Summit: Day 2

Hi folks,

We got to spend the second day of the MVP Summit with the Windows Embedded product group. This day was a deep dive session into Windows Embedded Standard v. Next. as well as Microsoft’s plans around Intelligent Systems. As always it wasn’t just a presentation but a very good discussion about what we, the MVPs, think about Microsoft’s plans.

Unfortunately I cannot disclose an technical details yet but I will as soon as I can. All I can say so far is, that I am excited about the news especially around Windows Embedded Compact!

In the meantime I can only refer you to my post about the Windows Embedded Roadmap released in November 2011.

Stay tuned for more exciting news around Windows Embedded to come soon!

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MVP Summit: 1st day

Hi folks,

The sessions of a very interesting first day just ended. I am not allowed to share any details with you yet but we heard and discussed a lot about Windows Embedded Compact v. next as well as Windows Embedded Handheld v. next.

The last, very valuable session was an open discussion with Kevin Dallas, the Windows Embedded Program Manager.

This eventful day will close with the welcome reception which is about to start in about 2 hours.

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MVP Summit: arrived

Hi Folks,

after a long but all in all uncomplicated flight I arrived in Redmond, WA on Monday at noon.

The only item on the agenda (other than check-in and registration) was the dinner for German-speaking MVPs. It was a lot of fun and we had some very interesting conversations - thanks guys!

Today the breakout sessions with the product group will start – I can’t wait to hear about the latest news of Windows Embedded and engage in discussions about future plans.

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MVP Summit 2012 preview

Hi folks,

I am off to Redmond for the MVP Summit 2012, taking place from 02/28 to 03/02.

It will be great to meet with the Windows Embedded product team to discuss the latest technical news. I am also thrilled to have the opportunity to meet and network face to face with my fellow MVPs.

Thanks Microsoft for this great, unique opportunity!

I will keep you updated as least on the things that are not under NDA.

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MVP 2012

Hi Folks,

Happy New Year 2012 everybody! I am happy to announce that I was re-awarded Microsoft MVP for Windows Embedded for the 3rd time in a row on January 1st.


Congratulations to all new and re-awarded MVPs!

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Microsoft Community Open Day 2011

Hallo zusammen,

der Microsoft Community Open Day 2011 war ein voller Erfolg! Es waren über 120 Teilnehmer und Microsoft Mitarbeiter vor Ort. Der Fokus lag natürlich wieder beim Networken sowohl untereinander als auch mit Microsoft. Zum ersten Mal in der Geschichte des Community Open Day’s war dieses Jahr mit Dr. Zahedani ein Mitglied der Geschäftsführung von Microsoft Deutschland anwesend!


Einblicke in die neuesten Technologien wie Windows Phone 7.5, Cloud Computing oder Windows Live wurden gekoppelt mit dem regen Austausch untereinander und mit Microsoft!

Vielen Dank für diese Möglichkeit!

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Microsoft Community Open Day München 2011 – preview

Hallo zusammen,

Morgen und übermorgen (21.10.-22.10.2011) werde ich in München auf dem Microsoft Community Open Day sein. Microsoft lädt, wie jedes Jahr, alle MVPs und CLIPler aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum ein.

Ich freue mich schon auf interessante Gespräche mit allen Anwesenden! Natürlich werden Informationen über die neuesten Technologien auch nicht zu kurz kommen.

In diesem Sinne: Ich bin dann mal weg…

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MVP Program: Why Microsoft is 3X Better than Apple for Customer Support

Hi folks,

This is a bit off-topic but nevertheless interesting: In the article Why Microsoft is 3X Better than Apple for Customer Support the MVP Program is pointed out as one of the keys to Microsoft’s success:

Microsoft has over 4100 MVP’s that are certified to provide support to its
customers. According to Toby Richards, Microsoft’s General Manager of
Communities and Online Support, these MVP’s are thirty times more active than
the average user. In fact, Microsoft considers them a “tremendous asset that
provide support in multiple languages across 98 countries.”

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MVP Summit 2011 preview

Hi folks,

I am off to Redmond to attend this years MVP Summit, taking place from 02/28 to 03/02.


I am really excited to meet with the Windows Embedded product team to discuss the latest technical news. It is also a great opportunity to meet and network face to face with my fellow MVPs.

Thanks Microsoft for this great, unique opportunity!

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TechED Europe 2010 Berlin: Microsoft MVP program

Hi folks,

check out the Microsoft MVP program blog for a video of various MVPs on this years TechED Europe 2010. Another video featuring me will be posted later today or tomorrow.


See you today at the TechED and enjoy!

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