14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft's 2007 MVP Global Summit will applaud the contributions of in excess of 3,500 individuals to technical communities. The 2007 MVP Global Summit follows the commercial availability of Windows Vista, the 2007 Office System and the Exchange Server 2007, and as such these products are involved with Microsoft's most valuable professionals. Through the Summit, Microsoft will acknowledge the contribution of the 3,500 individuals worldwide "in helping to make the company's products successful, while honoring their contributions to the objective exchange of knowledge and their dedication to enriching the technology user experience."
Microsoft revealed that over 2,000 MVPs have been actively involved in the Windows Vista beta program. Additionally, approximately 300 Microsoft Knowledge Base articles in seven languages impacting a range of company products have had contributions from the MVP community.
The Redmond Company defines MVPs as individuals that actively and voluntarily share their expertise in technical communities across the world. The impact MVPs are able to deliver is major as they are leaders in their respective technical communities. As an example, Microsoft has informed that a newsgroup posting by an MVP accounts for over 43,000 views.
"Every year, the MVP Award program continues to evolve to reflect the diversity in today's technical communities," said Sean O'Driscoll, general manager of Community Support and MVP at Microsoft. "This year is no different. The MVPs serve as an inspiration, sharing their expertise and passion for technology communities with an unyielding drive to help others."
Microsoft's 2007 MVP Global Summit is scheduled for March 12 to 15, at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Seattle and on the Redmond campus. Bill Gates will debut the summit with a keynote address.