media and communications

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In this episode we discuss how Azure and our partner ecosystem supports the media and communications industries including current applicable trends and technologies. And some of the tech is pretty amazing. 

We cover the Azure services media and communications organizations find most valuable and the outcomes experienced by several partners and customers who have used them.

This episode mainly focuses on the Media & Entertainment industry.

SHOW LINKS

• Microsoft Media and Communications website
• Microsoft Media and Entertainment Summit
• Microsoft Media Blog
• Digital Media Solutions
• Azure Media Services
• Intelligent Telecommunications
• Transcript

GUESTS

Bob De Haven

General Manager, Media and Communications Industries

Bob leads Microsoft’s growing voice in the media, entertainment, & telecommunications industry, providing customers with solutions that make a lasting impact, differentiate them in the marketplace, and transform their long-term success.

He leads Microsoft’s primary strategists with a visionary perspective for media, entertainment, & telco, combining the company mission & principles to act as a champion of digital transformation for industry customers.

Bob on LinkedIn
Bob’s Industry Blog

Jennifer Cooper

Director of Business Strategy, Media and Communications Industries

Jennifer Cooper is an experienced Digital Strategy and Business Development executive with demonstrated track record and history of working in Cloud, SaaS, Consumer Applications & Enterprise software. Deep expertise in Media, Communications, Advertising, Commerce and related industries. Strong Operating, Sales and Marketing leader. 

Jennifer on LinkedIn

HOSTS

Paul Maher is General Manager of the Industry Experiences Team at Microsoft. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter.

David Starr is a Principal Azure Solutions Architect in the Industry Experiences Team at Microsoft. Follow him on LinkedIn and Twitter.