PRESS
RELEASE
from
Committee
on
Arrangements
for the 2012 Republican National
Convention
FOR IMMEDIATE
RELEASE
April 19, 2012 |
Contact: James Davis
|
2012
Republican
National
Convention Names Microsoft Official Innovation
Provider
Partnership
Will
Enhance
Convention Experience for All
TAMPA, FL - Advancing efforts to make the 2012
Republican National Convention the most dynamic, state-of-the-art event
in the party's history, organizers today announced Microsoft
Corporation will serve as the convention's Official Innovation
Provider. The announcement underscores convention Chief Executive
Officer William Harris' commitment to embrace new technology that will
spur interest and enthusiasm leading up to the August 27-30 event in
Tampa.
The relationship includes a host of pioneering Microsoft
solutions such as natural user interface in Microsoft's Kinect, and
video communications technology in Microsoft's Skype. In addition,
collaboration will be streamlined and improved through the use of the
Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint technologies and consulting
services.
Microsoft technologies are designed to help people stay
connected, collaborate and communicate as well as to create, access and
share data, information and digital content in new ways. Many of these
innovations have demonstrated remarkable uses in education, medicine,
business and many other applications – and can also help transform the
convention experience. Microsoft and the convention will continue to
find ways to leverage Microsoft's technologies and experienced support
teams to make this convention the most innovative to date.
"Technology is changing the way we plan and conduct
conventions," said Harris, a veteran convention planner who has helped
managed three conventions. "We are working with Microsoft to identify
new ways to improve the convention experience for not only attendees in
Tampa, but interested individuals across the country."
Added Brad Smith, Microsoft's General Counsel and Executive
Vice President, "Microsoft is excited to collaborate with the
Republican National Convention on this important event. Through the use
of Microsoft's latest technology products, services and expertise, we
aim to make this the most interactive, engaging and technologically
advanced convention yet."
About Microsoft Corporation
Founded in 1975,
Microsoft (Nasdaq "MSFT") is the worldwide leader in software,
services, and solutions that help people and businesses realize their
full potential.
About the 2012 Republican National Convention
The 2012 Republican National Convention will be held at the Tampa
Bay Times Forum from August 27-30,
2012. Nearly 50,000 visitors are expected to come to the Tampa Bay area for the event, including
delegates, alternate delegates, members of the media and other
guests. For more information about the 2012 Republican National
Convention, please visit our website at www.GOPConvention2012.com,
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