Microsoft signs MoU with Queensland Government
 Left to Right: Mark Kenny, Education Account Manager, Microsoft; Peter Grant, Queensland State Director, Microsoft; Ralph Young, Vice President, World Wide Public Sector, Microsoft; Mal Grierson, Director General, Department of Public Works; Matt Miszewski; General Manager, Worldwide Public Sector; Rob Schwarten, Minister for ICT |
This month, Microsoft signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Queensland Government at Microsoft headquarters, Redmond, Seattle. The signing took place in the presence of Queensland Minister for ICT, the Hon Rob Schwarten; Mal Grierson, Director General, Department of Public Works; and Ralph Young, Vice President, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft. The MoU includes: · A commitment to spend from the Queensland Services Provision Fund (SPF) within the next 12 months. · Begin negotiations between Queensland Government agencies and Microsoft on potential agreements · Use of Microsoft consulting services. The Queensland government delegation in Redmond was also briefed of Microsoft’s research and development facilities, as well as a demonstration of new products such as ‘Surface,’ a device which turns an ordinary tabletop into a dynamic surface that can be used to display pictures, images and play music. Images can be moved or dragged by your fingertips. |
To learn more concerning the visit by the Queensland Government delegation click here