Redmond’s .NET Developer Association considers break, cites ‘malaise’ in community

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The board of the 14-year-old .NET Developer Association in Redmond sent a message to its members last night proposing a six-month break in activities to figure out how to revitalize the group — citing a general lack of interest from members, sponsors and speakers, even from Microsoft. The timing is notable. Coincidentally, Microsoft is preparing… Read More…

Microsoft vets emerge with cloud computing upstart Uhuru Software

Jawad Khaki

Former Microsoft vice president Jawad Khaki drew on his Tanzanian heritage as inspiration for his new startup company, Uhuru Software. In the Kiswahili language, Uhuru translates to freedom. And that’s the best word that the 20-year Microsoft vet could find to describe the mission of the new cloud startup, founded with former Microsoft general manager Jawaid Ekram…. Read More…