A Canuck In The Machine

The awesome Kyle moment from the Windows 7 Launch

Mark Relph — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:06:34 GMT

(thanks to Ina Fried at CNET for the video)...(read more)

From the Windows 7 launch – Microsoft Watch press coverage

Mark Relph — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 20:05:01 GMT

I had breakfast with several reports and bloggers today before the launch event… here is some of the coverage: eWeek Microsoft Watch - “ How Microsoft Ensured That Windows 7 Would Improve Over Vista ”...(read more)

Photo stitch from the New York Windows 7 Launch Event

Mark Relph — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:07:35 GMT

Thanks to my colleague Dan for sharing this stitched image from the launch event (made with a Canon 7D and Windows Live Photo Gallery) ...(read more)

Amazon announces The Kindle Reader For PC at the launch of Windows 7!

Mark Relph — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:30:30 GMT

I had the pleasure of being here in New York with Amazon as we announced the Kindle Reader for PC . Brandon over at the windowsteamblog.com has a good overview of the application as well. It’s a free app that brings the Kindle experience to...(read more)

Posted to the Windowsteamblog.com – Compatibility Center and Upgrade Advisor

Mark Relph — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:24:04 GMT

Check out my post on the Windowsteamblog about 2 really important tools for anyone considering upgrading. “There is a lot of excitement for the launch of Windows 7 and we know many of you are looking for information as you think about upgrading....(read more)

The Canadian Crew Shows Off Cool Windows 7 Hardware…..

Mark Relph — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:30:05 GMT

Joey and the crew showing off to the press as we get ready for Windows 7… [From Global Nerdy]...(read more)

Compatibility & Ecosystem Momentum For Windows 7

Mark Relph — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 07:23:39 GMT

[This post also appears on WindowsTeamBlog.com ] Hi, it’s Mark Relph again from the Windows Ecosystem Team here at Microsoft. Over the summer, our team posted a series of updates on our progress overall and with hardware and software vendors. In advance...(read more)

The Windows Logo Program……

Mark Relph — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:21:13 GMT

I’ve recently started blogging over on the Windowsteamblog.com … it is great to be blogging again and I’ll be starting posting back to my personal work blog soon as well…. for now – check out the post here . ...(read more)

Announcing New Tools for IT Professionals & Developers Transitioning to Windows 7

Mark Relph — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:25:01 GMT

( as posted by Brandon on the Windows Team Blog ) Today I am pleased to announce some new technologies to help developers and IT professionals make the transition to Windows 7. For developers, we are announcing the public beta for the Platform Update...(read more)

Windows 7 Ecosystem Updated From My New Boss, Mike Nash

Mark Relph — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:31:48 GMT

Hello from the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference . In my new role as Sr. Director of the Windows Ecosystem Team in Redmond it has been great to be here to see all the amazing work our hardware and software partners are doing, especially with...(read more)

Want My Job?

Mark Relph — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:23:41 GMT

Recently I announced my move to join the Windows business group in Redmond. Well, now it is time for me to hand over the reigns of the DPE Canada Organization to someone else. So, if you want my job – read on. It’s an amazing gig, leading...(read more)

Microsoft Canada Is Hiring – Senior Product Manager, Windows 7 & IE8

Mark Relph — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:16:12 GMT

Here is another GREAT role open at Microsoft Canada. This one is with the Windows Consumer Team. With the launch of Windows 7 in the near future, this is a great position to consider if you are an amazing marketing talent! https://careers.microsoft.com/JobDetails.aspx?ss=&pg=0&so=&rw=2&jid=4298&jlang=EN...(read more)

Microsoft Canada Is Hiring – Partner Marketing Manager, ISVs

Mark Relph — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:05:15 GMT

Partner Marketing Manager - ISVs https://careers.microsoft.com/JobDetails.aspx?ss=&pg=0&so=&rw=8&jid=3348&jlang=EN Want a chance to help shape Microsoft Canada’s partner strategy for Independent Software Vendors? This is a critical...(read more)

Announcing – The Muchmusic Video Awards & Silverlight

Mark Relph — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 22:32:04 GMT

The team has been hard at work to get this surprise ready and now we can let it out of the bag! We are happy to announce that MuchMusic will broadcast the MuchMusic Video Awards online in High Definition powered by Silverlight and SmoothHD technology!!!...(read more)

Changes.

Mark Relph — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 21:13:16 GMT

I love my job. I really do. Not everyone gets to say that with as much passion as I can, so it’s a special privilege to be in this position (particularly in this economy). I believe that my role here at Microsoft Ca nada is one of the best...(read more)