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Steve Franklin
Director Product Marketing, Media and Communications, Global Industry Product Marketing Group


The Network: Media, entertainment, and telecommunications transformed
We’re excited to share The Network, Microsoft’s first podcast series for the media, entertainment, and telecommunications (telco) industries. The world has changed a lot in the past year, but much of that change has been driven by trends that began as long as a decade ago.
3 can’t-miss sessions at the virtual Infinity Festival
The Infinity Festival has rapidly established itself as a must-attend event for both entertainment and technology industry leaders and influencers. Guided by more than 150 advisors from leading studios, talent agencies, and technology companies, the festival celebrates “story enabled by technology” and brings together technology innovators and Hollywood’s leading storytellers to connect, collaborate, and innovate.
How creativity drives innovation in the digital age
Sustained creativity has always been a true differentiator. The individuals and teams who regularly break through the status quo become our models of true ingenuity and innovation. The influence and impact of their work transform not only the arts and industry but also our society at large.
Microsoft, MediaKind, and others help film festival play on
Over the last few months, perhaps no sector of the media and entertainment industry has been more impacted than traditional events and festivals held at theaters and other venues closed by social distancing requirements and other restrictions.
3 ways to achieve more with Microsoft intelligent telecommunications
Increase productivity, enable agility, and accelerate growth through deeper insights, personalized service, and better experiences.
Microsoft and telecommunications leaders team up for transformation
The power of partnerships Microsoft empowers telecommunications organizations with a secure and trusted platform to deliver personalized experiences that earn customers for life, enable agile operations to increase network efficiency and scalability, and accelerate innovation and growth through new and exciting services.
Achieve more with intelligent media and entertainment
The media and entertainment industry is undergoing digital transformation at an unprecedented rate. The widely acknowledged forces driving this change include new and emerging content channels and digital native providers such as FAANG and other over the top (OTT) players.
Intelligent retail supply chains and the age of responsiveness
Legacy retail supply chains are feeling the pains of increased consumer demands and a broader range of choices. How can retail supply chains increase their responsiveness?