DrupalCon Munich 2012: Redefining : The Mind Shift at Microsoft on OSS and Community
Channel: Drupal Association
Date: 2013-03-29

This session is a case study of open source's disruptive nature and how it changed business models of large technology companies like Microsoft.

As a large company it can be easy to become insular. Come and learn about the journey Microsoft has been on with Open Source in general, how that's changed our practices and even really our DNA. Because of Open Source, we're in an ongoing culture shift as so many companies, small and large are. We'll explain how and why Open Source changed our approach, share our lessons over the years and show how Microsoft has Opened Up as a response to Open Source. We'll also talk specifically about the power we see Drupal having in the marketplace, which led us to Open Up to Drupal as well.

In this session you will learn:

What led Microsoft to become more open
Why did Microsoft choose to open up specifically to Drupal?
How Microsoft has become more open
Lessons learned before and during the time Microsoft opened up
What has changed at Microsoft because of open source momentum
How we connect the dots between you and customers on our platform (what does it mean for Drupal and Drupal businesses having Microsoft and other large companies open up)