Communications - Welcome

Canada’s telecommunications landscape has experienced significant adjustments resonating throughout the industry. Following the advanced wireless spectrum (AWS) auction earlier this year, new mobile network operators are ramping up services. Novel network technologies are impacting the way communication service providers operate. Astute investors seek positive returns on their telecom investments, particularly as the global economy shifts to accommodate certain new realities in the banking and financial investments sectors.

Microsoft software has become an important component in carriers’ competitive arsenals. With deep experience and partnerships with the world’s leading telecommunications, hosting, and media and entertainment organizations, Microsoft understands the challenges and opportunities facing the communications industry. Our broad portfolio of technologies, products and solutions help Canadian service providers increase efficiency, rapidly create and deliver innovative services, and offer enhanced customer experiences on all three screens – PC, Mobile and TV.

Utilizing platforms such as the Windows Server System™ and Microsoft SQL Server® 2008, providers can offer new services cost-effectively and gain competitive advantages. Applications such as the Microsoft Solution for Hosted Messaging and Collaboration and Microsoft Dynamics CRM enable providers with the resources to minimize infrastructure costs while maintaining the flexibility to quickly and cost-effectively launch new services.

In media and entertainment, Microsoft focuses on helping organizations create, manage and experience content through solutions that simplify digital workflows and create new user experiences across new screens and devices. With Microsoft Expression Studio, Microsoft VC-1 Encoder and parallel computing solutions, Microsoft helps media companies create rich media content quickly and efficiently.

With the Microsoft Mediaroom™ multimedia software platform, the Microsoft Silverlight™ browser plug-in, and services such as Xbox® Live Marketplace we help enrich the consumer experience and make content more engaging.

Microsoft helps Canadian communication service providers address the competitive issues they face, and thrive in this dynamic sector. We invite you to explore this Web site to learn more about the ways in which Microsoft solutions supports Canada’s communications sector.

Best regards,

Sean Seaton
Director, Communications Sector
Microsoft Canada

Background:
With more than 15 years experience, Sean has a track record of success in sales, marketing, business development, operations and strategic planning across both Enterprise and SMB Markets. Sean joined Microsoft Canada in August of 2002 to lead a team focused on planning and operations for the subsidiary. Sean most recently has led the start up of our Windows Mobile business in Canada. In this role, Sean collaborated with the sales and partner teams, in a marketing and business development capacity, to establish the Windows Mobile footprint with our Canadian Mobile Operators as well as with customers.

Prior to Microsoft, Sean held the role of National Director of Business Development and Sales for the Telecommunications, Media and Networks Industry Vertical with a large consulting firm. In particular, his areas of focus included selling solutions that included services, outsourcing, software and hardware into Canada's top Telecommunications, Cable and Network Companies. Prior to his consulting and integration days, Sean held a variety of senior roles with one of Canada's largest telecommunications companies.