“MLDC is the first Microsoft Development Center outside of Redmond dedicated to key Speech and Natural Language developments, and is a clear demonstration of Microsoft efforts of stimulating a strong software industry in EMEA. To be successful, MLDC must have close relationships with academia, R&D laboratories, companies, government and European institutions. I will continue fostering and building these relationships in order to create more opportunities for language research and development here in Portugal.”

Miguel Sales Dias, Director of the Microsoft Language Development Center.