Technology & IT | Monday 20 April, 2015 9:46 am |

Erdal picks up Most Valuable Professional Award from Microsoft

emt Distribution, the leading international value added distribution company in the ME region is pleased to announce that Erdal Ozkaya has been awarded as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP). The Microsoft MVP Award is an annual award that recognizes exceptional technology community leaders worldwide who actively share their high quality, real world expertise with users and Microsoft.

In a statement Microsoft stated, “All of us at Microsoft recognise and appreciate Erdal’s extraordinary contributions and want to take this opportunity to share our appreciation with you. MVPs are technology’s best and brightest, and we are honored to welcome Erdal as one of them.”

With fewer than 5,000 awardees worldwide, Microsoft MVPs represent a highly select group of experts. MVPs share a deep commitment to community and a willingness to help others. They represent the diversity of today’s technical communities. MVPs are present in over 90 countries, spanning more than 30 languages, and over 90 Microsoft technologies. MVPs share a passion for technology, a willingness to help others, and a commitment to community. These are the qualities that make MVPs exceptional community leaders. MVPs’ efforts enhance people’s lives and contribute to our industry’s success in many ways. By sharing their knowledge and experiences, and providing objective feedback, they help people solve problems and discover new capabilities every day.

“Being part of Microsoft conferences and user groups for over several years has lent me a great opportunity to increase my knowledge and understanding of technology, its applications and usability besides interacting with peers in the community. It is an honour to be recognised on such a global platform.” said, Erdal.

To recognise the contributions they make, MVPs from around the world have the opportunity to meet Microsoft executives, network with peers, and position themselves as technical community leaders. This is accomplished through speaking engagements, one on one customer event participation and technical content development. MVPs also receive early access to technology through a variety of programs offered by Microsoft, which keeps them on the cutting edge of the software and hardware industry.

As a recipient of this year’s Microsoft MVP award, Erdal joins an exceptional group of individuals from around the world who have demonstrated a willingness to reach out, share their technical expertise with others and help individuals maximize their use of technology.

“Erdal is a through professional whose work enriches not just our organisation but also our customers. His contribution to Microsoft community worldwide has been commendable and we take pride in congratulating in winning such an achievement,” said Mohammad Mobasseri, the CEO at emt Distribution. “This recognition supports emt’s vision and help our company gain more momentum in the region.”

About emt Distribution
emt Distribution is one of the leading global value added distributors with a foot print spanning several continents with offices located in Australia, Austria, Hong Kong, Philippines, Singapore, UK and UAE. The company has been part of the technology distribution landscape for over 15 years. The company’s portfolio consists of security, virtualisation, communication, and analytics solutions.
emt Distribution is well positioned to provide pre-and post-sales support with their team of experienced product specialists. Its team possesses leading industry qualifications, and is equipped with all relevant vendor certification to act as "Trusted Advisors" for channel partners and end-users.