ABOUT THE SPEAKER Derek Ferguson is a principal consultant for Magenic Technologies, Inc., a premier software development and consulting company focused on Microsoft technology. He is also editor-in-chief of .NET Developer’s Journal and a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for the .NET Compact Framework. SESSION DESCRIPTION SPOT is a new Microsoft technology intended to dramatically increase the usefulness of everyday objects by bringing them firmly into the era of high technology. As just one example, MSN Direct is a new service that can wirelessly deliver up-to-the-minute news, weather, and other essential information to Smart Watches. This session will take you on a brief but informative tour of SPOT and what it will do for you and your business.