Richard and Greg talk to Keith Mayer about Microsoft's Infrastructure Optimization initiative. The conversation ranges across the optimization of the data center, productivity applications and custom development. More information on Microsoft Infrastructure Optimization can be found at http://www.microsoftio.com/ and http://www.microsoft.com/optimization.

For the past 15 years, Keith Mayer has focused on design, implementation and training of Information Technology projects for large global organizations. Currently, Keith is Chief Technology Officer with BrightPlanIT (pronounced “Bright-Planet”), a Microsoft training and consulting partner specializing in enterprise network technologies and initiatives. As CTO, Keith focuses on development and delivery of best practices in training and consulting services to a worldwide audience of Microsoft customers. Keith also works closely with technology vendors and industry organizations as a subject matter expert in the areas of project management and datacenter consolidation.