Microsoft introduces UC developer portal

Trying to get to blogging again after much travel.....

Microsoft introduced a UC developer portal on MSDN last week.  See:

eWeek: Microsoft Intros New Developer Portal

Here's another example of the push of UC becoming a service for business applications.  Most vendors in the UC space are actively looking at ways to build business value around their UC offerings by integrating UC with business applications.  To get there, they need the help of developers.  Obviously Microsoft has a strong presence in the developer community, and they see their ability to leverage this presence as a competitive advantage for their UC offerings.