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I'm Ruth Morton, Technology Advisor with Microsoft Canada. You might have seen me at Microsoft events or connected with me online via the Canadian IT Manager blog or the Align IT Manager Podcast Series. I work with a team of technical professionals and marketing managers who are tasked with reaching out, supporting and connecting with YOU, managers in the ICT community.

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