It was an honor and privilege to be included in a small gathering last night celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Microsoft Exchange. The product group, MVPs and the writers/Rock-Stars were all there to commemorate the landmark achievement.

There were folks in that room who gave me opportunities many years ago to publish articles and chapters in books. Because of their trust and support I was able to branch off and write many more articles, to speak at events and to expand my own horizons within the field. In fact as I looked around the room and shook hands I was humbled by the realization of how many of them have helped me over the years.

This event was not about strategizing the future of email, our careers or even the future of Exchange. This gathering was a pure trip down memory lane and an opportunity for us to reacquaint and reconnect. I don’t know if there will be another version of Exchange but I will continue to help the Exchange community as we continue our migration into the cloud.