Microsoft cancels the Developer Ambassador program for Windows Phone

Microsoft continues to move effectually – and in some cases layoff – various employees or contractors associated with Nokia and Windows Phone. Although the significant cuts came a few weeks ago, there are even so some aftershocks being felt. One of those deals with the Developer Ambassadors from Nokia, as that squad is being disbanded effectively at the end of this calendar month.

In a letter sent out to developers from Microsoft DVLUP, the news of the group's demise is revealed, in improver to giving a hearty thanks to the squad for their dedication.

Consumers often do not see the programmer side of Windows Phone, but software devs looking to jump to Microsoft's mobile Bone have certainly had contact with the Programmer Ambassadors. The team of hardworking, smart, and engaging representatives went out of their manner to host events, hackathons, seminars and work directly with aspiring Windows Phone devs throughout Due north America. If y'all had a question or needed something, they were the go-to people for the job.

At Windows Phone Central, we tin can say we know many of these chaps personally, oftentimes engaging with them at Nokia events and sharing a beer. They are non simply great at their jobs, but they are also some of the most congenial – and uproarious – people we have come across (what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas). Point of reference is the 'chromed' Lumia 900 and showing usa how to hack Qi into a Lumia 1520.

To the Developer Ambassadors - Rich Dunbar, Nick Landry, Nib Reiss, Atley Hunter, Lance McCarthy, Greg Stoll, George Salcedo, January Hannemann, and Robert Shurbet – we salute you and owe you our cheers. (Beers on us, next fourth dimension)

Thanks, Greg M., for the tip!

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