Microsoft Unveils Crowdsourcing For Politicians

As part of a strategy to take advantage of the open government initiatives, Microsoft has released a new cloud-based crowdsourcing platform for public officials and candidates running for office.  Based on Windows Azure, TownHall tries to emulate the experience of being in an actual town hall meeting in a virtual environment, the company said. 

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