Steve Winter

Executive Vice President Sales Strategy and Delivery at Planet Technologies, 4x Consecutive Cloud Partner of the Year

Steve Winter is a key executive at Planet Technologies, serving as the Executive Vice President of Sales Strategy and Delivery.2 3 His role encompasses several important responsibilities:

Leadership and Strategy

Steve is responsible for driving Microsoft's corporate strategy for state and local government and education business segments at Planet Technologies.1 2 He also serves as the business lead for Eastern US revenue.2

Achievements and Recognition

Under Steve's leadership, Planet Technologies has been awarded Microsoft's State and Local Government Partner of the Year an impressive five times.1 2 This demonstrates his effectiveness in guiding the company's efforts in these sectors.

Industry Expertise

Steve is recognized as an industry thought leader. He frequently speaks on the transformation of Government and Education IT at various events, including keynotes, the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, and local conferences.1 2

Innovation and Product Development

Steve has played a crucial role in developing Planet's product offerings. Under his direction, the company created a series of Solution Accelerators targeting Criminal Investigation, Inspection, and Management functions for government and education organizations.1 2 These solutions form the foundation of Planet's growing Software as a Service (SaaS) business.

Background and Experience

Prior to his current role at Planet Technologies, Steve founded eQuest Technologies, a leading provider of Microsoft-based services to the worldwide hosting community.1 2 This company was later acquired by Planet Technologies, which helped launch Planet's cloud business, leveraging Steve's extensive cloud domain knowledge and leadership.1 2

Steve Winter's expertise in Microsoft technologies, cloud solutions, and the government and education sectors makes him a valuable asset to Planet Technologies' executive team.