Tour Microsoft's Fargo Campus
Discover where Microsoft Dynamics GP began — from its roots as Great Plains Software to the sprawling development center it is today. Technical Airlift attendees had an exclusive opportunity to explore this 80-acre campus, the second largest Microsoft campus in the United States.
About the Campus
The Microsoft Fargo campus is an 80-acre office park that stands as the second largest Microsoft campus in the U.S. It traces its lineage directly to Great Plains Software, the company that originally created Microsoft Dynamics GP. Today the campus houses hundreds of engineers, designers, and business professionals driving the product forward.
Guided tours gave attendees a behind-the-scenes look at the working environment where Dynamics GP is built and supported. Highlights included:
- A rotating art collection displayed throughout the buildings
- The employee recreation room
- The on-site company store
- Walking paths and green spaces woven into the office park
For those interested in the deeper history, here's an interesting read on the story of Great Plains Software.
Tour Times — Tuesday, September 17, 2013
