Scott Campbell has been writing for CRN for more than 15 years and currently covers Microsoft, Dell, Wintel and channel-related issues. His favorite part of the job is engaging with solution providers to determine what makes them go as well as what makes their business go. He has received several national editorial awards for his writing, most recently a Gold award from Folio in 2012 for Best Online News Coverage for reporting from Joplin, Mo., after the tornado there.