Thursday, November 06, 2008

MICROSOFT EXTENDS HELPING HAND TO INTERNET STARTUPS

San Francisco
The Economic Times

Microsoft on Wednesday launched a programme to help fledgling Internet companies by giving them free access to software, tech support and introductions to its business partners around the world.

BizSpark is intended to "accelerate the success of entrepreneurs and early-stage startups" using, of course, Microsoft technology, according to the Redmond, Washington-based software colossus.

"Microsoft BizSpark is an exciting way for us to help provide business startups with the development tools, advice and exposure they need," said Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer.

"We look forward to working with organisations and development agencies around the globe to foster entrepreneurship and help new companies succeed."

To be eligible for the programme, companies must be privately owned; less than three years old, and have annual revenues of no more than a million dollars.

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