Microsoft launches Business Club for SIs

New Delhi

February 19th, 2008

As part of its community building endeavour and to strengthen the IT
ecosystem Microsoft has launched a new program-The System Builders Business
Club, a first time opportunity for system builders, integrators and value-added
resellers in India to be part of a business club. This program launched for FY
2008 is designed to recognize, support and reward system builders who
consistently participate in the Microsoft OEM business and contribute to the
overall business growth. Based on member profile and the type of membership,
this club will offer members exclusive access to training, marketing support and
other opportunities designed to upscale knowledge, increase operational
efficiencies as well as enhance their business competency.

Speaking on the initiative Anil Sethi, Group Director, OEM, Microsoft India
stated that, "The program is designed to recognize and support the system
builder community and work towards increasing partner profitability. It will
also offer a platform to facilitate Microsoft and its partners to collaborate on
their competencies and deliver greater business success."

Starting February, the programme offers membership of three types-Executive,
Premium and Privilege, based on members Partner Program Status and annual
turnover.

As members of the Microsoft System Builders Club, partners will enjoy a
variety of enhanced benefits. Participating member organizations will get
opportunities to grow their business by getting benefits which are designed to
build their revenue around Windows, Office and Server. This program has unique
features for consistent and long term partnerships. At the same time, the
program will reduce costs and increase operational efficiencies by offering
training and marketing support and other benefits. Microsoft is reaching out to
partners across the country and will make registration forms available to
systems builders.