Microsoft launches Business Club for system builders

New Delhi,

February 12th, 2008

As part of its community building endeavor 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 an exclusive 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 this 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
countless 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. It also includes
ensuring continuous improvement in skilling and other sales techniques for
sellers as well as opening up avenue of growth for organization.