Recently closed a deal with a start up customer that included Bizspark...all I can say is <yawn>
Shook -----Original Message----- From: Andy Ognenoff [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Friday, June 19, 2009 9:47 AM To: NT System Admin Issues Subject: MS BizSpark I had not heard of this before yesterday so I thought I'd pass it along for those of you that do software development. - Andy O. --------------------------------------- http://www.microsoft.com/BizSpark/ What is MicrosoftR BizSparkT? Microsoft BizSpark is a global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups. An eligible Startup must have the following characteristics at the time of joining: * Actively engaged in development of a software-based product or service that will form a core piece of its current or intended business, * Privately held, * In business for less than 3 years at the time of enrollment, and * Less than US $1 million in annual revenue. As part of Microsoft's commitment to Startup success, there is no upfront cost to enroll in the program. Startups will be responsible for a USD$100 Program Offering Fee when they exit the program. * All the software included is equivalent to a MicrosoftR Visual StudioR Team System Team Suite (VSTS) with MSDNR Premium subscription. Additionally, VSTS Team Foundation Server (Standard Edition) is available for use by the entire development team. * ExpressionR Studio Version 2 * Production use rights to host a "software-plus-services" solution (developed during participation in the BizSpark Program, on any platform) over the Internet, with regard to the latest versions of Microsoft products including: o Microsoft Windows ServerR (all editions up to and including Enterprise) o Microsoft SQL ServerR (all editions) o Microsoft Office SharePointR Portal Server o Microsoft BizTalkR Server o Microsoft System Center for managing hosting server operations. * In addition to the core program offering, BizSpark startups may be eligible for other Microsoft offerings, such as Virtual Earth * Startups may also work with a BizSpark hosting partner to deliver their software-plus-services solution using the latest Microsoft server products. For specific details on technology offerings and hosting scenarios refer to the Microsoft BizSpark Program Guide for Startups (Appendix A and Appendix B). ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~
