[FONT=Segoe UI, Candara, Calibri, Lucida Grande, Lucida Sans, Trebuchet MS, Arial, Verdana, sans-serif]NEW DELHI: Microsoft India has announced a free trial period of two-months for the range of services, which include e-mail, collaboration, conferencing and productivity capabilities. Starting immediately, customers can try the offering at no charge, allowing them to experience the potential impact Online services can have on their businesses before the commercial launch in October 2009. Microsoft claims that businesses of all sizes, especially small and medium sized businesses (SMBs) can now save up to 50 per cent of their IT-related costs with the launch of Microsoft Online Services. Modelled on the ‘pay-as-you-go’ approach, Online Services provide affordability, enhanced productivity, and freedom from hassles of IT deployment. Online Services will allow businesses to stay in touch with customers, associates and teams across geographic boundaries round the clock and provide instant access to information, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.. “Over 80 percent of the businesses in India are SMBs that are increasingly looking to use world class IT for better business productivity. With tools such as email and collaboration becoming increasingly a must-have in this segment, the pay-as-you-go affordability and freedom from IT administration, Microsoft Online Services offers the much needed respite from financial and logistical hurdles. We encourage businesses to make the best of the free trial opportunity we are launching – and experience the powerful impact of Microsoft Online Services.’ said Mr. Sanjay Manchanda, Director, Microsoft Business Division. [/FONT]Microsoft India launches Online Services - Erodov
