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Microsoft SMB Honcho Speaks Out On Push To Hosted Software

Mar 26, 2010
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Smallbiztechnology: Microsoft SMB Honcho Speaks Out On Push To Hosted Software

Microsoft VP Birger Steen makes the case for a “new improved” Microsoft intent on better serving small and growing businesses in part with online hosted services such as MS Business Productivity Online Suite.


“If there’s one person at Microsoft whose job is to ENSURE that Microsoft meets the needs of growing businesses (that’s you) – Birger is the man. Microsoft has managers who are in charge of Microsoft’s products and managers in charge of marketing Microsoft’s products. Birger, who has a lot of global experience, is tasked with ensuring that the VOICE Of the small business customer is at the forefront of Microsoft’s efforts.

However you look at it, Microsoft has been serving the needs of businesses, including small businesses since it’s inception. The “PC” has been used by businesses of one size or the other since the 80’s.”

Small Business Computing Staff

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