Microsoft Malta holds open door event
Microsoft Malta in collaboration with Malta Enterprise organised an open door event for Maltese technology start-ups and young ICT companies and software developers to find out more about Microsoft's latest technology program, called BizSpark, as well...
Microsoft Malta in collaboration with Malta Enterprise organised an open door event for Maltese technology start-ups and young ICT companies and software developers to find out more about Microsoft's latest technology program, called BizSpark, as well as other software development topics and technologies.
The one-day conference, held at Hilton Malta, witnessed the participation of a number of young IT entrepreneurs, software developers, architects and potential start-ups keen to optimise on Microsoft's technology.
Microsoft BizSpark provides start-ups with fast, easy access to full-featured Microsoft development tools and server products with no upfront costs and minimal requirements. It is designed to give young companies a boost at a time when credit and funding are more difficult to come by. It is a global programme designed to help ICT start-ups grow into successful businesses through software support and an ecosystem that delivers superior business advantage.
Details of BizSpark programme were given by the keynote speaker Joerg Troeger, Microsoft partner strategy manager for central and eastern Europe. He said: "Start-ups need platform technologies, support and visibility to develop and grow their businesses. And BizSpark addresses these three needs which will add value to software entrepreneurs. Through their relationship with Microsoft and a BizSpark Network Partner, start-ups will achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, customers and partners."
Pierre Mallia, Microsoft Malta country manager, in his introductory address, said: "Start-ups are the business and technology leaders of tomorrow. Microsoft is helping local start-ups realise their potential and experience the opportunities made possible through technology.
"Microsoft has always believed in helping developers succeed. Today's programme gives an insight on BizSpark, Software plus Services and software development. We are confident that the Microsoft BizSpark program will create more jobs for the Maltese start-up community," he said.
Microsoft BizSpark program is supported by Malta Enterprise, who will provide guidance and support for existing and potential Maltese start-ups to develop and grow their businesses in ICT. Malta Enterprise also provides assistance to young companies through the ERDF Scheme which will finance a substantial part of their start-up operational costs.
The BizSpark program will be made available to young companies and individuals building a software-based product or service and who have been in business less than three years. The complete information on Microsoft BizSpark is available on www.microsoft.com/bizspark. Any queries can be addressed to biz-spark@maltaenterprise.com
For more information about Microsoft products and solutions one may visit www.microsoft.com/malta.
The one-day conference, held at Hilton Malta, witnessed the participation of a number of young IT entrepreneurs, software developers, architects and potential start-ups keen to optimise on Microsoft's technology.
Microsoft BizSpark provides start-ups with fast, easy access to full-featured Microsoft development tools and server products with no upfront costs and minimal requirements. It is designed to give young companies a boost at a time when credit and funding are more difficult to come by. It is a global programme designed to help ICT start-ups grow into successful businesses through software support and an ecosystem that delivers superior business advantage.
Details of BizSpark programme were given by the keynote speaker Joerg Troeger, Microsoft partner strategy manager for central and eastern Europe. He said: "Start-ups need platform technologies, support and visibility to develop and grow their businesses. And BizSpark addresses these three needs which will add value to software entrepreneurs. Through their relationship with Microsoft and a BizSpark Network Partner, start-ups will achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, customers and partners."
Pierre Mallia, Microsoft Malta country manager, in his introductory address, said: "Start-ups are the business and technology leaders of tomorrow. Microsoft is helping local start-ups realise their potential and experience the opportunities made possible through technology.
"Microsoft has always believed in helping developers succeed. Today's programme gives an insight on BizSpark, Software plus Services and software development. We are confident that the Microsoft BizSpark program will create more jobs for the Maltese start-up community," he said.
Microsoft BizSpark program is supported by Malta Enterprise, who will provide guidance and support for existing and potential Maltese start-ups to develop and grow their businesses in ICT. Malta Enterprise also provides assistance to young companies through the ERDF Scheme which will finance a substantial part of their start-up operational costs.
The BizSpark program will be made available to young companies and individuals building a software-based product or service and who have been in business less than three years. The complete information on Microsoft BizSpark is available on www.microsoft.com/bizspark. Any queries can be addressed to biz-spark@maltaenterprise.com
For more information about Microsoft products and solutions one may visit www.microsoft.com/malta.