Today at Microsoft Fusion 2002, Microsoft Corp. announced it has launched a worldwide incentive program for channel partners that focus on small-business customers. This key channel investment is designed to support partners by rounding out the Microsoft� Small Business Server 2000 solution with their services, helping customers gain maximum value from their Windows� Server technology. Microsoft Windows Server channel partners will be equipped with a full set of resources to expand their service offerings for small-business customers. The program offers a variety of new incentives, including free training, technical and marketing resources, and up to a $500 rebate to channel partners for services they deliver in conjunction with Small Business Server 2000.

"We know that our success always has and will continue to hinge on the success of our partners, from the smallest reseller to the largest global partner," said Bill Veghte, corporate vice president of the Windows .NET Server Group at Microsoft. "Our No. 1 goal is customer satisfaction, and we depend on our partners, which deliver Microsoft technology as part of a valuable solution, to achieve this. The Small Business Server incentive program is focused right at the core of this goal, by delivering increased training, technical and marketing resources."