Today at Siebel User Week, Siebel Systems Inc. and Microsoft Corp. announced that Siebel 7.7, the latest release of Siebel business applications, tightly integrates with multiple Microsoft� .NET-enabled technologies to deliver more powerful business solutions at significantly reduced total cost of ownership.

Siebel 7.7's broad and deep use of Microsoft .NET sets a new standard for product integration in the global strategic alliance between the two companies. The global alliance continues to deliver significant value to Siebel and Microsoft's mutual customers, providing them with business solutions that take full advantage of Microsoft's most advanced products and capabilities.

"The Siebel 7.7 release sets a new standard for CRM solutions, delivering more powerful applications that are easier to use, quicker to deploy and less expensive to own," said David Schmaier, executive vice president of Siebel Systems. "Our close relationship with Microsoft enables us to fully take advantage of the capabilities of its .NET offerings, and will help to ensure the ongoing success of our mutual customers."