Microsoft Corp. today announced that Target Corp., the nation’s second-largest discount general merchandise retailer, will adopt Microsoft® .NET Framework-based technologies within its 1,400 stores in 47 U.S. states. Target will migrate its systems within each store to the Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Windows Server™ 2003 and Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005, core technologies that deliver on the Microsoft Smarter Retailing strategy for connecting people, information, systems and devices.
“Microsoft technologies can help us drive down costs through a simplified architecture and easier-to-use development tools,” said Janet Schalk, chief information officer at Target. “These cost savings will enable us to invest in additional innovations that will enhance the store experience for our guests.”
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