NetBenefit partners Microsoft

LONDON, UK: UK managed hosting provider, NetBenefit, today announced that it has been chosen as a partner in Microsoft’s new programme WebsiteSpark.

The programme allows the professional web developer to benefit from potential savings of hundreds of pounds as well as technical training and business support.

Aimed at making the Microsoft Web Platform more accessible, WebsiteSpark is designed for web professionals with up to 10 employees. WebsiteSpark offers web developers free access to Microsoft Windows Web Server and SQL Server Web Edition together with developer tools such as Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Expressions said the press release.

Colin Bell, managing director at NetBenefit comments: “It can be challenging for start-ups to juggle budgets as they struggle to establish themselves in a highly competitive marketplace. Through WebsiteSpark, the small web design company has access to Microsoft developer tools, technical support and business development resources just at the point when their business needs it most.

"WebsiteSpark allows NetBenefit to combine its expertise and experience in providing flexible hosting platforms for designers and developers with fast and easy access to full-featured Microsoft development tools and web server licenses,” concluded Bell.