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Windows Azure programming patterns for Start-ups

You're reading from   Windows Azure programming patterns for Start-ups A step-by-step guide to create easy solutions to build your business using Windows Azure services with this book and ebook.

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Product type Paperback
Published in Oct 2012
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781849685603
Length 292 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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BizSpark


As Geotopia is a startup company that just opened their doors, they are looking for low-cost initiatives to support them and help them start their business quickly. Microsoft offers a program called BizSpark that helps startup companies succeed and offers them all the resources they need.

BizSpark is a global program that supports startups by offering them access to critical resources, such as software development tools, a network of industry experts to connect to, and marketing support to enhance visibility.

The reason why Microsoft offers this program is that it believes that accelerating startups helps them to build partnerships with future successful companies.

In order to file for a BizSpark position, a company needs to be:

  • In business for less than three years

  • Making less than one million dollars in annual revenue

  • Privately held

  • Engaged in developing software-based products a the core business of the startup

The program is renewed annually and lasts for a maximum of three years ...

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Windows Azure programming patterns for Start-ups
Published in: Oct 2012
Publisher: Packt
ISBN-13: 9781849685603
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