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CED and Microsoft® partner to help ignite startups

CED has joined the Microsoft BizSpark program as a Network Partner to provide its members fast and easy access to Microsoft's current, full-featured development tools and production licenses of server products with no upfront costs. Microsoft BizSpark is a new global program specifically designed to help put promising technology startups on an even faster track to success.

Through the Microsoft BizSpark program, CED can now offer members:

Software - Development tools, platform technologies and production licenses of server products for use in developing and bringing to market innovative and interoperable solutions.
Support - Professional technical support from Microsoft and connects you to a global community of business experts who can help guide you through the hurdles of growing your business.
Visibility - Achieve global visibility to an audience of potential investors, clients and partners.

To enroll in the Microsoft BizSpark program, you must be:
• A CED member (Not a member? Join today!)
• A privately held company building a software-based product or service (even using open source code)
• In business for fewer than three years
• Have less than USD$1M in annual revenue

If you or someone you know would be interested in enrolling in the program, please contact Dhruv Patel at 919.226.0476 or visit www.microsoftstartupzone.com.

What Members are Saying

"Because of my experience with CED, I am personally committed to giving back to the larger Triangle community to ensure future opportunities for others." -- Donovan Moxey, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Interactive Multimedia Solutions, Inc.