A News.com article has some interesting stats: “[Microsoft’s] Ayala said the market, made up of businesses that have fewer than 1,000 workers, currently accounts for more than $420 billion in spending, with that figure projected to reach more than $690 billion by 2008. The figure includes hardware, software, services and other IT spending. According to the company, two-thirds of small businesses have more than one PC, but only about one-fifth of such companies has a server. According to the company, two-thirds of small businesses have more than one PC, but only about one-fifth of such companies has a server.”
Microsoft is launching a simplified bundle with its Windows OS and Exchange software. We will be doing something similar next week – it is called Pragatee. More soon!
