In one of Microsoft’s most prestigious events this year, STS, a leading IT service and enterprise solutions provider in the region and Microsoft’s Gold Partner, furnished gold sponsorship and support for Microsoft’s 2008 Server and Tools Launch, which took place at the Grand Hyatt and Zara Expo. Under the slogan, Heroes Happen {here}, the event witnessed Microsoft’s launch of its latest technologies showcasing the largest collection of software products to provide highly effective platforms serving small, medium and large corporations.
The Microsoft launched products are by far the newest and cohesive products in the market today to serve the demand of customers in various sectors. Showcasing the cutting-edge products, STS mastered a praise-worthy job of preparation and supervision of the hands-on laboratory that provided an interactive experience enabling participants to get an in-depth, up-close look at the new products, namely SQL Server 2008, Windows Server 2008, and Visual Studio 2008.
Emphasizing the key role STS plays in sponsoring these campaigns, Dr. Nabeel Fayoumi, Director, Microsoft Solutions and Services at STS said “STS has long been a strategic and key partner for Microsoft. Having participated in strategic initiatives, STS enjoys a close relationship with Microsoft and seizes every opportunity to support and cooperate with the software giant”. Fayoumi said.
Furthermore, H.E. Eng. Basem Rousan, Minister of Information and Communications Technology and attended by Eng. Aiman Mazahreh, STS President were briefed by Dr. Fayoumi about the company’s latest developments in Microsoft services and solutions.
Zeid Shubailat, Country Manager at Microsoft Jordan stated: “We celebrate today our efforts and long-lasting relationship with STS at this fruitful event. Partnering with STS has been and continues to serve as a valuable asset to Microsoft and we are looking forward to creating together a brighter future for the IT industry in Jordan.”
Unveiling the next generation of products, “Heroes Happen Here” launch event brought together developers and IT pros from around the region and gave attendees the opportunity to see a glimpse of the new technologies as well as meet with Microsoft experts and members of the development teams.
About Microsoft
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About STS
Since its establishment in 1989, STS has contributed significantly to the growth and development of IT field. STS has offices in Jordan, UAE, Palestine, Iraq and Syria; in addition to distributors in most of the MENA countries including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Qatar, and Oman. STS has developed strong partnerships with worldwide industry leading companies, such as Dell, Microsoft, Sun, IBM, CISCO, Arcot and has been the Master Distributor of Hypercom in MENA since 1996. STS serves over 400 corporate customers in MENA mainly distributed in the financial services, telecommunications and government sectors.
