Microsoftsaid it will launchWindows Server 2008,
Visual Studio 2008andSQL Server 2008together on 27
February next year.
Plans for the launch were revealed by Microsoft at this week's
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Denver.
With most companies already contemplating the adoption of the
Windows Vista OS and the
integration of a new
Office suite, next year's combined major launches will pile the
pressure on many IT departments.
For the channel though, Microsoft said the forthcoming launches
would throw up a pile of new opportunities to drum up business.
To prepare the channel and developers for the products,
Microsoft is busy developing product beta programmes, accreditation
courses and other training.