Microsofthas releasedWindows Small Business Server 2008and
Windows Essential Business Server 2008 to help small and midsize
businesses "save money and compete in a global
marketplace".
Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, said, "To help businesses
succeed, Microsoft has focused on creating integrated, affordable
server solutions that are optimised to meet the needs of companies
with limited IT resources.
"Small Business Server and Essential Business Server deliver a
comprehensive set of capabilities that will help small and midsize
businesses thrive and grow."
Microsoft said the new server platforms help reduce the setup
and ongoing management of IT, whilst enabling new end-user
productivity and saving companies money in licence costs.
Microsoft has developed flexible licensing and financing options
that allow payment terms from 24 months to 60 months for the
servers.