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Microsoft Unveils Internet Kits for Developers and Channel Organizations

Strategic Insights

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Microsoft has announced two Internet kits aimed at helping software developers and channel organizations leverage the power of the Internet to build and deploy customer solutions. The online Internet Software Development Kit (SDK) and the Internet Business Development Kit are designed to support the growing demand for Internet-based applications and services.

Key Takeaways:

  • The online Internet SDK will provide developers with access to authoring tools, server software, browser software, and other technologies to build Internet products.
  • The Internet Business Development Kit will include the beta version of the Microsoft Windows NT operating system-based Internet server code-named "Gibraltar," as well as other tools and resources to help channel organizations develop and deploy Internet solutions.
  • Approximately 18 million people now use the World Wide Web, and about 2.5 million people have purchased products or services over the Web, according to the CommerceNet/Nielsen Internet Demographic Study.
  • Nearly 70 percent of VARs and system integrators are offering or plan to offer Internet services within the next six months, according to Microsoft research.
  • The online Internet SDK is scheduled to be available in December, while the Internet Business Development Kit will be distributed to Microsoft Solution Providers in December and available for a nominal fee to other channel organizations.
  • Microsoft estimates that 2.5 million software developers are currently writing Microsoft Windows operating system-based applications.

Statistics:

  • 18 million people use the World Wide Web
  • 2.5 million people have purchased products or services over the Web
  • 70% of VARs and system integrators plan to offer or are offering Internet services within the next six months
  • 2.5 million software developers write Microsoft Windows operating system-based applications

Sources:

  • CommerceNet/Nielsen Internet Demographic Study
  • Microsoft Corporation
  • Novell Inc. (NetWare)

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