Corebridge at the forefront of Microsoft's Partner Accelerator Programme

05 October 2007

Corebridge was one of five companies chosen to join Microsoft's CEO, Steve Ballmer, when he launched Microsoft's new partner accelerator programme at the company's central London headquarters in Victoria. The event brought together some of the leading lights of new communications technology to discuss how entrepreneurs can make the most of online opportunities, an important area for software innovation.

“Software offers huge opportunities for new UK businesses, but even great ideas and groundbreaking innovation are sometimes not enough to bring long-term success,” said Steve Ballmer. “Microsoft understands the challenges facing entrepreneurs and through the technical and business support offered in this new Accelerator Programme we can help businesses realise their potential and achieve success,” commented the Microsoft CEO.

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer (centre) and Lars Linstedt (far left), Microsoft UK's Software Economist, with Corebridge CEO, Francis Zadan (second left) and other Accelerator Programme pioneers from Miomi, Zebtab, ViaPost and Miomni.

The programme includes technical support and guidance on the latest Microsoft technologies and platforms, such as Silverlight and Live Services. In addition, companies such as Corebridge that have been successful in getting onto the programme will be given access to tools and services to accelerate their businesses commercially. This includes access to marketing and sales support as well as business development sessions hosted by Microsoft.

Dr Francis Zadan, CEO of Corebridge said, "Being one of the first participants in the Accelerator Programme will offer Corebridge an unrivalled opportunity to benefit by the vast resources, experience and knowledge that Microsoft has acquired and generously shares. This launch will only boost high potential, high growth companies like ours from the UK. It’s great to be recognised alongside other software companies.  This presents a great opportunity for those of us that are involved.”