With Windows Server now making up more than two-thirds of all new server sales (based on IDC Server Tracker), solutions providers, independent software vendors (ISVs) and independent hardware vendors (IHVs) are increasingly standardizing on Windows Server as their premier enterprise platform. More IT professionals exist for Windows than for any other platform.

With Windows Server, you benefit from solutions from the largest business ecosystem in the world. This ecosystem includes server hardware manufacturers such as HP, Unisys, Fujitsu and IBM. Ready-to-run software application solutions from all of the leading enterprise players, such as SAP, Oracle, BEA, IBM and numerous vertical market suppliers allow you to select the application solution that best meets your needs.

If the right application does not already exist, then you can choose from a wealth of software development products, such as Micro Focus COBOL, to develop or extend your applications to meet your exact needs. In addition, trained Microsoft professionals are available from some of the largest systems integrators, including HP Services, EDS, Accenture and Fujitsu Consulting as well as from solution specialty shops that focus on vertical applications and localized solutions.

Whatever your business need, if a solution exists for an enterprise platform it mostly exists for Windows. This breadth of offerings and choice of vendors translates into savings through lower development costs and increased productivity through fast delivery of solutions.

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