NetXcell to join Microsoft Startup Accelerator Programme

Hyderabad, Jan 22 (UNI) NetXcell Ltd, the pioneer in providing Seamless Mobile Solutions, today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Programme.

Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp, the programme was designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that provided access to Microsoft people and programmes, guidance on future directions and support to accelerate their success.

In a statement here, NetXcell Executive Chairman Dayakar Puskoor said ''NetXcell has been on an aggressive growth path over the last few years. The Microsoft Startup Accelerator Programme comes at the right time and helps enable our future growth. This programme will support us in improving our delivery efficiency and innovation.'' NetXcell was also selected as one of the most innovative companies in India by Microsoft in May 2007.

Companies were selected to join the programme based on their innovation, marketability, growth potential, funding, platform decision and strategic importance to Microsoft. These companies receive customised engagement plans designed to support their software development and increase market visibility.

''NetXcell provides a valuable solution. Microsoft is pleased to be working with NetXcell to offer seamless mobile solutions that integrate with Microsoft's platform to meet the needs of customers,'' Microsoft Corp EBT Director (Mobility) Sanjiv Parikh said.

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