Microsoft Selects myhosting.com to Host Its .NET Student Consultation Programs

TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2003 (INTERNET WIRE via COMTEX) -- myhosting.com(TM), a leading global provider of affordable and superior web hosting services and a brand of SoftCom Technology Consulting Inc. of Toronto, has begun hosting Microsoft Student Consultant portal.

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"This Program offers Canadian university students a definite advantage as they come to understand the power of .NET," says CEO Tony Yustein, SoftCom Technology Consulting Inc. "Our hosting service allows Microsoft to offer their program and .NET services to students across the country. We share Microsoft's commitment towards leveraging affordable Internet-based technologies to meet the needs of today's Canadian student."

Microsoft's Student Consultant Program will facilitate the growth and understanding of .NET technology on campuses nationwide. Each school's student consultant is representative of Microsoft Canada at his/her school and whose primary responsibility is to facilitate the learning of .NET-related topics and provide them with necessary academic resources.

"The SharePoint based portals provided by myhosting.com are a key element in the Student Consultant Program. The portals provide a forum for student learning collaboration that enhances their academic experience," said Pamela Lauz, Academic .NET Program Manager at Microsoft.

Communication between Microsoft Canada and the program's Student Consultants are supported by Microsoft SharePoint(R) based Portals. Hosted by myhosting.com, the Portals provide a means for the storage of up-to-date learning resources, effective tracking of event feedback and the coordination of student projects. .NET Student Portals may also provide for enhanced information storage, technology-focused discussion groups, event scheduling and code collaboration.

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