Partnerships to help sell Microsoft software to retailers
Seattle PI | at | by Mike
Microsoft hopes to give its software a stronger foothold in the retail industry with partnerships slated to be announced today -- including a new collaboration with a rival in the field.
The agreements will be announced in conjunction with the National Retail Federation show in New York City, where Steve Ballmer, Microsoft's chief executive, is due to give the keynote address this morning. Ballmer's appearance will be an unusual one for the show, which typically invites people from the retail industry to deliver the keynote.