Suning to Establish 50 Microsoft Experience Centers
DoNews, 12/10/12
Microsoft COO Kevin Turner has revealed that Microsoft will strengthen its Windows 8 partnership with Chinese consumer electronics and home appliances retailer Suning (002024.SZ), establishing 50 Windows 8 experience centers within Suning superstores nationwide with the goal of increasing advertising visibility of Windows 8 in China, and promoting the use of genuine Windows software.
According to Suning CEO Jin Ming, Suning retail stores, e-commerce platform Suning.com, and Suning-owned retailer Laox will all provide advertising and sales support for Widows 8 and Microsoft Office products.
Editor's Note: For more background on this topic, please see "Suning, Microsoft Partner on Windows 8, Windows Phone" MD 5/18/12 issue.
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