internetnews.com: How Redmond Won Newham

“Microsoft chalked up a couple of government contract wins in
the UK this week. But while Redmond touts total cost of ownership
studies (TCO), an open source consultant says the numbers don’t add
up.

“The Wall Street Journal reported that Microsoft will sign a new
three-year memorandum of understanding with the United Kingdom
government’s public procurement office. The news follows Monday’s
announcement that Redmond won a 10-year commitment from the London
Borough of Newham to make Windows the platform of choice for the
next 10 years. Newham will be the focus of the UK’s bid to host the
2012 Olympics…”

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