Microsoft talks up Surface-as-a-service momentum
German distributor ALSO has recruited 300 partners alone since July launch of leasing scheme

Microsoft has talked up the momentum of its Surface-as-a-service programme, claiming Swiss-German distributor ALSO has already recruited 300 partners to the scheme alone. ALSO was the launch partner...
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