Microsoft is the title sponsor of Tech Track 100.

Founded in 1975, Microsoft is the worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing across 50 countries, speaking 150 languages. The company leads the software industry in technology transformation offering a wide range of products and services designed to empower people any time, any place and on any device. Microsoft's mission is to enable people and businesses throughout the world to realise their full potential. The company aims to always be in the best position to accelerate new technologies as they emerge and better serve customers as a result.

Microsoft is made up of seven core business units to offer the greatest potential to serve customers in the coming decade. They include, Windows Client, Information Worker, Business Solutions, Server Platforms, Mobility, MSN, Home and Entertainment.

bCentral.co.uk is Microsoft's online destination for small businesses, offering business-critical information, services and advice to businesses across the UK. The website gives comprehensive advice and tips on marketing, finance, technology and administration, and has an average of 170,000 visitors per month.