.NET is the Microsoft strategy to connect information, people, systems, and devices through software. Integrated across the Microsoft platform, .NET technology provides the ability to quickly build, deploy, manage, and use connected, security-enhanced solutions with Web services. It is the answer to the new and ongoing requirements of a globally networked IT infrastructure.

In short .NET stands for a:

• short term return on investment (ROI) through the optimization of your business processes and fast realization of your requirements.
• a long-term protection of your investment.

• .NET applications perform faster and more solidly than other solutions
• Utilization of the most modern and broadly accepted technology on the basis of international and open standards
• Integration into existing and heterogeneous networks and systems
• Development and application of Business to Business (B2B) structures with business partners
• Global integration by means of Internet, Intranet and Extranet to connect different locations, teleworkers and even field staff with mobile devices
• Reduction in software development time and cost
• Standardization and reusability of subsystems
• Reduction in training cost
• Reduction in hardware cost
• Scalability and easy adaptation to growing and changing requirements
• Future-proof