Life has been going well for my frieends over at JAJAH. 2007 was a great year for them, and they keep me posted about their big plans for 2008. Here's a press release where they annouce to announce that JAJAH has been selected to join the "Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program" (http://microsoftstartupzone.com/StartupDetail.aspx?u=2307).

Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that provides access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future directions, and support to accelerate their success.

"Microsoft is a valued partner in helping us deliver scalable managed voice services to millions of consumers, enterprises and carriers in over 122 countries," said Trevor Healy, CEO of JAJAH. "JAJAH provides advanced IP voice services while always partnering with the telecommunications carrier in the local market. These next generation IP services are indispensable to carriers, whether on-the-web, in-the-home or on-the-go on Windows handsets."

Microsoft is committed to serving as a valuable technology and business partner for emerging startups and their investors. Companies are selected to join the program based on their innovation, marketability, growth potential, funding, platform decision and strategic importance to Microsoft. These companies receive customized engagement plans designed to support their software development and increase market visibility. The program is open to
interested startups, which can apply via a profiling process outlined at the Microsoft Startup Zone at http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com

"We are happy to have JAJAH in the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. The selection of JAJAH for this program demonstrates our belief that JAJAH is a company that has a compelling offering and has the potential for success in the market," says Beti Cung, Emerging Business Team Portfolio Manager for Microsoft.

The Microsoft EBT evaluates hundreds of technology startups each year to identify those with the strongest potential to succeed in the market, shape the industry's future, and enhance the overall value of Microsoft products and services for customers. The Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program shines the spotlight on some of the most promising startups and provides good examples of how startups can work successfully with Microsoft.

There's an interview with Microsoft corporate vice president Dan'l Lewin talking about the "Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program" and JAJAH http://tinyurl.com/2pv58c - also an earlier piece on JAJAH's success by Microsoft here http://tinyurl.com/2jhkcd

JAJAH Selected to Join Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program
Global Program Helps Accelerate the Success of Innovative Startups
Committed to Microsoft’s Platform Technologies

Mountain View, CA — January 29, 2008 — JAJAH, the world’s most innovative global communications company, today announced that it has been selected to join the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. Stewarded by the Emerging Business Team (EBT) at Microsoft Corp., the program is designed to connect high-potential startups committed to the Microsoft platform to an extensive support network that provides
access to Microsoft people and programs, guidance on future directions, and support to accelerate their success.

“Microsoft is a valued partner in helping us deliver scalable managed voice services to millions of consumers, enterprises and carriers in over 122 countries,” said Trevor Healy, CEO of JAJAH. “JAJAH provides advanced IP voice services while always partnering with the telecommunications carrier in the local market. These next generation IP services are indispensable to carriers, whether on-the-web, in-the-home or on-the-go on Windows handsets.”

Microsoft is committed to serving as a valuable technology and business partner for emerging startups and their investors. Companies are selected to join the program based on their innovation, marketability, growth potential, funding, platform decision and strategic importance to Microsoft. These companies receive customized engagement plans designed to support their software development and increase market visibility. The program is open to interested startups, which can apply via a profiling process outlined at the Microsoft Startup Zone at http://www.microsoftstartupzone.com

“We are happy to have JAJAH in the Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program. The selection of JAJAH for this program demonstrates our belief that JAJAH is a company that has a compelling offering and has the potential for success in the market,” says Beti Cung, Emerging Business Team Portfolio Manager for Microsoft.

The Microsoft EBT evaluates hundreds of technology startups each year to identify those with the strongest potential to succeed in the market, shape the industry’s future, and enhance the overall value of Microsoft products and services for customers. The Microsoft Startup Accelerator Program shines the spotlight on some of the most promising startups and provides good examples of how startups can work successfully with Microsoft.

About JAJAH
JAJAH, the world’s most innovative global communications company, is dedicated to bringing consumers, enterprises and telecommunications companies vastly improved telephony solutions to allow them to embrace the next generation of IP communications. JAJAH’s telephony 2.0 services combines the best of the Internet with the best of the existing telephony infrastructure, removing the barriers to communication and making it easier for people everywhere to stay in touch. JAJAH is headquartered in Mountain View, California. Please visit: http://www.jajah.com