Artesian Solutions, the provider of web-based market intelligence and surveillance software, has been chosen as Microsoft’s Bizspark™ Startup of the Day today.

Andrew Yates, CEO at Artesian Solutions, said:
“I am thrilled that Artesian has been chosen as Startup of the Day. It’s a great accolade for our team and vision, and of course, it’s great news for our customers. The Bizspark™ Program is a great way to make the journey from start up to mature business while reducing software cap-ex for your development team. It’s allowed us to grow quickly, and in a cost-effective way. The network is also a great way to connect and learn from other peoples’ experience.”

Microsoft BizSpark is a global program designed to accelerate the success of early stage Startups. BizSpark provides entrepreneurs fast and easy access to current full-featured Microsoft development tools and productions licenses of server products, with no upfront costs and minimal requirements.
 
BizSpark Startups receive professional support from Microsoft as well as community-driven support from Network Partners, active organizations in the entrepreneurial space, who can provide guidance, mentorship and resources to Startups.
 
By virtue of their participation in BizSpark, Startups can also gain visibility with potential investors, partners and customers. BizSpark provides software, support and visibility to high-potential Startups.

Yates continues:
“Artesian applies the same b2c and web2.0 concepts you see every day in search and social applications but for the B2B world. Our software automates the search for sales intelligence from the web, finding relevant insights about your prospects, customers, and competitors so you never miss a sales opportunity or threat in your key accounts.”