According to the newly signed Agreement, ASBIS has been granted a license to preinstall Microsoft software on its own systems, provide its customers with a backup copy of the preinstalled software, and distribute the preinstalled software to its customers. This Agreement complements the existing relationship between Microsoft and ASBIS.

Laurent Journoud, ASBIS’ Executive VP Sales & Marketing, commented: “We are extremely pleased with our new status as a Microsoft Direct OEM partner. We are positive that this agreement will bring increased benefits to our customers. It means that when a customer purchases a custom-built computer from ASBIS, they can be comfortable that they will receive a legally distributed finished product and top level technical support.”

According to Mr. Abdallah Sagga, Microsoft Regional OEM Manager, Middle East & North Africa, “we are very happy that ASBIS and Microsoft have entered into a direct OEM license agreement and we are looking forward to a great business relationship. Middle East, Africa and Eastern Europe are the regions where we see increasing demand for PCs, notebooks and servers, and this is a great opportunity for ASBIS."