President Kikwete said he was glad with the firm's decision and pledged full government's support.Mr Kikwete also called upon the company to assist Tanzania develop and promote IT industry through training of local experts.
Microsoftwanasema toleo hili litahamasisha serikali za nchi husika kuongeza uwekezaji kwenye mambo ya IT, kupunguza ujinga na kuwavutia watu wengi zaidi kutumia komputa hasa kwenye nchi hizi ambazo utumiaji wa komputa bado ni mdogo.