Zuora reports quick integration of sharpcloud on Windows Azure into its network

Zuora announced that sharpcloud has successfully implemented the Zuora Z-Commerce for the Cloud platform in 20 days. sharpcloud provides visual, social roadmapping which is used by customers to manage knowledge and networks around their strategic planning and innovation programs. sharpcloud is developed

sharpcloud deployed Windows Azure's platform and tools to create its solution and in a short time it took up the task of monetizing, namely, enabling sharpcloud for subscriptions.

Through the Microsoft Windows Azure and BizSpark One programs, sharpcloud was able to get started quickly with the Zuora team, which was already well versed and integrated into the Windows Azure ecosystem.

sharpcloud is now using Zuora to enable billing, payments and subscription management for its Windows Azure-based application, specifically:

• Multiple pricing plans to sell to individuals and businesses

• Support for multiple currencies -- GBP, USD, and Euros

• Online commerce capabilities

• Support for credit cards; PCI compliance

• Seamless integration to PayPal for payment processing

• A platform to handle subscription orders from different partners, including Fujitsu