Internet Home Alliance, the cross-industry network of companies advancing the home technology market, continues to gain momentum, announcing today the addition of eight new members, including Microsoft.

The worldwide leader in software, services and Internet technologies for personal and business computing, and SBC Communications Inc., one of the world's leading data, voice and Internet services providers have joined the Alliance as Principal members and been named to the board of directors.

"The efforts of the Internet Home Alliance will enable Microsoft to work with other industry leaders to more quickly deliver consumers the enhanced Internet products and services they desire in the future," said Jonathan Cluts, director consumer prototyping and strategy, Microsoft, and board member, Internet Home Alliance.

"Through a broad range of products and services such as Windows XP, Xbox and MSN, Microsoft already offers consumers great ways to make their lives more entertained, better connected, and more productive."