.NET is a framework created by Microsoft to enable developers to create highly customizable solutions across many languages. It enables a high level of software integration through the use of Web services—small, discrete, building-block applications that connect to each other as well as to other, larger applications over the Internet.

Why do we use it to build our solutions?
.NET Framework supports the integration of over 20 programming languages, enabling developers to choose the right programming language depending on the current task.

.net provides the high level of flexibility, integration and developer tools. In addition .net is becoming the standard for development around the world.

Examples .net standard features

Improved Reliability   Increased Performance   Increased Developer Productivity   Integration with existing systems   Ease of Deployment, Mobility Support   Flexible Data Access.   Native XML Web Service Support   Integrates with over 20 programming languages

Standards for development are rising, companies who choose to rise to meet the standards of today's technology will realize higher returns, increased customer retention rates, and higher productivity levels. Companies who do not will find that their competition is only a click away, and is able and willing to provide the services that many customers are coming to require, and expect.