ISVs need to stay close to Microsoft -- but not too close. Here's how to be an effective partner without giving away too much. 
                    
			            - By Lee  Pender
 - October 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Born from VAR roots, the Windows admin tool vendor ScriptLogic treats its partners and customers like gold. 
                    
			            - By Paul  Desmond
 - October 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft has replaced its 'go-to-markets' with customer campaigns. What does the switch mean for partners?
                    
			            - By Rich  Freeman
 - October 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Think you can afford to ride on the coattails of the Microsoft name? Think again. You need to promote your own brand, too.
                    
			            - By Lauren Gibbons  Paul
 - October 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Top-notch negotiators aren't born with that talent; they develop it by practice. Here's how to sharpen your own skills before you ever sit down at the table.
                    
			            - By Fred  Bayles
 - October 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Researching VC firms, getting ready for their questions and practicing 
        on B-list players clear the way for landing the right investment partner.
                    
			            - By Edward  O'Connor
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Menninger Clinic is revamping its records management system with beta 
        versions of Office 2007 applications.
                    
			            - By Eric  Berkman 
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Most service providers have no shortage of great product ideas. Here's 
        how to make a big splash as a software vendor.
                    
			            - By Paul  Desmond
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    A Q&A with Robert Deshaies
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's share of the supply chain market may be tiny now, but the company sees massive promise on the horizon — with great benefits for partners.
                    
			            - By Doug  Barney
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Help Office customers manage their books without the headaches of learning 
        a whole new interface.
                    
			            - By Lafe  Low
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    While boosting Microsoft's consulting investments, SVP Rick Devenuti is 
        engaged in an unprecedented campaign to reassure skittish partners that 
        they will keep their dominant role in enterprise services. 
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft believes its SKU program for packaging services will see a payoff in three years. One down, two to go ...
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
 - September 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Long-distance collaboration can generate big savings -- or big problems. Here's how to get the best from virtual project management. 
                    
			            - By Fred  Bayles
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Joining the elite ranks of Microsoft's suppliers can be highly lucrative, but you've got to play by Redmond's rules. Here's how. 
                    
			            - By Doug  Barney
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Dassault Systemes helps Evernham Motorsports make fast cars faster.
                    
			            - By Paul  Desmond
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft Operations Manager helps your customers keep a watchful eye and steady hand over their systems.
                    
			            - By Jim  Thompson
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Venture capitalists are far less visible these days, but with the right approach, you can still woo them -- and win their support. 
                    
			            - By Edward  O'Connor
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Brand new technologies in Microsoft's upcoming product wave could spell opportunity for creative partners
                    
			            - By Scott Bekker  and Lee Pender
 - August 01, 2006
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    With a great brand name comes great partner responsibility.
                    
			            - By Doug  Barney
 - July 01, 2006