Internet Explorer is one of the most used products in nearly every environment, but most administrators know little 
           about how to tune it for best 
           performance and safety. 
                    
			            - By Greg  Shields
 - October 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) is a concept touted by Microsoft and various Linux vendors as proof that their products are cheapest to run. But TCO claims aren't what they're cracked up to be, and most IT shops never use TCO, or just plain do it wrong. 
                    
			            - By Stuart J. Johnston
 - October 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    These alternatives to Microsoft's Internet Explorer can add Web-browsing 
           muscle, but they're not 
          without potential problems.
                    
			            - By Don  Jones
 - October 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Readers report a significant increase in salary over last year's survey results.
                    
			            - By Becky  Nagel
 - September 08, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Streamline Systems finds success with its exclusive focus on Axapta ERP for industrial manufacturers.
                    
			            - By Alison  Diana
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    InfoPath helps customers automate and manage the process of gathering and sharing data.
                    
			            - By Lafe  Low
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Now that it's under the Microsoft umbrella, partners see a bright opportunity in Groove Networks' collaboration technology.
                    
			            - By Hailey Lynne  McKeefry
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    SQL Server 2005 will raise the bar in terms of integration and standardization.
                    
			            - By Kathy  McKinney
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Competition for Microsoft's Partner Program Awards is fierce, but winners like Jason Martin of Navantis say the benefits far outweigh the costs—and that the secret to winning is no secret at all.
                    
			            - By Rich  Freeman
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    SharePoint Portal Server 2003 is making it easier for your customers to work together.
                    
			            - By Danielle Ruest  and Nelson Ruest
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Reap the benefits of Microsoft's $1.7 billion investment in its Partner Program using these resources designed to help you do what you do best.
                    
			            - By Joel  Shore
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Our 2005 Partner Survey reveals members of the Microsoft Partner Program are mostly a happy, loyal lot. But there's room for improvement in areas ranging from pricing and 
licensing to accessibility and security. 
                    
			            - By Paul  Desmond
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Partners are generally receptive to the idea of streamlined account team regions and vertically focused partner account managers.
                    
			            - By Kevin  Ferguson
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Matt Scherocman saw his profits soar after adopting the Microsoft Solution Selling sales methodology. Here's how you, too, can use it to cement customer relationships and boost profitability.
                    
			            - By Joanne  Cummings
 - September 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Microsoft Across America program helps partners score big with 
              product demos aboard technology-laden RVs -- it's just 
              a matter of knowing the ropes. 
                    
			            - By Joanne  Cummings
 - July 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    While controversial and sometimes confusing, Microsoft's 
              Software Assurance (SA) licensing program can be a lucrative revenue 
              stream for your business. The trick is learning the ins and outs 
              and explaining them to potential clients. 
                    
			            - By Doug  Barney
 - July 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Kevin Teder of Inrange Consulting knows that developing expertise 
              in a chosen field can help grow his business. Learn how he and others 
              chose sensible core competencies and developed the know-how to make 
              them pay. 
                    
			            - By Kevin  Ferguson
 - July 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Teaming with other partners can help you solve more customer problems— and generate more revenue. Here's how to do it effectively.
                    
			            - By Joel  Shore
 - July 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Allison Watson, head of the Microsoft Partner Program, tackles issues from licensing and marketing to program changes, while offering her take on how to get the most out of Microsoft -- and grow your business. 
                    
			            - By Paul  Desmond
 - July 01, 2005
 
		            
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's Live Communications Server 2005 can help your customers manage internal messaging, while staying connected to outside users running MSN, Yahoo! or AOL.
                    
			            - By Danielle Ruest  and Nelson Ruest
 - July 01, 2005