A security flaw in Google's new Android operating system discovered recently by independent researchers further underscores the security debate between open source and proprietary software.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- October 30, 2008
Identity thieves and hackers appear to be coming at Windows users from all fronts, most commonly with spam. They were particularly active during the third quarter of 2008, when they did it eight times more frequently than in the previous quarter, according to a report released Monday by Sophos.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- October 27, 2008
A large account reseller can be your best friend or your biggest headache. Here's how to leverage the many benefits of working with these elite Microsoft partners while avoiding the very real dangers.
- By Rich Freeman
- October 01, 2008
AmberPoint's partner program provides SI services and tools.
- By Anne Stuart and RCP Staff
- October 01, 2008
Formerly low-key site for partner sales professionals gets a new share of the limelight.
- By Scott Bekker
- October 01, 2008
While many partners eagerly await the debut of the solution formerly known as "Centro," some grumble that Microsoft's midmarket server bundle leaves them with too few third-party options.
- By Fred Bayles
- October 01, 2008
Streamlined program will drop Gold, Platinum levels.
- By Scott Bekker
- October 01, 2008
In an exclusive interview, Allison Watson opens up about the highs, the lows, the challenges and the future of the Microsoft Partner Program.
- By Scott Bekker
- October 01, 2008
Vendors launch new products, programs for partners for the forthcoming year.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 01, 2008
Redmond recently unveiled plans to revise key aspects of the 5-year-old Microsoft Partner Program. Experts and partners weigh in on the likely impact of the coming changes.
- By Anne Stuart
- September 01, 2008
Seeing big opportunities in small to midsize businesses (SMBs), major IT vendors have retooled their SMB channel programs and offerings to get that business. Here's a primer on emerging opportunities for partners to get a piece of the action.
- By Rich Freeman
- September 01, 2008
In narrowing its Software plus Services talk into a real program, Microsoft had to go from dozens of promising options to one controversial reality. Many partners see opportunities in the program, but concerns abound.
- By Scott Bekker and Lee Pender
- September 01, 2008
With the U.S. economy still circling and unemployment on the rise, it's a good time to be in IT -- relatively speaking.
- By Herb Torrens
- August 11, 2008
To many outside Redmond, the inner workings of the company's fiscal year are baffling at best. Our quarter-by-quarter guide removes some of the mystery -- and helps partners profit by doing the right thing at the right time.
- By Rich Freeman
- August 01, 2008
Mitchell Cannady, president and CEO of Spinnaker Network Solutions, knew that selling Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online would change his company's course. He just had no idea how fast that would happen.
- By Scott Bekker
- August 01, 2008
These are turbulent times for the software giant. The company is grappling with upheaval in the industry, in its leadership and in the way it deals with its partners. But one thing hasn't changed: Redmond and the channel still need each other to succeed.
- By Lee Pender
- August 01, 2008
Apple brings buzz to the market that could translate into sales of other types of smartphones in the short run.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 01, 2008
As the Microsoft Partner Program marks its fifth anniversary, its leadership lays out a new long-term game plan.
- By Anne Stuart
- July 01, 2008
With its new Citizen Service Platform, Microsoft is making a big play for small-government customers. But will those entities play along?
- By Rich Freeman
- July 01, 2008
Think software piracy is just Redmond's problem? A study being released at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference puts a dollar figure on the revenues the channel could collect by helping the software giant defeat the pirates-and that bounty is bigger than you might think.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 01, 2008