The Dynamics-in-the-cloud vision remains murky, but partners can take part in giving it shape as Microsoft figures out how to deliver it the right way.
- By Joshua Greenbaum
- January 01, 2009
Microsoft's Software plus Services Incubation Centers can help ISVs hook into SaaS opportunities by pairing them with experienced hosters.
- By Rich Freeman
- December 01, 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
For many partners these days, the question isn't <i>whether </i>to develop vertical expertise. It's how to do it. Here's what you need to know to tap into these markets.
- By Rich Freeman
- June 01, 2008
What does it take to tackle a niche market? Ken has some advice before jumping in.
- By Ken Thoreson
- June 01, 2008
The phrase "managed services provider" means different things to different people, and the connotation isn't always positive. But MSPs are working to build credibility and show that their market holds big opportunities for customers, vendors and the channel.
- By Lee Pender
- February 01, 2008
No managed services provider can afford to be without solid business and IT management applications. Here's a guide to some of the top offerings.
- By Rich Freeman
- February 01, 2008
Attendees at that first event in Maryland received a gift bag that included the Demo Showcase, a valuable set of customizable online demos.
- By Scott Bekker
- December 01, 2007
The health-care industry is finally ready for a major IT upgrade, and for partners with the right solutions the prognosis is excellent indeed.
- By Rich Freeman
- October 01, 2007
Whether or not partners will be part of Redmond's latest foray remains to be seen.
- By Scott Bekker
- August 01, 2007
From the White House to town hall, government is big business. Here's a guide to the top IT opportunities and how to get in on them.
- By Rich Freeman
- June 01, 2007
Look for a provider that can deliver an end-to-end view across the network.
- By Rob Aragao
- May 01, 2007
Lessons from ERP past pertain to Microsoft too.
- By Joshua Greenbaum
- March 01, 2007
SMBs can't afford to hire a qualified IT staff to administer their networks. Partners who provide managed services can step in.
- By Michael Proper
- January 01, 2007