Microsoft speakers at the SMB Nation conference talk up forthcoming releases,
drawing a mixed response.
- By Rich Freeman
- October 24, 2006
John Lauer, who headed Microsoft’s Small and Midsize Solutions & Partner Group, announced he is leaving the company to launch his own startup.
- By Ed Scannell
- September 15, 2006
GFI Software is looking to broaden its channel of Microsoft-focused value-added resellers and partners.
- By Scott Bekker
- August 29, 2006
Why some won't worry about Best Buy encroaching on their SBS territories. Plus, one reader goes virtual.
- By RCPmag.com Readers
- August 01, 2006
Microsoft has recalled Small Business Server 2003 Release 2 from manufacturing last week after the company discovered some of the files were not the most up-to-date.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- August 01, 2006
Margo Day, who has run the U.S. Partner Group for five years, and Robert Deshaies, U.S. V.P. for SMS&P, swap responsibilities, beginning in July.
- By Scott Bekker
- June 23, 2006
In a move that's making some Microsoft partners jittery, the retail giant plans to double the number of stores targeting SMBs this year.
- By Scott Bekker
- June 01, 2006
More than 300 Best Buy employees now certified under training and certification program, jointly developed with Microsoft.
- By Scott Bekker
- May 18, 2006
Upselling tightfisted SMBs is easier than you might think -- if you know the right ways to go about it.
- By Rich Freeman
- May 01, 2006
Microsoft this week continues its quest to bring more small business customers into the software fold with its first Small Business Summit, where officials announced options aimed at making it easier for smaller customers to obtain financing.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- March 14, 2006
Microsoft takes another swing at Windows Small Business Server 2003.
- By Scott Bekker
- March 01, 2006
Plenty -- as long as you combine it with a solid strategy to overcome SMBs' inherent fear of investing in IT.
- By Joanna L. Krotz
- January 01, 2006
Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?
- By Scott Bekker
- December 01, 2005
With improvements in business intelligence and development tools, on top of greatly enhanced performance, Microsoft's long-awaited database should present ample partner opportunity.
- By Joel Shore
- November 01, 2005
Desmond's last column requests feedback from readers on some future story ideas.
- By Paul Desmond
- November 01, 2005