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Clouding the MPN's Future

What happens in one part of Microsoft doesn't always sync with what happens in another. And that can spell trouble for partners.

BPOS Billing Reaction Floods In

If Microsoft doesn't get BPOS billing right, the sharks will certainly be circling.

Windows Intune Availability Set for March 23

Cloud-based systems management product acquired MSP capabilities in a second beta, and partner internal-use rights are included in Microsoft's partner program.

Microsoft Slams Google Office Plug-In

In a Thursday blog post, Microsoft panned the recently released Google plug-in for Microsoft Office, which allows document sharing and collaboration.

Amazon Launches CloudFormation for Cloud App Deployments

Amazon Web Services on Friday rolled out a new tool designed to facilitate the deployment and development of apps to the cloud.

CA Partner Portal Aims To Prevent 'Virtual Stall'

CA has created a microsite for partners to help them sell the CA Virtual portfolio and get past the "virtual stall" that often occurs when customers get about 30 percent of their servers virtualized.

Google Debuts Microsoft Office Collaboration Plug-In

On Thursday, Google made globally available its free Microsoft Office plug-in that enables document collaboration and sharing.

Alleged Leak Suggests Windows 8 Coming Mid-2012

According to veteran Microsoft watcher Mary-Jo Foley, Microsoft may be planning a "Windows 8" release for mid-2012.

Microsoft Rakes in Public Sector Cloud Deals

Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it recently signed contracts with over a dozen state and local government entities for its cloud computing services.

Cisco Pulls Plug on Cloud E-Mail Service

Cisco is discontinuing its hosted e-mail service, which the company made available for testing over a year ago.

Judge Blocks Salesforce from Hiring Ex-Microsoft Employee

A Washington superior court judge today enforced a temporary restraining order preventing Salesforce.com from hiring a former Microsoft employee for an executive sales position.

Parallels Names Former Microsoft Exec CEO

Parallels has just given partners more reasons to pay attention to the company: Today it promoted former Microsoft executive Birger Steen to CEO.

Microsoft To Release Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 This Week

According to a Microsoft blog, Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 will be available to TechNet and MSDN subscribers later this week.

Microsoft: Windows Embedded Will Help Thin-Client Comeback

According to Microsoft, next-generation thin clients are poised for an enterprise comeback thanks to its Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.

Microsoft SQL Server Fast Track Data Warehouse 3.0 Debuts

Microsoft announced a new set of reference architectures designed for partners building Fast Track data warehouse products.