Solution Providers


Microsoft To Offer Premium Exchange Server License

Microsoft Corp. will offer a premium license for the upcoming version of its Exchange e-mail server.

Push for Answers on Software as a Service

Partners have good reason to be concerned as Microsoft grows its SaaS business.

Best Buy's Small Business Offensive

In a move that's making some Microsoft partners jittery, the retail giant plans to double the number of stores targeting SMBs this year.

Virtualization Saves Real Dollars

Virtual Server 2005 R2 has a range of applications that can help your customers improve efficiency and cut costs.

Striking the Balance in Partnership

Recognizing those "whoa" moments and those "vive la différence" between you and other Microsoft partners that you work and/or compete with.

The Best Estimate

Even with a well-defined project plan, it's best to let the customer know that an estimate on deliverables is just that -- an estimate.

Market Shift

On the strength of its scanning tool, Intellagent is making the move from service provider to product vendor.

Microsoft Launches Live OneCare Security

Microsoft Corp. announces release of software that aims to better protect people who use Windows from Internet attacks.

Ballmer Defends Need to Invest, Innovate

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told investors Wednesday to be patient as the world's largest software company spends time and money developing new products and entering new markets.

Ballmer Clarifies Vista Ship Statement

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said the Windows Vista operating system is still on track for early January shipment.

BizTalk 2006 Exam Goes Thru Beta Cycle

Microsoft finally gives BizTalk Server exam a workout in front of beta exam candidates this week.

WinHEC Presents a Smorgasbord of Betas

As expected, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced the beginning of Beta 2 for three products key to the company's future during his keynote at this week's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Seattle.

An Unfinished Story

Wall Street punishes Microsoft for playing close to the vest on investment plans. 

Taking on the IP Thieves

Piracy in China tempers the enormous business opportunities there. 

Anatomy of the Deal

An inside look at prominent deals within the Microsoft partner community. Part of an occasional series.