12/1/2011
MPN @ 1 Year
Since Microsoft completely switched over to the Microsoft Partner Network a year ago, a lot has happened. Find out about pluses -- such as specialization and incentive alignment -- and the minuses -- such as higher costs and certification burdens -- in RCP's special report.
By Barb Levisay
The Master VAR program evokes strong emotions in the Dynamics partner channel. There are plenty of critics of the program, but Microsoft is committed to pushing the model forward, which will bring a new dimension -- and perhaps new energy -- to the Dynamics partner ecosystem.
By Kurt Mackie, Gladys Rama
More than 200 partners showcased tools aimed at extending the Microsoft team collaboration platform at its annual SharePoint Conference. Here's a snapshot of eight that caught our eyes.
By Scott Bekker
What's happened since Microsoft completely switched over to the Microsoft Partner Network with its dramatically different competency, specialization and incentive structures? A lot.
By Jeffrey Schwartz
Thirty-year IBM veteran expected to follow the strategies set by Palmisano, who remains as chairman.