Microsoft's System Center Operations Manager 2007 goes beyond simple device-level reports to provide comprehensive IT service monitoring and management.
- By Joanne Cummings
- October 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
IT workers continue to ride a strong wave of increasing experience to a third straight year of high earnings, according to <i>Redmond</i> magazine's 12th annual Salary Survey.
- By Keith Ward
- September 06, 2007
Microsoft's entry into enterprise security has market leader Symantec gearing up for a fight -- but not necessarily doing more to attract Microsoft partners.
- By Lee Pender
- September 01, 2007
Seeking new markets, Oracle invites SMBs to take a fresh look at its offerings.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 01, 2007
Since arriving in Redmond, Kevin Turner has focused on filling Microsoft's gap in data on how satisfied customers are with partners. Expect the company to step up its 'C-Sat' measurement efforts this year.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 01, 2007
Microsoft has given partners a basic field guide to its evolving S+S strategy -- but plenty of details still need clarification.
- By Anne Stuart
- September 01, 2007
Microsoft executives view their 'benefits wheel' as the hub of their new campaign to get the right benefit to the right partner at the right time.
- By Anne Stuart
- August 01, 2007
In solution selling, partners and customers join forces to solve problems -- and both parties win.
- By Fred Bayles
- August 01, 2007
For customers struggling to manage and maintain security wares from multiple vendors, Forefront offers a Microsoft-centric alternative.
- By Joanne Cummings
- August 01, 2007
Deconstructing the most common statistics and figures about the Microsoft Partner Program.
- By Scott Bekker
- August 01, 2007
Microsoft calls Windows Vista its fastest-selling OS yet. Partners are waiting -- patiently -- for that momentum to reach the channel.
- By Rich Freeman
- August 01, 2007
Here's an up-to-date sketch of Microsoft's competitive landscape -- including the peaks and valleys that most affect partners.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 01, 2007
RCP's experts answer five tricky etiquette questions and provide pointers on what to do -- and what not to do -- when meeting with Microsoft.
- By Lee Pender
- July 01, 2007
Opening an office near Microsoft's corporate HQ can help you get inside information and access to the right people -- or simply drain your bank account. Here's what to consider before deciding whether a Redmond branch is right for you.
- By Rich Freeman
- July 01, 2007
Your customers will love Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 for its powerful collaboration capabilities. You'll love it for its recurring revenue stream.
- By Joanne Cummings
- July 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
For many partners, playing golf is an essential element for building relationships and closing deals. For others, the game is a nuisance. And for a few, it's, well, a handicap. Here's how to decide whether and when to hit the links.
- By Anne Stuart
- June 01, 2007
A sneak peek at the upcoming Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference in Denver, the channel's biggest networking opportunity of the year.
- By Scott Bekker
- June 01, 2007
In Redmond Channel Partner's first-ever salary survey, we look at how much you're getting paid -- and are paying yourselves -- and answer some questions you might have been afraid to ask.
- By Lee Pender
- June 01, 2007