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2015 Winner: Uptime Does Verticalization Right

The common refrain among services providers is that specialization is critical to success.

Microsoft Posts 2016 Event Schedule, Changes Ignite Venue

Microsoft on Wednesday released its event schedule for the upcoming year, as well as announced a venue change for its Ignite event from Chicago to Atlanta.

Dell Acquires EMC in Largest IT Deal in History

In a deal that will reshape the IT landscape, Dell Inc. has agreed to acquire EMC Corp. for $67 billion.

Microsoft Launches 'Project Venus' To Boost Azure Backup

Organizations can now use Microsoft's Azure Backup service to back up Hyper-V virtual machines, as well as the files and folders of some of Microsoft's flagship servers.

Microsoft Shakes Up MVP Categories

Microsoft this month is shuffling the structure of its Most Valuable Professional program, which is an important badge of credibility for many members of the Microsoft Partner Network.

Dell Reportedly in Negotions To Buy EMC

According to the New York Times, Dell is in "advanced talks" to buy EMC, the parent company of VMware.

Q&A with Microsoft's John Case: All About the CSP

Microsoft's top Office executive and a key player in the development of the Cloud Solution Provider program talks to us about what the CSP means for partners.

Skype for Business Features Released to Broader Preview

Microsoft on Wednesday broadened the testing pool of some new Skype for Business features and announced some additions.

Microsoft's CSP Ecosystem: A Guide to the Players

Microsoft's Cloud Solution Provider program opens up a whole new world for partners. Here's a guide to the categories of partners, vendors and tools that are emerging to seize the CSP opportunity. 

Microsoft Unveils New Windows 10 Devices, Surface Book

Products include new Lumia phones, an improved Surface Pro 4 and a new laptop.

AWS Boosts Partner Program with IoT, Migration Competencies

Amazon Web Services (AWS) Inc. is well on its way to doubling its partner investment, fulfilling a promise it made to partners last year.

Microsoft Releases Dynamics NAV 2016

The next major version of Microsoft's Dynamics NAV product, called Dynamics NAV 2016, became generally available on Monday.

Should You Be a Microsoft CSP? 20 Points To Consider

Here are the most essential factors Microsoft partners should think about before jumping on Microsoft's new Cloud Solution Provider bandwagon.

Microsoft Reorgs Its Financial Reporting Structure

Starting this month, Microsoft's financial reports will have a new structure.

Microsoft Tries To Clear Office 2016 Confusion in Q&A

Microsoft published a Q&A this week aimed at answering some common questions about the newly released Office 2016, which can seem confusing for those trying to access it.