Microsoft Partnering 101


Microsoft Outlines 'Optimized Desktop' Virtualization Plan

Microsoft recently discussed its "optimized desktop" concept and "dynamic delivery" strategies, which tap into the company's virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI), application virtualization and Remote Desktop Services technologies.

Final IE 9 Version Gets Primetime Release

The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 will be available for download Monday night at 9 p.m. PST (12 a.m. EST).

Consolidation in the Microsoft Channel

As the IT industry matures, mergers and acquisitions dominate the channel landscape.

Microsoft Launches Long-Term Licensing Program

Microsoft has announced the launch of Microsoft Enrollment for Education Solutions (EES), a new long-term subscription licensing program for academic institutions.

Blog Bytes: Microsoft Trails in Tablet Game

A lot of ink has been spilled, figuratively speaking, over Microsoft's lack of presence in the tablet market.

Microsoft: Internet Explorer 9 Set for March 14 Release

The release-to-Web version of Internet Explorer 9 is scheduled to become available this Monday, Microsoft announced at the South by Southwest (SXSW) event in Austin.

Microsoft Sets Guinness Sales Record with Kinect

Kinect, Microsoft's Xbox 360 add-on for motion and voice control, is the fastest-selling consumer electronics product in Guinness' history.

Microsoft Announces MED-V, App-V Updates

Microsoft has made available the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) 2011, which includes updated desktop virtualization and application virtualization tools.

23 Intriguing iPad Apps for Microsoft Partners

WEB EXCLUSIVE: We slogged through the App Store to bring the most interesting iPad apps to the surface. Some are free, others are expensive but all have potential for integration into Microsoft partner solutions.

Windows 7 Notebooks Taking Aim at Tablets

A new crop of Windows 7-based notebooks are retaining the utility of the form factor while drawing inspiration from the upstart tablet category.

Microsoft Releases Visual Studio 2010 SP1 at Dubai Tech-Ed

Microsoft released Service Pack 1 of Visual Studio 2010 on Tuesday, as well as a preview of the upcoming LightSwitch Beta 2.

Microsoft-Nokia Deal Rumored To Cost $1B

According to a Bloomberg report citing unnamed sources, Microsoft will pay Nokia more than $1 billion for Windows phone promotional and development efforts.

Microsoft's Share in Smartphone OS Market Drops

According to a comScore report, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 is fourth in the rankings, trailing Android, Research In Motion and Apple.

Dynamics: The Power of Referral

Will a new program that pays partners for Dynamics leads reach critical mass and spur similar programs within Microsoft?

12 Notable Windows 7 Notebooks

Tablets may be the current consumer rage, but notebooks are here to stay. Here are a dozen that have caught our eye.