Microsoft Partnering 101


The Microsoft Partner Awards

With its choices of categories and countries from which winners come for its annual partner recognitions, Microsoft reveals its priorities and ambitions.

IDC Predicts Big Impact for Windows 7

Analysts forecast $18.52 in ecosystem revenues for every $1 to Microsoft for the OS.

Forrester: Worst May Be Over for IT Market

The fourth quarter of 2008 and the first half of 2009 may have set the bar so low that the only way out is up.

2009 RCP Salary Survey: Salaries in a Year of Recession

At a time of economic turmoil, RCP's third annual salary survey shows base pay for Microsoft partners is slightly higher than in 2008. But there are cracks around the foundation, as raises and bonuses will be harder to come by in the coming year.

Partners Get Early Crack at Office 2010

Access granted to technical preview for attendees at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

The Browser vs. the Windows 7 Desktop

Windows 7's immediate success looks guaranteed. After that, the future of the OS is doubtful.

Azaleos Rolls out Hybrid Exchange E-Mail Services

Company's approach combines Microsoft BPOS and monitored on-premise Exchange.

Picking a Partner

Microsoft makes the software, but channel partners sell and service it. Picking the right partner is critical for any Microsoft customer. Here's how to make the right choice.

Ballmer's Annual Partner Pep Talk Isn't About Specifics

Ballmer talks about the resetting of the Microsoft Partner program and gives a small dig to Google in the process.

Excuses to Tweet at Work

Even companies without a clear strategy for using micro-blogging to their advantage must monitor the ongoing "naked conversation" for complaining customers.

Flinders Named Co-Chief for Microsoft U.S. Partner Group

Deshaies moves on to unspecified project for Microsoft U.S. Leadership Team, and Watson moves other executives around her WPG orgchart.

Adobe Bugs Linked to Microsoft ATL Flaw

When Adobe announced that it would periodically have Patch Tuesday releases of its own to coincide with Microsoft's, it became clear that Windows plays a vital role in the third-party software firm's security repertoire.

Ballmer Talks Up Windows 7 at Financial Analyst Meeting

Microsoft executives on Thursday explained the company's business and prospects at the 2009 Microsoft Financial Analyst Meeting in Redmond, Wash.

Microsoft System Center Exec Promoted to VP Position

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the promotion of Brad Anderson, an executive who helped foster various server management products in the Microsoft System Center product line.

Microsoft and Yahoo Agree on Search Deal

Microsoft and Yahoo finally consummated an Internet search advertising-text deal after almost two years of contentious wooing.