Microsoft Partnering 101


Microsoft Promotes Bob Muglia to President of Server and Tools

Bob Muglia, a Microsoft veteran of 21 years, has been named to the newly created position of president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Division.

Microsoft Envisions 'Pay-as-You-Go' Computing

Microsoft has issued a patent application, published on Dec. 25, that specifies the metered use of computers.

Windows 7 Leaked

The upcoming Windows 7 beta -- scheduled to be released this month -- found its way onto the Internet over the holidays.

New Linux Kernel Released

The developers behind Linux have released the latest version of the open source operating system kernel.

Microsoft Mum on Rumored Layoffs

Bloggers and analysts on Monday poured cold water on rumors that Microsoft plans to lay off a substantial number of its employees.

Sun Releases xVM VirtualBox 2.1

Sun Microsystems recently released the latest version of its desktop virtualization software, xVM VirtualBox.

SSL Certs Busted

European security researchers have demonstrated a weakness in a hash algorithm widely used for creating digital certificates to secure Web sites and sign e-mails.

Awash in Azure Ink

With Microsoft's new Web tier, some channel business models will win and others will lose.

How Will Barack Obama Change the Channel?

Barack Obama is set to become the 44th president of the United States. How should partners position themselves for the new administration's IT spending priorities?

A Tale of Two Partners

The collaboration between two Cincinnati partners brought them honors from Microsoft -- and a bumper crop of opportunities.

Hazarding a Look Ahead

Uncertain financial climate, new U.S. president, new Windows OS -- all on the horizon and bound to affect partners in some way.

Azure Plus the Dynamics Partner

The Dynamics-in-the-cloud vision remains murky, but partners can take part in giving it shape as Microsoft figures out how to deliver it the right way.

No Rhythm to the Rain

Redmond has been warning and preparing for a difficult financial year. Smart partners should listen up and do likewise.

Software as a Service: CA's New Channel-Led SAAS offering

Partners will handle billing in a new business-continuity solution.

Marching Orders 2009

Thanks to the downturn, plenty of partners are entering the New Year wondering which way to go. In our third annual Marching Orders feature, RCP's experts offer advice to point you in the right direction.