Microsoft Partnering 101


Vista Reaches for the Crown

It failed to catch on in the enterprise in 2007, and it still faces hurdles to acceptance. But partners say that it's too early to call Windows Vista a failure in the enterprise. This could be the year that the beleaguered prince of Microsoft operating systems begins its ascent to the throne.

Upcoming Microsoft TS2 Events

Microsoft's TS2 team offers half-day partner briefing and networking events nationwide. The agenda focuses on the next wave of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008.

The Art of Discovery: Connecting the Dots

Salespeople can get to the basic questions just by pretending to see from the prospect's POV.

Reller Moves into New Role at Microsoft

Reller became chief financial officer of Microsoft's platform & services division (PSD), the group responsible for Microsoft's Windows and tools franchises

2008 Marching Orders

The new product launch wave hits early in 2008, so what's a partner to do? Microsoft insiders and partners point out channel opportunities and challenges in a year without Bill.

Microsoft 'Centro' Redubbed Windows Essential Business Server

Microsoft's long-awaited midmarket server bundle now has a name: Windows Essential Business Server.

Microsoft Sales Tool Kit -- The Guide

A handy booklet brings partners up to speed on Microsoft product basics.

The Gold Club

If your company has recently become Gold Certified for the first time, share the news in RCP!

Operation Re-Supply

Microsoft will arm partners with tons of new products to sell in 2008 -- including profitable tools like SQL Server and Windows Server 2008.

Microsoft Hits Target with Small Business IP Phone System

Response Point offers companies with fewer than 50 employees a right-sized phone system at the right price.

Diskeeper 2008 Is Full-Featured Defragger

Latest version of disk defrag utility offers customers better performance, uptime.

Tech Data Gets Tighter with Microsoft

Distribution giant ramps up on Microsoft-focused resources and training.

AOL Pulls Plug on Netscape Web Browser

Netscape Navigator, the world's first commercial Web browser and the launch pad of the Internet boom, will be pulled off life support Feb. 1 after a 13-year run.

Microsoft: No Evidence in States' Claim

States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence.

Windows Home Server Causing File Corruption

Microsoft is facing its first crisis with Windows Home Server, which is causing file corruption when used with certain programs -- most of them from Microsoft itself.