Microsoft Partnering 101


Microsoft Moves to the Forefront of Security

Formally announces availability of security suite for Microsoft clients

Digg.com Users Rebel Over DVD Copy-Protection Locks

Operators of a Web site that ranks and displays items based on recommendations from its users relented this week in allowing people to post information and links on breaking the locks on high-definition DVDs.

Unveiling the Influencer

A new Microsoft program aims to pull those partners that influence sales of Microsoft software out of the shadow of the Large Account Resellers who close all the deals.

Company Concedes 'Excel' Name to Microsoft

A niche software company says it will rename one of its programs, admitting defeat in a three-year effort to win money from Microsoft Corp. after it claimed the name was too close to Excel.

Before the Storm

As some Microsoft partners know all too well, a solid emergency-response plan can mean the difference between surviving or sinking when disaster strikes.

The SMB Feeding Frenzy

It's not small-minded at all for partners to think about the small-to-medium business market.

Dell Chooses Ubuntu for Linux Machines

The fortunes of the Ubuntu version of Linux got a boost on Tuesday as Dell Computer, Inc. announced it will begin selling the open source operating system with selected desktop and laptop models in its consumer lines

Quest Compliance Suite: Follow The Rules

Quest Software's Compliance Suite for Windows helps your customers meet both their compliance obligations and IT performance benchmarks.

Breaking Waves

Last year, all the talk at Convergence was about waves of integration for Dynamics. Now, it's all about how the suite fits into the Microsoft stack. But not everything that Microsoft is saying is clear, and some partners are confused about where Dynamics is going.

Marketing Expectations: It Takes Two to Tango

Tips and tricks for getting the most out of your vendor partnerships

Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider

Look for a provider that can deliver an end-to-end view across the network.

AmberPoint Awarded Gold Partner Status From Microsoft

Company recognized for its governance solution, which helps manage enterprise applications in a service-oriented architecture.

News Analysis: Why Vista Was Vulnerable

Microsoft Corp. likes to promote Windows Vista as its most secure operating system release ever. And with good reason. After all, the company put a lot of software-development elbow grease into its top-to-bottom redesign of Vista's default security experience.

Marketing Maxims: Pithy Sayings, Proven Truths

Here are six sayings to help keep partners focused on their marketing message.

Will Greater Influence Lead to Greater Affluence?

Microsoft's Partner Influence Program is a step in the right direction, especially when partners could be selling Linux instead.