Microsoft Partnering 101


From the Ground Up

By forming their own grassroots groups, partners find power in numbers.

Preaching Convergence

Microsoft is finally getting real about a one-stop strategy for e-mail, voice mail, IM and Web conferencing -- and that's creating plenty of opportunities for partners.

Microsoft's NAP Hits the Century Mark with Partners

Microsoft has signed up more than 100 partners who say they will support its Network Access Protection, or NAP, technology for protecting the network from edge devices such as roaming laptops through quarantine and remediation, the company said Thursday.

Picking a Partner is Like Buying a Car

Kick the tires, so to speak, before you jump into your next vendor and technology partnerships.

Apple Revs Up Ad Attacks on PCs, Vista

"I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ad campaign that takes swipes at Windows Vista goes into overdrive.

Google 4Q Earnings Nearly Triple

Google Inc. has grown into a financial juggernaut so quickly its extraordinary growth is starting to look routine -- a phenomenon making it more difficult for the online search leader to impress investors.

It's Happening!

After many delays, Vista sees daylight. You can now get busy.

Essential Gear for Catching Redmond's New Wave

Companies might be migrating later, but get ready now so you can sell to them when the time is right.

Turning the Corner

The Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community's enrollments and brand awareness are weak. But some members are profiting already, and signs of improvement abound.

Head of Zune to Depart

Executive who oversaw Zune development plans to leave Microsoft.

Time Extended in Cisco-Apple iPhone Suit

Apple Inc. and Cisco Systems Inc. agreed to extend the time Apple has to respond to Cisco's lawsuit surrounding the iPhone, in order to discuss trademark rights and interoperability, the companies said late Wednesday.

Microsoft Ships Intelligent Apps Gateway 2007

Microsoft said Thursday it is shipping Intelligent Applications Gateway (IAG) 2007, a combination of its Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server with Whale Communication's virtual private networking software.

New Apps Compatibility Toolkit for Vista

To accompany the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft yesterday announced the final release of a toolkit for assuring that applications will run correctly under the new system.

Cisco Workers Pushed on Video Conference

Cisco Systems Inc. rolled out its real-time video conference system for 50,000 employees worldwide in January, inviting them to test equipment with far-flung friends, family and co-workers.

U.S. Companies Urge Action Against Internet Censorship

American technology giants urged the U.S. government Tuesday to do more to confront China and other countries about Internet censorship.