Microsoft Partnering 101


Betting the Business on Beta Technology

The Menninger Clinic is revamping its records management system with beta versions of Office 2007 applications.

Protecting Information Beyond Perimeter Defenses

Bluetooth, WiFi, Blackberrys, USB flash drives ... the IT landscape continues to expand beyond traditional servers and desktops, and so should your diligence to maintain security "out there."

Microsoft Awards Execs with Millions in Stock

Several Microsoft execs received millions of dollars in stock awards as part of compensation program that the company rejiggered several years ago.

Microsoft's Hard Edge

There's a new tone in the Partner Program.

Bringing Live to Life for Partners

How will Windows Live translate to new business for partners? We'll have to wait for an answer.

Taking the Plunge

Most service providers have no shortage of great product ideas. Here's how to make a big splash as a software vendor.

Microsoft's New U.S. Channel Chief

A Q&A with Robert Deshaies

The Quest for Supply Chain Riches

Microsoft's share of the supply chain market may be tiny now, but the company sees massive promise on the horizon — with great benefits for partners.

Out-of-the-Box Accountant

Help Office customers manage their books without the headaches of learning a whole new interface.

Microsoft Consulting in Your Corner

While boosting Microsoft's consulting investments, SVP Rick Devenuti is engaged in an unprecedented campaign to reassure skittish partners that they will keep their dominant role in enterprise services.

Knocked a-SKU

Microsoft believes its SKU program for packaging services will see a payoff in three years. One down, two to go ...

Striking a Balance: Competition and Collaboration

Building solid relationships with customers will win out against the aggressive, pushy sales strategy any day.

Prove Your Marketing Is Paying Off

Tips on obtaining an ROI on your marketing efforts.

Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta 2 Released

Try saying this three times quickly: Microsoft is shipping Beta 2 of Virtual Server 2005 Release 2 Service Pack 1.

Executive: Google Growth Driven by Users

Television should consider Google a friend, not foe, a senior company executive says.