Microsoft Partnering 101


Third-Party Patches Released for IE Flaw

When Microsoft Corp. researchers learned recently that a software flaw had been made public and could prompt Internet attacks, the company ordered a team to devote all its time to fixing the flaw and making the repair work with other products.

Partner Watch, April 3

Echopass to offer Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 as a hosted solution.

Microsoft Acquires BI Software Maker ProClarity

Microsoft said Monday it will acquire a small Boise, Idaho firm that specializes in business intelligence tools built on top of Microsoft’s business intelligence platform.

Defining the Digital Decade

Bill Gates has been chatting up the concepts of 'digital lifestyle' and 'digital work style.' But what do these terms really mean -- especially for partners?

Hire Power: Top Recruiting Tips

Here are super ways to win the high-stakes competition to recruit top talent.

3 Steps for Maintaining Regulatory Compliance

Secure your corporate IT infrastructure by assessing, assigning and auditing.

Building a Lasting Partnership

Partnerships can be powerful, and powerfully tricky. Follow these simple steps to put yours on a solid foundation. 

A Nurturing Role

Microsoft is committed to helping partners grow.

Flying Low with Microsoft

Important deals can be made with even low-level reps of Microsoft.

Catching the Desktop Train

Microsoft is readying two major end-user products, Vista and Office 2007, to roll on through by the end of 2006.

Building a Sales Team That Manages Itself

Turn your company's benchwarmers into sales scorers with these tips.

The SAM Specialists

Refusing to rest on its LAR laurels, ASAP Software makes a name for itself in software asset management.

Microsoft and Small Businesses: Still Too Little?

Redmond has been reaching out to small businesses, but some partners say they're still getting mixed messages.

Reaching the Decision Maker

Getting past voice mail is a challenge. Persistence, a message focused on your customer -- not you -- and recognizing the diffusion of decision-making power are key. 

Making 1 + 1 = 3

Take advantage of Microsoft's online resources to boost your marketing strategies.