Microsoft Partner Tips


Managing the H1N1 Crisis

For partners, part of swine flu readiness is being able to provide best-in-class advice for customers.

Nice Guys Can Finish First

The temptation to strike fear into the hearts of your salespeople can become overpowering at this time of the year, but there are better ways to get results.

Shedding a Light on the SaaS Trail

Despite uncertain prospects, a few partners are already investing in some of Microsoft's SaaS- and cloud-based initiatives.

Giving Customers What They Want

Partners who understand what customers are looking for (hint: not just low prices) are better equipped to find and keep them.

6 Time-Management Tips for Sales Leaders

Some general recommendations for making the weakest link in your company the strongest one.

IDC Predicts Big Impact for Windows 7

Analysts forecast $18.52 in ecosystem revenues for every $1 to Microsoft for the OS.

Forrester: Worst May Be Over for IT Market

The fourth quarter of 2008 and the first half of 2009 may have set the bar so low that the only way out is up.

Partners Get Early Crack at Office 2010

Access granted to technical preview for attendees at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference.

The Browser vs. the Windows 7 Desktop

Windows 7's immediate success looks guaranteed. After that, the future of the OS is doubtful.

Picking a Partner

Microsoft makes the software, but channel partners sell and service it. Picking the right partner is critical for any Microsoft customer. Here's how to make the right choice.

Excuses to Tweet at Work

Even companies without a clear strategy for using micro-blogging to their advantage must monitor the ongoing "naked conversation" for complaining customers.

Watering the Partner Ecosystem

A lot of partners are feeling parched these days, but there's a storm on the horizon that may send rain their way.

Whither the PAM?

Cloud computing, the economy and partner program changes make the future role of Microsoft partner account managers uncertain.

The Other Shoe Drops on Microsoft Financing

Microsoft formally ratchets up the percentage of its products that must be included in financed deals.

Microsoft Makes Action Pack Digital

First bundle under new distribution model will include Windows 7.