Microsoft Partners


Mind the Gap

Does your business fill a niche where Microsoft doesn't play now? It may not be the case for too long.

Microsoft Completes Whale Acquisition

In a move meant to strengthen its enterprise security message, Microsoft said this week it has completed the acquisition of a leading secure access software firm.

Microsoft To Host Annual Financial Analyst Meeting

Microsoft will host a crowd of financial analysts on campus Thursday for its annual financial analyst meeting.

SAP Reports 43 Percent Profit Jump

Business software maker SAP AG said its net profit rose 43 percent in the second quarter on higher U.S. revenues and better margins.

PC Market 'Healthy' Despite Weak Demand in Europe

Personal computer shipments grew roughly 10 percent in the second quarter despite soft sales in Europe, two influential research firms reported Wednesday.

Microsoft To Update Hosting Solution

Microsoft will ship early next month an update to its Web hosting package that takes advantage of recently released products and technologies.

Ballmer Asks Partners to Bet on Microsoft in Security, Search, Unified Communications

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used his Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference keynote to give partners a choice. Ballmer also unveiled Microsoft CRM Live and launched Small Business Server 2003 R2.

The Two Faces of the Microsoft Brand

With a great brand name comes great partner responsibility.

Dealing with Microsoft Haters

Microsoft may be the world's best-known brand, but it's not necessarily the best-loved. Here are ways to overcome deal-busting objections.

Reaching for the Stars

With its new job-applicant tracking solution, Bond International Software is making its first channel play.

The Importance of Being Microsoft

Microsoft isn't just the world's most powerful software company. It's also the world's biggest brand. Here's why -- and what that means to partners.

So You Want To Be an MSP...

Sure, you can dive right on into managed services, but you'll be doing your company a favor if you tread carefully and review your business plan to fit your new goals.

Going for the Gold

Partners say that making the jump from Certified to Gold Certified is worth the effort -- but not necessarily for the reasons that Microsoft emphasizes.

Market Shift

On the strength of its scanning tool, Intellagent is making the move from service provider to product vendor.

Attitude Is Intrinsic

Intrinsic Technologies is "quicker, faster, better" than the rest -- just ask CEO Jason Liu.