Microsoft Partners


Partners: Forget Microsoft's 'Cloud Consumption' Directive

Howard thinks it's time for partners to treat Microsoft with the same benign neglect it shows them.

Analysis: IT Services a Double-Edged Sword for Xerox

The century-old company joins the likes of HP this year with its decision to separate its hardware and services units.

Microsoft Axes Convergence Conference for New 'Envision' Event

Starting this year, Microsoft is replacing its venerable Convergence conference, which has long been the company's marquee event for Dynamics-related announcements, with a new event called "Envision."

How Cloud and IP Are Changing the IT Services Market

The old three-legged-stool model of partner-delivered IT services -- consulting, advisory services and support -- needs to adapt to the changing technology environment.

How a Microsoft Partner Found Success by Linking IP and P2P

Microsoft Partner of the Year winner Nintex kills two birds with one very effective stone by combining IP creation with partner outreach.

6 Things the Cloud Doesn't Change for Microsoft Partners

Cloud computing may be the poster child of disruptive technology, but there are a few business tenets that are simply impervious to change.

For Microsoft Partners, What Are the Paths to Encryption?

Demand has never been higher for ways to protect data from prying eyes. Solutions abound for partners looking to encrypt their customers' data in Microsoft environments.

Why Doesn't Anyone Talk About Microsoft Consulting Services?

For years, there's been conflict between MCS and Microsoft's closest enterprise partners -- sometimes boiling, sometimes just steaming. It's time for Microsoft to start communicating honestly and openly with partners about the role, and compensation model, of MCS.

Microsoft's New U.S. Channel Chief: Partner Enablement a Top Priority

Stephen Boyle spent his first four months on the job getting an education from partners and other Microsoft executives. Now he's vowing to provide some education in the form of partner enablement.

Microsoft Releases Dynamics CRM 2016

Microsoft on Monday released its next-generation customer relationship management (CRM) offering to general availability.

Dabbling Done, Microsoft Is All In on Cloud with Latest Dynamics AX

A full-blown cloud edition of Microsoft's ERP suite, Dynamics AX, will hit the public preview stage next month and is expected to be generally available (GA) in the first quarter of 2016.

Microsoft's Dynamics CRM Chief Goes to Salesforce.com

Bob Stutz, who has guided Microsoft's Dynamics CRM team for the last three years as corporate vice president, has left the company.

New Strategy Intact, Intel Security Calls on Channel Partners

Nearly two years after dropping the McAfee name, the new Intel Security says it's ready to go to market with a mandate to become one of the largest security vendors in the IT industry, taking on the likes of Cisco, IBM, RSA and Symantec.

The Hidden Payoff in Starting an IAMCP Chapter

In a region that's ripe for partner-to-partner networking, the launch of another IAMCP chapter is bringing more value to Microsoft partners.

Veeam Plans New Portal To Ease DRaaS Rollouts for Partners

Backup and disaster recovery (DR) software provider Veeam is looking to make it easier for traditional partners to become Backup-as-a-Service providers with a new cloud-based tool.