Microsoft Partners


How Much Company Can I Afford To Buy?

The IT M&A market is heating up -- here's the questions you need to answer to be ready for your next possible acquisition.

Key Windows Server 2008 R2 Update

First service pack coming this month for Windows Server 2008 R2.

Migration Madness: SharePoint 2010

Now that SharePoint 2010 is shipping, partners are primed to handle upgrades on customers' terms.

Bare Metal Battle: Microsoft and Citrix vs. the World

Microsoft leads partners to side with Citrix in virtualization's newest battle.

OEM Chief Makes the Case for Microsoft

Guggenheimer explains why Microsoft still matters in a digital near-future that isn't necessarily PC-centric.

Making the Most of a Partner Conference

In a field crowded with competitors, differentiation needs to be part of everything you do -- even how you attend a partner conference.

Why the University of Arizona Chose BPOS

A Q&A with university CIO Michele Norin.

RCP: The First 5 Years

Five years ago this month, we launched our first issue of Redmond Channel Partner magazine. The goal then, as it is now, was to be an independent voice of the Microsoft partner community with a mission of driving partner success.

Cloud Takes Different Shapes for Two Exchange 2010 Deals

These deployments show that not all cloud migrations are a one-way street.

Cloud Visibility: Security Audit Demands for Your Cloud Vendor

The question isn't whether the cloud is secure, but whether your provider can show you what's behind the curtain.

Taking Another Look at the LAR-VAR Balance

An experiment with deal registration for Microsoft partners suggests that the company is looking for alternatives to its current reseller structure. As with many changes, this is fraught with both opportunity and risk.

Changes Afoot at IAMCP

Microsoft partner member organization adjusts name, U.S. chapter lands new engagement model with Microsoft field.

Microsoft Starts Windows Embedded Update Service

Microsoft initiated a free Windows Embedded update service for device developers, which started on Monday.

Microsoft Clamps Down on Certification Requirements for Partners

No more double-dipping. That's what's at stake when the new Microsoft Partner Network certification program kicks in October 1.

Microsoft Shakes Up Partner Organization

After nearly seven years running Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Group, Allison Watson is stepping aside to take on a new role in the company. She will be replaced by Jon Roskill.