Microsoft Partners


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.

Getting Ready for Windows 7

Windows 7 launches this month, giving partners -- and Microsoft -- a subtle chance at a revenue boost. Partner-readiness resources abound.

Microsoft Extends Dynamics AX With Acquisitions

Microsoft bolstered its Dynamics AX enterprise resource planning (ERP) product by acquiring intellectual properties (IP) from three of its partners.

Red Hat Revamps Partner Program

Tiers added as part of push to grow reseller base.

Symantec Adds Micro-Financing for SMB Partners

Move comes as software vendor increases education programs to help partners with basic business topics.

Microsoft and OEMs Offer System Management Promos

Microsoft launched a new licensing promotion on Tuesday aimed at midsize companies vying to better manage their servers and IT resources.

A Sage Software Partner Stumbles, and Microsoft Makes a Play for the Rest

Citing the economy, Dallas-based MIS Group went out of business in July.

From the MSPP to the MPN

Partners have 16 months to make the transition from the 6-year-old Microsoft Partner Program structure to the framework of the new Microsoft Partner Network.

The Allure of Azure

With a competitive pricing model established and different licensing options on the table, partners are starting to see how Microsoft's cloud-computing offering can drive new business.

Microsoft Targets Retailers with Dynamics POS 2009

Features of partner-delivered, next-generation point-of-sale solution include smart search and security-enhanced payment processing.

Levers of Power

Microsoft partner account managers will see compensation more tightly tied to partner performance.

Microsoft Puts Services Ready on a Roadmap

The aim is to provide partners with transparency, predictability and consistency.

Partners: In This Life, You're on Your Own

Microsoft may hope its partners survive the economy, but it's not willing to sacrifice a lot of its own cash to make that happen.

Social Networking and the Revolution

Despite the risks of social networking, it's not surprising that Microsoft would want to join in.