Microsoft Partners


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.

Red Hat Revamps Partner Program

Looking to capitalize on growing interest by enterprises for open source solutions, Red Hat this week has revamped its partner program adding a premier tier and offering three levels of specialization.

Can Dev Camps Give Windows Mobile A Boost?

Inaugural event in Redmond hopes to engage developers of mobile applications.

Windows 7 Upgrades Can Kill .NET 4 and VS 2010 Betas

Windows Vista users trying to upgrade to Windows 7 can face some unintended consequences if they also use .NET Framework 4 beta 1 and Visual Studio 2010 beta 1.

Microsoft Targets Retailers With Dynamics POS 2009

Microsoft unveiled a point-of-sales solution for midmarket retailers on Monday as part of its Dynamics product line.

6 Time-Management Tips for Sales Leaders

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

The Microsoft Partner Awards

With its choices of categories and countries from which winners come for its annual partner recognitions, Microsoft reveals its priorities and ambitions.

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.

Azaleos Rolls out Hybrid Exchange E-Mail Services

Company's approach combines Microsoft BPOS and monitored on-premise Exchange.

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.

Ballmer's Annual Partner Pep Talk Isn't About Specifics

Ballmer talks about the resetting of the Microsoft Partner program and gives a small dig to Google in the process.

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.