Microsoft Partners


A Tale of Two Partners

The collaboration between two Cincinnati partners brought them honors from Microsoft -- and a bumper crop of opportunities.

Hazarding a Look Ahead

Uncertain financial climate, new U.S. president, new Windows OS -- all on the horizon and bound to affect partners in some way.

Azure Plus the Dynamics Partner

The Dynamics-in-the-cloud vision remains murky, but partners can take part in giving it shape as Microsoft figures out how to deliver it the right way.

No Rhythm to the Rain

Redmond has been warning and preparing for a difficult financial year. Smart partners should listen up and do likewise.

Software as a Service: CA's New Channel-Led SAAS offering

Partners will handle billing in a new business-continuity solution.

Marching Orders 2009

Thanks to the downturn, plenty of partners are entering the New Year wondering which way to go. In our third annual Marching Orders feature, RCP's experts offer advice to point you in the right direction.

Postscript: Symantec to See Major Shift in Leadership 2.0

In a change with implications for the channel, Enrique Salem will replace John Thompson as CEO in April.

Product Timeline: 2 Key Milestones for Windows 7

A top Microsoft official says the company expects to release a beta version of its next operating system this month-with a launch to follow in early 2010.

Make Monday Morning Meetings Count

Get on the right track and start your week off with a well-informed, well-organized game plan.

Putting the Squeeze on LARs

LARs may become a rarity, as Microsoft proposes changes to limit the earning power of those LARs focused on license-only sales.

Endangered, Not Extinct: Survival Tips for Partners in These Tough Economic Times

Even with the current threats to easy credit, Microsoft partners have resources to draw upon in the tough economic times ahead.

Roadmap Update: Vendors Shake up Channel Offerings

Landing New Business: S+S Incubation Centers Gives ISVs a First Step

Microsoft's Software plus Services Incubation Centers can help ISVs hook into SaaS opportunities by pairing them with experienced hosters.

Is It Time to Take Another Look at Symantec?

The Veritas acquisition caused some problems, but close partners say the security giant is back on its game.