Microsoft Partners


Boost Accountability, Insight -- and Sales

Step back to get a better view of your partner relationships. More effective: Appoint an advisory board to help you gain better sales insight.

Dynamics at the Crossroads

Will an executive shuffle stifle or spur convergence in Microsoft's Business division?

There Will Be Conflict

In a mirror of the hot political debates, Microsoft struggles to drive home distinct messages to customers and partners, employees and investors.

SaaS: The Highest Hurdle

Software as a Service is gaining momentum in CRM and messaging segments. Now, partners try to leap into the ERP realm.

Windows Server 2008 Brings Big Challenges

Microsoft's super-sized server launch offers both increased work and new opportunities for integrators and ISVs.

Channel Gears Up for Windows Server 2008 Sales

As signs of a U.S. recession abound, channel insiders were looking to Microsoft's enterprise server launch Wednesday for a boost in business.

M&A: Virtually Unlimited Opportunity

Citrix CEO Mark Templeton says his company's acquisition of virtualization vendor XenSource has created a fast-growing joint channel for partners as well.

Transactions: Time to Gear up for a MicroHoo! Partner Program?

Analysts: Not so fast, partner.

Postscript: Transition at the Top

Microsoft veteran Raikes heads for the door; technology industry leader Elop prepares to take his place.

Channel News: On the Forefront of New Business

Microsoft rolls out new programs designed to stimulate Forefront sales-and secure profits for partners.

Microsoft Opens 2008 Partner Awards for Nominations

Microsoft recently announced that nominations are open for its 2008 Partner Awards, to be given out at the company's Worldwide Partner Conference this July in Houston.

Microsoft Adds 'Architect Center' S+S Resource

Microsoft has launched a new Software Plus Services Architecture Center Web page on its Microsoft Developer Network.

Optimize Sales

Microsoft's Infrastructure Optimization push gives partners a way to help customers get a handle on their IT investments -- and get a foot in the door on bigger engagements.

A Marriage Made in the Midmarket

Essential Business Server makes its debut in the wake of the Windows 2008 launch wave. Watch the sales roll in.

Iron Mountain Digital Rolls Out Global Partner Program

Iron Mountain Digital is formalizing a global partner program designed to extend the storage provider's reach to channel companies outside North America.