Microsoft Partners


Pushing Partners to Plan for Success

To break into the enterprise sales segment, you first have to prove to Microsoft that you have the right stuff.

SAP Keeps It Simple with CRM 2007

New customer relationship management offering stakes enterprise software juggernaut's claim to SaaS bounty.

Do MSPs Face an Identity Crisis?

The phrase "managed services provider" means different things to different people, and the connotation isn't always positive. But MSPs are working to build credibility and show that their market holds big opportunities for customers, vendors and the channel.

Softchoice Corp. Bulks up by Acquisition

Toronto-based Softchoice Corp., a major Microsoft large account reseller, has grown even larger thanks to a recent three-month buying spree.

Business-Continuity Planning: Myths and Mistakes

Now that you have a plan, it's time to make sure it works. Practice, in this case, makes perfect.

Managed Services Tool Talk

No managed services provider can afford to be without solid business and IT management applications. Here's a guide to some of the top offerings.

Diamond Leaves ePartners, McCarthy Steps in as CEO

Software reselling veteran Howard Diamond has left ePartners Inc. and the company has promoted its former President, Michael McCarthy, to replace Diamond as CEO.

Partner + Partner = Profits

With research confirming the value of P2P activity, Microsoft focuses on ways to help its partners join forces with each other.

'Big Easy' Subsidy Program To Put Dollars in Microsoft Partners' Pockets

System builders can now get a piece of the $10 million program.

Microsoft Adds Dynamics Suite for Retailers

Microsoft this week has rolled out a turnkey solution that ties front-end CRM functions with back-end ERP and supply chain management systems.

Phase 2 Embraces SaaS for Global SMB Market

A Microsoft Gold Certified Partner is proving Redmond's Software Plus Services case by offering hosted and customized IT support to the small-to-medium business market.

Softchoice Buys Its Way to Growth

The Microsoft LAR shelled out $100 million, gaining new markets.

SMBs To Get 'Lease-Like' Option on Microsoft Software

Redmond unveiled its Open Value Subscription Program in the United States and Canada.

Dynamics Perspective

Is there an SAP market left for Dynamics?

[Distribution] Drilling Down

For Peter Boit of the Microsoft Enterprise and Partner Group, success with partners in 2008 depends on transparency and two-way communication.