Microsoft Partners


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Tight Relationships Require Trust

What would partnering look like if you had all the money, hardware and people you could imagine to throw into your relationship with Microsoft?

Vertical Markets: Prescription for Profit

The health-care industry is finally ready for a major IT upgrade, and for partners with the right solutions the prognosis is excellent indeed.

Seagate Technology Offers Toolkit for Vista System Builders

Seagate Technology on Monday released a toolkit for system builders to encourage sales of Seagate's storage products with Windows Vista.

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2008 Set for Houston

Microsoft will hold the 2008 Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston from Monday, July 7 through Thursday, July 10.

Best Buy for Business Teams with Ingram Micro Services Network

When the job is too big for the Geek Squad, Best Buy for Business turns to the Ingram Micro Services Network.

Making the Most of Your Marketing Budget

Focus your marketing dollars in these two areas -- Web sites/search and database-driven marketing -- and the sales and leads will follow.

A Disambiguation Page for 'Microsoft Services'

Herewith, a guide to the many services that partners can take advantage of, as defined within the Microsoft parlance.

Microsoft Faces Reality About the Future of Computing

Will the desktop computing model last into the next decade? Microsoft thinks so, yet it's begun to prepare for a future where desktops reign no longer.

Microsoft's Business Intelligence Challenge

Dynamics partners can play a role in shifting Microsoft's BI strategy from tools to applications.

Seeking Satisfaction

Since arriving in Redmond, Kevin Turner has focused on filling Microsoft's gap in data on how satisfied customers are with partners. Expect the company to step up its 'C-Sat' measurement efforts this year.

Zooming in on Software Plus Services

Microsoft has given partners a basic field guide to its evolving S+S strategy -- but plenty of details still need clarification.

Distribution: Transaction Czar

Jenni Flinders assumes a new role overseeing Microsoft's distributors, LARs and DMRs.

Events: TechPartner -- Take Your Business to the Next Level

Microsoft's Julie Bennani heads a list of star speakers at TechPartner in Las Vegas this October.

Consulting: New Microsoft Services Chief Introduces Consulting Options

CVP Maria Martinez takes Devenuti's place and reassures consulting partners that Microsoft is serious about its consulting services group.