Microsoft Partners


Microsoft's Partner Program: Buffet or A La Carte?

People Ready, indeed. Microsoft's Partner Program should follow suit, with offerings that make it Partner Ready.

From the Ground Up

By forming their own grassroots groups, partners find power in numbers.

Preaching Convergence

Microsoft is finally getting real about a one-stop strategy for e-mail, voice mail, IM and Web conferencing -- and that's creating plenty of opportunities for partners.

Picking a Partner is Like Buying a Car

Kick the tires, so to speak, before you jump into your next vendor and technology partnerships.

It's Happening!

After many delays, Vista sees daylight. You can now get busy.

Essential Gear for Catching Redmond's New Wave

Companies might be migrating later, but get ready now so you can sell to them when the time is right.

Turning the Corner

The Microsoft Small Business Specialist Community's enrollments and brand awareness are weak. But some members are profiting already, and signs of improvement abound.

Events: Introducing TechPartner

RCP invites readers to a first-time event in Florida.

The Vista Effect

For every dollar Redmond gets, partners see about 18 more.

Partnerships: Eyes on the Enterprise

Microsoft and HP partner to challenge IBM in the market for enterprise services.

NY AG Probes Intel Marketing Practices

New York Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is investigating possible violations of state and federal antitrust laws by Intel Corp.

Industry Builder Tells You a Lot About Microsoft

While the program isn't scalable, its structure exemplifies Microsoft's preferred partner role.

Vendor Consolidation

With a few key strategies, partners can maximize profitability by leveraging the constant and sometimes disruptive force of vendor consolidation.

Playing to Win: Using Sales Contests to Hit Your Goals

Goals and ideas for growing sales organically -- and adding some fun to the process.

Caught in the Crossfire of Internal Politics

Fed up with your client's in-house turf wars? This advice from the trenches will help you survive even the toughest of battles.