Information Worker Solutions Newsletter Volume 2, Issue 4 : April 2006
The Information Worker Solutions Newsletter is a monthly newsletter for Microsoft partners who are interested in the Information Worker Solutions Competency. Visit us on the Web <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799138>.
Welcome to the April Information Worker Solutions Newsletter 2007 Microsoft Office System Preview Site Goes Live We are very excited to announce that the public 2007 Microsoft Office system preview site <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799139> is now live. This site previews all the great new solutions and features of the upcoming 2007 release. The preview site's content was created for four different audience segments: IT professional <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799140>, developer <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799141>, small business <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799142>, and partner <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799143>. The partner tab complements and points to our IW Competency Portal <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799144>, where you can learn how to get your share of the US$148 billion partner services opportunity. You can share the preview site with your customers to educate them about the 27 different Microsoft Office system-branded programs, suites, servers, technologies, and solutions. You can also register to receive notification as soon as the 2007 Office system Beta 2 becomes available.
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Feature Story
Get Paid to Deliver Desktop Deployment Projects for Customers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799111> Desktop Deployment Planning Services (DDPS) is an exciting new benefit that is now available to Microsoft Software Assurance customers worldwide. If you are a qualified partner, Microsoft will pay you to deliver these services. Learn more about DDPS training, certification, and registration.
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Top Stories Which 2006 Microsoft Event Should You Attend?
Microsoft Tech.Ed 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799145>, will be held June 11-16 in Boston, Massachusetts, and is your chance to connect with Microsoft product teams, partners, and industry experts. It is designed primarily for technical decision makers, IT professionals, and developers and offers more than 480 technical sessions and 100 hands-on labs. Learn how to build, deploy, secure, and manage solutions using the full range of current and soon-to-be-released Microsoft Office system products.
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799146>, will also be held in Boston from July 11-13, and is this year's best opportunity for partner business decision makers to plan, strategize, and market their solutions and services in order to drive greater business success! Get ready for the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Exchange ideas, learn, and connect with Microsoft and other partners. This event can empower you with new knowledge, business relationships, and resources that can help propel your business forward.
Exciting Opportunities with Microsoft Office System Smart Client Solutions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799112> Microsoft Office system smart client solutions currently represent one of the most exciting trends for potentially increasing your services revenues. These solutions target customers' key informational needs by providing them access to corporate services and information through the Microsoft Office system. While the market segment for these solutions is largely untapped, partner services revenues are expected to exceed US$30 billion* worldwide by 2007.
* Microsoft Partner Capacity Research
Benefit from the Microsoft ECM Solution <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799113> The enterprise content management (ECM) offered in Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 enables management of documents, records, and Web content. It also includes powerful search and workflow capabilities. Read a white paper to learn how Microsoft is driving innovation in ECM. And learn how to participate in this US$2.7 billion* market opportunity.
* Microsoft Partner Capacity Research
Update Your OSSD Solution Profile <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799114> The new Microsoft Office System Solutions Directory (OSSD 3.0) now offers more partner benefits and makes it easier for customers and Microsoft field sales representatives to find and promote your solutions. Please create, complete, or update your solution profile now.
Try Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799115> With Microsoft Office Visio Professional 2003, IT professionals can create powerful diagrams to communicate ideas and processes better and more easily. Learn more about Visio Professional 2003 and request a trial copy.
Download Pre-Built Application Templates for Windows SharePoint Services <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799116> Thirty application templates are available to help you address your customers' business needs, identify new potential opportunities, and improve return on investment for portal solutions. These application templates are the first out-of-box custom scenarios for the Windows SharePoint Services platform. Use them as is or as a starting point for building deeper Windows SharePoint Services solutions.
Questions Regarding UMT Portfolio Manager? <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799117> Learn more about the sales demo database for the United Management Technologies (UMT) Portfolio Manager 3.3 that Microsoft is currently developing.
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Information Worker Solutions Competency Pulse
Prepare for Portals and Enterprise Content Management Specialization Exams with New Resources <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799118> New resources to help you prepare for, and successfully pass, the Information Worker Solutions Competency Portals and Enterprise Content Management specialization exams 74-132 and 74-133 are now available. Extensive information on Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 is also available.
IDC Study Demonstrates SMB Opportunity <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799119> A recent IDC study identifies opportunity paths in the small- and medium-size business (SMB) market segment for partners who offer Windows Small Business Server and custom Windows SharePoint Services. The study found that partners can gain a 46 percent margin by delivering three levels of services—basic implementation, initial customization, and enhanced customization.
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Partner Spotlight
Ementor Danmark A/S <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799120> Tekstflet2004 is an advanced document template management system that enables flexible creation of Microsoft Office Word templates that use Microsoft ActiveX technologies and Microsoft Web services technologies.
Microsystems <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799121> Microsystems D3 document creation and content management solution delivers faster assembly of high-quality documents. It also better leverages intellectual property by simplifying the management, storage, and reuse of content.
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Sales Resources
See What's New on the Solution Showcase for the Microsoft Office System <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799124> Use the Solution Showcase to show customers how to solve critical business problems using the Microsoft Office system. Highlighted scenarios for April include automating government forms <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799148>, contract life-cycle management <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799149>, and document creation <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799150>. All scenario pages provide ready-to-use sales and marketing tools.
Drive More Demand for Your Information Worker Solutions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799125> Participate in the Information Worker Partner Engagement Program and gain access to valuable resources to help you more effectively market and sell your Information Worker solutions. These resources help you and your sales staff plan, train, and execute on the Information Worker go-to-market campaigns. Visit the Information Worker Partner Engagement Program <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799151> to order your toolkit.
Get 20 Percent Off Visual Studio 2005 and MSDN Subscriptions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799126> Microsoft Gold Certified Partners, Certified Partners, and Empower for ISV members receive 20 percent off the regular Open License (business) prices for Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and MSDN Subscriptions. Discover more of the benefits of becoming a Gold Certified, Certified Partner, or Empower for ISV member.
· Solving the Windows Licensing Mystery for Your Customers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799128>
· Open Value Launch Promotion for Partners <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799129>
· Microsoft Collaboration Platform and Lotus Notes Migration Workshop <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799130>
· Windows Vista: Doing Deployment Right! <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799131>
eBriefing Series Spotlights 2007 Release <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799132> Take advantage of an eBriefing series designed to provide you with the foundational product knowledge you need to better understand the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Explore the value proposition, workload, and solution offerings Microsoft is taking to customers.
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Events
· Tech·Ed - June 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799152>
· Worldwide Partner Conference - July 2006 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799153>
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Webcasts
· Visio Partner Webcast Features Computer Associates and Airwave Implementations - 4/18 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799134>
· Del Monte Foods Improves Process Management with SharePoint - 4/28 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799135>
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Blogs
· 2007 Microsoft Office System <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799136>
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ISV Update
· Accelerate Your Development <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799137>
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Find Local Training http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4799103
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