Microsoft Partner Program--Public Edition April 24, 2006
Worldwide Partner Conference 2006 Registration Now Open
Steve Ballmer to Welcome Partners July 11 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827382> This year's Worldwide Partner Conference will be held in Boston, July 11-13, with plenty of pre-conference activities on July 10. Don't miss your chance to connect with Microsoft leaders, network with other partners, and experience the value of partnering with Microsoft.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
New Opportunities
Small Business Specialist Helps Furniture Retailer Improve IT Performance by 300% <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827386> Moose Logic provided their customer a new business networking and in-house messaging solution based on Windows Small Business Server 2003, and the results included dramatic improvements in customer service. You can make an effective sales pitch to new and existing small business customers by using examples from success stories like this. See more small business case studies <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827417>.
Small Business Opportunity: Realize 46% Savings Potential <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827388> A recent IDC report identified opportunity paths for partners who offer Microsoft Windows Small Business Server and custom Windows SharePoint Services. The study found that partners can gain 46-percent savings by delivering three levels of services: basic implementation, initial customization, and enhanced customization.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Products and Solutions
Webcast: Del Monte Drives Business Process Success Using SharePoint <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827389> Join us Friday, April 28, as we explore how Del Monte Foods streamlined processes and improved communication with its brokers and business partners using Microsoft Office SharePoint Portal Server 2003 for its extranet platform.
High-Performance Computing Goes Mainstream: Introducing Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827391> Offer your customers a high-performance computing platform that is simple to deploy, operate, and integrate with existing infrastructure and tools. Launching in 2006, Windows Compute Cluster Server 2003 is an integrated and cost-effective solution for solving business, engineering, and scientific computational problems.
Download Your Small Business Technology Assessment Toolkit <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827392> Access step-by-step guidance on how to conduct comprehensive assessments, build winning proposals, and generate profitable, long-term relationships using Windows Small Business Server 2003 solutions. Download the toolkit and find out how you can earn Microsoft merchandise along the way.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Sales and Marketing
Extend Your System-Building Sales Opportunities <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827393> Achieve the OEM Hardware Solutions competency, and get recognized for your expertise in delivering high-quality hardware solutions pre-installed with Microsoft software. View this presentation <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827418> to learn more.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Training and Events
Special Day for Small Business Partners: Limited Registration Now Available <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827395> Join us July 10 in Boston for the Small Business Symposium, a pre-Worldwide Partner Conference event designed to help you increase your potential in the small business marketplace. Hear from leading industry experts, network with peers, and learn techniques to help you expand your market reach. Free for Microsoft Small Business Specialists.
Now Is the Best Time to Become a Small Business Specialist <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827397> Three great offers can help you qualify to become a Microsoft Small Business Specialist. Save on one of the required technical exams, and get a second chance to pass that test at no charge. Registered members save 25% on the practice test for Microsoft Certification Program exam 70-282.
Expert Column
Strategic IT Services: Looking Beyond the Data Center <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827402> Companies are finding new ways to use IT to gain a competitive advantage. In this popular Expert Column, Rick Freedman explains how to best engage clients in long-range, strategic IT planning.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Licensing
An Easier Way to Create Accurate Licensing Quotes <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827404> The License Quote Configurator is designed to assist you in making accurate licensing recommendations. Use this tool to produce quotes containing part numbers, product descriptions, and estimated retail prices, and provide your customers with multiple, accurate licensing scenarios.
Increase Your Services Revenue Opportunities with Licensing Expertise <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827406> Achieving the Licensing Solutions competency can help you acquire the skills you need to formulate and recommend the right licensing solutions to your customers. Learn what steps you can take to achieve the competency.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Security
Increase Security, Reliability, and Performance with Windows Server 2003 R2 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827407> Do your customers need a more efficient way to manage and control access to local and remote resources while integrating applications into their existing Windows 2003 environment? The answer is Windows Server 2003 R2, included in the Microsoft Action Pack Subscription.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Membership
· Learn How to Enroll <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827411>
· Find a Business Partner <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827412>
· Learn More About Becoming a Small Business Specialist <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827413>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Partner Marketing Center
· Learn About the Partner Marketing Center <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827419>
· View All Marketing Campaigns <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827420>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Security
· Get the Latest Security Updates <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827421>
· Update Your Skills with Security Training <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827422>
· Secure Your Servers <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827423>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Popular Downloads
· Windows Defender (Beta 2) <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827424>
· Cumulative Update for Internet Explorer for Windows XP SP2 <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827425>
· User Profile Hive Cleanup Service <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827426>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Training and Events
· Preview the Worldwide Partner Conference Agenda <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827427>
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Competency Resources
· Licensing Solutions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827428>
· Custom Development Solutions <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827429>
· Learn More About Microsoft Competencies <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827430>
---------------------------------------------------------------------- = Available to Registered Members
Enroll as a Registered Member <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827431> for free and gain access to partners-only resources such as industry research, sales and marketing tools, technical support, training, and more.
====================================================================== If you would prefer to receive the HTML version of this newsletter, reply to this e-mail message, type HTML in the subject line, and click Send.
Visit the Microsoft Partner Program website. <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827414>
We welcome your feedback. Send us <http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=4827415> your likes, dislikes, and requests to help us build a better newsletter for Microsoft Partners.
© 2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, SharePoint, Windows, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe at the Microsoft.com website <https://profile.microsoft.com/RegSysSubscriptionCnt/SubCntDefault.aspx#NewsLetterSub>. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site.
Newsletter Legal Information <http://www.microsoft.com/info/legalinfo/default.mspx>
This newsletter was sent by the: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052
No comments:
Post a Comment
Keep a civil tongue.