Worldwide Partner Conference 2008

New Campaign Helps You Capitalize on ISO/IEC Decision

The Joint Technical Committee of the International Standardization Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have approved Open XML as an international standard file format. Explore the new Open XML Partner Campaign to learn more about Microsoft Office system technologies that support Open XML. And access resources to drive new business around your Open XML solutions, and attract more customers.

SMB Nation Looks at Small-Business Platform Myths

In this SMB Nation magazine article, Microsoft MVP Jeff Middleton dispels misconceptions about Windows Small Business Server and examines the software's functional capabilities. Get the facts, and then tell us what you think by taking a brief survey.

Explore Windows Partner Solutions

You now have access to a collection of software and resources that can help you increase revenue through Windows Vista operating system deployments. Windows Partner Solutions provide prepackaged software that you can promote along with your value-added services to improve your profit margins. Find a wealth of sales tools and marketing materials and gain access to training resources and technical support--all in one place.

See How Windows Server 2008 Compares to Linux

Watch customers and industry experts evaluate the Windows Server 2008 operating system against Linux, feature by feature, to compare the platforms' reliability, security, flexibility, interoperability, manageability, and costs of ownership. Then read case studies to learn how Windows Server 2008 performed in actual business scenarios--and what your peers said about switching to Microsoft. Find interviews, webcasts, audio, and analyst reports to help your business and your customers make informed decisions.

Evaluate Microsoft Office Live Meeting--at No Charge Through End of 2008

Receive 30 named-user licenses to test-drive Microsoft Office Live Meeting Professional. Organize and host interactive meetings, training events, and collaborative conferences with up to 1,250 attendees, including customers, to demonstrate the solution's capabilities.

Maximize Revenue Opportunities for Microsoft Dynamics CRM

Use the Customer Acquisition and Retention customer campaign to drive awareness of your services and offerings. These market-ready materials can help you promote your solutions that employ Microsoft Dynamics CRM business management software to address the relationship-management needs of small-to-midsize businesses.

System Builders: Broaden Your Revenue Stream with the 2007 Microsoft Office System

Learn how easy it is to pre-install and up-sell the 2007 Microsoft Office system in tandem with Windows Vista operating system deployments. Access online training, available in international English and 12 other languages.

Maintain Customer References to Support Your Marketing Efforts

When you close deals, ask customers to share how you won their trust and how your solutions have helped their businesses. Positive reviews can help you attract more customers and meet Partner Program re-enrollment requirements. Check the status of your references today.

Attend a Mobility Solutions Competency Training Event in April

Learn about device-management strategies and licensing options to help increase revenue opportunities. Upcoming events include instructor-led courses, on-demand Web seminars, and online tutorials.

EPM Specialization Update: Qualifying Exams Added

Two more exams now qualify toward the Information Worker Solutions competency through the Enterprise Project Management (EPM) specialization, and toward Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist certifications. Learn more about Microsoft Exam 70-632, "TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects," and Exam 70-639, "TS: Office Project Server 2007, Configuring."

Refine Your OBA Development Skills, Increase Business

Develop Office Business Applications (OBAs) to address specific customer needs. Through two business scenarios, you can acquire practical knowledge to develop solutions that help enterprise customers collaborate and use business information effectively. And gain insights to grow your business around the Microsoft Office system.

Grow Your Business with Microsoft Certifications

Achieving certifications in the latest Microsoft products and technologies--including Microsoft Dynamics--can help you earn a Microsoft competency and win more business. Take advantage of training and certification offers through the Partner Skills Plus program.

Save Time: SAM RSS Feed Delivers Automatic Updates

Keep up with the latest software asset management (SAM) news. Subscribe to the SAM RSS feed to get information, updates, training announcements, and other SAM resources delivered to your built-in RSS reader in Windows Internet Explorer 7 or Microsoft Office Outlook 2007.

New Promotion for Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007

Through September 30, offer a significant introductory discount off the regular license price of System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2007 Workgroup Edition, which complements the physical server management tools of Microsoft System Center Essentials.

Partners Book Larger Deals with Microsoft Financing

Download this article to see how introducing Microsoft Financing into a deal can help you increase margins while offering customers a more complete IT solution.

Join the Windows Vista Online Technical Community

This newsgroup forum--offered in international English and traditional Chinese--can help you learn more about selling and providing technical support for the Windows Vista operating system and your related services. Use the "Help Sell" community to post sales-related questions and exchange ideas with peers. Or ask technical questions related to customer deployments in the "Help Support" community. Either way you'll receive a prompt response from Microsoft, enabling you to quickly address customer issues and speed sales.

Special Offers: Save on Certification Exams, Meet Competency Requirements

Are you ready to achieve (ISC)2-CISSP or ISACA certification? Take advantage of these special offers to save on exam training and fees. Either certification can help your organization meet the qualifications of the Microsoft Security Solutions competency.

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