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Date : May. 06, 2008
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Title :  Gold Certified Partner News: Worldwide Partner Conference,Digital WPC--Connect with Peers in July and Year Round

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Gold Certified Partner Newsletter

May 6, 2008

 

From the Editor

Anticipation is building for the 2008 Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC). Now's a good time to reserve your place, if you're planning to attend. Or get in on the event activities--and stay in the know about partner opportunities year-round--through the recently expanded virtual conference site.

To help you get started, we're giving you an early look at what you can experience onsite in Houston--and online through Digital WPC. So set aside the dates, then take a closer look at what's in the works for this year's activity-packed, four-day event.

Microsoft Partner Program Global Newsletter Team

Worldwide Partner Conference and Digital WPC

 

Build Alliances at Premier Event, or Online

  

Build Alliances at Premier Event, or Online

Opportunities abound at WPC 2008 to engage with your peers from around the world, and the Microsoft team--inside and outside the conference center. Explore dazzling exhibits and meet the minds behind the latest innovations in Microsoft Expo Space. Connect with business leaders at industry luncheons and keynote presentations. Even play a round in the preconference golf tournament. The scheduled activities get into full swing Day 1 with a focus on business models, market segments, and an introduction to partnering with Microsoft. Then (Days 2-4) breakouts, labs, and exhibits examine Microsoft solutions that can help drive innovation, strategies and resources you can employ to spur business growth; and topics like strengthening your relationships with other partners.

You can browse the complete session catalog and search by track to find the presentations that will most interest you and benefit your business. For example, there's a new track specially designed for large-account software resellers, authorized distributors, and software-asset-management partners.

Like last year, Digital WPC is the place to connect to the conference online--even to listen to breakout sessions in real time. But it's also where you can hear year-round from Microsoft executives about exclusive partner opportunities and corporate initiatives. So, don't wait until July; Start experiencing WPC 2008 today.

 

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Join in the Small and Midsize Business Partner Forum on Day 1, then stay on track in focused sessions throughout the event.

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In this May 15 webcast, corporate executives answer your questions and discuss how Microsoft is helping businesses "go green."

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Microsoft Competencies: Look for Upcoming Program Changes
Starting in June you'll be able to attain competencies in Business Intelligence, Hosting Solutions, and Unified Communications Solutions to better differentiate your business strengths. At the same time, exam and other requirements for some current competencies will change. Get the details.

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Reminder: Use Your Technical ID to Access MSDN Subscriber Downloads
Make sure you can continue to access the important software resources you need. Follow these step-by-step instructions to associate your Technical ID with your Windows Live ID at the MSDN website.

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Build Knowledge, Equip Staff to Promote Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Solutions
Learn about the platform's technical capabilities. Then employ our presentations to discuss the business benefits of your solutions during executive-level sales calls.

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