Microsoft Partner Program


Channel Growing Pains for ISVs

The lower startup and maintenance costs, quicker ROI and increased productivity of the cloud, particularly with Windows Azure, may greatly expand the number of ISVs seeking to build their own channels.

1 2 3 of a Kind

A lot of factors drove the merger of three Midwest solution providers into Avtex Solutions -- but some of the reasons relate to Microsoft technology issues and the new demands of the Microsoft Partner Network.

Channel M&A: 10 Key Deals Among Microsoft Partners in 2010

A look back at 10 of the more interesting mergers and acquisitions to hit the Microsoft channel this year

Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 Released Worldwide

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 R2 was released on Wednesday, both in English and 42-country-specific versions.

Dynamics CRM 2011 Release Candidate Available

Microsoft on Tuesday announced the availability of the release candidate version of Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011.

Forging a Lync in the Unified Communications Chain

Microsoft has a tradition of making a market breakthrough with the third release of a product. For that pattern to hold true in unified communications and collaboration, the channel will have to play a critical role.

It's Not All Wreckage in the 2010 Rearview

I've spoken to a lot of resellers and ISVs over the past several weeks and a good number of you can't wait until 2011.

HP Halts Its Windows Home Server-Based Products

Microsoft today confirmed that its hardware partner, Hewlett-Packard, will not produce a future product using the upcoming code-named "Vail" version of Windows Home Server (WHS).

SMBs Brace for a Cloudy Future

Attendees at SMB Nation Fall 2010 see peril and opportunity in the rise of cloud computing.

Microsoft Parallel Data Warehouse Hits Metal This Month

Release on HP hardware marks integration of technology from DATAllegro acquisition into the flagship Microsoft database technology family.

Microsoft To Decrease Prices on Windows Server SPLAs

Microsoft plans to decrease the pricing of its Service Provider License Agreement offerings for Windows Server 2008 R2, starting next year.

UPDATE: Microsoft To Roll Out Dynamics GP 2010 R2 Next Year

Microsoft today provided details about features and the anticipated release date of Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 R2.

Long Live the Logos!

You can't re-enroll as a Gold Certified or Certified Partner anymore, but you can keep using the logos until next October.

The Middleman Is Dead, Long Live the Middleman!

Partners might be wondering what their role selling Microsoft solutions will be when the bulk of services are offered direct to customers online.

Dynamics SL 2011 Coming Q2

Midsize ERP product will feature role-specific dashboards.