Microsoft Partner Program


Taking a Vertical View

What does it take to tackle a niche market? Ken has some advice before jumping in.

Do MSPs Face an Identity Crisis?

The phrase "managed services provider" means different things to different people, and the connotation isn't always positive. But MSPs are working to build credibility and show that their market holds big opportunities for customers, vendors and the channel.

Managed Services Tool Talk

No managed services provider can afford to be without solid business and IT management applications. Here's a guide to some of the top offerings.

MS101 for Microsoft Partners

Attendees at that first event in Maryland received a gift bag that included the Demo Showcase, a valuable set of customizable online demos.

Vertical Markets: Prescription for Profit

The health-care industry is finally ready for a major IT upgrade, and for partners with the right solutions the prognosis is excellent indeed.

Ambiguous Adventure: Microsoft and Managed Services

Whether or not partners will be part of Redmond's latest foray remains to be seen.

Vertical Markets: Pursuing the Public Sector

From the White House to town hall, government is big business. Here's a guide to the top IT opportunities and how to get in on them.

Selecting a Managed Security Services Provider

Look for a provider that can deliver an end-to-end view across the network.

Dynamics and Global Systems Integrators: A Complex Dance

Lessons from ERP past pertain to Microsoft too.

Steering SMBs Toward Managed Services

SMBs can't afford to hire a qualified IT staff to administer their networks. Partners who provide managed services can step in.

The ISV Competency Payoff

Analysis: IDC study shows profitability benefits in Microsoft's ISV Competency.

What I Learned at MS101 for Partners

At MS101, partners get a glimpse behind the Redmond curtain.

Software as a Service: You're Not in This Alone

As SaaS picks up steam, more resources are coming online to help with the transition to on-demand delivery.

Keeping a Safe Distance from Microsoft

ISVs need to stay close to Microsoft -- but not too close. Here's how to be an effective partner without giving away too much.

MSPP Web Site Gets a Facelift

For a once-drab site, a little polish goes a long way.