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October 29, 2007
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Reseller Promotions
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Now you can find information about worldwide Microsoft Volume Licensing SKU-based reseller promotions--including valuable offers for Microsoft solutions--in one location, sorted by customer campaign. Learn about promotion details, such as start and end dates, target audiences, market segments, related products, Volume Licensing programs and agreement types, customer eligibility requirements, and savings. Download a SKU list for each promotion. And find out how to order.
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With built-in Web and virtualization technologies, Windows Server 2008 offers a robust, highly secure, and reliable foundation on which to develop, deliver, and manage rich user-experiences and applications. Join more than 100,000 Microsoft partners and customers who are already experiencing the operating system's new features and enhanced functionality--before its release to manufacturing.
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Products and Solutions
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Assess, deploy, and update servers, clients, and devices--from the desktop, the data center, and beyond. Encourage your customers to download the Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager 120-day trial today. Build product loyalty, and benefit from sales.
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New for the Windows Vista operating system: Support for touch-input capability on enabled tablet PCs, and improved pen usability in Microsoft Windows applications. Learn about the new pen features and functions to promote Window Vista solutions to your customers with mobile employees.
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The Microsoft Business Process Alliance--comprised of a select group of ISV partners--offers top business-process-management solutions in the market. Learn more about these partner solutions through data sheets and white papers, and get inspired by their case studies to create your own solutions.
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Microsoft has extended the availability of Windows XP editions among original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and retail channels through June 30, 2008. The extension gives your customers--especially those in the small-business or emerging-market segments--more time to make the switch to Windows Vista. And gives you an opportunity to generate more revenue. Get details.
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Sales and Marketing
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If you deliver Microsoft Desktop Deployment Planning Services (DDPS), you have a chance to earn a Microsoft-funded video case-study to help promote your solutions. You can use the completed video to demonstrate your expertise to prospective customers and win business. And we'll even showcase your story on select Microsoft sites to boost exposure. Complete the Hero Program questionnaire by March 31, 2008 to qualify.
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Designing or developing websites or Web applications? Get the tools you need from the special edition Web Solutions Toolkit--including copies of Microsoft Visual Studio 2008 Standard Edition and Expression Studio. Every six months, you'll receive free development software and tools to help you create Web solutions, as well as technology info, sales resources, and special offers to support your business objectives. Find out how to qualify.
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Distinguish your sophisticated Web applications from the competition. The Custom Development Solutions competency can help you increase your skills and promote your offerings more effectively. Join today, and receive access to a full range of resources--from marketing tools to trial software and training.
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Events and Training
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Join us as leaders from the Office Visio team and greater partner community share best practices, preview Office Visio 14, and demonstrate Visio solutions. Participate in interactive labs, and attend partner and developer tracks with industry-specific content. Network with Microsoft professionals and partners. Keynotes by Jeff Raikes, president, Microsoft Business Division; and Richard Wolf, general manager, Office Graphics, kick off the conference. Register by November 30, 2007 to save. Contact visconf@microsoft.com to learn more.
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The Microsoft Office System Developer Conference 2008--February 10-13, 2008, in San Jose, California--brings together architects, developers, industry technical experts, Microsoft executives, and partners in a public forum for the first time. We'll discuss Microsoft Office development, explore demos and applications, and share best practices for crafting the next generation of Office Business Applications. Registration now open.
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Study wherever you are, whenever you want. Explore our selection of books and practice tests designed to help you prepare for your Small Business Specialist certification exams. Also choose from other training modes--including classroom and online sessions--that fit your schedule and learning needs.
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Security
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As a member of the Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, the Security Solutions, or the Networking Infrastructure Solutions competency, or of the Portals and Collaboration specialization of the Information Worker Solutions competency, you can become a Microsoft Security Software Advisor. Learn how you can earn an average of 22% of sales revenue when you recommend and deploy Microsoft Forefront security products. Sign up now to start driving new revenue.
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Support
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Consult the Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 R2 Technical Library to find in-depth information about initial installation, ongoing operations, troubleshooting, security, and other SBS technical topics. And earn a free, one-year TechNet Plus Direct subscription by submitting customer business assessments online.
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Visit the Microsoft Partner Program Portal.
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