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Microsoft Partner Program
Public Newsletter
June 3, 2008
From the Editor
Network security is foremost among the concerns of today’s business leaders. In this issue, we spotlight a multilayered approach to protecting an entire infrastructure, its integrated systems, and enterprise-wide data--all at once. Think “defense in depth” is an IT myth? We’ll introduce you to Microsoft innovations--like the public beta release of Microsoft Forefront code name “Stirling” with its Dynamic Response capability--that are making comprehensive network protection a business reality, and necessity.

Microsoft Partner Program Global Newsletter Team
Security Solutions that Respond Dynamically, Defend Deeply
Discover the Microsoft Forefront Security Software Family   
Businesses of all sizes face similar threats to network security from malware and unsolicited content. Protecting IT infrastructures--and the wealth of business information within--can be complex and costly. And yet it’s critical to success. Are you ready to be a hero? Today, you can take tools in hand to build, recommend, and deliver security solutions that proactively recognize and disable myriad, increasing threats--at the server level--before they can damage corporate assets or reach personal information. With the latest technologies, you can extend protection of messaging and collaboration systems seamlessly from server to client--and to the network edge. Integrate multiple security layers with existing and new applications under an all-encompassing safety net. And enable customers to keep a watchful eye on their entire infrastructure through a single, role-based console.

What’s your role? As a Security Software Advisor, you can help map and deploy deep-defense strategies for your customers, and earn predictable revenue from Microsoft for recommending Forefront software. Or promote and support armor-clad solutions built on Microsoft technologies, to generate broad revenue streams. Your peers who are partnering with Microsoft today say it’s serious business. Not feeling up to speed? See how attaining the Microsoft Security Solutions competency can give you an edge. And then start honing your threat-fighting skills.
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Microsoft Security Solutions competency partners are more profitable. Read the IDC study to see how 12 out of 15 key performance indicators make the case.
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Capitalize on the move to Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Offer Microsoft Forefront Security with up to 30% savings to earn upgrade revenue.
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Promote Virtualization to Grow Business Helping Customers Go Green
Capitalize on a new add-in for Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Professional to increase sales among eco- and cost-conscious companies. And advise your Office Visio 2007 customers on using the tool to realize energy savings from underutilized hardware. Then learn how Microsoft solutions are enabling partners to build business--while helping to save the p***t--in the Digital WPC Go Green on-demand webcast.
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Windows XP End-of-Sales Date Announced
Sales of Windows XP will end June 30. Prepare now to advise customers and maintain relationships while promoting upgrades to the Windows Vista operating system. Access resources to help you learn, sell, and deploy Windows Vista solutions--and get complete Windows XP end-of-sale details.
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Success Stories from ISV/Software Solutions Competency Partners
Your peers describe how they’re using ISV Telesales Service and ISV Advisory Services--and other ISV/Software Solutions competency benefits--to gain market share, speed time to market, and improve profitability.
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Try Microsoft System Center Mobile Device Manager for 120 Days
New Release: Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2008
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The latest info and quick access to resources.
Get help--now in eight languages--providing software-asset-management (SAM) services.
Leverage training and offers to elevate your career, help your organization succeed.
Receive prompt, online technical support for Microsoft Exchange Server 2007, more.
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