Partner News: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 RTM

Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile | We Are Listening: Tell Us What You Need Announcing the release to manufacturing of the much-anticipated Windows 7 operating system, which will be available to volume licensing customers soon. At the 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC09), CEO Steve Ballmer noted that we're not so much in an economic recession as an economic reset. IT will drive the renewal, and Windows 7 may well be the catalyst. Corporate Vice President Allison Watson called Windows "the single greatest monetization opportunity" for Microsoft partners. Senior Vice President Bill Veghte pointed to an IDC report projecting partner returns of over US$18 for every dollar Microsoft earns on the new operating system. Windows 7 opens new development, sales, and services opportunities for your business. Offer your customers a robust foundation for high-quality experiences across applications, services, PCs, and devices. Don't wait another day to prepare for the October 22 Windows 7 general availability. Begin building new revenue paths now. Learn. Take advantage of Windows 7 role-based training and readiness resources, including Digital WPC. Use the new Windows 7 operating system. Microsoft Action Pack Subscription members receive internal-use licenses. Build your pipeline. Partners have exclusive access to customer-ready marketing resources and event-planning materials. Additional Resources • Windows 7 for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) • Windows 7 for Services Partners • Windows 7 for Value-Added Resellers (VARs) • Windows 7 for Distributors • Windows 7 for Large Account Resellers (LARs) • Windows 7 for System Builders The Windows Server 2008 R2 operating system launch is timed to extend your Windows 7 sales and development opportunities. Gear up now to discover the built-in Web and virtualization capabilities, including live migration, that will help your competitive displacement efforts. Learn. Use Windows Server 2008 R2 role-based learning and readiness resources to update your Windows Server 2008 R2 skills or acquire new ones. Visit the Partner Learning Center and Digital WPC for additional training information. Use the new Windows Server version. Microsoft Action Pack Subscription members receive internal-use licenses. Build your pipeline. Partners have access to customer-ready marketing resources and event-planning materials. Speed customer adoption. Use Solution Accelerators to step up deployment. • Role-based learning paths • SKU chooser • Online readiness kit • Online Technical Community • Case studies • RSS feed • Engineering blog • Forums • Windows Team blog • Twitter hash: #Win7RTM Visit the Microsoft Partner Network Portal ©2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Microsoft Partner Network, Windows, Windows Live, and Windows Server are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. Trouble accessing a Microsoft Partner Portal link? You may be signed in with another Windows Live ID not associated with the Partner Network. Sign out of any other Windows Live ID-enabled sites, and then sign in with the credentials used to enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network. If you still cannot open the link, please contact our support team. You will receive a response within 72 hours. Newsletter Legal Information This newsletter was sent by: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile | We Are Listening: Tell Us What You Need © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement