Partner News: Software-plus-Services—Get Started Now

Sign up for other newsletters | Update your profile December 9, 2008 The full power of choice. In a tight economy, it's more critical than ever. The choice to leverage existing IT investments without feeling constrained by them. The power to choose customized solutions that optimize capabilities and price. It comes down to this: The more cost-effective combinations of software and infrastructure you can provide, the better your position in the marketplace. In this issue, we point you to software-plus-services resources that can help you build your position today. Microsoft Partner Program Global Newsletter Team Offer Customers Lower Costs, Broader Capabilities The software-plus-services strategy brings more flexibility to your customers—and to you. It lets customers use software-as-a-service capabilities in conjunction with traditional on-premises infrastructure and software. While you benefit from recurring revenue and from cost-saving delivery models. Partner Program members have exclusive access to online introductory training. The Partner Evolution Guide can help you make a smooth transition from on-premises models. The Microsoft Business Productivity Online Suite of communications and collaboration software will soon be available globally. Selling or supporting these products can help you build new annual and monthly revenue streams. Explore the offering and enroll in the program so you're ready for the launch. Cloud computing—it's not only for your customers. The new Azure Services Platform is designed for you. Use it to reduce your own development costs while extending your capabilities. Software development kits (SDKs) are already available to help you plug your solutions into the platform. Measurable business opportunities: White paper highlights partner successes with software-plus-services strategy. Generate new revenue streams with Solution Accelerators for Microsoft Online Services. Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance Keep your edge by customizing Windows operating system-based solutions. Follow the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP) blog for updates. Learn how you can extend the power of Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 with a resource toolkit for IT administrators. Use the new Asset Inventory Service 1.5 catalog to learn about Microsoft Volume Licensing for Microsoft System Center. Be a Voice for Innovation Join Voices for Innovation, a global network of diverse professionals. Help advocate for choice, innovation, and economic growth in the technology sector. Stay informed. Initiate conversations with business leaders and elected officials. Find out more and hear success stories in this DWPC webcast. Compete in the Public Sector with Virtualization Affirm your position as a trusted advisor to your government accounts by leveraging new virtualization campaign materials created specifically for government. Show customers how you can help reduce cost, space, and energy requirements for hardware and infrastructure. • Podcasting Kit for SharePoint wins award, helps build business. The latest info and quick access to resources. • Get an overview of core programs in newly updated Licensing Reseller Handbook. • Complete the virtual lab pilot exam for Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, receive three MCP exam vouchers. • New Microsoft Certified Master program offers highest level of server product certification. • Enroll in Microsoft Business Intelligence Boot Camp live seminar series. Visit the Microsoft Partner Program Portal. We welcome your feedback. Send us your likes, dislikes, and requests to help us build a better newsletter for Microsoft Partners. ©2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Active Directory, Azure, SharePoint, 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 Program. Sign out of any other Windows Live ID-enabled sites, and then sign in with the credentials used to enroll in the Microsoft Partner Program. 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 © 2008 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement