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

Microsoft Student Newsletter - July 2009

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile Volume 2, Edition 3 July 22, 2009 Welcome to the Microsoft Student Newsletter, offering news, tips, advice, career info, and special offers for today's students. Fun in the sun It's the middle of summer, and school is at least a month away. Why not enjoy some fun in the sun? Here are some tips and ideas to help you do just that. Keep jogging, and easily chart your distance and time Play DJ for a day at your summer party Make a music video and share it with the world Notice something new about this newsletter? We've revamped it to make it more useful and relevant to students. Take a look, and let us know what you think. Also, watch for the launch of our new Web site, coming soon! Check out the new series: My Intern Life @ Microsoft What's working at Microsoft like? A group of eight Microsoft student interns provide an up-close-and-personal look at their experiences through short video diaries. Watch them now. Microsoft announces Imagine Cup 2009 winners It began with 300,000 registered students, and on July 7, winners were revealed for Imagine Cup, the world's premier student technology competition. Click here for a complete list of the winners. Stay organized this year with Office Live Workspace You live online - shouldn't your documents? Use Microsoft Office Live Workspace to store your documents online and work from virtually anywhere. Learn more. • Project Tuva: Learn scientific theories through fascinating historical videos • Webcast: advanced tips and tricks for PowerPoint 2007 • New features in Internet Explorer 8 • Xbox expert tips and tricks • Play free games online • Perfect your favorite summer photos • See what Xbox games are releasing this summer • Watch movies on demand on your PC Get a head start on an IT career Microsoft Students to Business is a great resource for any student looking for a job or internship. It connects students to Microsoft partners and customers all over the globe. Watch this video to learn more about the program, and then view job listings by country. Become a Microsoft intern If you watch the "My Intern Life @ Microsoft" series and it inspires you, get the scoop on Microsoft internships. Learn about our intern benefits, read frequently asked questions, and more. Get ready for college and your career Be sure you get the right software at the right price to make your college years or transition to the working world a success. Save 91% on Microsoft Office Ultimate 2007, and discover other ways to save big on Microsoft products. • Donate to help refugees and double your impact! Microsoft will donate $1 for every $1 donated • Get the ultimate steal on Microsoft software for students • Follow us on Twitter • Be our friend on Facebook • Visit us on your mobile phone • Watch Student TV • Subscribe to the Student blog To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe at the Microsoft.com Web site. You can manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at this site. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by the Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, Washington, USA 98052 Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement

Microsoft at a glance: July 2009 Edition

Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile July 2009 Edition Make the right choice Introducing the new Windows Mobile smartphone that provides the tools and services you need in a stylish, compact package-and at an affordable price. Now only $99.99 (U.S. only)* Check out the new AT&T Samsung Jack What's New Introducing Bing: Now there is a better way to search Get the right information to make the right decisions. Try it now and decide for yourself Receive personalized health guidance online Organize and maintain your family's health information in a free and secure online environment and get free guidance with Mayo Clinic Health Manager Have More Fun Now you can get your Windows Live programs to go Access Hotmail, Messenger, Live Search, and more from your mobile phone-for free The world's first "stay-at-home" server: Get a free 120-day trial With Windows Home Server, you can back up your family's PCs and share photos, videos, music, and other files Build Your Skills Ramp up your career Build your dev skills with a free, online, community-based learning program Are U ready for the ultimate steal? Now students can get the ultimate student discount and save 91% off E.R.P. on Office Ultimate 2007 (U.S. only) Get More Done Microsoft Office Visio 2007 Visualize, explore, and communicate information with a free 60-day trial Get a free Web site Office Live Small Business provides a free Web site, hosting, e-mail, and other online tools for your business Boost Your Business Go beyond basic accounting With Microsoft Dynamics financial management software, you get robust functionality, sophisticated reporting, and decision-making tools Microsoft Pinpoint Access and connect with thousands of Microsoft Certified companies to find products and services for your business Tech Topics Get a lot more for less Save on Visual Studio 2008 and Visual Studio Team System with special offers and great deals Ready for Windows 7? Download the Windows 7 Release Candidate through TechNet and begin testing in your environment today Monthly Security Updates • Download the July security updates today Popular Downloads • Get the latest DirectX update • Evaluate Microsoft products for your company • Download Windows Internet Explorer 8 • More... Popular Destinations • Clip Art • Template Gallery • Careers at Microsoft • More... Tips to Try • Learn 5 ways to speed up your computer • Fix common PC problems in a few steps • Test your password strength for free To cancel your subscription to this newsletter, reply to this message with the word "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the Subject line. You can also unsubscribe to newsletters and manage all your Microsoft.com communication preferences at any time at Microsoft.com. Legal Information This newsletter was sent by: Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 United States Sign up for other newsletters | Unsubscribe | Update your profile © 2009 Microsoft Corporation Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement