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View this e-mail in your browser Follow us: Microsoft Partner Network Newsletter | June 2, 2010 You are receiving this newsletter at your request. To manage your subscription, go to the Microsoft Subscription Center and sign in with your Windows Live ID. Microsoft Partner Network Changes Offer New Ways to Get Involved It’s an exciting time to be part of the Partner Network. We’ve made some changes to better fit your business needs—and help you realize your full potential. And it all starts with new subscriptions and competencies to help make your business stronger, more innovative, and more responsive to your customers. What’s New? Communities. Connect in real time to get fresh perspectives and build relationships. Subscriptions. Get software, resources, and support to boost your business—all for a very low cost. Developers and Web designers, you now have a new Microsoft Action Pack all your own, with benefits tailored to your needs. And Action Pack Solution Provider subscribers, we’ve expanded your benefits to provide additional resources and support. Competencies. Take your commitment to the next level by attaining one of more than 20 new Microsoft competencies. You can build your expertise—and make it easier for prospective customers to recognize it. Not already a Microsoft partner? Enroll now; it’s easy—and there’s no charge. Why Join? | Microsoft Partner Portal | Enroll in the Partner Network Build Your Business Capitalize on the Revenue Opportunity in Public Sector Learn about industry-specific business solutions that you can build upon to grow your business—and address your customers’ challenges. Follow Microsoft Unified Communications on Twitter! Become part of the conversation—and get the latest news and information about the Microsoft Unified Communications products and training that matter to you. Develop New Revenue Opportunities with Windows Internet Explorer 8 Build and support innovative Web applications and online services with this dynamic platform. Access development, training, and marketing resources, and learn how to increase revenue with your solutions and services offerings. Network News OEMs: Build More Benefits through Membership Join the Microsoft Partner Network to access a peer community and resources that help OEM partners meet profitability goals at every stage of the business cycle. Product and Solution Center Download Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2010 Take advantage of expanded platform services for developers and broader server capabilities for IT professionals. DirectAccess: Stay Connected and Better Protected Ensure your mobile workforce’s computers are up to date and secure. Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint Now Available Keep SharePoint free of malware and out-of-policy content. Download now and receive resources from the experts. Training and Readiness Respond to Changing Market Conditions with a Dynamic Data Center Learn how you can strategically plan a Dynamic Data Center infrastructure to ease manageability and provide dramatic benefits to nearly all aspects of your IT environments. Unlock your knowledge When you enroll as a Microsoft partner, you get access to a wealth of training pertinent to your business. The Microsoft Partner Network Portal and the Partner Learning Center provide on-demand and in-person training for Microsoft products and solutions, Microsoft competencies, and certification exams. Not yet a Microsoft partner? Enroll now. Design Great Windows Phone Applications Download the Windows Phone 7 UI Design and Interaction Guide to learn how to incorporate key design concepts, including the use of Microsoft Silverlight. And build applications that provide a better user experience. Get the Most from Your Microsoft Technologies The Microsoft Operations Framework (MOF) Reliability Workbooks can help your IT professionals connect service management principles to everyday IT tasks and activities, ensuring alignment between IT and the business. Offers and Promotions Windows Enterprise 90-Day Trial Program Extended You now have until December 31 to test your software and hardware on the Windows 7 Enterprise operating system. Retake Your Certification Exam at No Cost Register for and take any IT professional or developer exam before June 30 and receive an exam retake voucher and access to digital training at no charge. Licensing Volume Activation for Office 2010 As of May 1, Volume Licensing customers can activate Office 2010 licenses through Microsoft Volume Activation. 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