Partner News: Announcing Windows Phone 7

View this e-mail in your browser Public Edition | October, 12 2010 Follow us: The Smart Way to Grow Your Business With Windows Phone 7 set to be available soon, now is the perfect time to become acquainted with all it has to offer. A different kind of phone, designed for life in motion, Windows Phone 7 provides a robust platform for building apps that enable your customers to talk, share, and socialize the way they want, through integration with Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, and Microsoft Office. You can also embed ads to make your apps more profitable, by using the Microsoft Advertising Software Developer Kit (SDK) for Windows Phone. And drive new revenue by capitalizing on the growing smartphone market, which IDC research indicates is poised to increase from US$1.1 billion this year to more than US$3.1 billion in 2014. How can you get started? Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network. Review the IDC mobility partner opportunity white paper. Explore the Windows Phone Developer Blog. Download the no-charge developer toolkit. Why Join? | Microsoft Partner Portal | Enroll in the Partner Network Build Your Business Get Assistance with the Latest Microsoft Technologies Join the Microsoft Partner Network and download the Services Catalog to learn more about current offerings from Partner Technical Services. Build Your Server Virtualization Business Register now for Server Virtualization Practice Accelerator sessions to get a comprehensive set of reusable tools and resources, introduced with training through Microsoft Office Live Meeting. Network News Get the Latest Microsoft Desktop and Server Software Subscribe to Microsoft Action Pack Solution Provider and take advantage of new benefits and support. Take Your Software Development to the Next Level Get a Microsoft Action Pack Development and Design subscription to get the software and guidance you need to capture new business. Learn What the New Microsoft Partner Network Can Do for You This video explains what is driving the changes to the network and how it can positively affect you and your customers. Training and Readiness Network Changes Take Effect This Month. Are You Ready? Find training, exam savings and offers, and competency assessments to ensure you’re prepared. Simplify PC Management. Increase Productivity Learn how Windows Intune can help you grow your business—and deliver greater value to your customers. Enroll in the Network, Then Get No-Cost Training Microsoft Partner Network members have access to hundreds of no-cost training opportunities through the Partner Learning Center. Join today and explore them for yourself. Microsoft Dynamics CRM: Looking Up to the Cloud Find training about Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online designed for various business roles. Follow Us on Twitter Like Our Page on Facebook In Other News New Web Development Training Opportunities Download Preview: Programming Windows Phone 7 Become a Fan of Windows Phone on Facebook Follow Windows Phone on Twitter Visit the Microsoft Partner Network Portal 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 © 2010 Microsoft Corporation.    Terms of Use | Trademarks | Privacy Statement