Transform Communication with Microsoft Lync

View this e-mail in your browser Public Edition | December 7, 2010 Follow us: Microsoft Lync: The New Way to Stay Connected Now you and your customers can get connected and stay connected like never before with Microsoft Lync. Unite voice, IM, audio-, video-, and web-conferencing in a single solution with the next generation of Microsoft Office Communicator 2007 R2, Office Live Meeting, and Office Communications Server 2007 R2. Explore videos and keynote sessions from our virtual event to discover how Lync can help your customers cut costs and enhance productivity with a truly integrated communications experience. And find out how the platform has helped partners develop a wide range of applications and solutions that provide more choices at every level of the communications solution. Download the release candidate to get hands-on experience. Access comprehensive sales, marketing, and training resources. See the demo. Explore the Unified Communications competency opportunity. Learn about partner solutions built on Lync. Why Join? | Microsoft Partner Portal | Enroll in the Partner Network Featured This Issue Get SQL Server Highlights from the 2010 PASS Summit Explore the Community Technology Preview (CTP) of the next version of SQL Server, code-named "Denali." Deliver a comprehensive data warehouse solution with SQL Server 2008 R2 Parallel Data Warehouse—now generally available. And watch the virtual seminar focused on leveraging data warehousing appliances for high-performance BI. Sign up for Microsoft code name "Atlanta"—a new secure cloud service for overseeing SQL Server configuration. Build Your Business It's the Season for Mobile Apps Now is the time to get tools and training—and read the new guide—for developing Windows Phone 7 apps. Then make them available to customers in the Windows Phone Marketplace. Accelerate Your Services Practice with No-Cost Training Build a lean practice with guidance and tools from Practice Accelerator, available for Microsoft SharePoint 2010, server virtualization, and desktop optimization. Register at no cost through December 31. Add Value to Your Hosted Exchange Offerings New sales and marketing campaign tools help you talk to customers about how your hosted Microsoft Exchange solutions can be optimized with the new Windows Phone. Network News Network Changes Are Here: Learn How to Get Ready for the New Microsoft Partner Network Find training, exam discounts and offers, and competency assessments to ensure you’re prepared. Get the Latest Microsoft Desktop and Server Software Subscribe to Microsoft Action Pack Solution Provider and take advantage of new benefits and support. Product and Solution Center Test-Drive Internet Explorer 9 Learn more about the rich and exciting capabilities of the Windows Internet Explorer 9 browser. Visit the Test Drive site and download the beta. Introducing Microsoft Office 365 Bring together the capabilities of Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Exchange Server, and Lync. Training and Readiness Enroll Today and 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 for yourself. Looking to the Cloud Find training about Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online designed for various business roles. Windows Azure: Get competitive information plus SQL Azure training. Keen to learn more about Windows Azure? Explore Windows Azure Partner University courses. Technical Support Get Sales Assistance from Microsoft Experts Join the Microsoft Partner Network and learn how best to convey the capabilities, value propositions, and key benefits of Microsoft products and solutions. Offers and Promotions Show Your Customers You're a Windows 7 and Office 2010 Expert Attain the Desktop competency and earn a chance to win a Flip Ultra camcorder. Licensing Get Licensing News View the latest headlines from Microsoft Volume Licensing—including announcements and updates about product licensing, licensing programs, pricing, promotions, tools, and resources—in one location. 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 Office 365 on Facebook Follow Unified Communications on Twitter You are receiving this newsletter at your request. 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