If you are having trouble viewing this email, please visit the online version. | | | | Get Modern with Windows 8 Pro and the New Office Before June 20 | In April 2014, Microsoft will end support for Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003. Moving off Windows XP and Office 2003 couldn’t be easier. Get modern and buy Windows 8 Pro and Office 2013 Standard together and save up to 15%.* Take advantage of this offer before it ends on June 20, 2013!
* Offer valid until June 20, 2013, on purchases of Windows 8 Pro and Office 2013 Standard together through the Open License program for up to 249 seats. Contact your partner for exact pricing. | The Countdown Is On! The Big Easy 10 and Cloud Easy Offer End May 31 | From March 1 to May 31, 2013, you can take advantage of two new offers and earn 15% back on Microsoft products to use toward future purchases with a Microsoft partner. Earn subsidy funds with the Big Easy Offer 10 (used with the new Office, Windows, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, and more) or the Cloud Easy Offer (used in conjunction with Office 365, Windows Intune, Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, and others). In addition, the new "Hybrid IT" accelerator provides an even greater earnings opportunity.
* Offer open to qualifying US commercial and government organizations participating in eligible licensing programs. Partner subsidy funds will be awarded for qualified purchases March 1–May 31, 2013. Learn more. | | Training & Event Resources | | | Get the Most out of Your Business Management Solution | In this free on-demand Microsoft Dynamics webinar see how business intelligence, collaboration, and communication capabilities are embedded across your business processes. Learn how your people can quickly and easily find and analyze information, collaborate, and communicate regardless of their locations or the devices they are using. | A Beginner’s Guide to SharePoint Online – On-Demand Webinar | Office 365 for business allows small and midsize businesses to use the power of SharePoint Online. SharePoint Online delivers the powerful features of SharePoint without the associated overhead of managing the infrastructure on your own. In this 15-minute on-demand webinar, you will learn some of the basics. | | Serving Up Growth—Fast!—with Office 365 | When Jacob Guttman, IT Manager at Menchie’s, began his search for a new productivity and collaboration solution, his decision was influenced by ease of use, anywhere access, simplified administration, and cost-effective scalability. Microsoft Office 365 became the obvious choice, and the switch was made quickly and easily. In this blog post, Jacob talks about all the capabilities Menchie’s needed to continue its rapid growth, and how the company decided on Office 365. | Businesses Choose Microsoft Office 365 over Google Apps | Why do businesses choose Microsoft Office 365 over Google Apps? They tell us they cannot afford to compromise. With Office 365 they get the familiarity of Office with the capabilities they need and a cloud service they can trust. The result is a cloud-based service that enables businesses to meet customer needs and gain a competitive edge. Learn more on the Office 365 blog. | | | | |