Microsoft Office 2007 introduced new Open XML-based file formats for Office applications. These new file formats reduce file size, improve security and reliability, and enhance integration with external sources. To allow Windows Mobile users to work with...

In our efforts to continue to help protect our legitimate Partners and customers from the dangers of counterfeit and illegal software, Microsoft continues to work to identify and pursue those creating, offering, and selling these items into the market...

I saw a few questions floating around over the weekend regarding Microsoft Small Business Server 2003 and wanting to install the server components on multiple machines. Remember that just like Microsoft Office, SBS is a suite of products included in a...

As you may recall, we announced that starting November 30, 2007, we are adding an online training and assessment requirement for anyone looking to acquire a Microsoft Action Pack subscription. We do have the list of required courses that you can choose...

From time to time, there are questions or conversations about, “What additional software do I get if we become a Certified or Gold Certified Microsoft Partner? We have a site on the Microsoft Partner portal that shows the software benefits for...

As we approach another Thanksgiving Day, I wanted to extend a sincere “Thank you” to all of you from me and all of us here. Every day it is easy to get caught up in the day-to-day business and the “meet this deadline” or “where...

Today, Microsoft announced the release of Visual Studio 2008 and the .NET Framework 3.5. Visual Studio offers more than 250 new features and improvements to existing features, providing developers of all skills sets, from the hobbyist to the small development...

For anyone who missed the live premiere of the Microsoft Small Business Show , or for any of you who did catch it but want to view it again, the replay of the entire show is now available for viewing at: http://www.TheMicrosoftSmallBusinessShow.com ....

Since I published my, " Licensing Basics: What are Downgrade Rights? " post, I have been receiving some follow-up questions and been seeing some conversations and comments showing that there are some misconceptions about downgrade rights and...

In talking with our Windows Mobile Team, they told me about some offers they are extending to Microsoft Partners here in the US, so I thought I would share them with you in case you were unaware of them and would like to move to a Microsoft Windows Mobile...

A question that comes up from time to time (I just received it again this morning), is, “If we want to start reselling Microsoft software in addition to the services we already provide, how do we become a reseller?” Here is some basic information on how...

Here's a new resource that was just announced for IT Pros looking to implement Windows Vista. Adopting a new OS can be very challenging; it can be one of the hardest things that IT Pros implement for their organization. The benefits though, can outweigh...

Just moments ago, we launched the Microsoft Small Business Show player on the home page , Small Business Show landing page and article pages of the Microsoft Small Business Center in preparation for the first ever Microsoft Small Business Show I posted...

Microsoft Diagnostics and Recovery Toolset 6.0, a core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), helps administrators recover PCs that have become unusable with new capabilities. Standalone System Sweeper lets IT remove viruses and...

Formerly known as SoftGrid Application Virtualization, Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 meets the need for increased desktop manageability. It supports large-scale virtualization implementations across more sites; enables multiple delivery options;...

Microsoft Asset Inventory Service 1.0, a core component of the Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP), reduces application management TCO through advanced software inventory scanning and by translating inventory data into business intelligent information...

This morning in Barcelona @ Tech ED/IT FORUM , Microsoft announced among other event news, detailed packaging, pricing and licensing information for Windows Server 2008. Windows Server 2008 is available in eight versions, three of which include Hyper...

Here’s your chance to join us for the first ever Microsoft Small Business Show, premiering on the Microsoft Small Business Center , on November 14 th at 2:00 P.M. Eastern/11:00 A.M Pacific. The Microsoft Small Business Show is a one-hour show filled with...

As you know, last year we launched several new offerings, including Office 2007, Windows Vista, and Exchange Server 2007. Now we are quickly approaching the launch dates of several new offerings, such as: Windows Server 2008, Visual Studio 2008, and SQL...

Today Microsoft and the Windows Server Solutions Team are proud to unveil our new integrated server solution designed for midsize businesses – Windows Essential Business Server - previously known as Windows Server code name “Centro”. This is a significant...

A Client Access License (CAL) is a license granting access to certain Microsoft server software. CALs are used in conjunction with Microsoft Server software licenses to allow Users and Devices to access and utilize the services of that server software...

This morning at Enterprise Search Summit in San Jose, CA, Microsoft announced Microsoft Search Server 2008. We’re also announcing a FREE version of this product – Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express – which you can download immediately as a release candidate...

In October I posted about updates to some of the promotions at Microsoft: Windows Server Promotion now available for single server purchase SBS Partner Subsidy promotion expanded We now have some additional Partner and Customer resources for you to use...

For all of you following Microsoft's Windows Home Server announcements, here is some exciting news... Windows Home Server, a new solution to help families easily protect, connect and share their digital media and documents, is generally available today...

Microsoft is offering free in-person seminars in cities across the US to learn more about Core Infrastructure solutions, the component products and most importantly how to sell the solution of Core Infrastructure Optimization to your customers. During...