You may recall my ” Not only is SBSC staying, it is THE Small Business designation in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) ” post back in May where I told you that Microsoft is not only keeping the Microsoft Small Business Specialist (SBSC) designation...

As you know, in October the Microsoft Partner Network membership changes will go into effect, and current Microsoft Partners that are Gold Certified Partners or Certified Partners today will be transitioning into the Gold and/or Silver level competencies...

It’s hard to believe it has been 15 years, as it seems so fresh in my memory…  Do you remember August 24, 1995?  Why is that date such a memorable one?  Well, it was the launch of Windows 95 and oh, what a day that was.  How many of...

“Cloud” – Now there’s a topic that I had multiple conversations with Microsoft partners about at Worldwide Partner Conference, as well as one that was covered in many presentations, communications, sessions, updates, etc. both at Worldwide Partner Conference...

Following on the great 5 for 1 Exam Pass offer that we announced just before Worldwide Partner Conference this year, there is now another Microsoft exam offer available for Microsoft partners to help you get the certifications you want & need called...

They are two small words, but ones that too often are not said, “Thank you.”  Well, I want to take this opportunity to specifically say, “Thank you,” to all of you that took time (even if it was only a few minutes) to take part in and submit input...

How many of you find yourselves looking for certain information you need and thinking, “How can I find this quicker?”  In this post, I will show you to do just that when it comes to information on the Microsoft Partner Network portal .  When...

Remember the Big Announcement! 50% Off Up-To-Date (UTD) Discount Extended to Office XP and Windows XP owners worldwide made on New Year’s Day? With that announcement, Microsoft made the 50%* Up-to-date discount available on versions of Microsoft Office...

Here is some great news for our volume licensing customers who may need access to older versions of some of their Microsoft products.  In September, several N-2 versions of products will be available for download on the Microsoft Volume Licensing...

Windows Intune is another one of the exciting announcements made at WPC10 this year that had a lot of people talking and asking for more, just like the Windows Azure platform I talked about here on the Blog yesterday.  Windows Intune, for those not...

During WPC10 this year, there was a LOT of excitement around the Windows Azure Platform and what this platform is bringing forward and making available.  Now here is a very exciting offer for developers in the U.S. that want to try out the Windows...

In my role as Partner Experience Lead here at Microsoft, driving towards the highest partner satisfaction is always a top priority. (and believe me, “ driving satisfaction” is literally a daily activity .)  At Microsoft, CPE (Customer & Partner...

What if I told you there was a way to easily see where to find your favorite functions from older versions of Microsoft Office (before the ribbon) in Microsoft Office 2010’s ribbon?  Would that be helpful for any of you?  Well, let me help you...

Yesterday, Microsoft released an out-of-band security update to address the .LNK vulnerability described in Microsoft Security Advisory 2286198. Microsoft Security Bulletin MS10-046 addresses one vulnerability in Windows, has a maximum severity rating...

Wow, how time flies!  For those of you wondering why it has been so quiet here on the blog, on my Twitter account , and from me in general, it’s because I have been out and now it’s time to get back to business…  Three weeks ago I was in Washington...