Welcome to 2012, everyone! I certainly hope you all had a fantastic holiday season and New Year’s Day. To kick off the 2012 year, I thought it might be fun to look back at 2011 quickly to see which of the posts here on the blog you all came to and visited the most. With that, below is a list of the top...

Overnight, the new V 2.3 version of the Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App for Windows Phone went live in the Windows Phone Marketplace. For those of you that currently have a previous version of the Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App installed on your phone, you too probably received the update notice...

Since the initial V 1.0 release of the Microsoft Partner Info mobile app in May, it has continued to evolve in terms of interface and information that it brings directly to the phones of partners everywhere based on input and feedback we have received from our partners on what they would like to see...

Just before Worldwide Partner Conference a few weeks ago, I announced the Version 2.0 of the Microsoft Partner Info app for Windows Phone was releasing with several new categories of information as well as a new interface: Microsoft Partner Info V. 2.0 is here with WPC app integration and more! In that...

Here is some exciting news for all of the partners out there. Today the new version 2.0 of the Microsoft Partner Information mobile app released into the Windows Phone Marketplace and it brings with it a bunch of new enhancements, many based off your direct input and feedback, as well as some features...

Today, the v. 1.3 release of the Microsoft Partner Information Mobile App will be coming to Windows Phone and Android users around the world, and it brings with it some very exciting new additions! (If you’re an iPhone owner and want the Microsoft Partner Info app, you might want to tell Apple! ) Here...

Earlier this week, I announced the launch of the new Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App , available to partners around the world to bring information, resources, and more directly to them right on their phones. In that announcement, I mentioned that the launch version did not include any product team...

As I have mentioned here in the past, I look to share information with partners across a variety of platforms, some of which include: my Blog , my Twitter account , and my LinkedIn account . Through these various communications, I often share links to a variety of resources, information, downloads, and...

I am VERY happy to bring you this latest official update on the availability of Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard and Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Essentials for Microsoft partners. This post provides the latest information on how and where Microsoft partners...

Updated Status April 14, 2011:   Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 now available for download through Microsoft partner digital distribution site As of today, April 14, 2011, Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard and Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Essentials...

UPDATE: Please see the latest official Microsoft update on this located at the link below: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 now available for download through Microsoft partner digital distribution site I have been receiving some questions this week (and rightfully so) regarding my How and...

It is hard to believe how fast this week has flown by and that it is Friday already; however, in looking back over the past 7-10 days, it has been a very busy time with lots of information being shared and discussed and great feedback from partners about these. Some of you may remember back in January...

Are you a partner in the US that is interested in learning more about Small Business Server 2011 as a Microsoft partner? If so, here’s a great opportunity for you. The Microsoft TS2 team is currently putting on a Windows Small Business Server 2011 launch roadshow in cities across the US. The session...

Lately there has been a lot of excitement over Microsoft’s Small Business Server 2011 and I have been seeing the number of questions and requests for information on it increasing over the past week or so.  What I thought I would do is post here on the blog a list of resources, information, training...

UPDATE: Please see the latest official Microsoft update on this located at the link below: How and where to download Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard and Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Essentials as a Microsoft partner ============================================...

As we kick off a new year, 2011, I thought I would share some information with the partners around the world based on some questions I have seen and received.  Back in my, “ What am I thinking? Here’s where you can find out ,” post here on my blog , I told you about the various places online where...

Have you ever looked back and seen days that may not have seemed like a big deal when they took place, but in retrospect were days that you will remember for a long time to come?  Well, I believe today is one of those days.  Why?  I’m glad you asked. Now you might think it could be because...

Yesterday at WPC10 was a very exciting day with lots of great information being shared out throughout all of the keynotes and sessions and communications taking place.  Because of all of the things happening, I thought I would put up a quick post here to recap some of the big things that took place...

Over the years, one of the very popular offers we’ve had in market from time to time is the “Big Easy” offer which allows you to not only receive a partner subsidy check from Microsoft when you acquire Microsoft technology solutions, but it also allows you to increase the amount you receive for each...

A question that came up today on the " Microsoft Partner Network for Small to Midsize Business (SMB) Partners webcast ” is, “What exams qualify for the Microsoft Small Business Specialist (SBSC) designation in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN)?” I thought I would share this question and answer with...

Here’s a cool announcement coming out of the SBS 2008 and TechNet Teams.  Have you been wanting to get some hands-on experience with Windows Small Business Server 2008 but didn’t have the hardware to install the hands-on-labs yourself?  I’m very excited to announce the availability of three...

Single licenses of collective products, often referred to as “Suites” of products, offer considerable savings and easier license management and these savings can be so good, that they truly earn the name of “Sweet",” I mean “Suite.” Sometimes though, there are some common misconceptions and misunderstandings...

In my Big Announcement! 50%* Off Up-To-Date (UTD) Discount Extended to Office XP and Windows XP owners worldwide! post on January 1st, I mentioned that the UTD discount provided a 50%* discount for every qualifying license you had.  Since then, I have been seeing and receiving some questions on...

R emember in my, “Big announcement coming on New Years Day!” post back on December 18th I mentioned that I was hoping to possibly have a second announcement to make?  Well, it turns out that the second announcement is happening and we’re able to make it now instead of having to wait until the 1st...

Just a quick update for you about a topic that some of you have raised.  In case you did not see it, the Microsoft Exchange Team announced earlier this week that based on the feedback we have received, the decision has been made to create and issue an update for Exchange 2007 enabling full support...