One of the team locally sent this article round: http://rcpmag.com/features/print.aspx?editorialsid=2532

It is a 3rd party article but on a quick read it does look like a useful article for partners to read.

"Unlocking the Secrets of Microsoft's Calendar
To many outside Redmond, the inner workings of the company's fiscal year are baffling at best. Our quarter-by-quarter guide removes some of the mystery -- and helps partners profit by doing the right thing at the right time.

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