As per the Australia Partner blog: “ Microsoft Action Pack Subscription Price Changes for Australia On behalf of Microsoft I would like to thank everyone who has given us feedback over the past couple of years around the price of the Microsoft Action Pack for Australian Partners.  I am happy to...

Learn about Microsoft Licensing over breakfast, and help your business grow.  It's back by popular demand: Licensing 101.  Due to the positive feedback we received after our last licensing training session, we're running a repeat session - to help you drive licensing revenue in the SMB space...

I saw this article published in ARN and it was interesting to read the concerns expressed by Tony Banks over losing the investment in certifications for his team. I wanted to take a moment to clarify that this does not need to be a significant concern as long as certifications are kept up to date. Credit...

Sarah Arnold’s been busy on the blogging front recently – don’t forget to check out her excellent resource for Aussie partners. Here are some recent posts ( http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/ ): Action Pack Update: http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/archive/2009/07/23/microsoft-action-pack-update.aspx...

I found this on the SMB Community blog and felt it would be useful for the local partner community – having some simple click-through demos can help busy partners quickly cover off the introduction to a new possible product for their customers and prospects. Re-posted here for convenience: “Want a quick...

Assessment Requirement Suspended for MAPS Renewals The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) brings the latest Microsoft software right to your door, so that you can spend your time serving clients and growing your business. We’re improving the process; meanwhile, the assessment requirement has been...

There is an issue with the PID key not working properly with Windows Home Server and we would like to provide you with a new PID key. Please call your regional call center for assistance (13 20 58 option 4 for Australian partners). In addition, we will be including updated PID cards for the Windows Home...

Just for Action Pack subscribers - your very own online technical support: https://partner.microsoft.com/global/actionpackcommunity " The MAPS Online Technical Community* provides an environment in which Microsoft Action Pack Subscription (MAPS) holders can discuss business practices and share development...

For all Gold Certified & Certified Partners, Please note that the leading Feature article in this month's Gold Certified & Certified newsletter contains information which is not applicable to you as our Gold & Certified Partners, only to our Registered Partners. The article we are referring...

This is great news for partners and customers ! http://windowsvistablog.com/blogs/windowsvista/archive/2008/03/18/windows-vista-sp1-released-to-windows-update.aspx

Christian has posted a great guide, linking to the MIX08 sessions as well, for web dev and design organisations looking to get involved in the Microsoft partner program. See here: http://blogs.msdn.com/chlong/archive/2008/03/10/summary-of-the-partner-program-session-at-mix08.aspx

We are really pleased with the following changes which Action Pack subscribers should have been told through a recent email - it's definitely a case of providing feedback and Microsoft listening and changing accordingly. "Attention Action Pack Subscribers: “Improving the Windows Vista experience for...

I have some important news for those of you who are Action Pack subscribers! Beginning November 30, 2007 partners either renewing or subscribing to Action Pack will be required to take an online course from the Partner Learning Center and pass the associated course assessment (with a score of 70% or...

Until 31st July, Action Pack members can use the Response Management Tool usually reserved for Gold and Certified partners. This tool allows you to log questions or issues on behalf of you or your customers and you will be guaranteed a response within 48 hours. Note: this is not a service for escalating...