Here a brief update on the Certified for Windows Vista Logo Program. 

4-30-07 (21 Business Days Remaining):   ISVs must complete the certification process by 4-30-07 to earn the test fee reimbursement benefit.  If you want to certify by 4-30-07, please contact Keystone right away to streamline the certification process.

6-30-07 (64 Business Days Remaining):   Keystone support services will only be available until 6-30-07.  After 6-30-07 ISVs who want to Certify, will be able to do so via the InnovateonVista website.

Upcoming LiveMeetings

LiveMeetings will be scheduled .

ISV LiveMeetings will focus on an introduction to the Certified for Windows Vista Logo Program – 45 min meeting

Pre-Test Funding – Further Streamline the Certification Process

ISVs must meet the following criteria to be eligible for the funding (funding is limited and will be offered on a first come first serve basis)

1. The ISVs application must be functionally complete and compatible with Vista & the app must install using MSI or ClickOnce technology 
2. The ISV must be ready to submit this application/s into pre-testing by 4- 30-07 to be eligible for the pre-test funding
3. The ISV must complete the certification process by 5-30-07 to receive this funded pre-test benefit

Please contact myself philippb@microsoft.com or one of my colleagues at KEYSTONE if you are an ISV based in Belgium or Luxemburg and want to qualify to use the pre-testing funding or if you have any additional questions concerning the Certified for Windows Vista Logo Program or if you want to attend a Livemeeting session around this topic.

Contacts at Keystone are :

Curt Maly                    v-cumaly@microsoft.com

Danielle Becker          v-dabec@microsoft.com

Joan Graham               v-jograh@microsoft.com