The new Front Runner program for Windows Azure is the best way to get ahead in cloud computing. It's designed to get your application compatible quickly and to market more effectively. Plus, you'll enjoy early access to new Microsoft products, one-on-one tech support from experts, training and special promotions that keep you ahead of the curve.

Sign up today and be one of the first to get your app in the cloud.

Windows Azure programs joins Front Runner programs for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. You can still sign up for them too for a limited time.

Front Runner Benefits

When you join the Front Runner program, you’ll get access to one-on-one technical support from our developer experts by phone or e-mail. Then, once you tell us that your application is ready, you’ll get a range of marketing benefits to help you let your customers know that you’re a Front Runner.

Virtual Lab

Get your application in the cloud with hands on learning by taking the Windows Azure virtual lab.

Technical Benefits

• Get application support from our development expert by phone and/or e-mail.
• Access technical Windows Azure Platform resources in one central place.

Marketing Benefits

• Promotional tool kit including a Front Runner stamp and press release you can include in your marketing materials to showcase and announce your early adopter status.
• US$500 discount on Ready-to-Go Campaign costs — such as list rentals, printing, or shipping — or a $500 rebate on Ready-to-Go Services if you finish Front Runner Azure by March 31, 2010.
• Assistance creating a Solution Profile that will be featured in a special Microsoft Pinpoint directory of Windows Azure Platform solutions.

Join Front Runner.

Bruce D. Kyle
ISV Architect Evangelist | Microsoft Corporation