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February 2009 - Posts

How do I get Microsoft licensing support?

Microsoft Licensing has become easier to understand and manage over the years, particularly as we’ve introduced tools like Microsoft LicenseWise for you to build quotes step-by-step. Not to mention the depth of training available on the Canadian Partner Read More...
Posted Friday, February 27, 2009 9:31 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Contents in April 2009 SBSC Toolkit

We’ve got information on the contents of the upcoming Microsoft Action Pack special edition toolkit for SBSCs. There are some great new things included this time around that I encourage you take advantage of. Product : System Center Virtual Machine Manager Read More...
Posted Wednesday, February 25, 2009 10:19 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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It’s back! Do 2 SBS/EBS sales courses and receive $25 of FREE gas

Last year we completed the popular SBS and EBS 2008 technical training offer, where you received $50 in FREE gas when you completed any 3 eligible online courses. As I had mentioned then, if you do network infrastructure and are SMB-focused, those courses Read More...
Posted Monday, February 23, 2009 1:39 PM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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SBSC PALs: Call for feedback from SBSCs in Canada – What’s your opinion?

Wow, it seems like there has been a lot of discussion lately in the SBSC PAL community worldwide. As most of you know, we have 2 PALs in Canada – Elisabeth Vanderveldt in Eastern Canada and myself, Brad Kowerchuk, in Western Canada. Our role as PALs is Read More...
Posted Friday, February 20, 2009 2:17 PM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Toronto events with Williams for Syspine Response Point phones

Williams Telecommunications is the Canadian master distributor of the Syspine Microsoft Response Point Digital Operator Phone System – an all-in-one solution for small businesses. They have a couple of events coming up that you might be interested in Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 19, 2009 1:59 PM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Watch the new Microsoft Canada “Tell Me More” partner program video!

Microsoft Canada’s “ Tell Me More ” website might ring a bell for some of you, as it’s the portal that you would have read through when you first became a SBSC. I’m pleased to announce that the site’s gone through a makeover, still with the aim to help Read More...
Posted Wednesday, February 18, 2009 10:51 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Southern Alberta SBSC user group event: Small business productivity essentials

Next week on February 25, the Southern Alberta Microsoft User Community (SAMUC) will be hosting a Small Business Productivity Essentials lunchtime event sponsored by the SBSC. Attend this free event if it is in your area, as on the agenda will be SBS Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2009 9:32 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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“Top SMBs find ways to prosper in economic uncertainty” - ConnectIT

Here is some great insight from leaders in the Canadian business world (not just technology either) about succeeding in times of economic uncertainty. It includes some information from Eric Gales, our VP of SMS&P at Microsoft Canada. It was written Read More...
Posted Friday, February 13, 2009 4:04 PM by SBSC Canada | 1 Comments
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Notes on SBS 2008: Outlook Anywhere connectivity fix, Blueprint book released

I have two very helpful updates to share with anyone working with or ramping up on SBS 2008. Outlook Anywhere Connectivity Issues Thanks to David Lee, SBSC in Ontario from DigiVie Communications, for sending this in. David came across a common problem Read More...
Posted Wednesday, February 11, 2009 3:12 PM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Windows 7 early readiness, last chance for beta

With lots of attention on the upcoming Windows 7 release, I wanted to point you to some materials that can help get you a jumpstart. Windows 7 for Partners – Here you can find details on the product, partner opportunity, SKUs, and latest news. Windows Read More...
Posted Monday, February 09, 2009 9:48 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Important: New exam requirements for SBSCs now in place

This is a really important note for all Microsoft Small Business Specialists to review. We’ve now released globally the new exam requirements for the SBSC designation, including Canada of course. What’s new? Moving forward, all new SBSC partners must Read More...
Posted Thursday, February 05, 2009 10:50 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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SBS 2008 or EBS 2008 deal in the works? Call the Technical Sales Support Team in Canada

Written by Constanza Zalba , Product Manager for SBS/EBS I’ve been out speaking with partners since SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 launched in the Fall and one of the most popular questions I get is: “I’d like some help with my first SBS08 or EBS08 sale. I know Read More...
Posted Tuesday, February 03, 2009 10:38 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
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Virtualization, is it being adopted by IT Professionals out there?

Written by Stuart Crawford , SBSC Community in Alberta There are a high number of IT Professionals acting as leaders in the virtualization world, practicing what they preach about the benefits of virtualizing our server environments and doing some wonderful Read More...
Posted Monday, February 02, 2009 9:44 AM by SBSC Canada | 0 Comments
 
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