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April 2006 - Posts

Microsoft increases Windows Genuine Advantage Program. Notifications to be sent to non-genuine desktops.

You’ve probably seen the increased number of legal actions being taken against people distributing illegitimate copies of Microsoft software and probably noticed the mention of Windows Genuine Advantage in many of those reports. Today, Microsoft announced
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Tick, tock, Small Business Specialist Partners… Your time is almost up! You only have until April 30th…

As you may recall, during the Small Business Summit , Microsoft announced the new Small Business Financing Program and then the announcement came through that all Microsoft Small Business Specialist Partners are pre-approved to start offering this financing

How many CALs does John Smith need?

A few weeks back, I built a slide now referred to by several as the “ John Smith ” slide to help explain how User CALs work and to dispel some misconceptions out there (this slide was included in my SBS Licensing session that you can view online). Since
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What do: CA, IL, KY, NY, SC, and TX have in common? Check the court system and you’ll see…

Microsoft files suit against 11 more resellers alleging distribution of counterfeit and infringing Microsoft software in the latest actions to help protect our legitimate Partners and customers. And where did we get these leads from you ask? Leads from
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SBS On Ramp Session 3: Understanding SBS 2003, Sales Options and Licensing - Questions and Answers

This session was presented by Eric Ligman on April 6th. You can view the recording of this session in its entirety HERE If you are asking yourself, "Is this session worth watching, even if I read through these Q&As?" here are the average ratings given

Looking for a list of replays from the Microsoft Small Business Summit? Look no further…

For any of you who missed the Microsoft Small Business Summit, the sessions are all available via replay online for anyone to view. All of the sessions are still listed on the Small Business Summit Site ; however, I thought I would provide a full listing

Get up to $125 CASH for each Office Pro or Small Business Platform SKU you buy between now and June 30!

For every Microsoft Office 2003 Professional or Microsoft Small Business Platform SKU you purchase through Open Business or Open Value between now and June 30, 2006 , you can get up to $125 CASH rebate from Microsoft ! Want to know more? Take a look HERE

Webcast: Increase your Services Revenue by Leveraging Open Value – From a Microsoft VAR Partner perspective

Webcast: April 12 th – 9:00 am – 10:30 am PST Register HERE today! Please join Microsoft , IT Advisor Group, and Ingram Micro to learn how Open Value delivers what your customers want in licensing and how you can leverage Open Value to drive top line

FREE* 3 Years of Software Assurance on Office Small Business Edition, Windows XP Pro Upgrades & SBS CALs! (But time is limited!)

Yes, you read that right! You can now get Microsoft Office Small Business Edition, Windows XP Pro Upgrades and SBS CALs WITH 3 years of Software Assurance for all three of these components for every PC in your company for the same price as buying these
 
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