Partner-TV: telling it like it is

Business Productivity Online Suite - BPOS

2009-06-11T11:50:33Z

A little while ago, I was luck enough to meet Peter King , the Office Server Group Manager at Microsoft, to talk about Microsoft's new BPOS offering. We discuss what BPOS is, and how it fits with Microsoft Online , SharePoint Online and Software plus Services (S+S). We also talk about how BPOS affects Microsoft partners, including advantages such as faster customer implementations and referral fees that partners can earn through BPOS. Peter also mentions the SPLA licensing changes which...(read more)

Partner TV - WCI Healthcare

2009-06-10T11:43:51Z

Today, Jessica Meats , a partner technology specialist at Microsoft talks to Jay Goodison from WCI Healthcare , the consulting division of Ascribe. They discuss how Microsoft Office SharePoint Server 2007 and Microsoft Office InfoPath 2007 work together to provide feature rich browser based form solutions. Jay also shares examples of SharePoint and InfoPath deployments, including the electronic discharge healthcare solution that WCI Healthcare have recently implemented, and explains...(read more)

Partner TV returns! Find out about our new features and Partner Player!

2009-06-09T15:42:04Z

Hi everyone, welcome back to Partner TV! After a few months away, Partner TV is back with a new look and lots of fantastic new features! Partner TV now has a Twitter account: http://www.twitter.com/partnertv . Follow us on Twitter for the latest micro blog updates from the world of Microsoft! We're also working with our friends at Qik to use their live video streaming service. We'll use this to provide short, snappy videos about interesting events and occurrences at Microsoft....(read more)

Partnering with partners - Genesis Communications, Dot Net Solutions and Monochrome

2008-12-08T21:05:00Z

Recently, Julie Simpson from ResourceiT spoke to Adam Spurr from Genesis Communications , Adrian Munn from Monochrome , and Dan Scarfe and Martin Harrison from Dot Net Solutions . Genesis Communications, Dot Net Solutions and Monochrome have recently worked together to provide a complete technology offering, from design and development through to hosting. In this interview, all three partners discuss what it was like to collaborate with other Microsoft partners, and the benefits that working...(read more)

Partner TV - Monochrome

2008-11-25T01:38:06Z

Matt Pilgrim, a Partner Account Manager (PAM) at Microsoft, talks to Adrian Munn, Sales and Marketing Director at Monochrome. Monochrome are a development and consultancy firm, with over five years experience in the design and development of rich Internet applications (RIA). Monochrome work with Adobe; however are now also closely partnering with Microsoft, making use of Microsoft's new web technologies, such as Silverlight . Adrian speaks about why Monochrome chose to collaborate with Microsoft,...(read more)

Partner TV- ResourceiT

2008-11-07T13:49:36Z

Recently I spoke with Julie Simpson, Managing Director at ResourceiT. ResourceiT specialise in provide sales and marketing support for Microsoft Partners. Using previous experience of working as Microsoft Alliance Managers, ResourceiT are able to help partners develop their relationship with Microsoft, as well as locate useful Microsoft resources. ResourceiT can also provide ad hoc sales and marketing resources for partners, to assist with many different types of promotion, from writing a...(read more)

Enterprise Project Management with Technology Associates

2008-11-03T14:29:44Z

Kevin Lief, the Solution Channel Development Manager for Enterprise Project Management, talks to Kelvin Kirby, Managing Director at Technology Associates, a company that has worked within the EPM space for 18 years. They discuss what prompted Technology Associates to adopt EPM, and how the technology and the competition in this space has changed over the past few years.Kelvin also talks about the challenges that Technology Associates have had to overcome to remain successful, and provides advice...(read more)

Enterprise Project Management with Program Framework

2008-11-03T14:19:32Z

Kevin Lief - the Solution Channel Development Manager (aka Partner Recruiter) for Enterprise Project Management speaks to Paul Major, the Director at Program Framework. They discuss the history of Program Framework and how the company has been successful in the EPM space by overcoming business challenges and differentiating themselves from the competition. Paul also gives an insight into working with other Microsoft partners, as well as advice for companies considering becoming an EPM partner. Paul...(read more)

Fasttrack Review Days

2008-10-29T12:42:16Z

Today I spoke to David Gristwood, a member of the UK DPE team, who works closely with ISV partners. He talked about Fasttrack Review days; a new opportunity for ISVs to tell Microsoft about their technical and business problems, and receive advice and guidance on their future development. More information on Fasttrack Review days, plus details on how to register for a review, can be found on the Fasttrack Review blog . Embed this video on your website: <iframe...(read more)

Enterprise Project Management with Corporate Project Solutions

2008-10-13T12:13:00Z

Kevin Lief – the Partner Recruiter for Enterprise Project Management (EPM) talks to Ivan Lloyd from Corporate Project Solutions about why they chose EPM from Microsoft as a core technology component with which to grow their business. To get in contact with Ivan drop him an email at Ivan.Lloyd@cps.co.uk or you can visit their website here: www.cps.co.uk If you would like to speak to Kevin about EPM or becoming an EPM Partner, here are his contact details: Tel: +44 (0)7976 131 573, Email: kevin.lief@microsoft.com...(read more)

Microsoft Financing

2008-08-18T16:24:00Z

In this interview I sit down with Steve Kerr, head of Microsoft Financing in the UK to talk about what MIcrosoft Financing is, why it’s important to Microsoft Partners and some of new initiatives they have coming out this year. For more information on MS Financing check out these handy links: http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/financing/default.mspx...(read more)

Partner TV – Nimbus Partners and Ian Gotts

2008-07-03T13:26:20Z

Last month I had the opportunity to sit down with Ian Gotts, Founder and CEO of Nimbus Partners and talk about what exciting innovations they have in the pipeline and his experience of partnering with Microsoft. As well as being an author of a book he is passionate about being an evangelist of technology which is something that we both agree is important when communicating the benefits of your products. Ian is attending the Worldwide Partner Conference in Houston this year, so if you would...(read more)

Software + Services with Steve Clayton

2008-06-20T18:38:56Z

I’ve known Steve for a few years now, having managed me when I started at Microsoft. Since then he’s moved on to become the Software + Services Lead for Microsoft International where he defines what the strategy and messaging will be when taking new products to market as part of Microsoft’s Software + Services initiative. We chew the fat about what partners can expect to see from Microsoft in the coming years, technology trends and cool things coming out of Microsoft Research. Related...(read more)

Voices for Innovation

2008-06-19T17:31:05Z

In this interview I get to talk to Kirsty Sizeland who works in the Partner Marketing team about “Voices for Innovation”. Voices for Innovation is a network of technology professionals, business leaders, consumers and academics dedicated to supporting public policies that promote innovation, business success and economic growth. Technology is a key driver of global economic growth and social progress. New technologies spur creativity, boost productivity, generate jobs, empower businesses and...(read more)

Partner TV – HiSoftware

2008-06-12T18:26:41Z

In this interview I caught up with Dana Simerkoff of HiSoftware to talk about SharePoint, accessibility and how partners can use HiSoftware’s expertise to ensure their SharePoint implementations are accessible by design and going forward too. HiSoftware developed the Accessiblity Kit for SharePoint (AKS) for Microsoft so they know a thing or two about the subject. Embed this video in your blog: <iframe src="http://silverlight.services.live.com/invoke/14377/PTV%20HiSoftware/iframe.html"...(read more)