Partner-TV: telling it like it is : Partner Programme

Voices for Innovation

James Senior — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:31:05 GMT

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...(read more)

Partner TV - Microsoft Financing

James Senior — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 17:12:20 GMT

In a special PTV feature from Microsoft Financing we find out what Microsoft Partners Touchstone Group and Softcat had to say about their experiences using Microsoft Financing and how they could help your business and your customers. Also, see what the...(read more)

Partner TV - Action Pack Changes

James Senior — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:02:00 GMT

Dell Quinn from the UK Partner team walked me through some of the common questions about the Partner Action Pack, including basics like what it is, what the changes are this year and what you have to do as a partner to take advantage of the benefits within....(read more)

Worldwide Partner Conference

James Senior — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 15:49:57 GMT

It's Worldwide Partner Conference once again and I sat down with Emma to find out a bit more about it and what partners can expect to get out of the event this year. Held in Houston, Texas there is sure to be some nice weather and also the UK Party...(read more)

Partner TV: Interview with Sinocode

James Senior — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:55:44 GMT

A couple of weeks back I met up for a chat with Sally Ernst, CEO Sinocode. Sinocode are a Gold Certified partner who specialise in delivering innovative software solutions using their strong offshore development teams in China. Sally...(read more)

Partner-TV: Partner Program Renewals

James Senior — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 17:49:37 GMT

I sat down with Emma Richardson last week to talk about something that is dear to the hearts of many Partners after Christmas - renewals. Emma describes what renewals are, why they are important and how partners can renew without any fuss. She also...(read more)

Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference - everything you needed to know

James Senior — Mon, 02 Jul 2007 18:56:23 GMT

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is the annual get together for Microsoft's partners from all over the world. It's a great place to learn about Microsoft's strategy and direction from the likes of Steve Ballmer and other executives at Microsoft...(read more)

Partner-TV: Orderwork powers Microsoft Skills Finder

chlong — Wed, 14 Mar 2007 13:23:00 GMT

The Skills Finder, powered by OrderWork , is a Microsoft Partner Programme benefit for both suppliers and buyers. Using the Skills Finder search engine, suppliers can access additional work and outsource under-used qualified resources and buyers can bring...(read more)

Partner-TV: Michala Alexander on Anti-Piracy

chlong — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 20:11:00 GMT

Michala Alexander, our Anti-Piracy manager, talks about the different types and dangers of using counterfeit software, the harm to the good guys, the risk of selling illegal software and what Microsoft are doing to try and level the playing field... If...(read more)

Partner-TV: Small Business Specialist Competency

chlong — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 20:38:37 GMT

Aileen Hannah and Robbie Upcroft talk about the Small Business Specialist Competency (SBSC), which has been running in the UK for 18 months. As a SBSC Partner, there are many exclusive benefits including: Find a Partner tool, to help customers looking...(read more)

Partner-TV: Tanya Shirlow and December's One to Watch

chlong — Wed, 06 Dec 2006 11:23:00 GMT

Tanya Shirlow, our Partner Engagement Group Manager, talks about this months "One to Watch", which is about Sales Activation resources, further to last months EVO readiness post. This month's benefits include: Training: visit the Training and Events Centre...(read more)

Partner-TV: Emma Bateson on Business Intelligence

chlong — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 20:10:55 GMT

Emma Bateson is a Channel Development Manager focusing on Data Management (SQL and Business Intelligence). Emma works with both new and existing Microsoft Partners to ensure they understand the SQL opportunity around selling the Microsoft stack... such...(read more)

Partner-TV: Co-Partner Marketing with Microsoft

chlong — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 18:09:22 GMT

Simon Lambert heads up the team of Through-Partner Marketing Manager's at Microsoft UK. Simon explains what his team does and what effective campaigns looks like in terms of demand generation activity. Call to actions for Partners wanting to run a campaign...(read more)

Partner-TV: Ben Tamblyn on Office Business Applications

chlong — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 17:56:00 GMT

Ben Tamblyn is the Channel Development Manager focusing on Microsoft's Office Business Applications, working with high potential Partners helping them build a strategy on Microsoft technology. Ben talks about the convergence of business intelligence and...(read more)

Partner-TV: Lorrayne Gilbert about marketing with Captain Campaign

chlong — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 16:06:00 GMT

Charlotte Atherton interviews Lorrayne Gilbert, a Partner Development Manager who helps Partners create effective marketing campaigns. Lorrayne talks about a new initiative named "Captain Campaign", to educate Partners how to take a campaign to market...(read more)