Microsoft Partner Network Blog
Help shape the future of Windows & get ready!
Are you an Insider? Over 2.9 million people around the world have already signed up to be Windows...
Author: Alex Snelson Date: 04/13/2015
Microsoft Australia Partner Awards 2015 - Celebrating Excellence
Submissions for MAPA 2015 are now open. The Microsoft Australia Partner Awards (MAPA) 2015 program...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 04/13/2015
Ingram Micro and rhipe are the newest members of Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Provider Program
At Microsoft, we believe that creating Australia’s most complete cloud is about more than just...
Author: Phil Goldie Date: 04/12/2015
Time Is Running Out, For The 2015 Worldwide Partner Conference Awards
CLOSING APRIL 14, at 23:59 PACIFIC TIME Just under 1 week left to nominate for this years Microsoft...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 04/08/2015
Are you leaving $s on the table or risking your MPN Competency and benefits?
I want to take a moment to emphasise the importance of ensuring you are accurately listed as the...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 04/07/2015
Cloud Champions II – The Cross-sell and Up-sell Opportunity - view on demand and access resources
In today’s Cloud Champions II webinar we heard from Brett Fraser how to grow your business by...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 04/07/2015
Practice Enablement Training - Azure Data Services
Attend this two-day boot camp to learn how Microsoft Azure data services like Azure SQL Database,...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 04/02/2015
Project Online and Visio Online internal use seats now available
Hot on the heels of the Enterprise Mobility Suite, Azure Active Directory and SkyKick...
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 04/02/2015
Rethinking sales compensation models for cloud services
In my previous blog posts I’ve talked about the importance of thinking differently about your...
Author: Marnie Fulmer Date: 03/31/2015
Microsoft Office 365 & Technical Certifications Guide
With the Office 365 Summit in town next week. I thought I should do a blog post to provide a quick,...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/26/2015
Why aren't you on Office 365 yet?
For most canines, the term "eating your own dogfood" is often followed by salivation and the wagging...
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 03/26/2015
Step up to Windows 10
In today’s fast paced world we are pulled in many directions. One of the largest tensions we...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/25/2015
Understanding the financial implications of cloud on your business
We constantly hear about the momentum of cloud growth in Australia and the opportunity it represents...
Author: Marnie Fulmer Date: 03/24/2015
New Azure Backup Pricing Model Live April 1st
Effective April 1, 2015, a price decrease and pricing model change for Azure backup will provide...
Author: Mike Heald Date: 03/24/2015
Partner Spotlight – opportunity to expand your business
We will be highlighting different partners and their solutions to help drive innovation, partnership...
Author: Luke Swetman Date: 03/23/2015
From cloud cottage to cloud castle, cash in on your cloud success
Life in the cloud can be a life of luxury, but when building an empire, water vapour will...
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 03/19/2015
Microsoft Cloud OS & Windows 10 Training Filling Up Fast!
Join Microsoft Australia as we bring together local Microsoft experts and share the latest...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/18/2015
NEW video series: Xceptional Execution - Skills for Selling Successfully
This month we are launching a new and captivating video series with Kevin Kelly, who is a...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/18/2015
Becoming a change agent for growth and profitability
In my previous blog posts I’ve talked about the need to rethink and make changes to various...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 03/17/2015
Cloud Champions II - 5 ways to make money with Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - view on demand and access resources
In today’s Cloud Champions II webinar we heard from Tom Plewniak how to grow your business with...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 03/16/2015
The Changing Face of Marketing
As a Partner Marketing Manager at Microsoft, I am seeing considerable change in the way that...
Author: Rob_Evans Date: 03/15/2015
Free Microsoft Press E-book—Microsoft Azure Essentials: Azure Automation
The second free e-book in the "Microsoft Azure Essentials" series is now available. Learn the core...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/13/2015
“Embrace the Ruddy” with SkyKick for Office 365 IUR
The Ruddy Turnstone is a migratory bird that flies over 15,000km in it’s yearly commute....
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 03/12/2015
It's the WPC 2015 Autumn Sale – Buy today and save $100
Save $100: the WPC 2015 Autumn Sale is here! That time of year is here: it’s your chance to...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/11/2015
4 tips to improve your sales success in a cloud world
Last month I blogged about why revisiting your sales strategy is key to success as you build your...
Author: Marnie Fulmer Date: 03/10/2015
AX Mobile-First, Cloud-First Workshop - AX on Azure for Sales/Presales Webinar & AX Mobile Development Webinar
AX on Azure for Sales/Presales Webinar Exclusively for Microsoft Dynamics AX partners, this webinar...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 03/09/2015
Enhancing your current Pinpoint status
Once your Pinpoint profile is up and running, there are a few things that your business can do to...
Author: Katelyn Raphael Date: 03/08/2015
Partner Benefits – activate your EMS Internal Use Rights seats today!
It’s been a huge week for Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) news and it’s about to get bigger!...
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 03/05/2015
Cloud Customer Relationship Management Competency – Available Now!
In January I announced the impending launch of our newest Cloud Performance Competency, Cloud...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 03/05/2015
Maximise your profitability with vertical solutions
A few weeks back I posted a blog about building your own Intellectual Property and the potential...
Author: Marnie Fulmer Date: 03/03/2015
Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) now available in Open Licensing
I’m excited to announce Enterprise Mobility Suite (EMS) is now available in the Open License...
Author: Mike Heald Date: 03/03/2015
Ten tips that will lead your business to Pinpoint victory!
When creating your Pinpoint profile, it is extremely important to factor in some key considerations....
Author: Katelyn Raphael Date: 03/01/2015
Nominate Today! Microsoft 2015 Partner of the Year Awards
Awards = Recognition, Prestige and Opportunity This has to be one of my favourite times of the year,...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/28/2015
Dynamics Partner Readiness For You!
MICROSOFT DYNAMICS CRM MARCH TRAINING BLITZ Social listening! Customer care! Marketing! It’s...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/27/2015
Free online Azure Partner training!
Microsoft Azure is the Industry leader in the cloud technology space as depicted in Gartner’s...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/27/2015
Competencies are a Partner's best friend - attainment checklist
Everybody loves a meta-stable allotrope of carbon, but why settle for two carats when you can have...
Author: Jack_Pilon Date: 02/27/2015
Cross selling your Office 365 customers to Enterprise Mobility
You are currently an Office 365 partner, what if you could increase your revenue by reselling...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/25/2015
March Training Events – Business Anywhere
Next month I’ll be delivering the following events in three locations around Australia. Good...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/25/2015
3 key resources demystifying changing buyer behaviours and emotions
I recently blogged about the need to rethink you’re marketing approach and sales strategy as you...
Author: Sarah_Arnold Date: 02/24/2015
Changes to the “Partner of Record” Process for the Online Services Advisor Deploy Incentive
Today we announced changes to how you become the Advisor Partner of Record (POR) for the Online...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 02/23/2015
Starting your Pinpoint journey
Now that you have learnt the value of Pinpoint, it’s time to build out your profile! Updated...
Author: Katelyn Raphael Date: 02/22/2015
Your unfair cloud advantage – Competency
Partnering with Microsoft allows you to deliver innovative products and services, access new markets...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 02/19/2015
The Power of Intellectual Property
Of the 3 business models with cloud services, packaging up unique solutions and intellectual...
Author: Sophie Corker Date: 02/17/2015