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Doing some upgrading and maintenance today, but we’ll be back shortly
Just a quick heads up for all of my readers that we’ll be doing some scheduled upgrades and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/28/2011
Final days to submit your Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 award nomination
Last month I put up a post here on the blog to let you know that Microsoft Worldwide Partner...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/28/2011
Microsoft Platform Ready (MPR) program offers available to you
As always, I am happy to help make you aware of some current offers available to you right now that...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/28/2011
How to access your Microsoft Office 365 Beta bits as a Cloud Essentials or Cloud Accelerate partner
Here is some great news for our Cloud Essentials and Cloud Accelerate partners in the Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/25/2011
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 deadlines approaching. What to do right now.
Can you believe the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference is just a few short months away? It is...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/21/2011
Grrrr!!! My Windows Phone NoDo update failed! Error Code 800705B4. Now what?!?
How many of you received your notice that the Windows Phone “NoDo” update is available to you...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/20/2011
Microsoft TechNet Learning Resources for you
How would you like to have a large collection of learning resources available to you, right at the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/19/2011
Microsoft Office 365 Beta now open to the public! Information and resources for you.
Today, Microsoft announced the public availability of the Office 365 beta in a total of 38 markets...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/18/2011
Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 now available for download through Microsoft partner digital distribution site
I am VERY happy to bring you this latest official update on the availability of Microsoft Windows...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/14/2011
Microsoft April 2011 Security Bulletin posted
This week, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for April 2011, which includes...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/14/2011
WPC Connect and WPC Connect Wall are now live! Are you “connected?”
Ok all of you Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 attendees, it’s that time again! Yesterday the WPC...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/14/2011
Why do people want to do business with you?
How many of you have ever asked yourself this about your company? Before you answer, read the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/08/2011
Partnering with Microsoft, a Small Business Specialist (SBSC) success story
A couple of weeks ago I was asked to present on the U.S. West Region Partner call on “Making Money...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/07/2011
How and where to download Microsoft Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard and Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Essentials as a Microsoft partner
Updated Status April 14, 2011: Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 now available for...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/06/2011
What versions of products are available for download through the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC)?
Here is a good question that came in this morning regarding the Microsoft Volume Licensing Service...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/05/2011
Give Microsoft feedback on our web interfaces and portals and earn $100
Over the past few years, I have been sharing many stories and examples here on the blog of updates...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/05/2011
Bing, built on a tradition of high-performance and speed
Over the weekend, I believe I may have discovered some of the earliest roots of Bing and how it came...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/04/2011
How to get 50%* off your Microsoft Office Professional Plus payment this year
How many of you remember the former offer we ran that provided you with up to 50% off your first...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/30/2011
Savings of up to 50% on Microsoft practice tests… for a limited time
A short time ago, I sent out a quick inquiry on behalf of our Microsoft Learning Team about people’s...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/29/2011
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2011 registration is now open. How to save $300!
Can you believe it? It is almost time for the 2011 Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference! (Have I...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/23/2011
How to get your blog listed in the Partner Blogs section of the new Microsoft Partner Network Community site
He is a fantastic question I received from a partner after they read my The new Microsoft Partner...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/22/2011
The new Microsoft Partner Network Community site is now live!
If you attended the Microsoft Partner Network Interactive Leadership Forum we conducted earlier this...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/21/2011
Design principles of the Microsoft Partner Network - Julie Bennani, General Manager, Microsoft Partner Network
Last week I put up my Microsoft Partner Network Interactive Leadership Forum replay now online post,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/21/2011
Making Money with Open Value and Open Value Subscription–March 18th
I am very excited to get a chance to connect with the Microsoft partners in the U.S. West Region...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/15/2011
Where to download Internet Explorer 9, watch the launch event, and more resources for you
Last night at SXSW, we launched the new Internet Explorer 9 (Today is the day–Internet Explorer 9...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/15/2011
Today is the day–Internet Explorer 9 set for launch!
Today is the day that many people have been waiting for, and you can be a part of it by joining us...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/14/2011
Microsoft Partner Network Interactive Leadership Forum replay now online
Last Thursday, hundreds of partners from around the world, including attendees from: Asia Pacific,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/14/2011
Thanks to all of the partners for joining the Interactive Leadership Forum today!
Wow, what a GREAT way to start a day! Interacting with hundreds of partners from across the world...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/10/2011
Updated: How and where to download Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 as a Microsoft partner
UPDATE: Please see the latest official Microsoft update on this located at the link below: Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/04/2011
Did you miss any of these resources and links from this past week?
It is hard to believe how fast this week has flown by and that it is Friday already; however, in...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/25/2011
Looking for MSDN and TechNet subscribers to give input on online ordering experience
Are you a Microsoft MSDN or TechNet subscriber? If so, Microsoft would like to talk with you about...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/23/2011
Attend the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Launch Roadshow powered by TS2
Are you a partner in the US that is interested in learning more about Small Business Server 2011 as...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/21/2011
Join us for a Microsoft Partner Network Interactive Leadership Forum
What are you doing Thursday, March 10th from 7:00 – 8:30 am PST? If you are a Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/17/2011
Microsoft Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC) download & resources available
Today, Microsoft announced the availability of the Internet Explorer 9 Release Candidate (RC) for...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/10/2011
Microsoft Security Bulletin for February 2011 posted
Today, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for February 2011, which includes...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/08/2011
Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Center (VLSC) updates this weekend
This weekend, as we continue making improvements in the online experience for our partners across...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/08/2011
SBS 2011 tools, information, training, resources, and more for you
Lately there has been a lot of excitement over Microsoft’s Small Business Server 2011 and I have...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/04/2011
Announcing a new way to connect - my worldwide partner Facebook account
Some of you may recall when my initial online community efforts here at Microsoft (which started...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/03/2011
Check out Microsoft Partner Training on Facebook & Twitter
One of the benefits of being a member of the Microsoft Partner Network is having access to a large...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/28/2011
Here’s a few statistics for you (WOW!)
Today, Microsoft published it’s second quarter earnings release, and if you haven’t seen the numbers...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/27/2011
Windows Azure Jump Start series, plus more Azure resources for you
Microsoft’s Windows Azure offerings are definitely a hot topic right now and one that is driving a...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/26/2011
Miss the Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 launch? No worries, here’s how you can view the replay.
Yesterday morning, I posted a bunch of resources available to you on the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/21/2011