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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 information and resources, plus how to view the launch keynote with Steve Ballmer
Today at 9:00 am PST, Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO, and Kirill Tatarinov, corporate vice president,...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/20/2011
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: How and...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/18/2011
TechNet Subscriptions: Another valuable benefit of your Microsoft Partner Network membership
As you know, back in November the Microsoft Partner Network was launched which includes the new...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/13/2011
How to find Microsoft training offers near you worldwide
Are you working towards gaining a Microsoft silver competency or gold competency? Or maybe you...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/11/2011
Microsoft Partner Membership Center Updates January 7th–Simplifying your experience
Back in November we launched the new Partner Membership Center with several updates to make managing...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/07/2011
How to avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently
As we kick off a new year, I thought it would be a good time to address a common question and topic...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/05/2011
How to watch the Steve Ballmer 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) opening keynote live
Tonight, the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) kicks off at 6:30 PM PST with Steve...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/05/2011
A sample of what you may have been missing…
As we kick off a new year, 2011, I thought I would share some information with the partners around...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/04/2011
Great news! Up to 30% off plus free retakes on Microsoft certification exams offer is back!
Here is some great news to start off the New Year for all of you partners out there. The...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/01/2011
Happy New Year and thank you for a great 2010, from all of us to all of you!
It is hard to believe, but another year is coming to an end. While 2010 seemed to fly by, what...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/31/2010
The Microsoft Partner Network: Gold Competencies & Silver Competencies–Part 1: Branding
On November 1st, Microsoft launched the Microsoft Partner Network, which brought with it many new...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/22/2010
Help Bing give $1 Million dollars to help schools this holiday
Over the years while I have worked at Microsoft, I am constantly reflecting on all of the reasons I...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/16/2010
How to save $500 + get one hotel night free at MIX11
Here is an offer for all of you that are already planning on attending MIX11 and those...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/14/2010
Microsoft December 2010 Security Bulletin posted
Today, Microsoft posted the Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for December 2010, which includes...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/14/2010
Just over 2 weeks left to take advantage of Microsoft 50%* off N-2 promotion
Are you looking to take advantage of the Microsoft 50%* off N-2 promotion? If so, you had...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/14/2010
Cloud CRM for Less – $200 per seat rebate when switching to Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
Today, Microsoft announced a fantastic offer for people using Salesforce.com or Oracle to receive up...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/06/2010
Jon Roskill Partner Town Hall Meeting video now viewable online
Earlier this week, I mentioned on my Twitter account that I would be covering the Microsoft Partner...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/03/2010
Cyber Monday 60% off Microsoft Press eBook deal today only
In the spirit of Cyber Monday, I thought I would share an exciting promotion with you from the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/29/2010
Microsoft Lync 2010 information and resources for you
Earlier today I posted up on my Twitter account about some Microsoft Lync 2010 training resources...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/16/2010
Please pardon the interruption.
As we head into the weekend here in the U.S., I just wanted to give my readers a quick heads up that...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/12/2010
Hey, where did the Microsoft Partner Network Transition Tool go?!
Here’s a question I have seen from some partners, so I thought I would post the answer here...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/04/2010
Yes, the Microsoft Big Easy Offer is back and going on now!
For the partners in the U.S. and Canada, you may recall when we first launched the Big Easy Offer:...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/04/2010
Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 – Under wraps no more!
Today is such an exciting day because today the wraps come off for Microsoft Kinect for Xbox 360 (in...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/04/2010
Simplifying your Microsoft Partner Network membership management – Partner Membership Center
In my The new Microsoft Partner Network is here! post on Monday, I mentioned that in conjunction...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/03/2010
11 Reasons why today is a day to remember…
Have you ever looked back and seen days that may not have seemed like a big deal when they took...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/29/2010
Microsoft Office 365 – Videos, demos, resources, and more information for you
Earlier today, I posted about our Microsoft Office 365 announcement as well as the announcement of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/19/2010
Introducing Microsoft Office 365: Bringing the power of big business IT to the masses and outlining a new frontier for the Office business!
Today in San Francisco, with customers and partners, Microsoft is very happy to announce Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/19/2010
Microsoft 50%* off N-2 promotion continued through end of 2010
You asked for it and you’ve got it! Ever since the original announcement at the beginning of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/14/2010
Microsoft October security updates & webcast, plus security resources for you
Yesterday, as part of our routine monthly security update cycle, Microsoft released 16 new security...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/13/2010
Win a free pass to Executive Insights, DC
If you have followed my blog for some time, you know that every now and then I like to run some form...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/06/2010
Microsoft Kinect – One month until the gaming & entertainment world changes forever!
One month from today, November 4, 2010, the gaming and entertainment world will change in a...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/04/2010
How to become a Microsoft MVP, find a Microsoft MVP, nominate a Microsoft MVP, and more
Last week there were a number of announcements and congratulations being made and passed around...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 10/04/2010
Out-of-band release to address Microsoft Security Advisory 2416728
Today, Microsoft is expected to release an Out-of-band release to address Microsoft Security...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/28/2010
Announcing: Microsoft Security Essentials available FREE to Small Businesses in October!
Here is some great news for all of the small businesses out there from Microsoft that I am very...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/22/2010
How to know when your renewal date is in the Microsoft Partner Network
Ok, so how many of you read the timing notice I included in my Small Business Specialist (SBSC)...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/22/2010
Prep and resources for the Licensing Overview and Sales & Marketing assessments in the Microsoft Partner Network
Following my Small Business Specialist (SBSC) Step-by-step checklist to re-enrollment in Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/14/2010
Announcing Expression Encoder 4 Pro availability for redistribution!
Here is some exciting news for all of you that are video designers, editors or producers. Today...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/09/2010
Small Business Specialist (SBSC) Step-by-step checklist to re-enrollment in Microsoft Partner Network
As you may recall from my Not only is SBSC staying, it is THE Small Business designation in the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/07/2010