UK SBSC
This has been created specifically for Microsoft UK's Small Business Specialist Community (SBSC) partners to hear news and updates from Microsoft on areas that might interest them.
Reminder: Solution Pathway
On the current Windows 7 roadshow that we’re doing via the SBSC user groups, there have been a...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 10/08/2009
Download a one-page overview of Microsoft Partner Network benefits for Small Business Specialists
In recent weeks and at various partner meetings, I’ve been asked to summarise the benefits that...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 10/06/2009
Video case study opportunity: Microsoft Licensing Accreditations
Have you undertaken any of the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations (i.e. MLSS Lite, MLSS, MLSE or MCP...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 10/05/2009
Call Ask Partner for product and licensing assistance
I'm frequently asked by partners who they can connect for assistance. Our two call centres are...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 10/05/2009
Register for Business School and Technical School Live Meetings
With Andy Trish and Steve Wright, we’re launching two new concepts primarily for Small Business...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/29/2009
Places still available on SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 courses
I know I’ve already blogged about these and I’m sorry to repeat but there is still availability on...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/21/2009
Windows 7 newsletter: round-up of resources
A Windows 7 newsletter should be in your inboxes but if you didn't get it, please do sign up to...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/16/2009
Promos FYI: Exchange Server 2007; Server; and Windows 7 Professional upgrade
Some promos to highlight - don't forget, you will need your Live ID to access the detail. FYI:...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/15/2009
Value of your partnership with Microsoft: case study opportunity
I'm going to be investigating the possibility of creating some case studies that would describe the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/09/2009
Partnering with Microsoft: your stories
SBSC PAL Andy Trish has asked me to blog about the following - please email him directly as...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/07/2009
Ask the Expert publicity opportunity for Small Business Specialists
Our small business customer marketing team asked me to share the enclosed - thanks to Paul for his...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/03/2009
Training: transitioning customers from Windows XP to Windows 7
This two-day instructor-led course provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/03/2009
Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams
Get up to 25 percent off select Microsoft Certification exams A US-based colleague asked me to share...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 09/03/2009
Customer case studies: applications request
Do you have any small business customers who are successfully benefiting from the use of Windows 7;...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/28/2009
What do you need from us to market to your customers?
Over the last month, I have spoken to many of you to get your feedback on what I can do to support...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/27/2009
Major event: Microsoft Partner Network 2009 – Register now
This will be the biggest partner event that we’ve run in years – this isn’t Small Business...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/26/2009
Windows Essential Server Solutions: Implementation and Administration Courses
The skills team have asked me to promote the following – don’t forget that you need your Live ID to...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/25/2009
Forrester ARC Riding the SMB recovery wave webinar
This might be quite US focused but FYI. I’ll also find out if will be recorded. If so, I’ll...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/24/2009
Pinpoint FAQs
I’ve recently had a number of questions relating to Pinpoint so here is some further information...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/21/2009
FYI for ISVs: Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 compatibility
For those Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) who are readers, don’t forget that you can log onto:...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/20/2009
Upcoming licensing training at Microsoft offices in Reading and London
For those Small Business Specialists located in the South East, there are some licensing courses...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/20/2009
Selling Open – what do you need from us?
Do your customers have Open Licence agreements? Generally, which licence agreement type do you...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/19/2009
Support options for partners
Recently, I’ve received a number of questions regarding the support options which are available to...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/19/2009
Have you heard about Digital Content Direct?
Digital Content Direct is a free service that allows you to have the latest Microsoft product...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/13/2009
Microsoft’s SharePoint Thrives in the Recession
Interesting article from New York Times regarding how customer interest in SharePoint continues to...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/12/2009
Tell us how we can improve the Microsoft Small Business Specialist (UK) blog?
Are you getting the information you need from this blog? If so, tell us what you like (and don’t...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/06/2009
Opportunity to meet with TAP Programme Manager for Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation
Do you have customers who have moved or recently purchased their first server? Or those who have an...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/06/2009
SBSC management change at Microsoft
Following a detailed review, and in light of the upcoming changes to the wider programme (now known...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/05/2009
Give us your feedback on the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations
In March, we updated and launched the Microsoft Licensing Accreditations, which recognise those...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 08/04/2009
Windows 7 Videos
Have you seen the Windows 7 videos on our Technet site? Its a great collection of videos which will...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/30/2009
Microsoft SMB Community Blog: Have you seen the online Windows 7 Feature Walkthroughs?
We saw this post on Eric Ligmann’s Microsoft SMB Community blog and thought it very useful… Since...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/28/2009
Windows 7 &Windows Server 2008 R2has RTM’d!
No doubt you have all heard the news – Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 have reached the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/23/2009
Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008 (4 Days) – Edinburgh 31st August
We are delighted to advise that we still have places available on the SBS 2008 four day technical...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/23/2009
Increase Your Ranking on Microsoft Pinpoint to Generate More Leads
Want to increase your ranking on Pinpoint and generate more business leads? You can improve the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/23/2009
Windows 7 Partner Readiness July Update
Latest News: Updating Your Technology Knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7 – 13th August...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/22/2009
Generate Sales Leads with Pinpoint
You may have heard about Pinpoint's arrival and wondered how you could make sure you get the most...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/21/2009
IDC predicts Windows 7 channel windfall - 14 Jul 2009 - CRN
We thought you may find this article interesting. Written by Kayleigh Bateman from CRN, the article...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/21/2009
Varvid talks with Birger Steen, VP of SMB & Distribution, Microsoft
We saw this on Vijay Riyait’s blog – it’s a video from Varvid, a website that contains videos for...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/20/2009
Your feedback has driven change: Unified Messaging now on Windows Essential Business Server 2008
Several months ago one or two UK SBSC partners came to Microsoft’s offices in Reading to meet with...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/17/2009
More free text books up for grabs…
We are continuing our office clear-out and in addition to the ‘Small Business Specialist Primer...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/17/2009
Vijay Riyait: My Achievements as UK SBSC Partner Area Lead
We wanted to share a post from the FY09 UK PAL, Vijay Riyait, who recently published an article...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/16/2009
SBSC text books going free – first come, first served
We’re having a clear out in the office and just come across a couple of ‘Small Business Specialist...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/15/2009
Check out SBSC Partner’s Windows 7 Video case study
We had to highlight this Windows 7 Video case study from UK SBSC partner, Netlink IT. This video is...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/15/2009
WPC09 Announces that the Microsoft Partner Programme is evolving…
Corporate Vice President Allison Watson kicked off the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 on Monday,...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/14/2009
Microsoft promotes SBSC partners in Business Today Magazine
We thought you would be interested in a recent article published in Business Today magazine which...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/14/2009
Listen to the Worldwide Partner Conference keynotes digitally now!
Whether you are joining us in New Orleans or seeking highlights from your office in the UK, from...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/13/2009
Order hard copies of the SBS and EBS 2008 customer brochures
Printed versions of the Windows Small Business Server 2008 and Windows Essential Business Server...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/13/2009
Are you using Microsoft Office 2007 in an innovative way?
We are currently looking for small businesses customers that are using Office 2007 innovatively and...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/10/2009
New SBS 2008 course running in Edinburgh on 31st August
We are pleased to announce that on the 31st August we will be running the 44CO120 - M6445 -...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/10/2009
WPC Awards Announced – SBSC Partner of the Year goes to…
Microsoft is proud to recognize the winners and finalists in the 2009 WPC (Worldwide Partner...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 07/03/2009