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.
Small Business Specialist Partner of the Year - Could it be you?
Each year at the Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), Microsoft recognizes the best in partner...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/27/2009
SBSC Toolkit: April 2009 Edition
Here's some early visibility of what to expect in the Microsoft Action Pack special edition toolkit...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/26/2009
Small Business Blog from Microsoft : Keep the cash flowing - new small business guide
Saw this post on the Small Business Blog from Microsoft which may be of interest to your small...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/26/2009
Small Business Blog from Microsoft : Free business guides and the death of saving
Saw this post on the Small Business Blog from Microsoft which might interest one or two of you......
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/25/2009
LiveMeeting Invite: Why don’t those killer products you sell just fly out of the door?
Why don't those killer products you sell just fly out of the door? Dear Partner...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/25/2009
Introducing the NEW SBSC customer facing web page
Many SBSC partners have fed back that they would like to see Microsoft do more to promote the SBSC...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/24/2009
QA-IQ Training: Course 6445A: Implementing and Administering Windows Small Business Server 2008
One of our SBSC partners, Paul Dadge of PC Paramedics Solutions, has negotiated with QA-IQ to secure...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/23/2009
Connect with other SBSC Partners on the Microsoft Partner Network
Have you signed up to the Microsoft Partner Network? With the current economic climate our Partners...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/23/2009
BBC Panorama, tonight 8:30pm - Banks and Small Businesses
You may already be aware of this, but in Panorama at 8.30pm tonight, Theo Paphitis discusses whether...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/23/2009
Presenting the NEW SBSC customer awareness materials
A number of partners have fed back to Microsoft that they would like us to do more to promote the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/23/2009
Just for Fun... Networking Bootcamp!
A must-see for Microsoft partners: prepare to cringe as partners are put through their paces at this...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/20/2009
Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) V2 – Officially launched
What is the MPN? You may have already head about the Microsoft Partner Network, a networking...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/20/2009
Windows SBS 2008 Update Rollup 1 Now Available
The rollup package for Windows Small Business Server (Windows SBS) 2008 addresses two issues: First,...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/19/2009
Microsoft are looking for case studies on SBS 2008
We are looking to put together some customer case studies around Small Business Server 2008. ...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/19/2009
Business Advisor Podcasts now available
In light of the current economic downturn, Microsoft has created the Business Advisor podcast series...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/12/2009
Using Windows 7 on and SBS 2008 network
Evening all. We have had a huge number of people downloading Windows 7 beta, so I am sure some of...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/11/2009
PR Opportunity! Technology Adoption & Small Businesses
We have yet another PR opportunity for SBSC partners to take advantage of... The small business team...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/11/2009
Important: SBSC Survey Deadline extended to 13th February
Our colleagues at Microsoft Corp in the USA have kindly extended out the deadline for the SBSC...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/10/2009
SBS 2008 Repair Guide
Microsoft has added a few more scenarios to the Windows Small Business Server 2008 Repair Guide....
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/10/2009
Catalogue of Installation Error Messages in Windows SBS 2008
The Official SBS Blog has posted a useful article about installation errors in Windows Small...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/09/2009
Microsoft debuts quick fix clicks
The BBC News posted any article today about Microsoft's quick fix clicks. Here's how they describe...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/06/2009
Window 7 - only a few days left to download the beta!
The Windows 7 beta is only available until the 10th February to download, so get your copy now! MSDN...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/06/2009
SBSC Toolkit Update for Gold / Certified Partners
Here's some information from our colleagues at Microsoft Corporate in the USA around why...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/06/2009
Windows 7 Partner Readiness Materials Now Available
Microsoft are talking more and more about Windows 7. In order to get up to speed, have a look at...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/06/2009
Stepping up: turn the economic challenge into opportunity video
We want to help our Partners be prepared for whatever the economy brings. This means providing the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/05/2009
Power Through the Downturn - Drive you way to better deals!
We wanted to advise you all of an initiative Microsoft is driving to address head-on some of the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/05/2009
SBS 2008 and EBS 2008 Partner Training & Resources Update
Windows Essential Server Solutions Sales Training: Partnercast: SBS/EBS/Windows Server: Which is...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/04/2009
Important: New Exams for Small Business Specialists
What’s New: New exams for Small Business Specialists are now available for Partners updating...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/04/2009
Only a few days left to register for Citrix Partner Accelerator Event
A friendly reminder to those interested that the Citrix Partner Accelerator event will be taking...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/03/2009
Reminder - only a few days left to complete the SBSC Survey!
Last week we posted about an opportunity for you to participate in the Small Business Specialist...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/03/2009
Download for Windows 7 beta - extended time
Just to let you all know, the download for Windows 7 Customer Preview Program beta has now been...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/03/2009
Server Promotion
Don’t miss this opportunity to accelerate your server sales. From January 15 to June 30,...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 02/02/2009
Can I borrow your customers’ stories?
Hi all I am presenting at a bunch of events in the future about SBS and EBS (and SBSC :)) and I want...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/29/2009
Tools to help you plan EBS deployments with customers
Hi all Just saw this free tool appear for download and thought you might be interested if you are...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/29/2009
Complete the Microsoft SBSC Survey
Microsoft would like to invite you to participate in the Small Business Specialist Community online...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/29/2009
Through Distribution Server Promotion
Have you heard about the Server promotion taking place through authorised distributors? Here are the...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/26/2009
Free EBook on Microsoft Virtualisation
SBSC PAL (Partner Area Lead), Vijay Singh Riyait, has highlighted on his blog that Microsoft have...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/26/2009
Climate Change: What can technology do to help? Jan 26, 3pm
Why not to join our Live Meeting to learn about how the IT sector is responding to the challenge of...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/23/2009
2009 Gearup is now available
The latest version of the Microsoft sales toolkit is now available. This is your essential...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/23/2009
Become a Citrix Partner
Citrix have approached Microsoft as they are keen to engage with SBSC partners.As such, they would...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/21/2009
Free technical events available for customers & partners in 2009
The Technet team have advised that they are running the following free technical events for...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/21/2009
Understand Software-plus-Services in 3mins + BPOS UK Pricing
Here’s two very quick video’s to help you and your customers understand Microsoft's...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/20/2009
Try Autotask Go! and Save £149
We have been contacted by David Salzberg of Autotask as they have a special offer for UK SBSC...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/19/2009
How to write an SLA - SBSC Partner PR Coverage
Back in December one of our SBSC partners had a piece of PR coverage in IT Expert magazine. IT...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/16/2009
Virtualisation Training - Partner Readiness January Update
Here's an update from the Partner Readiness team at Microsoft on Virtualisation training......
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/15/2009
Subscribe to the UK SBSC Newsletter
Our statistics show that there are a large number of SBSC partners out there who are not subscribing...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/14/2009
WESS Partner Training Update - January
Here's an update from our Partner Readiness team around Windows Essential Server Solutions training...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/14/2009
Windows 7 Beta has now arrived!
Today’s economy is driving an even greater need for your customers to retain a competitive...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/12/2009
Try online advertising for free: Microsoft adCenter is offering £30's worth of clicks to get you started
There is an interesting article posted on the Small Business Blog from Microsoft which focuses on...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/07/2009
You have spoken... we are listening: First 6 Month Review of the SBSC in the UK
You have spoken... We are listening... As we enter a new calendar year, and...
Author: UK SBSC Date: 01/05/2009