Bill Gates has been chatting up the concepts of 'digital lifestyle' and 'digital work style.' But what do these terms really mean -- especially for partners?
- By Lauren Gibbons Paul
- April 01, 2006
Here are super ways to win the high-stakes competition to recruit top talent.
- By Fred Bayles
- April 01, 2006
Partnerships can be powerful, and powerfully tricky. Follow these simple steps to put yours on a solid foundation.
- By Lee Pender
- April 01, 2006
Refusing to rest on its LAR laurels, ASAP Software makes a name for itself in software asset management.
- By Paul Desmond
- April 01, 2006
Redmond has been reaching out to small businesses, but some partners say they're still getting mixed messages.
- By Anne Stuart
- April 01, 2006
Getting past voice mail is a challenge. Persistence, a message focused on your customer -- not you -- and recognizing the diffusion of decision-making power are key.
- By Scott Bekker
- April 01, 2006
Systems Management Server 2003 gives your customers mature configuration management with a low TCO.
- By Jim Thompson
- April 01, 2006
Microsoft is a massive, complex organization. Finding your way through it isn't easy, but savvy partners know it's essential to their success.
- By Rich Freeman
- April 01, 2006
Microsoft is ready to unveil some heavy-hitting products in '06.
- By Scott Bekker
- March 01, 2006
Matrixforce offers a compelling business case for taking over its customers' IT departments: guaranteed performance and savings of 50 percent.
- By Paul Desmond
- March 01, 2006
ePartners' fast-track plan consists of empowering project managers while keeping close tabs on customer satisfaction.
- By Paul Desmond
- March 01, 2006
MapPoint helps your customers keep track of business performance and mobile assets using maps as a framework.
- By Lafe Low
- March 01, 2006
Microsoft is bracing for a "services wave." But what will it mean for you? Here's what to expect -- and how to prepare
- By Rich Freeman
- March 01, 2006
Microsoft takes another swing at Windows Small Business Server 2003.
- By Scott Bekker
- March 01, 2006
Partners and marketing experts answer five frequently asked questions about using a powerful piece of sales gear: the customer testimonial.
- By Rich Freeman
- March 01, 2006
When it comes to small-business cash flow management, it's wise to think -- and plan -- before you spend.
- By Polly Schneider Traylor
- March 01, 2006
For partners serious about protecting their IT investments, software asset management can be a smart move indeed.
- By Anne Stuart
- March 01, 2006
Everybody knows you need to reach out and touch your customers. The tricky part is figuring out just how often you can do so before you cross the line between attentive and annoying.
- By Fred Bayles
- January 01, 2006
Though many experts credit Microsoft with making great strides on security, many customers still aren't satisfied. But how much of the problem is really Microsoft's fault?
- By Rich Freeman
- January 01, 2006
Plenty -- as long as you combine it with a solid strategy to overcome SMBs' inherent fear of investing in IT.
- By Joanna L. Krotz
- January 01, 2006