Anith Gopal

Sarah Arnold has just announced the finalists in our local partner awards.

Sarah Arnold’s been busy on the blogging front recently – don’t forget to check out her excellent resource for Aussie partners. Here are some recent posts ( http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/ ): Action Pack Update: http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/archive/2009/07/23/microsoft-action-pack-update.aspx Australian Partner Winners at Worldwide Parrtner Conference (congrats !) : http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/archive/2009/06/25/australian-partners-win-8-awards-at-worldwide-partner-conference.aspx Special offer on MS Press for Windows 7 (finishes July 31): http://blogs.msdn.com/auspartners/archive/2009/07/07/hit-the-ground-running-with-windows-7.aspx

The Australia Partner Team have worked hard to assemble a critical agenda to help you gain a competitive advantage, and deliver you the tools and business intelligence you need to compete and win in the current economy. This year’s agenda is focused on helping you – our frontline Partners – engage, grow and monetise the opportunities that Microsoft will deliver in FY10. You can now view the Agenda overview here

Don’t forget to check out Digital WPC for all the goodies from last week’s WPC. I’ve been watching the keynotes in the past few days for example. There is lots of content up on the site including all the other sessions and importantly you can find out more on the details of the Microsoft Partner Network announcements.

As part of the recent Microsoft “I’m Open” campaign for Resellers , Microsoft ran a promotion where each new Open Value customer agreement signed between February and April 2009  earned a reseller an entry into a draw to win AUS$20,000!  We are pleased to announce that Computercorp was the winning reseller!  Congratulations Computercorp!  We look forward to working with you to offer the great benefits of Open Value licensing to more customers in the future. Well done and please do investigate reselling Open Value if you don’t already.

Video: Partner-TV: Calvert Technologies on the Australia Partner Conference Video: Partner-TV: Calvert Technologies on the Australia Partner Conference Grow your business and your relationships Dean Calvert from Calvert Technologies talks about the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference .  Every year, the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference gives you the chance to network with other Microsoft in a relaxed and informal environment, hear from Microsoft product experts, find out what’s in store for the coming year, and get tools and information to fine-tune your business. To find out more about next year’s event and how it can benefit your business, visit the Partner Portal now >

Video: Partner-TV: Hostworks on the Australia Partner Conference Video: Partner-TV: Hostworks on the Australia Partner Conference Grow your business and your relationships Klaus Bartosch from Hostworks talks about the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference .  Every year, the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference gives you the chance to network with other Microsoft in a relaxed and informal environment, hear from Microsoft product experts, find out what’s in store for the coming year, and get tools and information to fine-tune your business.

https://www.infosalons.com.au/APC2009/ticket.asp

Registration is now open for this year’s Worldwide Partner conference, scheduled for July 13-16 in New Orleans. By attending you can gain exclusive access to the latest information and insights about upcoming Microsoft strategies, cutting-edge technologies, and programs—directly from Microsoft leadership. Learn more about the conference and register today to ensure your place.

From January 15 to June 30, 2009, partners can qualify for rebates that go from USD$100 for Windows Server 2008 Standard up to USD$500 for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium. Click here for more information and terms & conditions. https://www.serveroffer.com/

From January 15 to June 30, 2009, partners can qualify for rebates that go from USD$100 for Windows Server 2008 Standard up to USD$500 for Windows Essential Business Server 2008 Premium. Click here for more information and terms & conditions. https://www.serveroffer.com/

Note: times will not naturally suit Australian partners but on-demand versions will be available soon after the live sessions.