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What does the future hold – Microsoft’s North Star “The Vision” Video from WPC by bryanvon

During this mornings keynote, Corporate Vice President Allison Watson introduced her A-List.  Some pretty cool things happening around the Imagine Cup and College Students as well as Surface Computing, Windows Mobile 6.5 including Mobile Marketplace...

Digital WPC – Watch what is Happening LIVE in New Orleans by bryanvon

Well it is July 13th and a lot of you are in New Orleans for Worldwide Partner Conference.  For those of you like myself that did not make it to New Orleans you need to check out Digital WPC: http://www.digitalwpc.com There are also cool links on...

Take advantage of the ‘end of fiscal’ push with Microsoft Incentives by bryanvon

Microsoft Partners- Whether June represents your fiscal year close, quarter-end or some other milestone, there's no better time to leverage the robust slate of Microsoft sales offers to close business this month!   In many cases, you and your...

SBSC Update and Updated Exams by bryanvon

First we should probably define the acronym – What is an SBSC – This is Microsoft’s distinction for the Small Business Specialist.  The small-business market segment represents a large, untapped opportunity.  The SBSC is for Microsoft Partners...

50% Bonus Depreciation Allowance in Action by bryanvon

Are you and your customers taking advantage of the Bonus Depreciation allowance? What is it? The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) was signed February 17, 2009 Accelerated depreciation benefits extended through 2009 Applies to Software...
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Sometimes you just need to ‘FIRE’ your customer by bryanvon

Especially in these economic times, I encourage you to look at your customer base, and decide ‘is that customer really worth it?’  Yes I know the adage, “well if it is billable”, then it is okay.  I have had this discussion over the past several...

Great Article – What to Expect from your IT Partner by bryanvon

Here is a great article on the Small Business Center website, it is setting expectations for your customers or potential customers.  It has some great recommendations that I hope all Microsoft Partners are following.  Ask yourself “Do you have...

Microsoft on the Issues by bryanvon

I ran across this blog as I was taking a look at the EU issues that Microsoft continually faces, I will leave it at that as I have my personal opinion on this topic; and would probably be fired if I were to write about those publically.  As my Manager...

Windows7 Coming Soon to a computer near you – are you ready ??? by bryanvon

    If you do not see the video playback window above, you will need to install the Microsoft Silver light By now I am sure most of you are ware that Windows7 is around the corner, soon it will be literally around the corner at a store near...

Microsoft out of Money by bryanvon

Well Sort of.  As many of us have said bye-bye to our money recently, Microsoft is saying bye to Microsoft Money.  With banks, brokerage firms and Web sites now providing a range of options for managing personal finances, the consumer need for...

Final Call for SBS 2008 Build Fest in Denver by bryanvon

Hey we are getting ready for the Small Business Server 2008 Build Fest in Denver, CO at the Microsoft office on Saturday June 20th, 2009.  There is still time to register – follow the link and see you there!!!   Denver SMB Group & Microsoft...

Can potential customers find you in Pinpoint??? by bryanvon

What is Microsoft Pinpoint? Pinpoint is a unified online marketplace designed to help people quickly and easily find qualified Microsoft partners and vendors, products, and services that can best address their unique technology needs. In addition, the...

Free Exam Voucher – Hurry time sensitive by bryanvon

Provide the Partner Learning Team some feedback and get a free exam voucher.    Details are posted on the Partner Learning Blog:

SCVMM Pricing & Options by bryanvon

I have been rambling about System Center Virtual Machine Manager or SCVMM and System Center Essentials or SCE over the past few posts.  I covered ways to purchase SCE, but only mentioned SCVMM and the fact we had a workgroup edition.  A couple...

Microsoft Financing Clarifications by bryanvon

  Hey I finally got the scoop on some clarifications about Microsoft Financing.  I wanted to share as even with  these modifications, I still think this is a valuable tool in your toolbox.  Based upon existing loans, if you apply these...
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