September 2008 - Posts

• FREE Licensing Bootcamp in Charlotte, NC?

  If you are new to Microsoft Licensing, need a refresher course, or want to hear about some new programs/products to help build your business, you may want to check out the Microsoft Licensing Bootcamp at the Microsoft Charlotte Campus on October 15th. The gist of the invite is below, but you can read more about it and register for it here: http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=1032386548&Culture=en-US  ================== Dear Partner, Demonstrating your expertise in providing licensing solutions and services to customers opens new opportunities for you to earn additional income, develop continuing revenue streams, and expand your services business.  Attending this bootcamp can help you differentiate your services from your competitors and most importantly, help you be recognized as a Microsoft Partner specializing in providing licensing solutions and services.   We will teach you in plain English what you should know about Microsoft’s licensing programs for small & medium business customers, how to choose the right licensing for your customer, how to leverage Microsoft tools to accurately quote customers, and how you can increase your revenue by leveraging the right licensing programs. Licensing Bootcamp Date:                               October 15, 2008 Time:                               9:30 am registration                                          10:00 am – 2:00 pm Location:                        Charlotte, NC PRESENTED BY MICROSOFT Presented by JJ Antquino, Partner Solution Advisor at Microsoft.    Licensing can be a very confusing topic that raises a lot of questions.                What are the different licensing programs?                What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?                Which one is the right one for my client?                Is each product licensed differently?                How do I know if I’m quoting my customer correctly for licensing?               And, most importantly, how does licensing help me make money?    If you have ever asked one or more of these questions, then we can help. Earn Additional Income. Build Continuing Revenue. Expand Your Services Discover, learn and take advantage of the opportunities offered by Microsoft® Licensing. This interactive half-day bootcamp will help build your capabilities in the areas of Open License, Open Value and Financing Options.  The new pricing and licensing changes will be covered, and the entire session will also be infused by the most common licensing scenarios.  You should attend IF: You are a reseller or interested in learning more about Microsoft Licensing You are a Sales Manager, Sales or Tech Sales role in your organization You have attended a previous Microsoft licensing boot camp and are looking for a licensing “refresher” ================== Posted Sep 29 2008, 09:30 PM by josephan with no comments

• ATTN: Atlanta Area Partners!

  Atlanta Tech Days Starts Tomorrow.... There's still time!  Atlanta area Partners, be sure to register for the upcoming TechDays ’08 event! If your business is fueled by technology, TechDays '08 is an event you won't want to miss. Loaded with exclusive product information presented by insider experts, TechDays '08 is designed to show developers, IT professionals, IT executives, and partners how Microsoft technology can take their business to the next level. Whether you attend just one day or all three, you'll walk away with a greater understanding of the business value of Microsoft's technology solutions. Plus, you'll have the chance to take a closer look at Microsoft's latest development tools. Check out the tracks to the right and register for these exciting sessions today! Expert Insights. Greater results. Also, one lucky winner will be selected each day to win an 8 GB Zune! Posted Sep 22 2008, 05:41 PM by josephan with no comments