Get Some Training for Your Business... Win a ZUNE!
Welcome to the Social Sweepstakes is promoting awareness for both Sales and Technical Partners into Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), Ready To Go (RTG), Forefront Security and System Center Essentials (SCE) campaigns. By registering and viewing one of the qualifying web seminars you will be entered* into a drawing to receive one of five Zunes.
Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)
The WGA program creates an improved Windows experience for users who have a genuine copy of Windows. There are several changes coming and all customers who deploy Windows Vista, whether via OEM, Full Packaged Product (FPP) or Volume Licensing (VL), need to be aware of the changes and the consequences. These web seminars discuss the features and benefits of the Windows Genuine Advantage program and how you and your customers can participate.
Ready to Go (RTG)
These integrated marketing campaigns include recommendations on who to target along with access to prospect lists everything you need to put your business on the fast track. Microsoft Ready-to-Go Campaignscombine proven lead generation techniques with customizable sales and marketing materials that reflect the value you bring as partner and contain content based on your business needs.
Microsoft Forefront Security
The Microsoft Forefront comprehensive line of business security products provides greater protection and control through integration with your existing IT infrastructure and through simplified deployment, management, and analysis.
System Center Essentials (SCE)
This is very valuable, comprehensive training that is absolutely the best way for your partner to quickly come up to speed on our exciting new System Center products, including Operations Manager, System Management Server, Data Production Manager and more.
Qualifying Web Seminars
Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) – Sales & Technical
Sales
Growing Your Business with Windows Vista & 2007 Office Part 2: Strengthening Your Business Through Genuine Software
Maximizing the Business Benefits of Windows Genuine Advantage
Maximizing the Business Benefits of Windows Genuine Advantage
SB: Introducing the Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program - Now your customers can tell the difference
What You Need to Know About Windows Genuine Advantage for Vista
Technical
New Windows Vista Volume Activation and the Windows Genuine Initiative
SB: New Enhancements to Windows Genuine Advantage
The Value of Genuine Windows: The Right Choice for Your Business
Windows Genuine Advantage - Make sure you got the real McCoy
Ready to Go (RTG) - Sales
Sales
Build Deeper Relationships with Ready-to-Go Campaigns
Convert Referrals to Customers with Ready-to-Go Campaigns
Generate Awareness and Sales Leads with Ready-to-Go Campaigns
Helping Microsoft Partners Benefit from Ready-to-Go Campaigns
MS Partner Program 101: Ready-to-Go Campaigns are an MSPP Benefit that Provides Marketing Services for Partners - Guest speaker Mike Lavin
Ready-to-Go Campaigns: Seize the power of Launch today!
Streamline Print and Online Marketing Development with Ready-to-Go Campaigns
Microsoft Forefront Security – Sales & Technical
Sales
Forefront Client Security Opportunities for Partners
Forefront Server Security Partner Opportunities
Microsoft Forefront FY07 Update
North America Partners Forefront Security Products Pricing and Licensing Update
Securing Client, Server and Edge with Forefront Security Products
Understanding Sales Opportunities for Forefront Client Security
Windows Vista Deployment Series #3: Securing the Vista Desktop with Forefront Client Security
Technical
A Technical Overview of Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Level 200)
Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
Deploying Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200)
Forefront Server Security Partner Technical Drilldown
Microsoft Forefront Security Roadmap/Product Overview
Take Control with Forefront Server Security Management Console (Level 200)
Technical Overview of Forefront Client Security
Troubleshooting Microsoft Forefront Client Security (Level 200)
System Center Essentials (SCE) – Sales & Technical
Sales
Microsoft System Center in the Government Market
Sales Strategies for Microsoft System Center
System Center Essentials 2007 Partner Business Opportunity
System Center Virtual Machine Manager
Technical
Delivering Managed Services with Microsoft System Center Essentials (SCE)
Introduction to System Center Reporting Manager 2005
How to enter:
- When you register and attend one of the qualifying Welcome to the Social LIVE or On Demand web seminars on the Microsoft US Partner Readiness site during the entry period specified below, you will be automatically entered into the sweepstakes for one of 5 Zunes.
- Partners must register and attend or view at least 1 web seminar to be eligible for the sweepstakes drawing. You can also enter by emailing MSUSPR@microsoft.com, with a subject line of “Welcome to the Social Sweepstakes entry” in the body of the email please include: Name, Company Name, Address, Phone Number, E-mail, and Partner Type
- Eligible partners will receive one (1) sweepstakes entry for each qualifying LIVE or On Demand web seminars for which they register, attend or view during the promotion period, limit of five (5) entries per partner.
Entry Period:
June 1st through June 30th
All entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on the final day of the entry period to be eligible.
Winner selection: On or around 10 (ten) business days following the entry period, winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received to win one of the prizes. The random drawing will be conducted under the supervision of Microsoft, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received. Limit of one award per person during the promotion period.
Please Note: It is your sole responsibility to review and understand your employer’s policies regarding your eligibility to participate in trade promotions such as the Microsoft US Partner Readiness Contests and Sweepstakes. If you are participating in violation of your employer’s policies, you may be disqualified from entering these promotions or receiving prizes. Microsoft disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for disputes arising between an employee and their employer related to this matter, and prizes will only be awarded in compliance with the employer’s policies regarding trade promotions.
Program Description
This program is offered on a Quarterly basis; live attendance at eligible live web seminars will provide the basis for entry. These rules will govern the overall execution of the promotion.
Official Rules
Eligibility: This trade promotion is open only to employees of current Microsoft U.S. Partner Program. All U.S. Territory sales representatives working for eligible organizations designated as Microsoft Outbound, Direct Marketing Resellers, VARs, ISVs, System Builders, and Resellers are eligible to participate. This campaign is not applicable to Public Sector customers (government and education customers). Employees of Microsoft (Sponsor), their affiliates, subsidiaries, and any person working on the product, project, or promotion, advertising and promotional agencies and the immediate family members of each are not eligible. Limit one prize per person per year. Void where prohibited by law. NOTE: Entrant must be employed at a Microsoft U.S. Reseller partner at the time of winner selection to be eligible to win a prize.
Are you a government or education customer? If so, go to http://www.microsoftincentives.com/publicsector Limit one prize per person per year. Void where prohibited by law. NOTE: Entrant must be employed at a Microsoft U.S. Reseller partner at the time of winner selection to be eligible to win a prize.
Entering: Entries will be deemed made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. Authorized account holder is deemed as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider or other organization that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses or the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Potential winner may be asked to provide Microsoft with proof that the potential winner is the authorized account holder of the e-mail address associated with the potentially winning entry. No responsibility is assumed by Microsoft for lost, late, or misdirected entries or any computer, online telephone, or technical malfunctions that may occur. All entries become the property of Microsoft and will not be returned.
Prizes: Prizes are not redeemable for cash. No substitution, transfer, or assignment of prize permitted, except that Microsoft reserves the right to substitute a prize of equivalent value in the event the offered prize is unavailable. All expenses not stated explicitly in the prize description section, including taxes, are the sole responsibility of the prize winner.
Random drawings will be from among all entries received during each applicable entry period. Random drawing will be conducted under the supervision of Microsoft, whose decisions are final. Odds of winning a prize depend on the number of eligible entries received.
General Conditions: Entrants agree to abide by the terms of these official rules and by the decisions of Microsoft, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this contest. This sweepstakes is governed by the laws of the United States. All federal, state, and local laws and regulations apply. Prize winners may be required to execute an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within seven (7) days following the date of attempted notification. Non compliance within this time period may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Return of any prize/prize notification as undeliverable may result in disqualification and selection of an alternate winner. Entrants further grant to Microsoft the right to use and publish their proper name and state online, and in print, and in any other media in connection with the contest. Acceptance of a prize constitutes permission for Microsoft to use winner's name and likeness for advertising and promotional purposes without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. By entering, participants release and hold harmless Microsoft, their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, employees, and agents from any and all liability or any injuries, loss, or damage of any kind arising from, or in connection with, this contest or any prize won.
Internet: If for any reason the Internet portion of the program is not capable of running as planned, including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of Microsoft which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this contest, Microsoft reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes. Microsoft assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation, or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. Microsoft is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by Microsoft on account of technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any Web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant's or any other person's computer related to or resulting from participation or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes. CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY A CONTESTANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE GAME IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES FROM ANY SUCH CONTESTANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
Winners List: Winners will be announced on the US Partner Readiness website at http://www.msreadiness.com/social. The winners will also be notified by Microsoft via e-mail.
Sponsor: This sweepstakes is sponsored by Microsoft, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052.