The Microsoft Action Pack Subscription is a benefit that’s available to Registered Members of the Microsoft Partner Program who promote Microsoft software or provide solutions based on Microsoft software and technologies to their customers. In the United States, it is available in two subscription types: Standard and Plus. With your annual subscription, you will receive four quarterly shipments that contain new software releases and updated sales and marketing materials.
As a Registered Member, you also receive access to exclusive content, the Microsoft Registered Member newsletter, a single point of contact for Partner Program support, and much more. Not a Registered Member yet? Enroll today.
Micrsoft Action Pack Subscribers can take advantage of new Microsoft Partner Program features such as utilizing new program benefits. To ensure that you have access to all of these offerings, benefits, and communications that are most relevant to your business, we encourage you to update your company’s business profile.
WHAT'S NEW
Technical Demo Toolkit, Volume 5
(English, Worldwide)
The Technical Demo Toolkit facilitates quick and easy set up of a complete demonstration environment for any of several complex scenarios to successfully demonstrate to your customers the advantages of Microsoft technology and solutions.
Custom Developer Solutions Toolkit – Content Updates
(English, Worldwide)
Custom Development Solutions provides compelling, up-to-date resources to increase visibility with customers and boost demand for business—developing value-added, custom solutions on the Microsoft platform.
Microsoft Professional Accountants’ Network Toolkit – Content Updates
(English, US Only)
The content update contains detailed information on MPAN program benefits, and other resources of interest to Accounting Professionals. Be sure to keep the MPAN Toolkit handy, as you’ll receive quarterly updates to ensure you’re always up-to-date.
Small Business Sales and Marketing Toolkit – Content Updates
(English, Worldwide)
The content update contains the resources you need to build and extend your service offerings, so you can take advantage of an incredible range of opportunities in the small business market—regardless of your current level of engagement in this space.
System Builder ToolKit – Content Updates
We are excited to provide the valuable software and tools you’ll reach for time and time again as you grow your System Builder business. As our valued partner you are receiving the latest software releases and marketing materials available. Get ready to explore the new tools we’ve included just for you.
New Software
· Microsoft CRM 3.0 – all languages
· Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition – localized versions
· Microsoft Visual Basic® 2005 Express Edition – localized versions
· Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition – localized versions
· Windows Server Standard 2003 R2 – all languages
· Virtual Server 2005 Std R2 – all languages
Current Software
· Microsoft® Business Contact Manager 2.0
· Microsoft Business Contact Manager Update for Microsoft Office Outlook® 2003 Service Pack 1(US only)
· Microsoft® Business Solutions CRM Professional
· Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2
· Microsoft® ISA Server 2004, including Service Pack 1
· Microsoft® MapPoint® 2004 Standard Edition (North America only)
· Microsoft® Office FrontPage® 2003
· Microsoft® Office InfoPath™ 2003
· Microsoft® Live Communication Server 2005
· Microsoft® Office Professional Edition 2003
· Microsoft Office Professional Edition 2003 Service Pack 2
· Microsoft® Office Project Professional 2003
· Microsoft® Office Project Server 2003
· Microsoft® Office Sharepoint™ Portal Server 2003
· Microsoft® Office Visio® Professional 2003
· Microsoft® OneNote 2003
· Microsoft® Operations Manager Workgroup 2005
· Microsoft® SQL Server Reporting Services Standard Edition
· Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Standard Edition
· System Builder OEM Software
- Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 Multilanguage version
· Microsoft® Virtual PC 2004
· Microsoft Visual Basic® 2005 Express Edition – English
- Microsoft Visual Web Developer 2005 Express Edition – English
· Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition, including Service Pack 1
· Microsoft® Windows Server™ 2003 Web Edition
· Microsoft® Windows Sharepoint™ Services Standard 2003
· Microsoft® Windows® Small Business Server 2003 Premium Edition, including Service Pack 1
· Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition
· Microsoft® Windows XP SP2
- Microsoft Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition
SHIPMENT SCHEDULE
North America and LATAM – April 3rd, 2 day air (Welcome Kit only) or ground (USPS for Quarterly Update Kits)
Europe, Middle East, & Africa – April 3rd, various shipping methods
South Pacific, South East Asia, India Sub Continent & Far East – April 3rd, 2 day air or ground
NOTE: For international shipments, please consider time for shipments to clear local customs and in-region shipping.