Microsoft Corporate news & resources

Consolidates “too many portals” and Azure AIP into a single Azure admin experience

Yes there is opportunity to be had from vertical-specific IP. But it is not for everyone. Open Door Software’s Malcolm Roach describes who it’s for, and the questions to ask.

Hitachi Solutions America doesn’t just snap up solutions; its President Tom Galambos describes the synergy and forethought of a buy/sell decision

Will lead GE Energy Distribution global channel

A portfolio that stunts one partner’s growth can be a boon to another, describe eMazzanti Technologies’ Carl Mazzanti and Forceworks’ Steve Mordue

The cloud-first, All Things 365 direction from Microsoft inspires this SMB partner to get creative, prioritize, and keep an eye on margins.

Microsoft and founding Dev Centers describe the benefits, and answer the rumblings

With new resources for Field Service and PSA, and for user adoption, Microsoft expands hands-on commitment to cloud services success

There is no such thing as a “Partnership Lite”: Both the channel partner and ISV must hammer out their expectations for profit, commitment.

Now a senior VP for service engagement at Salesforce, Patterson leaves behind a lengthy career at Microsoft.