About the Microsoft Partner Network

The Microsoft Partner Network equips Microsoft partners with the training, resources and support they need to successfully compete in today’s marketplace and allows customers to easily identify the right partner for their technology needs.

About Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Group

Microsoft invests in the success of its partner channel and more than 640,000 organizations make up Microsoft’s partner ecosystem. Partners have been instrumental to Microsoft’s success over its 33-year history, and they have come to rely on Microsoft for the products, technology, tools and resources that enable them to create profitable and unique businesses. Additional information on the Microsoft Partner Network is available at https://partner.microsoft.com.

Feb. 27, 2012
Continue momentum in the cloud with the launch of Office 365 and new selling models: Office 365 Open and Full Packaged Product (FPP).
Highlights
WPC 2012 Day 2
July 10
Microsoft announces new cloud opportunities for partners with Windows Server 2012 and Windows Azure.
Microsoft Kicks off WPC With Annual Day of Giving Event
July 8
Microsoft had the opportunity to work alongside some amazing organizations: Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada, ONEXONE and Children’s Miracle Network.
Microsoft to Acquire Perceptive Pixel Inc.
July 9
Large-scale, multi-touch technology will unlock new collaboration and productivity scenarios.
Upcoming Windows 8 Milestones Announced
July 9
Windows 8 on track for release to manufacturing the first week of August, general availability by end of October.
Microsoft’s Partners of the Year
June 25
Today Microsoft announced the winners and finalists in the annual Partner of the Year awards. Check out the list of partners who have delivered above and beyond for our customers in 2012.
Microsoft Partner Network Announces Small Business Competency
March 1
New competency will increase market opportunities for Microsoft partners and help drive adoption of cloud solutions, fostering growth within the small-business segment.