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Microsoft Empower Program

As an ISV, you may already have an application that runs on the Microsoft Platform, uses Microsoft development tools, or integrates with Microsoft applications. Alternatively, you may be beginning one of these developments. Whatever your circumstances, the Empower Program will help you succeed in developing software on the Microsoft platform. MS have continued investment in R & D and this combined with a large community of highly skilled developers ensures quicker delivery while keeping development cost to a minimum, so if you're serious about designing and building commercial software solutions, Microsoft Empower for ISVs can boost your efforts with significant benefits over a 12 month period.

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Microsoft Partner Program

All the information you need on how to develop an even stronger relationship with Microsoft. The program will put you on the path that will allow you to access the following resources:
Business Intelligence: Identify market trends using online research from Gartner and IDC to help you plan your business.
Technology: Get software, licenses, and technical training to develop your application on the Microsoft platform and test your software.
Marketing and Sales: Co-market your solutions with Microsoft, create demand for your applications, and extend your sales reach into other geographies.
Service and Support: Receive robust technical support, get architectural guidance for your applications, and utilize efficient account management.

Note From Page Owner
Welcome to the ISV Developer Section.

Microsoft offer a number of different partner programs which assist ISV ’ s in developing resalable software solutions built on the Microsoft platform.

If this is what you do or would like to do in the future then this page should give you the information you require.

If you do have any problems registering for any of the programs or any queries please feel free to contact me on
+353 1 7063135 or
v-ciamu@microsoft.com

Kind regards,


Ciara Murphy
Developer and Platform Group, Microsoft Ireland