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Microsoft Partner Solutions for Oracle News Update

Dear Partners,

Welcome to another issue of the News Update for Microsoft partners who extend Oracle applications. This issue features the Microsoft sponsorship of Collaborate 07 (Quest, IOUG, and AOUG’s joint Oracle User conference). In addition to hosting a booth (featuring ISVs), offering sessions, and sponsoring customer and partner meetings, Microsoft held a Partner Advisory Council (PAC) meeting. The PAC was an especially important event for our ISV community. This was the first time Microsoft brought together partners focused on the Oracle space, and it yielded tremendous value for Microsoft in terms of driving feedback from partners on what our priorities should be moving forward. As partners, you should consider the PAC your voice back to Microsoft. We will have PAC meetings twice a year moving forward. If you would like to join future PAC meetings, please send an email message to stigp@microsoft.com.

Best regards,
Stig

Microsoft Technology Consortium of Oracle Application Customers:
Microsoft hosted the first in-person meeting for the technology consortium at COLLABORATE 2007. More than thirty customers from several corporations participated in this interactive session. The consortium was updated on the new Oracle Applications releases and certifications, performance improvements, and support information for the Microsoft platform and SQL Server 2005. Also discussed were the major areas Microsoft plans to invest in to better enable the consortium and user groups.

O2OBA Challenge - Your Customers Can Help Their Company - and the World - Breath Easier

At COLLABORATE 2007, Microsoft announced the O2OBA Challenge. Customers can create an Office Business Application (OBA) using the complementary technologies of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Oracle Applications. The company that builds the best solution wins $25,000 to implement the OBA, and Microsoft will donate $40,000 in the winning company’s name to a clean-air cause. This challenge is for customers rather than partners, so think of the great companies you work with and make sure they don’t miss their chance to get started today.

Limited Time: View IOUG, OAUG, and Quest Forum Presentations
Through May 28th, registered attendees of COLLABORATE 07 may access the IOUG Forum, OAUG Forum, and Quest Forum presentations. All registrants should have received an email message with the necessary log-on credentials. All three user group online proceedings are now available at http://www.collaborate07.com/.

Evidence Update

Great new case studies now available:

•	Berlin Packaging Makes Millions in Increased Revenues Through Solution for Customer Data
•	American Power Conversion Runs Siebel on SQL Server; Saves Thousands
•	L’Oréal Strengthens Brand Loyalty with Customer Relationship Management Solution

New Web Site Dedicated to Our ISV Partners

Now ISVs have a place to find the technical, sales, and marketing tools they need to be first to market with their Microsoft-based solution. You will find information about building OBA applications, learn more about the SaaS Incubation Center Program, and discover resources for marketing your solutions. Check it out today.

WORLDWIDE PARTNER CONFERENCE -- REGISTER TODAY

July 10 - 12
Denver Convention Center, Denver, CO
Space is filling quickly for this year’s Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2007. This event is a unique opportunity for Microsoft partners to get the knowledge, develop the business relationships, and discover the resources that will help drive businesses forward during the upcoming year and beyond. Building on the success of last year's sold-out event, this year's conference takes place July 10 - 12 in Denver, CO. To register and learn more about the conference, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/partner/events/wwpartnerconference/ today.

Oracle

May 2007

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