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WPC 2010 Virtual Pressroom

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is Microsoft’s premier event for the partner community to learn about Microsoft’s roadmap and best practices for the year, and gain exclusive access to connect and network with other partners and Microsoft employees. At WPC 2010, held July 11-15 in Washington, D.C., Steve Ballmer, Jon Roskill, Bob Muglia, Kevin Turner and many other Microsoft executives will share their vision for the company, announce new product innovations, and detail Microsoft’s cloud services strategy for partners and their customers.

Event Info:
Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 (WPC 2010)
July 11–15, 2010
Walter E. Washington Convention Center
801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC 20001
http://www.digitalwpc.com
Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 Quick Facts:
Established: 2003
Partners in Attendance: 9,300
Microsoft Employees in Attendance: 3,600
Training Sessions (228 Breakouts, 89 Hands-On Labs): 317
Countries Represented: 125
Number of Partners in the Microsoft Partner Program: 390,000
Number of Partners Affiliated with Microsoft: over 640,000
Number of Partner Companies in the World: 1.3 million
Microsoft Revenue Stemming From Partners: 95 percent

WPC 2010 Day 4
July 15, 2010
Great Moments at WPC
Video: See highlights of WPC keynotes
Video: WPC: Through the Partners Eyes
Feature: Microsoft Recognizes Partners for Innovation, Specialization, Differentiation
Video: Partner Keynote Reactions - Day 3
Video: Your Business in Five Years
Blog: Robert Youngjohns on The Microsoft Blog
WPC 2010 Day 4
Microsoft Honors Public Sector Partners of the Year at Worldwide Partner Conference 2010
Microsoft Honors Public Sector Partners of the Year at Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 July 15
Partners from government, education and healthcare recognized for outstanding use of Microsoft technology in support of public sector missions.
 
Microsoft Awards Top Performing Partners at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
Microsoft Awards Top Performing Partners at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference July 14
Exemplary contributions and innovative solutions from Microsoft Dynamics partner community recognized.
 
Microsoft Helps Service Providers Capture Cloud Services Opportunities
Microsoft Helps Service Providers Capture Cloud Services Opportunities July 14
Microsoft software and services empower service provider partners to deliver enterprise-class solutions to small and midsize businesses.
 
Microsoft Recognizes Partners for Innovation, Specialization, Differentiation
Microsoft Recognizes Partners for Innovation, Specialization, Differentiation July 13
Blending expertise in industry and technology, Microsoft partners around the world help customers get more from IT.
 
Demo: The Personal Cloud
Demo: The Personal Cloud July 13
Corporate Vice President Brad Brooks shows off how Windows 7, Bing, Windows Live and other services connect to create a connected “personal cloud.”
 
WPC 2010: Microsoft Celebrates Partner Opportunities in the Cloud, Showcases Innovations in Licensing and Financing
WPC 2010: Microsoft Celebrates Partner Opportunities in the Cloud, Showcases Innovations in Licensing and Financing July 13
Numerous possibilities with Microsoft’s cloud computing, volume licensing and financing options are part of session discussions at Microsoft’s annual partner gathering, where the focus remains on opening new business opportunities for partners.
 
WPC: Through the Partners Eyes
WPC: Through the Partners Eyes July 15
Highlight clips of Microsoft’s Worldwide Partner Conference
 
Your Business In Five Years
Your Business In Five Years July 13
Partner interviews on the future of cloud computing
 
New Microsoft Channel Chief Charts Course to Cloud Profitability for Partners
New Microsoft Channel Chief Charts Course to Cloud Profitability for Partners July 13
Executives also highlight new products and services from Microsoft that foster a connected experience for consumers through the cloud.
 
Partners “All In” to Cloud Computing at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010
Partners “All In” to Cloud Computing at Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 July 12
New Windows Azure platform appliance among latest innovations that enable Microsoft partners to move to the cloud.
 
Microsoft Demonstrates Next-Generation CRM Release at Worldwide Partner Conference
Microsoft Demonstrates Next-Generation CRM Release at Worldwide Partner Conference July 12
Upcoming release delivers “The Power of Productivity” for businesses and introduces the Microsoft Dynamics Marketplace for on-demand and on-premises solutions.
 
HP and Microsoft to Partner on Windows Azure Built on HP Converged Infrastructure
HP and Microsoft to Partner on Windows Azure Built on HP Converged Infrastructure July 12
Collaboration to help transition customers to cloud computing.
 
Dell Expands Cloud Strategy and Services With Microsoft Windows Azure Platform Appliance
Dell Expands Cloud Strategy and Services With Microsoft Windows Azure Platform Appliance July 12
Strategic partnership to enable IT organizations to more efficiently meet the needs of business.
 
Fujitsu and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Provide Global Cloud Computing
Fujitsu and Microsoft Expand Partnership to Provide Global Cloud Computing July 12
Microsoft announces that Windows Azure platform will run in Fujitsu’s datacenters; Fujitsu to offer new cloud services based on Windows Azure.
 
eBay and Microsoft Announce Cloud Computing Agreement
eBay and Microsoft Announce Cloud Computing Agreement July 12
Microsoft unveils new Windows Azure platform appliance for cloud computing; eBay signs up as early customer.