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Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2009

The Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) is an annual gathering where Microsoft Corp.’s partner community will network and build connections, share best practices, and learn new skills and techniques. At WPC09 — July 13–16 in New Orleans — Microsoft will share its strategies and visions for addressing the challenging economy, saving customers money, and helping partners and customers compete confidently. Steve Ballmer, Stephen Elop, Kevin Turner, Allison Watson and many other executives will share their vision for the company and kick off a year of product launches like no other in Microsoft history.

Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 Quick Facts:

Established: 2003
Partners in Attendance: 5,500
Microsoft Employees in Attendance: 2,207
Training Sessions: 317 (228 Breakout Sessions, 89 Hands-On Labs)
Countries Represented: 115
Number of Partners in the Microsoft Partner Program: 360,000
Number of Partners Affiliated with Microsoft: over 640,000
Number of Partner Companies in the World: 1.3 million
Percentage of Microsoft Revenue Stemming from Partners: 95 percent

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WPC Day 3 Keynote Excerpt – Kevin Turner
WPC Day 3 Keynote Excerpt – Kevin Turner
B. Kevin Turner, Chief Operating Officer at Microsoft Corp, details the tremendous opportunity for Microsoft partners in the year ahead at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009. New Orleans, Louisiana, July 15, 2009.
The Importance of SMBs: Birger Steen discusses his new role and Microsoft’s approach to SMBs at WPC09.
The Importance of SMBs: Birger Steen discusses his new role and Microsoft’s approach to SMBs at WPC09.
Birger Steen, Vice President of Small and Medium Business & Distribution, Worldwide Small and Midmarket Solutions & Partners Group, Microsoft
Jason Zander and Bob Muglia highlight FullArmor
Jason Zander and Bob Muglia highlight FullArmor
Jason Zander, general manager of the Visual Studio team in the Developer Division at Microsoft Corp., takes the stage during the vision keynote session by Bob Muglia, president of the Server and Tools Business at Microsoft. Zander highlighted an example of partner FullArmor leveraging the opportunities for developers across Microsoft’s enterprise, Web and client platforms using tools and resources already at its disposal.
On-Demand Day Three Keynote Webcast
On-Demand Day Three Keynote Webcast
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference On-Demand Day Three Keynote Webcast, July 15, 2009, 8:30 am CDT
The Power To Choose
The Power To Choose
Steve Guggenheimer talks about how partners can deliver flexibility and choice for customers with Microsoft’s Software+Services approach at WPC09.
WPC Day 2 Keynote Excerpt – Steve Ballmer
WPC Day 2 Keynote Excerpt – Steve Ballmer
Steve Ballmer, Chief Executive Officer at Microsoft Corp., discusses his optimistic outlook and excitement for the year ahead, as well as how Microsoft and partners are driving essential innovation for customers at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.
Bank on Microsoft
Bank on Microsoft
Susan Hauser details Microsoft’s alliance with the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN) and industry IT services standards.
On-Demand Day Two Keynote Webcast
On-Demand Day Two Keynote Webcast
Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference On-Demand Day Two Keynote Webcast
WPC Day 2 Keynote Excerpt – Bob Muglia
WPC Day 2 Keynote Excerpt – Bob Muglia
Bob Muglia, President of the Server and Tools Business, Microsoft Corp., announces the availability and key pillars of the Windows Azure platform with Doug Hauger, General Manager for Windows Azure, Microsoft Corp., in the keynote session at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.
Microsoft on the Windows Azure Platform
Microsoft on the Windows Azure Platform
Doug Hauger, General Manager for Windows Azure at Microsoft Corp., shares details of the business and channel model and pricing for Windows Azure, SQL Azure, and .NET Services at WPC09.
Office 2010 Clears a Major Milestone
Office 2010 Clears a Major Milestone
Stephen Elop announces the technical preview milestone for Microsoft Office 2010 and discusses the Office 2010 partner opportunity at WPC09.
Windows of Opportunity
Windows of Opportunity
Bill Veghte reveals new partner offers and opportunities for Windows 7 from WPC09.
Introducing the Microsoft Partner Network
Introducing the Microsoft Partner Network
Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp., discusses the evolution of Microsoft's partner program from WPC09.
Backstage with Bill Veghte and Allison Watson at WPC
Backstage with Bill Veghte and Allison Watson at WPC
Following their July 13 keynote addresses, Watson and Veghte meet backstage to discuss the “single greatest monetization opportunity” Microsoft has offered partners in recent history—Windows 7. They talk how you can get ready for the RTM in terms of compatibility and in terms of developing your own applications to exploit the new capabilities.
Dot Net Solutions on Windows Azure
Dot Net Solutions on Windows Azure
Dan Scarfe, Chief Executive Officer, Dot Net Solutions, discusses the highlights of Windows Azure.
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Allison Watson
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Allison Watson
Allison Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at Microsoft Corp., talks during her opening keynote session at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009 about the Microsoft Partner Network and what Microsoft is doing to empower partners.
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Stephen Elop
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Stephen Elop
Stephen Elop, president of the Microsoft Business Division at Microsoft Corp., announces the partner opportunity for the Office 2010 technical preview during his keynote session at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Bill Veghte
WPC Day 1 Keynote Excerpt – Bill Veghte
Bill Veghte, senior vice president for the Windows Business at Microsoft Corp., discusses how Microsoft is enabling partners for Windows 7 during his keynote session at the Worldwide Partner Conference 2009.
Absolute Software on Windows 7
Absolute Software on Windows 7
Bill Hunka, Director of Business Development, Absolute Software Corporation, shares how Windows 7 will help his customers.
ActionBase on Office 2010
ActionBase on Office 2010
Dor Ramati, Corporate Vice President, ActionBase, shares excitement for Office 2010.
Open Text on Office 2010
Open Text on Office 2010
Lynn Elwood, Director Product Management, Open Text, talks about the customer benefits of Office 2010 and SharePoint Server 2010.
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