 Business Information and Partnering Resources | The following list of resources will enable you to leverage Microsoft offerings for SaaS solution providers: |
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| Business Resources | Service Providers Licensing Agreement (SPLA). SaaS products are often purchased on a subscription model rather than with a perpetual license, allowing customers to pay for software based on how much they use it. Naturally, developers building SaaS products would like licensing solutions to match. The SPLA provides that. It enables service providers and Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with hosted offerings to license Microsoft products on a monthly basis, which allows them to offer a subscription model to their customers for services and hosted applications. SaaS On-Ramp Program This new Microsoft program targets ISVs seeking to use SPLAs in a smaller environment. With special pricing on Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server for one year, and no up-front software costs or commitments, this flexible, pay-as-you-go, subscription-based licensing program also provides access to additional Microsoft development, testing, technical, and marketing resources. Microsoft Partner Program Microsoft continues to take an ecosystem and partner led approach in the SaaS marketplace. Our partner programs provide partners with access to product and solution information, sales and marketing support, licensing help, support and security options, and a training and events calendar. Customer Evidence - Case Studies Microsoft has several customers and partners successfully executing SaaS strategies. Read their stories and learn about their solutions here. Business & Industry Learn about the value Microsoft brings to your business.
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| Channel Resources | Microsoft Channel Builder For partners seeking to build relationships with others in the SaaS ecosystem, Microsoft offers the Partner Channel Builder tool. Under the auspices of the Partner Program, Channel Builder provides an exclusive networking and resource-sharing community that can help you expand business opportunities. It enables partners to locate and network with complementary solution providers across industries, geographies, and competencies. Microsoft Certified Partner The Partner Program offers additional benefits to Certified and Gold-certified partners to help them embrace the SaaS model.
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| Technical Partnering | Windows Live Dev Targeted at developers looking for information on Windows Live, the dev.live.com site helps developers get started with Windows Live services, provides the latest documentation and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), samples, access to community areas and relevant blogs, and announcements of future releases and innovations. Windows Live Gallery Targeted at users looking to customize their Windows experience, this gallery helps you find cool and useful Gadgets, custom Toolbar buttons, Messenger bots, and more. It also enables developers to upload their creations to the gallery for all to see and use. Microsoft Office Live Partner ISVs and solution providers seeking to take advantage of business opportunities around Office Live can join the Office Live Partner Program. Windows Marketplace This resource makes it easy for you to discover software and hardware you may need. It provides a searchable database of the newest and most popular Windows products on the market. It allows users to compare product details, and read reviews from other users. It also provides a digital locker service that enables you to purchase software from multiple retailers with a single checkout and access your software information from anywhere on the Internet. SaaS Hosting Partners These Microsoft-recommended SaaS hosting providers are Gold Certified Partners that are well-equipped to assist ISVs in rapidly deploying SaaS applications and maintaining a secure and reliable hosting environment.
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