Learn: Microsoft Virtual Earth Partner Benefits
Try: Get Acquainted with the Virtual Earth Platform
Engage: Expand your skills with Virtual Earth DVS Exam
LEARN: Microsoft Virtual Earth Partner Benefits
Discover the benefits of building business solutions with Microsoft Virtual Earth
Help create new revenue for your business
The market opportunity for qualified Microsoft Partners who create and deploy data visualization solutions is estimated at US $2 billion1. As a Microsoft Partner who gets Data Visualization Specialization (DVS) certified, you can offer your clients an effective way to help them visualize their business information for better decision making.
Bring innovative solutions to market
Develop innovative, location-based solutions that help clients unlock and visualize business intelligence, manage resources, and create immersive end-user experiences.
Benefit from a comprehensive platform
Build your business with confidence, backed by deep investments Microsoft has made in the Virtual Earth platform:
- Mapping technology and imagery
- Professionally-managed APIs
- Professional support
- Community-based resources
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TRY: Get Acquainted with the Virtual Earth Platform
See what the Virtual Earth platform can do for you and your customers
Try the Virtual Earth Interactive SDK.
The SDK offers hands-on, task-based demonstrations of features available in the latest API release, complete with code samples and links to the reference SDK. See how other companies are using Virtual Earth solutions. Read more.
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ENGAGE: Expand your skills with the Data Visualization Specialization (DVS)
Grow your skills and grow your business
You'll learn how to enable customers to explore rich sets of complex information visually when you invest your time in acquiring a Data Visualization Specialization. Take the DVS exam today and start expanding your business tomorrow.
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Take your business to the next level with the DVS
The Microsoft Virtual Earth Data Visualization Specialization (DVS) was developed to benefit the growing number of Microsoft partners who are using the Virtual Earth Platform to build location-based data visualization solutions. Read more.
It pays to partner with Virtual Earth!
Once you have the DVS certification, experience the benefits of being a Virtual Earth Partner:
- Promote your solution in the Virtual Earth Solutions Showcase
- Become a Certified or Gold Certified Microsoft Partner
Additional Benefits
- Attain the Information Worker Competency
- Display your solution in the Information Worker Solution Showcase
- Improve your company exposure in the Microsoft Resources Directory
For more information about the Microsoft Virtual Earth Partner Program, contact: mapptner@microsoft.com.
1. Based on research conducted by McKinsey & Company










