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2010 256

December 2010

  1. It's the Season for Mobile Apps
  2. Add Value to Your Hosted Exchange Offerings
  3. Get the Latest Microsoft Desktop and Server Software to run your business
  4. Test-Drive Internet Explorer 9
  5. Merry Christmas
  6. Introducing Microsoft Office 365
  7. Looking to the Cloud
  8. Get Licensing News
  9. Sign up for Practice Accelerator by December 31 and it is free for all partners
  10. Accelerate Your Services Practice with No-Cost Training
  11. Show Your Customers You're a Windows 7 and Office 2010 Expert
  12. New Office 2010 advertising to drive PC attach sales this Christmas
  13. Network Changes Are Here: Learn How to Get Ready for the New Microsoft Partner Network
  14. Get Sales Assistance from Microsoft Experts

November 2010

  1. TechFest - Sydney : Dec 13 & 14th
  2. New Think Big Business Resources to help you sell more
  3. Partner Virtual Tech Days – Online Events
  4. The search is on for Microsoft Windows Phone 7 social reviewers
  5. Social Media Seminar for Partners
  6. AUSTRALIA FLASH - Complimentary Product Testing Through Platform Ready– Now Available
  7. Australia: Windows Azure Platform Introductory Special
  8. A great time to sign up with MPR
  9. Which Membership Is Right for Your Business?
  10. Welcome to your Microsoft Partner Network!

October 2010

  1. Received a Customer Referral from Pinpoint?
  2. IMPORTANT MSDN UPDATE - Activate you Windows Azure Platform benefits today!
  3. Will Customers Like your Pinpoint Profile?
  4. Office 2010 Q&A - Have you got a question? Ask us here
  5. BizSpark Azure Startup Camp is coming to Perth!
  6. Win one of five X-Box 360s with Kinect*
  7. Take Your Software Development to the Next Level
  8. Your Invitation: GROWTH THROUGH PARTNERS Building International Partner Channels – Best Practices for Software Companies
  9. Order complimentary Think Big Business POS materials
  10. Learn What the New Microsoft Partner Network Can Do for You
  11. Australia: Enter MPR for a chance to win a Xbox 360 + Kinect
  12. Get the Latest Microsoft Desktop and Server Software
  13. Microsoft OPK Training Webinar – Register Today!
  14. Win a share of $3,500 in Visa Gift Cards!
  15. Network Changes Take Effect This Month. Are You Ready?
  16. Build Your Server Virtualization Business
  17. The Smart Way to Grow Your Business
  18. Australia Professional Developer Conference: Coming to a City Near You - Register Today!!
  19. Microsoft Certified Professional Exam 70-523
  20. Introducing the Think Big Business Campaign
  21. Australia Content: Real World Windows Azure: Interview with Steve Orenstein, CEO at Connect2Field
  22. Windows Azure for MS Partners
  23. You’re Invited: Windows Azure Platform University for Partners (Sydney Only)

September 2010

  1. Interested in Building Windows Azure Applications? Or Porting Existing Apps to Azure??
  2. Windows Azure Platform–Acceleration Discover Roadshow: Register Today!
  3. Solve Break-Fix Issues with Online Technical Communities
  4. Microsoft Distributor and Reseller Licensing Boot Camp
  5. Learn about Microsoft Action Pack Solution Provider Benefits
  6. Share Microsoft Dynamics Leads, Get Rewarded
  7. Microsoft Lync RC Available Today!
  8. Microsoft Regional Business Building Events We’re coming to you!
  9. Visit the New, Interactive Office 2010 Volume Licensing Buyer's Guide
  10. Save Planning Time use the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0
  11. Microsoft Infrastructure Partners: Step-by-step Guidance for Microsoft Competency Re-enrolment
  12. Learn about Two New Software Assurance Benefits for Virtual Desktop Environment
  13. Platform Site
  14. Changes to the Microsoft Partner Network affecting your business & Opportunity for you with Platform Ready
  15. Get Ready for a More Beautiful Web
  16. Stack the Numbers in Your Favour
  17. Showcase Your Team’s Skills with Competency Exam Packs
  18. Download the Updated Microsoft Desktop Deployment Toolkit
  19. Become Faster, More Efficient, More Productive
  20. What kind of talent do you need?
  21. Build a Foundation for a Private Cloud Platform
  22. Update Your Application Platform Skills
  23. Reach into the Cloud
  24. The Newest Members of the SharePoint Exam Family Are Now Available
  25. Prepare for New Microsoft Partner Network Requirements
  26. Maritime Museum sets sail for cloudy skies with BPOS
  27. THANK YOU
  28. Share Microsoft Partner Network News with Your Colleagues
  29. How Do I Get on Pinpoint?

August 2010

  1. Save Planning Time with the Microsoft Assessment and Planning Toolkit 5.0
  2. Worldwide Partner Conference 2010
  3. Drive Business Forward with Microsoft Partner Benefits
  4. Take Windows 7 Training and You Could Win a Flip SlideHD Camcorder
  5. What is your plan?
  6. Congratulations to the Microsoft Australia Partner Awards (MAPA) 2010 Finalists
  7. Are You an ISV or Developer?
  8. Australian Developers: Speed Your Time to Market with Microsoft Platform Ready
  9. Profit from the Cloud
  10. Rebranding Advanced Competency and Competency to Gold Competency and Silver Competency
  11. Download the Latest Microsoft Security Intelligence Report
  12. Be a Smarty Pants: Get Exclusive Training
  13. Explore Windows Internet Explorer 9
  14. Microsoft Training options FREE learning!
  15. Jon Roskill Joins the Microsoft Partner Network
  16. Relive Highlights from WPC 2010

July 2010

  1. Ensure Your Business Meets Privacy Regulations
  2. Get Licensing Ready
  3. Get Access to Software Asset Management Resources
  4. Support for Select Windows Operating Systems Has Ended
  5. Attain the Desktop Competency and Reach More Customers
  6. APC – Microsoft Partner Network 2011: Leading the Change
  7. Drive Business Forward with Partner Benefits
  8. Why Register to Attend the Australian Partner Conference (APC)?
  9. WPC 2010 Highlights – Server & Cloud News
  10. Microsoft Partner Network Branding, Naming Updates Revealed at WPC 2010
  11. Interview: Jason Reading on Winning the Australian Small Business Solutions Partner of the Year in 2009
  12. Pinpoint Partners – Ask Your Customers to Rate/Review You
  13. A first: SEO Workshops at the Australian Partner Conference 2010
  14. Pinpoint Workshops at APC – Register Now!
  15. Last Days – Submit an Awards Submission ASAP!
  16. Are you the Microsoft Australia Small Business Partner of the Year?
  17. FAST University Summer Promotion - 50% Savings off instructor-led classes running July and August 2010
  18. New Leadership in Worldwide Partner
  19. The Wait Is Almost Over: WPC 2010 Starts July 11
  20. Anti Piracy News Flash - Japanese Manufacturer to Pay US$3.3 Million for Software Piracy
  21. Coming to TECH•ED? Use our template to invite your customers to join you
  22. Value of Earning a Competency Guide has been updated!

June 2010

  1. Access the Partner Online Technical Communities
  2. Microsoft Partner Network Opportunities for Small and Midsize Businesses (SMB)
  3. Ensure You’ve Made the Transition to the New Microsoft Partner Network
  4. Australian Partner Technology Advisor for SMB Blog now live
  5. Not yet listed on Pinpoint?
  6. Pinpoint Australia has Launched – Perfect your Profiles!
  7. Expand Your Business with Windows 7 at WPC
  8. Show Your Customers You’re a Windows 7, Office 2010 Expert
  9. Get the Latest Microsoft Software—at Incredible Savings
  10. Winners of the Microsoft Action Pack Competition
  11. President Bill Clinton to Speak at WPC 2010
  12. 2007 Microsoft Office Certification Name Change
  13. Critical Microsoft Online Services Resources Now Available for You
  14. Microsoft Upgrades MPN License Calculator Tool
  15. Attend WPC to Receive an Exclusive 5-for-1 Exam Offer
  16. Register for the Melbourne BizSpark Windows Phone 7 Hands-on-labs and Workshop
  17. Top 8 reasons to join me in Washington DC in 20 days!
  18. Don’t forget to register for the Microsoft Australia Partner Conference 2010
  19. It’s here! Start selling Microsoft Office 2010 today!
  20. Two Weeks of Second Shot Left!
  21. Requirements for Competencies and Advanced Competencies
  22. June Microsoft Certification Hero.... Kieran Blok!
  23. Don't Take the SAM Exam Unprepared
  24. Help Customers Get the Most from Their Microsoft Technologies
  25. Windows 7: Learn It, Use It, Sell It
  26. Microsoft Australia Partner Awards – Now Open!
  27. Microsoft Forefront Protection 2010 for SharePoint Now Available
  28. On-Demand Webcast: Application Infrastructure Virtual Launch
  29. Nominations for the 2010 ARN IT Industry Awards are now open.
  30. Earn Multiple Core Infrastructure Competencies, Increase Revenue
  31. Capitalise on the Momentum of Windows 7 and Office 2010
  32. Develop New Revenue Opportunities with Windows Internet Explorer 8
  33. Develop Applications More Efficiently
  34. Accelerate the Planning and Deployment of Customers’ IT Projects
  35. Gain recognition for your business by entering the Microsoft Australia Partner Awards
  36. Microsoft Action Pack Development and Design Subscription
  37. Last Chance to Save 50–100% on Volume Licensing MCP Exams: Offer Ends June 30
  38. Microsoft Partner Network Changes Offer New Ways to Get Involved

May 2010

  1. Office 2010 launch: watching the products in action
  2. Office 2010 launch: listening to Stijn's keynote with 400 Brisbane Partners!
  3. Are you interested in building a reseller channel overseas?
  4. Profit from spending growth in the public sector
  5. Open Value Government – Take our 30 minute training and receive a collectors thermal mug!
  6. Socialise with Microsoft and Microsoft Partners
  7. WPC 2010 Award Winners To Be Announced June 23
  8. Invitation: New Microsoft MPN competencies and subscriptions have gone live!
  9. REGISTER FOR YOUR EXAM RETAKE BY JUNE 30TH, 2010.
  10. Are You Certifiable?
  11. Business Intelligence Competency Requirements
  12. Improve your skills and get a competitive edge with a Microsoft Action Pack subscription
  13. Discover new business opportunities with the new Microsoft Action Pack Development and Design subscription.
  14. It's easy to make sense of Open Value - and boost your profit
  15. Bigger Discounts for Customers until 30 June 2010 – Open Value Government
  16. Microsoft Partner Network Competency Changes
  17. Play Zooms for Improvement on Microsoft Deep Zoom technology and win!
  18. May Certification Hero.... Viktor Isakov
  19. Learn more about SEO
  20. Comprehensive End of Support Information for Windows 2000 Server
  21. Launched Last Week: Office 2010 and SharePoint
  22. Small Business Competency Postponed
  23. Training and Exam Offers For YOU!
  24. Microsoft Remix 10 Love
  25. Windows Phone Developer Tools CTP Refresh (WPDT CTP) Now Available
  26. Are you developing on Windows Mobile Phone Operating System?
  27. Sales Specialist—Virtualisation training available now.
  28. REMINDER: Webinar Series to Help You Sell
  29. Education Partner Sales Training, Sydney Australia, 31 May 2010

April 2010

  1. Microsoft Partner Network for Small to Midsize Business (SMB) Part Update
  2. “Secret” Tools & Resources to Grow Your Business
  3. Partner TV… Oscar Trimboli Discusses Office
  4. Confused about the new Visual Studio 2010 levels and your benefits?
  5. Office 2010 OnRamp Coming to a City Near You
  6. Microsoft Action Pack Solution Provider price changed
  7. Microsoft Partner Network License Calculator
  8. Are You Ready for the New Microsoft Partner Network?
  9. Recruiting Students into the Partner Channel – your thoughts?
  10. New Microsoft Action Pack Announced for Development and Design Partners
  11. Partner TV… Meet Brad Clarke
  12. April Certification Hero Announced… Wayne Hoggett
  13. Make a Positive Impact to Your Business
  14. Fast Track to Certification
  15. End Of Support for Windows XP SP2, Windows Vista RTM and Windows 2000 Server
  16. Technical Advisory Hours benefit - available to Empower members and Certified & Gold Certified Partners
  17. Perfect Your Pinpoint
  18. Top Tips for Pinpoint Profiles:

March 2010

  1. Get a Microsoft Action Pack Subscription & you could win a new PC
  2. UC Event Of The Year
  3. March Certification Hero…. Iain Wade
  4. Microsoft Software Services Partner Update
  5. Update Your Solution Profile Today!
  6. New Sales Readiness Course Available for Visual Studio 2010 Pricing & Licensing
  7. Don’t Forget The Tools.. Ends in 8 days!
  8. Do You Focus on Public Sector? Submit for a Microsoft WPC 2010 Public Sector Award Today!
  9. Get Recognised for Your Groundbreaking Solutions!
  10. See why Microsoft Partner Network offers best value for partners!
  11. March Certification Hero.... Charles Ng
  12. Are you an ISV? Are you developing packaged applications?
  13. Watch Steve Ballmer Webcast on Cloud Strategy
  14. Exchange Server 2010 - The Message Is Out!
  15. What do other Partners think about S+S and Social Media?
  16. Is your application compatible with Windows 7?
  17. Partner Spotlight - March
  18. Microsoft to discontinue Essential Business Server
  19. Why Microsoft? Find out for yourself…
  20. Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Australia Hotel
  21. Government announces NBN mainland trial sites

February 2010

  1. NSW Regional Road Show for SMB Partners - Register today!
  2. SQL Server 2008 R2 Update for Developers Training Kit Released
  3. Internet Explorer 8 is the safest version yet
  4. A Fresh Coat Of Paint….
  5. Free Office 2010 training
  6. January Certification Hero Winner.. Raymond Frangie
  7. Microsoft Partner Network - Competency Update
  8. New Web Application Toolkits!
  9. MAPS - Special Edition Web Solutions Toolkit
  10. The Release Candidate version of Windows 7 expires on 1 June, and will begin an automatic shutdown process on 1 March.
  11. Free Instructor Led Distance Learning Training (ILDT)
  12. If you are building packaged software – come along to this session in your city…
  13. Introducing the Modern Business PC Campaign - PCs built for the new world of business
  14. Delicate Genius take on iPad
  15. Operations Training on ISV Royalty
  16. Microsoft unveils its new Windows Phone 7
  17. Advanced Credential Requirements Eliminated for Some Competencies
  18. Sales and Technical Support Benefits
  19. Internet Explorer 8 Drives Business for Leading Internet Companies
  20. Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Centre
  21. Sharepoint Deep Dive Training for Developers
  22. Get Involved. Get Inspired. Get Heard.
  23. Microsoft Software Services Partner Update (SPLA)
  24. Microsoft Partner Network Update!
  25. Big News! Visual Studio 2010 Microsoft Partner Program Benefits Change
  26. ISVs - Are Government Grants available to your business?
  27. $1000 for Marketing Funds

January 2010

  1. SAVB Online Tool.. Launching February 14th, 2010!
  2. Announcing LicenseWise v6.0 - New Features & Functionality Available Now!
  3. Find Your Next Business Opportunity with our Online Assessment Tool
  4. The new Logo Builder is now online!
  5. Don’t Forget the Tools!
  6. Security update relating to current Internet Explorer vulnerability
  7. Powerful Partnership to Start the New Year
  8. It's time to re- enrol into the Microsoft Partner Network
  9. 2 Shots At Glory

2009 80

December 2009

  1. Happy New Year!
  2. Windows Azure for Microsoft Partners
  3. Following up a question from Perth Innovation Days...
  4. The Volume License Service Centre Tool is online
  5. Check out the NEW LicenseWise tool - including ISV Royalty Licensing now....
  6. Microsoft LicenseWise Update
  7. Want to win an HTC HD2 Windows Phone?
  8. Microsoft Volume Licensing Service Centre (VLSC) Update
  9. Introducing the New Core Infrastructure Competencies

November 2009

  1. Do you need some assistance getting your application compatible with Windows 7?
  2. Detecting Microsoft Online Services
  3. Microsoft Core Infrastructure Competencies
  4. System Updates To Deliver Richer Partner Membership Experiences
  5. Now Available: Beta Versions of Microsoft Office 2010 Suites and Related Products
  6. Marvel at this..
  7. Competency & Advanced Competency Requirements
  8. Identity & Security competency requirements changing
  9. Offer Extended through 31 December, 2009
  10. Registrations Closed: Microsoft Citizen Service Platform Academy

October 2009

  1. Keep the Microsoft Action Pack as part of your business success – learn about renewal changes
  2. TOP VAR Money Tree
  3. Microsoft LicenseWise Version 5.0
  4. Buy Australian Software Catalogue - will your software be listed?
  5. What to do now Windows 7 has launched…
  6. How did you celebrate the launch of Windows 7?
  7. Do you meet the new requirements to re-enrol as a Gold Certified Partner?
  8. The Microsoft Store – Is it true??
  9. Helping you drive sales - New SMB Mini-campaigns
  10. Antigen 8.0 Products No Longer Supported
  11. COMPETENCY TRANSITION TOOL NOW AVAILABLE
  12. Second Microsoft Partner Network Competency to launch
  13. Power Up with a Windows 7 Power Lunch
  14. Virtualization Competency
  15. Microsoft Partner Network Advanced Competency Update
  16. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Launch - Are You Ready?
  17. Looking for a Pinpoint Digital person to work at Microsoft!!!
  18. Microsoft WebsiteSpark Program
  19. Social Media and Microsoft Australia Partners

September 2009

  1. Strange and Distant Times
  2. Gold Certified Partner New Requirement - Only 54 Australian Gold Certified Partners meet the new requirement
  3. Green IT
  4. Save Up to 25% on Microsoft Certification Exams
  5. Webinar: Jumpstart Your Public Sector Business
  6. Prepare your company for the launch of Microsoft Pinpoint in Australia

August 2009

  1. Microsoft Partner Network Briefings in Brisbane and Sydney
  2. Focused in Public Sector? Attending APC?…
  3. Microsoft Action Pack Subscription Price Changes for Australia
  4. Inese Kingsmill’s first Microsoft Partner blog…
  5. Microsoft Action Pack Windows 7 Special Edition toolkit.
  6. Australia Partner Awards Finalist Announced
  7. MICROSOFT PILOTS ANALYST RELATIONS SERVICES FOR THE CHANNEL
  8. Understanding Virtualization and Competitive Displacement
  9. Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Beta Well-Received at WPC09

July 2009

  1. Learning Solutions Competency Requirements Changed
  2. Microsoft Partner Program is evolving…
  3. New Telstra Mobile Plan – for your customers
  4. Microsoft Action Pack Update
  5. Hit the Ground Running with Windows 7!
  6. Subscribe to Microsoft Action Pack Competition Winners

June 2009

  1. Big Changes Coming to the Partner Program
  2. Australian Partners win 8 Awards at Worldwide Partner Conference
  3. Calling Registered Partners!
  4. MSDN End of Financial Year Sale!
  5. Green Light Your Applications for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2
  6. Windows 7 Competition

May 2009

  1. 50% off all Books from the MS Press Online Bookstore!
  2. Get Ready for Digital Access to Your Software Benefits
  3. SEO services for Microsoft Partners
  4. New SBSC Partner Area Lead (or PAL) for Australia
  5. Microsoft Mapping Platform Event
  6. Search Engine Marketing Forum
  7. Subscribe to Microsoft Action Pack Today and you could win a New PC!
  8. LicenseWise Updates
  9. Microsoft Learning launches up to 80% off exams to help you up-skill!
  10. Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Software in MAPS
  11. Marketing Help for Small Business Specialist
  12. Virtualization Solutions competency
  13. Special Licensing Solutions Competency Update
  14. New Re-enrolment Requirement for Gold Certified Partners
  15. Welcome to the Microsoft Australia Partner Network: Microsoft’s new Australian blog dedicated to all Australian Partners.

2008 17

April 2008

  1. Drive your business with Volume Licensing by Robbie Upcroft
  2. Windows Vista® Service Pack 1 (SP1) is now here and it represents a great opportunity for businesses to move forward by Robbie Upcroft
  3. 100% Subsidised Training Opportunity for Partners Selling into Small to Medium Business! by Robbie Upcroft

March 2008

  1. Calumo Group on delivering successful Performance Management by Mike Heald
  2. Digital Marketing - Creating Demand for Microsoft Partners (Feedback Required) by Mike Heald
  3. Readiness is a Key Element For Your 'Demand Generation Efforts' by Mike Heald
  4. Oakton 'SQL Server 2008' Success Story in Australia Reseller News by Mike Heald
  5. WebCentral 'Windows Server 2008' Hosting Story in Australia Reseller News by Mike Heald
  6. Dimension Data 'Windows Server 2008' Focus Story in Australia Reseller News by Mike Heald
  7. Are you a Startup Microsoft Partner and Need a Business Plan? by Mike Heald

February 2008

  1. Viral Marketing: Spread Your Business Name Like Wildfire by Mike Heald
  2. News on our new SMB Windows Server options by Robbie Upcroft
  3. Improving the Windows Vista experience for you and your customers: Attention Action Pack Subscribers by Robbie Upcroft

January 2008

  1. How do you win new clients and build your business? by Mike Heald
  2. Collaborate and Communicate More Effectively with Publisher and Outlook 2007 - Article by Total Network Support, Australia
  3. Are You Getting the Best Return for your Advertising Dollar? by Mike Heald
  4. The Power of Community by Robbie Upcroft

2007 3

July 2007

  1. SBS and Forefront by Robbie Upcroft

March 2007

  1. Meeting Mr SBS FAQ by Robbie Upcroft

January 2007

  1. Continuing the discussion on the SBSC program... By Robbie Upcroft

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