Worldwide Partner Conference - Highlights from Tuesday

Highlights from Tuesday

Allison Watson kicked off the conference and invited Stephen Elop, Brad Brooks, and Andy Lees to discuss new products and opportunities for partners. Watson also featured her A-List. Missed the exec presentations or have staff back home unable to attend? Check out Digital WPC to view the keynote presentations at your convenience.

Announcements

Microsoft Online Services: New Business Model, Pricing Strategies
Microsoft Business Division President Stephen Elop further defined the Microsoft Online Services business model and announced its pricing structure. Learn more:

• New Partner Opportunities
• New Pricing and Partner Model for Web-Based Services and Collaboration

Microsoft and Partners Streamline the Customer Purchasing Experience

Learn more about Select Plus—a new Volume Licensing program designed for companies with multiple business units that want centralized purchasing. Read the press release.

News Coverage

• InfoWorld: Microsoft's Cloud Forms
• Houston Chronicle: World of Partners Meets Up
• CNET: Microsoft Encourages Partners to Get SAAS
• Associated Press: Microsoft to Sell Server Software Package to U.S. Companies by End of Year

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