U.S. Partner Executive Program News for Microsoft Dynamics: March 2010
U.S. Partner Executive Program News for Microsoft Dynamics: March 2010
Welcome to March! I want to personally thank the many partners that have Made the Switch to PartnerSource North America. We’ve seen a tremendous uptick in the number of visits to PartnerSource North America over the last few months! Make the switch so you don’t miss out on great resources like the new Technical Advisory Services (TAS) page, new Existing Customer Marketing page, or Sales Slugger program.
On the compete front, we’ve upped the ante against NetSuite by announcing an incentive offer to NetSuite customers in the US to switch to Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
Finally, the Convergence 2010 momentum continues. With 510 sessions, there are more options than ever for Convergence attendees. All sessions are now final in the Convergence 2010 Sessions Catalog. It’s easy to surf around and find the sessions of greatest interest, with offerings easily sorted by product, experience level or session type.
As always, stay connected to the Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community through our blog, and various social media platforms – LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter!
Regards,
Kevin Machayya
Senior Marketing Manager
US Microsoft Dynamics Partner Team
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New Significant Offer for Prospects to Support Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Launch
Microsoft is excited to announce "Three Users for a Buck" - a Microsoft Dynamics (U.S.) promotion targeting growing and medium-sized businesses that wish to take advantage of the rich functionality, low cost of ownership, and rapid deployability offered by Microsoft Dynamics GP. The promotion allows customers to purchase up to 3 Advanced Management (AM) or Business Essential (BE) user licenses for $1 (US).
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Microsoft Offers NetSuite Customers Incentive to Switch to Dynamics ERP
Microsoft Corp. is offering midsize businesses looking to benefit from advanced functionality, easy interoperability with other line-of-business applications, and strong business intelligence reporting options a new incentive to switch from NetSuite to Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Companies in the U.S. can receive a credit of up to $850 for every NetSuite user that switches to either Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Microsoft Dynamics SL. The new promotion is available until June 25, 2010.
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Know Your Competition – and Win the Battles That Count
Read a snippet from a recent PartnerSource article, "In war, no army fights itself. That’s not, after all, why it exists. In business, the same principle applies–success requires fighting the real enemy and winning the right battles.
That success begins with defining who the real competition is. For Microsoft Dynamics Partners, that competition is other software publishers, the business solutions they offer, and the resellers who install and support them—rather than fellow Microsoft Partners.
Sage, Epicor, Oracle, SAP Business One, Netsuite, and SalesForce.com, are our real competition and we seek to win market share from them. Collectively, that is our real opportunity."
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Save the Date! Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 July 11 - 15 in Washington, D.C.
Mark your calendar and save the dates of July 11-15 for Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 (WPC), in Washington, D.C. Each year, WPC brings together Microsoft executives, team members, and partners from around the world in a forum for mutual learning, networking, and celebration.
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Drive Revenue and Grow Your Business with the MSSP Sales Accelerator
If there was a tool that could dramatically improve the way Microsoft Dynamics CRM works for you, would you use it? What if it was free? That is exactly what you get with the Microsoft Solution Selling Process (MSSP) Sales Accelerator (one of the new and improved Microsoft Dynamics Partner Network benefits). This free tool can help you drive revenue and grow your business. It standardizes your sales team’s processes to drive opportunities through the pipeline more effectively and with higher visibility.
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Announcing: SPLA and ISV Royalty partner process to receive recognition credit
SPLA and ISV Royalty partners and their Microsoft Dynamics resellers can now receive credit for revenue and new customers towards Partner Recognition (President’s Club, Inner Circle and Partner Awards) and 12 month revenue roll (used to determine SPA discounts) by participating in the Microsoft SPLA and ISV Royalty partner recognition monthly reporting process.
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New Dates Offered for the Microsoft Dynamics Business Management Workshop
Build business velocity by growing revenue and profitability. Growing your business is critical, especially in today’s market. According to a recent Partner Economic Survey conducted by IDC, larger partner organizations enjoy higher levels of productivity and profitability. Microsoft is excited to be partnering with Salesworks, Inc, to bring you this intensive 3-day workshop designed for business owners who want to optimize day-to-day operations. Learn about the terminology, methods, and skills you need to effectively manage business strategy, resources, lead generation, sales, and financials on an ongoing basis.
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Register: Convergence 2010 - Web Seminar
March 18, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. PST
Please join Heather Kulla, Microsoft Group Marketing Manager, to get the information that you need to have a successful Convergence event. Find out what’s going on, tools to use with your customers and prospects from a sales perspective, the agenda, as well as additional opportunities that you may not be aware of.
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Register: The Next Wave of Business Productivity: Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 with Microsoft Dynamics - Web Seminar
April 14, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. PST
Microsoft’s business productivity infrastructure continues to advance with Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010. This session will demonstrate how new features and technologies in Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint can help Microsoft Dynamics customers empower their people, simplify processes, and connect more easily with their ecosystem of customers and suppliers.
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Microsoft Dynamics® AX U.S. Partner Training News: November 2009
Microsoft Dynamics® AX U.S. Partner Training: November 2009
This November 2009 edition of the Microsoft Dynamics AX U.S. Partner Training newsletter offers the very latest training. Highlights include our commitment to hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December, Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar, Sure Step – Online Partner Academy, and Microsoft Dynamics AX Lean Manufacturing Positioning Partner Academy. Take a look!
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Our Commitment To Hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December
We are committed to holding Q2 Partner Academies even if we have below desired enrollment to help with your concerns about limited availability of certification classes and provide you with the confidence that you can get into these sessions without risk of cancellation. We have tracks available for all of our products and now we are offering even more classes available in online format so partners don’t have to incur travel expenses and spend time out of the office. Don’t forget the other great benefits of these courses, which include access to a experienced instructor, training materials, one exam voucher, and a registration discount for Gold and Certified partners. This discount is reflected upon registration. Close those skills gaps and obtain the knowledge you need for certification. Register today!
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Microsoft Dynamics: Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar
November 6, 2009, and November 9, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. PST
Join our free web seminar to find out how to accelerate the value of your business. Learn why you should invest in a strategic development opportunity designed to help you maximize profitability and drive revenue. We will introduce you to the program elements, and share the results you can expect for your business, including:
• Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30%
• EBITDA in the normal range of 15-20%
• A robust sustainable marketing engine capable of driving a close rate greater than 33%
• Sales operations that can consistency close new customers
• Reduction of non-chargeable hours
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Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step – Online Partner Academy
December 10 - 11, 2009, Online
This two day LIVE online partner academy will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to use Sure Step to successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This course will focus on the implementation methodology model that provides the foundation of the Sure Step Methodology, and will demonstrate how to effectively use the Sure Step Methodology in small, medium, and enterprise-level implementation projects.
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Microsoft Dynamics AX Lean Manufacturing Positioning Partner Academy
December 7 - 8, 2009, in Atlanta, Georgia
This two-day Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009 offering introduces Lean Principles and how Lean Manufacturing for Microsoft Dynamics AX 2009, may be positioned to demonstrate the benefits of Lean Manufacturing over traditional Production methods in a sales engagement. With Lean Manufacturing for Dynamics AX 2009, organizations have the tools needed to help remove waste by reducing their non-value adding business transactions and improving their ROI. This course offers an overview of the Microsoft Dynamics AX Lean Manufacturing functionality and how to leverage this functionality in a sales opportunity.
Microsoft Dynamics® CRM U.S. Partner Training News: March 2010
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 Update Rollup 8
Update Rollup 8 for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4.0 is available.
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Microsoft Dynamics® CRM U.S. Partner Training News: November 2009
Microsoft Dynamics® CRM U.S. Partner Training: November 2009
This November 2009 edition of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM U.S. Partner Training newsletter offers the very latest training. Highlights include our commitment to hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December, Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar, Sure Step – Online Partner Academy, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM TAS Series: Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP Web Seminar. Take a look!
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Our Commitment To Hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December
We are committed to holding Q2 Partner Academies even if we have below desired enrollment to help with your concerns about limited availability of certification classes and provide you with the confidence that you can get into these sessions without risk of cancellation. We have tracks available for all of our products and now we are offering even more classes available in online format so partners don’t have to incur travel expenses and spend time out of the office. Don’t forget the other great benefits of these courses, which include access to a experienced instructor, training materials, one exam voucher, and a registration discount for Gold and Certified partners. This discount is reflected upon registration. Close those skills gaps and obtain the knowledge you need for certification. Register today!
More
Microsoft Dynamics: Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar
November 6, 2009, and November 9, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. PST
Join our free web seminar to find out how to accelerate the value of your business. Learn why you should invest in a strategic development opportunity designed to help you maximize profitability and drive revenue. We will introduce you to the program elements, and share the results you can expect for your business, including:
• Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30%
• EBITDA in the normal range of 15-20%
• A robust sustainable marketing engine capable of driving a close rate greater than 33%
• Sales operations that can consistency close new customers
• Reduction of non-chargeable hours
More
Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step – Online Partner Academy
December 10 - 11, 2009, Online
This two day LIVE online partner academy will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to use Sure Step to successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This course will focus on the implementation methodology model that provides the foundation of the Sure Step Methodology, and will demonstrate how to effectively use the Sure Step Methodology in small, medium, and enterprise-level implementation projects.
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Microsoft Dynamics CRM TAS Series: Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP Web Seminar
December 1, 2009, at 8:30 A.M. PST
By attending this session you will learn about the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
Microsoft Dynamics® GP U.S. Partner Training News: November 2009
Microsoft Dynamics® GP U.S. Partner Training: November 2009
This November 2009 edition of the Microsoft Dynamics GP U.S. Partner Training newsletter offers the very latest training. Highlights include our commitment to hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December, Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar, Sure Step – Online Partner Academy, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM TAS Series: Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP Web Seminar. Take a look!
More
Our Commitment To Hold Microsoft Dynamics Partner Academies in November and December
We are committed to holding Q2 Partner Academies even if we have below desired enrollment to help with your concerns about limited availability of certification classes and provide you with the confidence that you can get into these sessions without risk of cancellation. We have tracks available for all of our products and now we are offering even more classes available in online format so partners don’t have to incur travel expenses and spend time out of the office. Don’t forget the other great benefits of these courses, which include access to a experienced instructor, training materials, one exam voucher, and a registration discount for Gold and Certified partners. This discount is reflected upon registration. Close those skills gaps and obtain the knowledge you need for certification. Register today!
More
Microsoft Dynamics: Learn How to Maximize Your Profitability and Increase Revenue Web Seminar
November 6, 2009, and November 9, 2009, at 10:00 A.M. PST
Join our free web seminar to find out how to accelerate the value of your business. Learn why you should invest in a strategic development opportunity designed to help you maximize profitability and drive revenue. We will introduce you to the program elements, and share the results you can expect for your business, including:
• Compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 30%
• EBITDA in the normal range of 15-20%
• A robust sustainable marketing engine capable of driving a close rate greater than 33%
• Sales operations that can consistency close new customers
• Reduction of non-chargeable hours
More
Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step – Online Partner Academy
December 10 - 11, 2009, Online
This two day LIVE online partner academy will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to use Sure Step to successfully implement Microsoft Dynamics solutions. This course will focus on the implementation methodology model that provides the foundation of the Sure Step Methodology, and will demonstrate how to effectively use the Sure Step Methodology in small, medium, and enterprise-level implementation projects.
More
Microsoft Dynamics CRM TAS Series: Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP Web Seminar
December 1, 2009, at 8:30 A.M. PST
By attending this session you will learn about the new Microsoft Dynamics CRM Adapter for Microsoft Dynamics GP.
U.S. Partner Executive Program News for Microsoft Dynamics: March 2010
U.S. Partner Executive Program News for Microsoft Dynamics: March 2010
Welcome to March! I want to personally thank the many partners that have Made the Switch to PartnerSource North America. We’ve seen a tremendous uptick in the number of visits to PartnerSource North America over the last few months! Make the switch so you don’t miss out on great resources like the new Technical Advisory Services (TAS) page, new Existing Customer Marketing page, or Sales Slugger program.
On the compete front, we’ve upped the ante against NetSuite by announcing an incentive offer to NetSuite customers in the US to switch to Microsoft Dynamics ERP.
Finally, the Convergence 2010 momentum continues. With 510 sessions, there are more options than ever for Convergence attendees. All sessions are now final in the Convergence 2010 Sessions Catalog. It’s easy to surf around and find the sessions of greatest interest, with offerings easily sorted by product, experience level or session type.
As always, stay connected to the Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community through our blog, and various social media platforms – LinkedIn, YouTube, and Twitter!
Regards,
Kevin Machayya
Senior Marketing Manager
US Microsoft Dynamics Partner Team
More
New Significant Offer for Prospects to Support Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Launch
Microsoft is excited to announce "Three Users for a Buck" - a Microsoft Dynamics (U.S.) promotion targeting growing and medium-sized businesses that wish to take advantage of the rich functionality, low cost of ownership, and rapid deployability offered by Microsoft Dynamics GP. The promotion allows customers to purchase up to 3 Advanced Management (AM) or Business Essential (BE) user licenses for $1 (US).
More
Microsoft Offers NetSuite Customers Incentive to Switch to Dynamics ERP
Microsoft Corp. is offering midsize businesses looking to benefit from advanced functionality, easy interoperability with other line-of-business applications, and strong business intelligence reporting options a new incentive to switch from NetSuite to Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Companies in the U.S. can receive a credit of up to $850 for every NetSuite user that switches to either Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Microsoft Dynamics SL. The new promotion is available until June 25, 2010.
More
Know Your Competition – and Win the Battles That Count
Read a snippet from a recent PartnerSource article, "In war, no army fights itself. That’s not, after all, why it exists. In business, the same principle applies–success requires fighting the real enemy and winning the right battles.
That success begins with defining who the real competition is. For Microsoft Dynamics Partners, that competition is other software publishers, the business solutions they offer, and the resellers who install and support them—rather than fellow Microsoft Partners.
Sage, Epicor, Oracle, SAP Business One, Netsuite, and SalesForce.com, are our real competition and we seek to win market share from them. Collectively, that is our real opportunity."
More
Save the Date! Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 July 11 - 15 in Washington, D.C.
Mark your calendar and save the dates of July 11-15 for Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference 2010 (WPC), in Washington, D.C. Each year, WPC brings together Microsoft executives, team members, and partners from around the world in a forum for mutual learning, networking, and celebration.
More
Drive Revenue and Grow Your Business with the MSSP Sales Accelerator
If there was a tool that could dramatically improve the way Microsoft Dynamics CRM works for you, would you use it? What if it was free? That is exactly what you get with the Microsoft Solution Selling Process (MSSP) Sales Accelerator (one of the new and improved Microsoft Dynamics Partner Network benefits). This free tool can help you drive revenue and grow your business. It standardizes your sales team’s processes to drive opportunities through the pipeline more effectively and with higher visibility.
More
Announcing: SPLA and ISV Royalty partner process to receive recognition credit
SPLA and ISV Royalty partners and their Microsoft Dynamics resellers can now receive credit for revenue and new customers towards Partner Recognition (President’s Club, Inner Circle and Partner Awards) and 12 month revenue roll (used to determine SPA discounts) by participating in the Microsoft SPLA and ISV Royalty partner recognition monthly reporting process.
More
New Dates Offered for the Microsoft Dynamics Business Management Workshop
Build business velocity by growing revenue and profitability. Growing your business is critical, especially in today’s market. According to a recent Partner Economic Survey conducted by IDC, larger partner organizations enjoy higher levels of productivity and profitability. Microsoft is excited to be partnering with Salesworks, Inc, to bring you this intensive 3-day workshop designed for business owners who want to optimize day-to-day operations. Learn about the terminology, methods, and skills you need to effectively manage business strategy, resources, lead generation, sales, and financials on an ongoing basis.
More
Register: Convergence 2010 - Web Seminar
March 18, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. PST
Please join Heather Kulla, Microsoft Group Marketing Manager, to get the information that you need to have a successful Convergence event. Find out what’s going on, tools to use with your customers and prospects from a sales perspective, the agenda, as well as additional opportunities that you may not be aware of.
More
Register: The Next Wave of Business Productivity: Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 with Microsoft Dynamics - Web Seminar
April 14, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. PST
Microsoft’s business productivity infrastructure continues to advance with Microsoft Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010. This session will demonstrate how new features and technologies in Outlook, Excel, Word, and SharePoint can help Microsoft Dynamics customers empower their people, simplify processes, and connect more easily with their ecosystem of customers and suppliers.
US Sales & Marketing Insights: March 12, 2010
This newsletter is intended for US Microsoft Dynamics partners in sales and marketing roles.
US Sales & Marketing Insights: March 12, 2010
US Sales and Marketing News: March 12, 2010 is now available on PartnerSource. This newsletter provides US Microsoft Dynamics Partners with all the latest sales and marketing opportunities designed to accelerate marketing efforts and generate revenue goals for both new and existing customers.
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Register: Convergence 2010 - Web Seminar
March 18, 2010, at 11:00 A.M. PST
Please join Heather Kulla, Microsoft Group Marketing Manager, to get the information that you need to have a successful Convergence event. Find out what’s going on, tools to use with your customers and prospects from a sales perspective, the agenda, as well as additional opportunities that you may not be aware of.
More
Microsoft Offers NetSuite Customers Incentive to Switch to Dynamics ERP
Microsoft Corp. is offering midsize businesses looking to benefit from advanced functionality, easy interoperability with other line-of-business applications, and strong business intelligence reporting options a new incentive to switch from NetSuite to Microsoft Dynamics ERP. Companies in the U.S. can receive a credit of up to $850 for every NetSuite user that switches to either Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Dynamics NAV or Microsoft Dynamics SL. The new promotion is available until June 25, 2010.
More
Announcing: SPLA and ISV Royalty partner process to receive recognition credit
SPLA and ISV Royalty partners and their Microsoft Dynamics resellers can now receive credit for revenue and new customers towards Partner Recognition (President’s Club, Inner Circle and Partner Awards) and 12 month revenue roll (used to determine SPA discounts) by participating in the Microsoft SPLA and ISV Royalty partner recognition monthly reporting process.
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Introducing the Microsoft Channel Development Toolkit
Get guidance and resources to help you create a strong partner network. On the site, you’ll find support on every aspect of channel development. You can easily track your progress using the checklist functionality on the site.
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Check out the NEW NetSuite Compete site on PartnerSource!
Are you seeing NetSuite in more sales opportunities? Are you getting tired of all the negative marketing that NetSuite is pushing out into the market and wished you knew how to respond? Then check out the new NetSuite compete site on PartnerSource for competitive sales guides, talking points documents, white papers and case studies to help you win your next deal against NetSuite.
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Register: Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010 Is Here: Get Ready Now! - Web Seminar
March 23, 2010, at 10:30 A.M. PST
Please join us for this web seminar where you will learn not only about new functionality in Microsoft Dynamics GP 2010, but you will also learn about the exciting new licensing that may allow existing customers to purchase functionality now and get significantly more at no cost when new price lists become official on May 1, 2010.
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Register: Order Central Refresh and Updates - Web Seminar
March 30, 2010, at 9:00 A.M. PST
Still getting familiar with Order Central? Please join us for another look at Order Central and the benefits that it brings to you, our Partners. In this training we will cover the many benefits of using this online tool. We will also take a look at a few changes that have been made since the first release. In addition, we will cover the use of the My Messages and show you a quick and easy way to process your existing Customer renewals.
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Register: How to Sustain a Profitable Ongoing Relationship with Customers and Prospects - Web Seminar
April 6, 2010, at 10:00 A.M. PST
It’s more profitable to retain an existing customer than to acquire a new one. We all know this. But what are the best marketing approaches to maintaining a strong relationship with your customers? This seminar provides an overview of the tools and tactics that will help you manage customer relationships effectively.
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