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Tags : MicrosoftGartner Projects 42 percent of PCs Worldwide Will Run Windows 7 in 2011[September 12, 2011] Researcher Expects 94 percent of new PCs will ship with Windows 7 by year’s end. Read More... Tags: Windows 7 , Gartner , Apple Computer , Microsoft , operating systemTech Data TDCloud Academy Adds Microsoft as First Vendor[August 25, 2011] Distributor’s cloud education program now includes Microsoft Office 365 and Intune channel partners. Read More... Tags: Tech Data , Cloud , TDCloud Academy , TDCloud , MicrosoftAvnet to Supply Virtualization Sales, Technical Expertise to Microsoft Channel Partners[August 21, 2011] Distributor will assist vendor’s channel partners to set up and grow a virtualization practice aimed at SMB sales. Read More... Tags: channel partner , Microsoft , Avnet , virtualizationTech Data Offers Dedicated Support to Microsoft Partner Association[August 11, 2011] International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners is primary networking vehicle for vendor’s partners worldwide. Read More... Tags: Tech Data , IAMCP , Microsoft , channel partnerMicrosoft to Add 75 New Retail Stores Within Three Years[July 18, 2011] Top exec Kevin Turner tells attendees at Worldwide Partner Conference that first wave of stores have worked well prompting vendor to expand its number of outlets. Read More... Tags: Kevin Turner , retail , Worldwide Partner Conference , Microsoft , storesMicrosoft Says Partners Can Sell Apps on Azure Marketplace[July 18, 2011] Vendor offers avenue for partners to gain cloud sales. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , cloud computing , Windows Azure Marketplace , Windows Azure , channel partnersMicrosoft's Turner Lauds Partners for Cloud Transition[July 18, 2011] InternetNews provides real-time news updated throughout the business day, covering IT issues and Internet-related technologies for corporate managers and hi-tech professionals Read More... Tags: channel partner , PartnerNetwork , Kevin Turner , cloud computing , Microsoft , Worldwide Partner ConferenceMicrosoft Allots $5.8 Billion to Partner Tools, Training, Incentives for Cloud Solutions in FY 2012[July 18, 2011] Vendor offers solutions, incentives and tools to reward partners for driving cloud growth, assists partners to transform business model. Read More... Tags: Worldwide Partner Conference , cloud computing , channel partners , Microsoft , incentiveiPhone Holding Fast Among Business Professionals, Intermedia Study Says[May 18, 2011] iPhone Holding Fast Among Business Professionals, Intermedia Study Says Read More... Tags: Android , smartphone , Apple , Intermedia , Google , MicrosoftGartner Pegs Android Global Smartphone OS Market Leader by 2012[April 23, 2011] Researcher forecasts 58 percent increase in worldwide smartphone sales to 48 million units in 2011. Read More... Tags: Google , Android , Gartner , smartphone , MicrosoftDell to Invest $1 Billion to Expand Cloud Computing Capabilities[April 23, 2011] Vendor plans to build new cloud computing data centers, open solution centers, unveils new solutions and services and three-year strategic alliance with Microsoft. Read More... Tags: data center , Dell , cloud computing , MicrosoftMicrosoft Channel Partners Generate $580 Billion in 2010, IDC Study Says[March 29, 2011] Vendor’s partner ecosystem yields 8 percent growth from 2009, 22 percent in three years. Read More... Tags: channel partners , Microsoft , Microsoft Partner Network , IDCMore SMBs Will Pay for Cloud Services in the Next Three Years, Microsoft Study Shows[March 29, 2011] Nearly 40 percent will pay for at least one cloud service by 2014 and many will be using more than three services. Most SMBs will purchase cloud services from a local service provider. Read More... Tags: cloud services , Microsoft , SaaS , SMB , service providerMicrosoft Lands 16 New Cloud Computing Deals with Public Sector Clients[February 27, 2011] Vendor counts 190 state and local government agencies and 10,000 educational institutions for its cloud services. Read More... Tags: education , cloud computing , government , public sector , MicrosoftMicrosoft, athenahealth to Supply Cloud-based Info Sharing Services for Healthcare Providers[February 25, 2011] Strategic alliance aims to improve information exchange, communication and access in various delivery settings. Read More... Tags: healthcare , Cloud , athenahealth , Microsoft , servicesMedia Tablets and PC Tablets Will Combine for 242 Million Units Shipped by 2015 As Apple's Dominance Erodes, Researcher Says[February 20, 2011] Media Tablets and PC Tablets Will Combine for 242 Million Units Shipped by 2015 As Apple's Dominance Erodes, Researcher Says Read More... Tags: Android , Apple , media tablet , Google , PC , iPad , MicrosoftSatya Nadella, 19-year Company Veteran, to Head Microsoft Server and Tools Business.[February 10, 2011] Muglia replacement seen as prod to cloud services business. New division president commands the strong engineering background chief exec Ballmer sought for position. Also, key senior exec for Windows Azure will depart company. Read More... Tags: steve ballmer , Microsoft , Satya Nadella , Bob Muglia , Server and ToolsMicrosoft, Accenture Study Points to Increased Use of Social Media Tools by Oil and Gas Professionals.[January 31, 2011] Microsoft, Accenture Study Points to Increased Use of Social Media Tools by Oil and Gas Professionals. Read More... Tags: Accenture , social media , Global Energy forum , collaboration , MicrosoftGlobal Revenue from Mobile Application Store Downloads Could Top $15 Billion in 2011[January 29, 2011] Global Revenue from Mobile Application Store Downloads Could Top $15 Billion in 2011 Read More... Tags: download , application , mobile , Gartner , developer , Microsoft , AppleMicrosoft Taps Evolve Technologies Chief Exec for Prestigious Award[January 27, 2011] Microsoft Taps Evolve Technologies Chief Exec for Prestigious Award Read More... Tags: SMB , Microsoft , Dave Sobel , Evolve Technologies , MSP , Microsoft MVP , managed service providerMuglia To Depart Microsoft Server and Tools Unit[January 17, 2011] Ballmer says time is right for change at the top of $15 billion unit. No successor yet named. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , server , cloud computing , Muglia , BallmerNovell Gives Nod to Attachmate's $2.2 Billion Offer[November 22, 2010] Vendor also plans to sell rights to 882 patents for $450 million to Microsoft-led CPTN Holdings. Read More... Tags: Novell , Attachmate , Microsoft , Linux , buyoutMicrosoft Relaxes Training, Exam Requirements for SQL Server Masters Credential[November 19, 2010] Vendor allows testing without training, lowers cost by thousands, expects changes to triple number of people earning badge in next year. Read More... Tags: Microsoft Learning , certification , SQL Server , Microsoft , Microsoft Certified MasterMicrosoft, Intel, NEC Pledge Cloud-based Digital Signage[November 15, 2010] NEC joins earlier Microsoft, Intel alliance to develop digital signage applications, form strategic collaboration for interactive and intuitive digital signage that includes cloud-based services. Read More... Tags: Intel , Microsoft , cloud computing , digital signage , NECMicrosoft Inks Custom Licensing Deal with New York City for Cloud Services[October 24, 2010] NYC Mayor Bloomberg says deal for cloud-based applications and services could save city $50 million over five years with consolidated licenses, lower maintenance costs. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , Bloomberg , Cloud , New York , licenseOne Year Later: Microsoft Sells 240 Million Windows 7 Licenses[October 22, 2010] One Year Later: Microsoft Sells 240 Million Windows 7 Licenses Read More... Tags: Microsoft , Windows 7 , PC , operating systemMicrosoft's Software Seer Ray Ozzie Set to Depart Company[October 19, 2010] Ballmer emails employees to announce chief software architect to hand off duties, turn attention to entertainment area, before leaving. Microsoft will not fill job, chief exec says. Read More... Tags: Azure , Ballmer , cloud computing , Microsoft , Ray OzzieMicrosoft Unwraps New Windows Phone 7 Operating System[October 12, 2010] Nine new devices available from four hardware vendors to debut in November. Read More... Tags: mobile , Microsoft , smartphone , Windows 7 PhoneBallmer Says Again to Expect Windows 7 Tablets by Year's End[October 05, 2010] Chief executive confirms holiday season delivery date for slate PCs to audience at London School of Economics. Read More... Tags: Ballmer , tablet , Windows , slate , MicrosoftMicrosoft Sues Reseller for Bogus SQL Server Scam[August 31, 2010] Microsoft goes all out to nail a retailer it claims is playing bait-and-switch with customers' orders for its database software, providing unlicensed software and keeping the allegedly illegal profits. Read More... Tags: Microsoft , software , fraud , piracy , lawsuit |
Solutions in a Small World (Latin America): Sealed with a Kiss Even in today’s Internet-dominated world, in-person business connections still make strong impressions. But face-to-face marketers must be aware of cultural disconnects, explains AMD’s Gerald Youngblood.
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