Don’t miss our webcast Jan. 24, 10-11am PST. Social Media Strategists, Kat Tillman and Ekaterina Walter prioritize the Social Media marketing activities that will help small businesses drive leads. Resellers who attend the live webcast will be entered to win a Windows 7 phone. Register.

For a limited time (1/15/12 – 2/26/12), your customers can download a copy of Publisher 2010 when they buy Office Home and Business 2010.  Use the provided marketing materials to capture this opportunity and help grow your sales. Conditions apply. 

Kick off 2012 with new online strategies to drive more business to your site. Join this 1 hour webinar to learn how you can take full advantage of all the online marketing solutions Bing has to offer. Two opportunities to join live: Jan 19 or Feb 16, 2012.

• Quickly improve your website's rank on Bing and Yahoo! Search results pages.
• Make sure your site "gets found" by the customers you want.
• Drive immediate traffic to your site through flexible pay-per-click search advertising on Bing and Yahoo! Search.

All registered attendees will receive $75 in free search advertising on Bing and Yahoo! Search.

Space is limited. Reserve your seat today!

From now till December 31, 2011, each time you purchase qualified Microsoft Windows, Windows Server and Microsoft Office products, your company will automatically be entered for a chance to win a Samsung 51" TV. Be sure you're registered on Reseller [Re]ward Hub to participate!

From now till January 17, 2012, each time you purchase Microsoft Windows 7 Pro, your company will earn double points. If you're registered, you're set to earn double points. If not, sign up today!

Escape to Fun is back with the OEM Training Zone Winter Sales Track!  Complete these three courses to earn an entry into the Sweepstakes, including a “Pick Your Escape” vacation for two!  Sign in and create an account today…all that is needed is your Live ID.

• Why Sell Windows 7: PCs vs Mac »
• ROKStar (OEM Reseller Option Kit) »
• How to Demo Office 2010 to Your Customers »
• Leading With Microsoft - Partnering for a Successful Future in the Cloud »(optional course)
  
   

The Microsoft OEM Training Zone ASUS Eee Slate EP121 Holiday Sweepstakes begins December 5, 2011 and runs through January 9, 2012. Eligible partners are encouraged to register and complete product courses for a chance to win an ASUS Eee Slate EP121, five will be given away. Visit the Microsoft OEM Training Zone for more details.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the world's first 16-core X86 processor. Register for the show nearest you.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Receive in-depth information on the new AMD server platforms
• Network with AMD Sales and Server Product Experts
• Meet with AMD's distribution and infrastructure partners
• Enter to win prizes from AMD and sponsors

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn about the world's first 16-core X86 processor. Register for the show nearest you.

Join our 4 part Learning Series us as we share solutions for small business challenges. We’ll cover a new topic each quarter. Attend 4 live webcasts and you’ll automatically be entered to win a Windows 7 Phone.​ Register today!

Join our 4 part Learning Series where we identify solutions for small business challenges. We’ll cover a new topic each quarter. Attend all 4 live webcasts and you’ll automatically be entered to win a Windows 7 Phone.

All webcasts are 10-11 AM PST.

1. Nov. 15: Drive Holiday Sales
2. Jan. 24: Making Social Media Work
3. TBD: Optimize Your Merchandising
4. TBD: PR for Small Business

Download this resource to get a comprehensive view of US OEM partner resources and activity. This resource is updated quarterly, so be sure to watch for updates!

Help your customers give a great gift this holiday season.  For a limited time you will be able to offer your customers the Microsoft Office 2010 Bonus Box product which includes a Microsoft Wireless Mobile Mouse 4000. This offer is available starting December 4, 2011, while supplies last.

Don't miss targeting Small Business sector. Reach out and become an IT partner for this group. Use these materials and start your holiday campaign.

This refreshing program lets your company earn points for purchasing Windows®, Microsoft® Office and Windows Server products, and trade those points for awesome rewards.

Download this resource to get a comprehensive view of US OEM partner resources and activity. This resource is updated quarterly, so be sure to watch for updates!

Download this resource to get a comprehensive view of US OEM partner resources and activity. This resource is updated quarterly, so be sure to watch for updates!

This exciting, auction-style promo lets your company earn points for eligible purchases of Windows®, Microsoft® Office and Windows Server. Then your company uses the points to bid on rewards at our Reward Hub auctions, Buy Now, and Rapid Buy Now (which are coming soon!). Register today!

Get product and program training plus readiness materials created specifically for OEM partners on OEM Training Zone. Simply register or sign-in to find training for Windows 7, Office 2010, Windows Server, Windows Phone, Cloud Computing and more!

Watch as Microsoft Corporate Vice President Mike Angiulo demonstrates “Windows 8” at partner preview event in Taipei, Taiwan, for COMPUTEX 2011, June 2, 2011.

For a limited time college students purchasing Microsoft Office Home and Student 2010 will receive a FREE download of Outlook, Publisher, and Access. Use the provided marketing materials to capture this opportunity and help grow your sales. Conditions apply.

The first 300 people to take our survey can receive $15 to spend on OEM Sales Center. Take the survey today!

BUILD is the event that shows you how to take advantage of the future of Windows. Get insight on creating touch-centric user experiences, fast, fluid, and dynamic applications that leverage the power and flexibility of the core of Windows, used by more than a billion people around the world. BUILD is the first place to dive deep into the future of Windows. Learn more!

Sign up for the OEM Partner Center Newsletter for the latest technology downloads, training and events, and new product info.

Each week, beginning May 23, 2011, your weekly qualifying purchase of Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 licenses will automatically enter your company into the sweepstakes for a trip for two to one of seven exotic destinations, plus $2,000 in discretionary spending money.  

A maximum of 30 entries into the sweepstakes may be earned each week.

Visit WWW.RESELLERREWARDHUB.COM for official rules and complete details.

Registration is officially open for the 2011 Worldwide Partner Conference July 10 - 14 in Los Angeles, CA. Register together and receive a multi-pass discount. Companies signing up more than 3 attendees are eligible for a group discount of $400 off each pass so register today.

This year, the US OEM team has added a new award category - Emerging Partner of the Year and you are eligible!  Be sure to ask your TPAM to submit your company for consideration.  The awards ceremony will be held at WPC in Hollywood, CA on Wednesday, July 13.

Keep your cash organized with the Ultralight Promo Series, offered in jet black coated, stainless steel, with flat slide bars and a heat tempered spring. The Microsoft logo is laser-etched on the flat slide bar.

Minimum order: 6

Price includes shipping.

REGISTER TODAY for this excitingmulti-city North America tour designed to educate you, our system builder and reseller channel partners, with our latest desktop and server resources, products and solution recipes that meet the needs of your SMB customers.

It's easy, just login to Microsoft Partner University and complete the courses listed below before July 31 to receive (1) entry in to our "Escape to Fun" sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 22 fabulous prizes, including a "Pick Your Escape" Vacation for Two!

·        Windows 7 Return on Investment for Small and Midsize Business Customers (WVC127PAL)

·        Winning Against the Competition with Office 2010

·        The Cloud and Windows Small Business Server (SBS) 2011 Standard

·        The Microsoft Office 2010 Story (optional)

Learn how to find and use free marketing materials to drive sales. Leverage free web content. Customize or download flyers.  Access promotional materials at partner-only pricing. Attend our live webcast April 21, 2011 – 11 AM PST, and syndicate free web content by May 31, 2011 and be entered into our sweepstakes to win a BBQ Package (retail value $597.97).

Complete the sales and technical training and learn how you can help grow your business with the Windows Server family of products. PLUS you will be entered to win a Kinect™ for Xbox 360® Prize Pack every time you attend a live webcast!  See official rules for full details.

Get your Microsoft logo'd Nike Crush Golf Balls in time for summer.  Available till March 28. Minimum order: 3 dozen

Promote yourself as a reseller of genuine Microsoft software with auto-updating web content on your own web site.  Add the Desktop Syndication Channel to your web site and you’ll automatically get genuine, Windows and Office content for your customers.

Value Advantage for Verticals launches April 1, 2011. With Value Advantage, the more PCs your customers buy, the more free hardware they receive.  Value Advantage is a special offer to assist you in delivering additional benefits to your customers while further distinguishing yourself from the competition. Register today!

WPC 2011 will be in LA, CA, July 10-14, 2011. WPC brings together Microsoft executives, team members, and partners from around the world in a forum for mutual learning, networking, and celebration. Registration begins March 23, 2011.

Get new gear including Windows 7 Professional banners, posters, polos, bags and more. You can also move into spring temperatures with the new Nike Pro jackets and Nike Therma pullovers branded with Microsoft Office, Windows Server or Windows 7.

New equipment purchased in 2011 is eligible for 100% bonus depreciation as part of 2011 tax legislation. The tax benefit, part of Congress' tax bill, was made retroactive to September. This is a boon for resellers, and is a new opportunity resellers can share with their customers to drive new and additional purchases.  

*Computerworld, January 20, 2011

Get the Q3 update of the year’s calendar of activities, training and campaigns, as well as relevant URLs for sales and marketing, partner training, licensing, and help phone numbers on this single document.

Complete the sales and technical training and learn how you can help grow your business with the Windows Server family of products. PLUS you will be entered to win a Kinect™ for Xbox 360® Prize Pack every time you attend a live webcast!  See official rules for full details.

Help your customers make the move to Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 and your organization can get a rebate. 

When you sell your customers PCs preinstalled with eligible Windows 7 Professional COEM licenses from now through January 31, 2011;  Microsoft will contribute $50 towards their next purchase from you. Take advantage of the Business PC Reward program to increase your sales before this great offer ends.

It's easy, just login to Microsoft Partner University and complete the courses listed below before March 31 to receive (1) entry in to our "Escape to Fun" sweepstakes for a chance to win one of 13 fabulous prizes, including a "Pick Your Escape" Vacation for Two!

·        Partner Best Practices for Upgrading Customers to Windows 7

·        Building a Business Model Deploying Windows SBS 2011 Essentials

·        Selling Office 2010 Overview

Starting January 3- March 31, your partners’ weekly Microsoft purchasing activity of eligible Windows, Office and Server products will qualify them for a number of sweepstakes drawings in the Big Cash Sweepstakes. All they have to do is continue to sell Microsoft products to be automatically entered for each qualifying purchase and the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash prizes.  Visit WWW.BIGCASHPROMOTION.COM for complete details and official rules.

Get free downloadable materials today:

-        Flyer: to learn more

-        PPT deck: to share with your teams

  Show Microsoft how you would ‘Make it Great’ in 2011 with help from Office 2010.

After December 31, 2010, OEMs will no longer be able to distribute Windows Server 2008 licenses. Download ready-to-use sales and marketing tools that can help you sell Windows Server 2008 R2.

Complete your holiday shopping with ease. Send customized items with your logo. Work with our trusted vendor to find exactly the right item(s)!

Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1 (SP1) Release Candidate (RC) helps keep PCs and servers supported and up to date, provides ongoing improvements to the Windows operating system, and includes previous updates delivered via Windows Update.

When your customers purchase PCs preinstalled with an eligible Genuine Windows 7 Professional COEM/DOEM license from November 1, 2010 through January 31, 2011, they can receive between $100 and $500 in Rewards.  Their Rewards check is payable to you to use towards their next purchase of products and services for their business.

This single document provides an all up view of the year's campaigns, training and spotlight activities. Also includes an easy to scan list of resources, links and telephone numbers helpful for any partner.

Partners who complete all four of our Microsoft Partner University (MPU) OEM courses by December 31, 2010 will be entered for a chance to win one of several fabulous prizes including a "Pick Your Escape" Vacation for Two!  Sign in or create a new account today to earn rewards for the training you need!

·        License Mania OEM

·        Office 2010 Scenarios and Conversation Starters

·        Understand the Options and Upgrade your Customers to Windows 7 Now

·        Windows Server 2008 R2 and Windows 7 Service Pack 1 Overview

The Server Selector tool helps your customers easily find the right Microsoft Windows Server product from your website. Best of all, it provides built-in lead capture so you can export leads captured on the tool, direct to your CRM system. Start driving Windows Server leads today with the Server Selector Tool.

Place your logo alongside Microsoft with our Custom Logo products. Find unique items including golf balls, Cutter & Buck apparel, Ogio bags, and Nike branded wearables. You get partner-only pricing on high quality items, and fast, reliable service. Check it out today.

New marketing tools address key customer issues, including objection handling, for small and midsize businesses. To help you with upgrades, the materials provide strategic messaging about what’s new and different in Microsoft Office 2010.

Microsoft Office 2010 is here. Are you ready? Complete sales training and get a $25 e-code. Get an Office 2010 OPK when you complete technical training.

The next version of Windows Small Business Server will be offered in two editions providing the ideal solution for most small businesses. Test the latest Beta software and let us know what you think!

After trying a virtualization solution running on EMC VMware, OEM System Builder Advantec Computer, turned to a Microsoft solution: Windows Server 2008 R2 with Hyper-V virtualization technology. Learn how Advantec Computer was able to grow its business, not its budget, with a move from VMware to Hyper-V.

Customers who purchased, installed, and activated a qualifying Microsoft Office 2007 product between March 5, 2010, and September 30, 2010, can get their Office 2010 upgrade now by visiting the Microsoft Office 2010 Technology Guarantee site.

Windows Intune is a comprehensive solution bringing together cloud services and an upgrade subscription for the Windows 7 operating system to help simplify PC management and security. Now you can leverage the power of Windows Intune to grow your business and provide an even greater value to your customers at a lower cost to you by taking advantage of the Windows Intune beta now.

Microsoft partners who take advantage of Windows Intune can realize the following benefits:
• Amplified Revenue
• Simplified operations
• Greater customer satisfaction

Learn more about the Windows Intune Beta: http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsintune/windowsintune-experience.aspx

Drive immediate business with the Microsoft Office 2010: That’s a Great Idea Campaign. Use campaign tools to help you develop a multifaceted marketing campaign for Office 2010 to create business opportunities.

Join us to learn the types of Server products Microsoft offers. Whether you want to start offering Server solutions in your product lineup, or want to grow your business and get a better understanding of what server solutions to use for different customer scenarios, this webcast will help you!