Windows Phone

Explore the New Version of Windows Phone With Windows Phone 7.5, it’s easier to connect and share with friends, family, and colleagues. Seamless integration with trusted business productivity technologies from Microsoft—coupled with a clean, intuitive experience—makes Windows Phone the optimal choice for users and enterprises. At the same time, the ability to use infrastructure you already know and trust helps you minimize the cost and risk of managing mobility services—which makes Windows Phone the smart choice for Microsoft partners.

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Learn Product Overview Discover the New Features and Latest Devices Watch Partners Discuss Why Windows Phone Is a Smart Choice Show Your Customers Why Windows Phone Is a Smart Choice for Business Experience a Personalized Demo (Requires Facebook Sign-In) Partner Readiness Get Your Own Windows Phone with Exclusive Partner Savings Grow Your Mobile Business with the Microsoft Mobility Competency Learn about the App Test and Exams That Qualify for the Mobility Competency View the Mobility Competency Attainment Training Guide Help Customers Find You by Updating Your Profile in the Microsoft Pinpoint Online Marketplace

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Windows Internet Explorer 9

As the only browser designed specifically for the Windows operating system, Windows Internet Explorer 9 enables you to provide your customers the best possible web experience on Windows 7 PCs. Pinning websites to the Windows 7 taskbar helps increase site traffic and allows users to better navigate, control, and interact with online content. Also, support for modern web standards like HTML5 means that you can create more engaging websites and applications. Realize the full potential of the web with Internet Explorer 9. Download Internet Explorer 9

Why Build Pinned Sites? Microsoft research shows that 87 percent of Windows users launch their favorite installed applications from the Windows 7 Taskbar. So, enhancing your site with the pinning capability enables users to access it with one click, in exactly the same way they access their favorite apps. But a pinned site is more than just a convenient shortcut. It’s also a dynamic tool that can extend your customers’ brand to the desktop and help take their sales and marketing efforts to a new level. And you can get measurable results with minimal development effort. Some companies that already use pinning for their sites report dramatic increases in customer engagement—as much as 200 percent. Whether you want to optimize the experience for your site or for those of your customers, you can use the pinned sites feature to: Create a dynamic Jump List that takes users directly to tailored site content. Use taskbar notifications that alert users to new or updated site content. Integrate the icon and primary colors of the pinned site into the browser frame and navigational controls. Create thumbnail preview controls that enable users to manage the site from outside the browser. Explore the full range of possibilities with pinned sites. Internet Explorer 9 Resources by Partner Type Find resources that can help you generate revenue by using Internet Explorer 9 to build and implement web solutions for your customers, or to experience the advantages of deploying the browser within your own organization. Developers and ISVs Marketing professionals IT professionals OEMs and systems integrators

Developer and ISV Resources Internet Explorer 9 can help you create a new class of immersive web experiences that use the full power of the PC. In addition to the pinned sites feature, support for open web standards in Internet Explorer 9 means that you can use the same mark-up language regardless of browser. And GPU-powered HTML 5, along with the new Chakra JavaScript engine, delivers faster performance. Start Developing Get developer tools and resources to build and test fast, clean, interoperable websites and web applications. Build Pinned Sites  Find tutorials, technical articles, and videos that show how to take full advantage of the site pinning functionality. Test Drive Download the latest Internet Explorer Platform Preview and explore interactive demonstrations of the advanced graphical capabilities and unprecedented speed of Internet Explorer 9. Stay Connected Share your experiences and insights with the developer community and hear from product experts. Training and Support Learn about training and support options, including assisted support, self-help resources, and on-demand training.

Marketing Professional Resources Exciting features in Internet Explorer 9 can help sales and marketing professionals promote brand awareness, increase site traffic, and establish more interactive relationships with customers. Increase Site Traffic and Engagement with Pinned Sites Pin your website to the Windows 7 taskbar to give customers one-click access to key content and keep your brand always in view. Leading websites report impressive results from customers who pin their site to the taskbar: Flixster. Users read 34 percent more pages and spend 57 percent more time on the site. Gilt. Visitors add 160 percent more items to their shopping carts and complete 45 percent more sales transactions. Huffington Post. Subscribers spend 49 percent more time on the site. See What’s Possible View a selection of sample sites for ideas about new ways to engage your customers through the web. Learn from Case Studies See how innovative companies are using Internet Explorer 9 to increase customer engagement and make the web an integral part of their marketing strategy. Showcase Your Sites Promote your website experience to 12 million visitors per month, alongside such popular sites as Facebook and eBay, on the Internet Explorer Gallery

IT Professional Resources Internet Explorer 9 was built with modern standards and advanced security features that make it easy and cost-effective to deploy and support the browser within your company’s IT infrastructure. Line-of-business applications that you deliver through the web are fast and responsive, but require fewer system resources to maintain. Prepare for Deployment Find technical guidance, expert advice, and no-cost tools to help your organization make a smooth transition to Internet Explorer 9. Ensure Compatibility Ensure that website and internal applications built for earlier Internet Explorer versions render correctly and retain full functionality in Internet Explorer 9. Get an Overview of Benefits Learn how standardizing your web browser to Internet Explorer 9 can ensure your entire organization benefits from enhanced performance and simplified maintenance. Customize and Manage Installations Use the Internet Explorer Kit (IEAK) 9 to plan, deploy, and manage custom installations of Internet Explorer 9. Find Answers to Frequently Asked Questions Get help addressing common issues relating to installation, upgrades, and support for individual users. Training and Support Learn about training and support options, including assisted support, self-help resources, and on-demand training.

OEM and Systems Integrator Resources Windows Internet Explorer can help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and systems integrators deliver more engaging web experiences on Windows, provide new value to your customers, reduce support costs, and generate additional revenue. Ensure Compatibility Find resources and guidance to help you understand changes in Internet Explorer 9 that might affect applications developed for earlier Internet Explorer versions. Then take steps to make sure that your applications retain their full functionality in the new browser. Preinstall Internet Explorer Use the OEM Preinstallation Kit to automatically install Internet Explorer 9 on the PCs you sell and deploy, to speed your solutions and service offerings to market, and to reduce the time and cost for setup and deployment. Training and Support Learn about training and support options, including assisted support, self-help resources, and on-demand training.

Microsoft Servers

What’s New with Microsoft Servers Windows Server 2008 R2 Operating System Now Available Discover how product enhancements can help you deliver more control, greater flexibility, and improved protection to your customers. Learn More Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Available Now Download the trial to explore innovative new features and functionality. Get Details

Featured Products Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 Take advantage of breakthrough database software capabilities that can help you deliver scalable database operations and well-managed, self-service BI solutions for your customers, along with improving IT and developer efficiency. Windows HPC Server 2008 Help your customers learn how they can integrate the high-performance computing (HPC) capabilities of Windows HPC Server 2008 with their existing IT infrastructures that are based on the Windows operating system. Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation Discover how Windows Server 2008 R2 Foundation enables you to provide your small-business customers with a cost-effective IT infrastructure platform. Microsoft SQL Server 2008 Provide a secure, reliable platform for your customers’ business applications with Microsoft SQL Server 2008. Microsoft System Center Learn about System Center and how it can help you comprehensively manage your IT infrastructure.

Windows Azure Platform

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Training and Information Windows Azure Learning and Readiness Resources Windows Azure Platform Sales and Technical Readiness on the Learning Plan Tool Windows Azure Learning and Readiness Resources Expand your skills through role-based training. Microsoft SQL Azure Learning and Readiness Resources Increase your Microsoft SQL Azure knowledge through role-based training. Partner Resource Guide Learn about partner programs that can help you quickly build, deploy, and promote your Windows Azure application to customers. Microsoft Cloud Services Training Find training resources about transitioning your business, and that of your customers, to Microsoft Cloud Solutions. Windows Azure ISV Business Economics Package Independent software vendors (ISVs): understand cloud economics and how to price and sell Windows Azure–based solutions through analyst reports, white papers, case studies, and pricing examples. Succeeding with SaaS Webinar Series ISVs: navigate the internal business changes necessary to be successful with software as a service (SaaS) applications. Plan for financial success and learn about packaging and pricing, demand generation, and selling and supporting cloud services with helpful examples from ISVs who are already using the Windows Azure platform. Windows Azure Platform on Channel 9 Find technical videos, demonstrations, and interviews on this MSDN discussion site.

Resources to Help You Develop Migration Assessment Tool Guide your customers through considerations for how to update their applications when migrating to Windows Azure. Windows Azure Platform Partner Offers Get details about the Cloud Essentials Pack or a special offer for MSDN subscribers. Windows Azure Marketplace This service helps developers easily share, discover, purchase, and sell components, training, and complete solutions needed to build Windows Azure platform applications. Partner Online Technical Communities Access unlimited online technical support at no charge. Microsoft Platform Ready Get the technical tools and resources you need to ensure your application is compatible and to increase revenue opportunities. Then access marketing resources to help spread the word to your customers. Windows Azure Platform Developer Center Access a variety of developer resources, including community forums and blogs. Deploy and Manage Windows Azure Applications with System Center Microsoft System Center enables IT professionals to monitor and manage applications on Windows Azure, without purchasing additional hardware or software. This step-by-step evaluation shows you how to deploy and manage a Windows Azure application by using Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2.