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I hold the partner playbook concept pretty close to my chest having launched the original award-winning Microsoft Dynamics Partner Playbook back in 2006. Since then, the playbook morphed into separate ERP and CRM editions as well as a guide specific to ISV’s.

The Microsoft Dynamics ISV Playbook is intended as a resource for you to use as you explore becoming an independent software vendor (ISV) for Microsoft Dynamics. It is also intended as a roadmap for new ISVs as you begin your partnership with Microsoft Dynamics to help you understand the decision points you will encounter as you build your solution, certify it and market it throughout the Microsoft ecosystem. Lastly this document can be used as a resource if you are already a Microsoft Dynamics partner and are considering creating functionality to…

Kim Peterson, GPUG Program Director, and Michelle Spitzer, Director of Marketing, at Dynamics Communities, share this great news regarding the upcoming GPPC Connections 2011 conference. This conference provides a wonderful opportunity for partners focused on Microsoft Dynamics GP the ability to build on their existing knowledge and network with various industry peers.

The Microsoft Dynamics GP Partner Connections (GPPC) Conference 2011 is a unique opportunity for Microsoft Dynamics GP partners and ISVs to build connections, share best practices, pick up new skills, develop new or improved strategies to drive revenue, and meet with Microsoft Dynamics GP leaders and influencers to help prepare for and shape the…

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Microsoft Dynamics Master VAR program. This program provides a unique opportunity for partners to align with a well-capitalized, growth-oriented Microsoft Dynamics partner that has been selected by Microsoft as a Master VAR. Partners that choose to work with a Master VAR will be able to leverage centralized marketing, support, operations and training at the Master VAR level thereby reducing costs and accelerating sales. This program is the only channel collaboration model that is officially endorsed by Microsoft and it is currently only available in the United States.

Program Benefits

Factors such as the economy, shifts in customer buying behavior and disruptive innovation like the cloud have forced customers and partners to rethink their strategies. The Master VAR…

We continue to have penetration into the Microsoft Dynamics AX channel on growing capacity and helping partners build a foundation for NEW consultants coming into the Microsoft Dynamics AX product line. Microsoft Dynamics AX Fast TrAX Training Program is a 4 week immersion…

Often we hear partners are challenged by the navigation associated with PartnerSource and other Microsoft websites to appropriately find the variety of resources we create to help them grow their business.

One of the biggest areas of improvement to fix is the dissemination of partner news & events. On the events front, I’m very excited to announce the launch of a new United States Microsoft…

Our United States existing customer marketing team provides this update regarding a recently announced promotion.

Now is a great time to connect with your customers and talk to them about expanding their ERP solution with this special "Microsoft Dynamics ERP Holiday Season User Offer". From November 1, 2011…

Our development team shares this update regarding the continuous updates delivered to the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step methodology. I continue to hear nothing but great comments about the latest content and services provided in this methodology whenever I casually bump into a Sure Step developer on the Microsoft Fargo Campus. As mentioned via the PartnerSource announcement:

We are excited to announce the availability of Sure Step 2012! The primary focus is guidance for the Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 release and new content for Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011 On-premises and Online. Updated content includes:

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Wondering what the hot topics are for the month of November? Worried you have to sift through volumes…

We are very excited to announce the opening of registration for the extremely popular annual Microsoft Dynamics conference – Convergence! All Convergence 2012 sessions and activities will take place at the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, TX during March 18-21, 2012.

The Convergence events team provides these great details below.

Register Now! Take Advantage of the Early-Registration Discount!

Early registration is now open and if you and your customers register before January 26, 2012, you will save US$300 per person off the regular…