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Top posts, milestones, anniversaries, and more from 2013
As we kick off 2014 and say good-bye to 2013, I thought I’d take a few quick moments to look back...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/07/2014
Happy New Year 2014 wishes for you all and a sincere Thank You from all of us at Microsoft
Happy New Year wishes for 2014, everyone! Can you believe another year has passed us by already?...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/31/2013
Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday 2013 wishes to you all
As I celebrate this Christmas Day at home with my family, I want to share sincere wishes for a happy...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/25/2013
Learn Windows Azure with these free Microsoft Virtual Academy courses online
Microsoft offers a large variety of learning resources and training to help you on your journey to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/30/2013
Free Microsoft Office training, resources and more. How to get them.
Yesterday I had the distinct pleasure to spend time in the afternoon visiting with one of our...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 09/17/2013
Sharing out some of the “KTisms” from Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 3
During yesterday’s Worldwide Partner Conference Day 3 Vision Keynotes, the stage was once again...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/11/2013
What you should know for Worldwide Partner Conference Day 4.
How quickly it has come and how quickly it has gone. Can you believe we are here on Day 4, the final...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/11/2013
Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 3. Things you need to know…
Here we are, two full days into WPC13 and getting ready to kick off Day 3! For Day 3, we’re back to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/10/2013
Ready for Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 2? Some things to know…
Welcome to day 2 of Worldwide Partner Conference 2013! Yesterday was a fantastic start to the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/09/2013
Let’s have some fun at WPC13–A promo feed for you.
Ok, partners. I mentioned in my Welcome to Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 1! Some things to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/08/2013
Welcome to Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 1! Some things to know…
Welcome, everyone, to Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 Day 1 here in Houston! I’m very excited for...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 07/08/2013
The first broad expansion (over 50 additions/expansions!) for the new Microsoft Information Partner Mobile App for Windows Phone
Last week I let you all know about the re-branding, expansion, and launch of the former Microsoft...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/26/2013
Looking forward to the 2013 Fantastic People of Worldwide Partner Conference!
Can you believe that Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 is less than two weeks away?!?! WPC has...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/24/2013
Huge collection of Free Microsoft eBooks for you, including: Office, Office 365, SharePoint, SQL Server, System Center, Visual Studio, Web Development, Windows, Windows Azure, and Windows Server
Last summer I put up a post that offered a collection of free Microsoft eBooks across a variety of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 06/18/2013
Xbox – A New Generation Revealed – How to join us live
Today is a very exciting day as the “Xbox – A New Generation Revealed” press event has arrived! Not...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 05/21/2013
Congratulations to my fellow SMB 150 Award winners and thank you for your votes
Tomorrow night is the 2013 SMB 150 Awards Banquet being held here on the Microsoft campus, and I am...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 05/03/2013
Please welcome Microsoft Virtual Academy to the Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App
Today I am happy to welcome Microsoft Virtual Academy to the Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App! At...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/04/2013
Final 48 hours to take advantage of the WPC 2013 Early Bird discount
A couple of days ago, I put up a post here to let you know that we’re down to the final days to get...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 04/04/2013
The Big Easy 10 Offer is back! Claim your money now.
Several years ago, we introduced a The Big Easy Offer, a program that provides Microsoft partner...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 03/20/2013
Join us for a Virtual Launch Event for the new Office 365 for business
Last week I put up my How to Sell Office 365 through Open License and Full Packaged Product – What...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/26/2013
How to Sell Office 365 through Open License and Full Packaged Product – What Partners Need To Know
Back in January, I put up a post Announcing Office 365 through Open and the New Office availability!...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/22/2013
Collection of more than 40 Windows 8 Partner skills and training resources for you
To help keep you up to date on some of the new, as well as some of the existing Windows 8 skills...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/21/2013
The Official Surface Blog is now live and it’s in the Microsoft Partner Info Mobile App already
Just a few hours ago, the official Surface Blog went live with their “Welcome to the Surface Blog”...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/07/2013
Complete collection of Microsoft Office 2013 Quick Start Guides (Cheat Sheets)
Yesterday I sent out a series of tweets pointing people to the various different Microsoft Office...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 02/06/2013
Announcing Office 365 through Open and the New Office availability! Info and resources for you.
Yesterday, we announced the release of Office 365 Home Premium, which is a reinvention of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/30/2013
Only days left for the Windows 8 Pro $39.99 upgrade promotion
Back in October, we began offering a Windows 8 Pro upgrade offer of $39.99 for people upgrading to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/28/2013
Second batch of 1,000 FREE Administering Office 365 for Small Businesses (Exam 74-324) Vouchers Released. Get yours now!
UPDATE: Thank you for your amazing interest in this promotion – all 2,000 free codes have...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/22/2013
How to save up to $500 on Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 all access passes, but only for a limited time!
Worldwide Partner Conference 2013 is approaching quickly, July 7 – 11, and it will be here before...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/18/2013
We’re Giving Away 2,000 FREE Administering Office 365 for Small Businesses (Exam 74-324) Vouchers! Here’s how to get yours…
UPDATE: We have released the second set of 1,000 FREE Exam vouchers since the first set (below) were...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/15/2013
Good news! The $999 Silver Small Business Competency promotion has been extended!
Here’s some good news to kick off the New Year for our SMB partners. Originally when we launched the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/07/2013
I’d love your vote again this year in the 2013 SMB 150 Awards
It’s that time of year again, the voting for the 2013 SMB 150 is here. Last year, I had the honor to...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/02/2013
Wrapping gifts with digital Microsoft Tags and Windows Phone this year
Ok, here’s a post for some fun this holiday season. First, I’ll admit it, I am one of those people...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 01/01/2013
Happy New Year 2013 wishes and a sincere Thank You from all of us at Microsoft
Happy New Year, 2013, Microsoft partners! As we usher in the new 2013 year, in looking back, there...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/31/2012
Merry Christmas & happy holiday wishes to you all
Here on this Christmas Day, I want to take just a quick moment to extend to each and every one of...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/25/2012
Windows SBS 2011 through SPLA: Answers to “What to order now?”
This past week, I received questions from a couple partners regarding their current clients who are...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/17/2012
Beware: “Account Info Change” Phishing Scam
Here is a quick reminder of the importance to ensure you are CLOSELY reading your emails and the...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 12/17/2012
Recommended Small Business Scenarios with Windows Server 2012 Guide Available for Download
Back at Worldwide Partner Conference, several of us from Microsoft sat in a room with our SMB PALs...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/27/2012
Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving wishes to you and yours
I know it is hard to believe, but it is once again the end of November and Thanksgiving Day is here....
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/22/2012
Microsoft “Black Friday” training offers
What does everyone love about “Black Friday?” Simple, the big promotions that save us all money!...
Author: Eric Ligman Date: 11/16/2012