Early Adopter Programs

Many ISVs enhance their competitiveness by staying in the forefront of developing on emerging Microsoft technologies. The TAP, Ascend and Touchdown programs are designed to help your ISV remain competitive and better serve the needs of your customers. Technical Adoption Program (TAP) The Technology Adoption Program is designed to provide a consistent experience for Microsoft partners to obtain real-world customer feedback on Microsoft pre-release products. Ascend (Beta 1 Releases) Ascend is a structured early adoption program offered to managed ISVs who wish to build solutions on the Microsoft platform. Touchdown (Beta 2 Releases) Touchdown is a structured early adoption program offered to 1500 managed ISVs worldwide who wish to build solutions on the Microsoft platform. Learning Resources Early Adopter Programs Quality Assurance Programs Product Roadmap Regional Directors Design Your Product Build Your Product Market and Sell

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