Regional Partner Business Briefings (April 09 Manchester, Birmingham)

Introduce yourselves

Daniel Langton — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:21:31 GMT

Following on from the networking focus at this event, please take a moment to introduce yourselves to other Partners from your regions, you can use this platform to continue engaging with Microsoft Partners you met at these recent events.

Partner Toolkit overview

Daniel Langton — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:19:15 GMT

Please find attached an overview of the Partner Toolkit presented at the Regional Partner Business Briefings.

Microsoft Partner Business Briefings

Daniel Langton — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:15:16 GMT

Any feedback from our last round of events?

Daniel Langton — Tue, 05 May 2009 15:08:41 GMT

We work hard to ensure these events are a valuable investment of your time.

The feedback highlighted the following:

* Partner Pitches worked well, the length was about right and Microsoft should ensure all Partners have the opportunity to take part in the future.

* The 'Seeing the opportunity' section with James Akrigg was well received, Partners consistently appreciated the format and delivery and the opportunity to see technology in action that helps you save your customers money.

* The Virtual Earth pitch was of particular interest to the ISV Partners in the room, and in future sessions the value proposition over competitive offerings needs to be clearer.

* Timing of the events was highlighted a couple of times, it may seem like we finished a little late for lunch - we started at 10:00 am instead of 9:00 am to allow Partners time to travel (as the majority of Partners travelled over 30 miles to attend! hence the later start time.

* The Q&A session with Scott Dodds worked well, Partners appreciated the open and honest discussions but more time is needed in future sessions to discuss more questions from the floor. Partners praised the relevance of the questions discussed.

Do you have any other comments to add? what would you like to see in the next sessions?

Answers on a postcard please, or feel free to reply to this post with your perspectives...

Daniel

Have you registered for this event?

Daniel Langton — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:09:17 GMT

Here is the invitation for Partners in the regions interested in attending... feel free to post any questions about this event and of course if there are things you would like to see us address, shout now (we cant promise, but are open to hearing Partner feedback on content) and I will get an answer for every question posted here:

Dear Partner,

At Microsoft, we're committed to supporting our partners through these tough times. That's why we'd like you to come and hear, first-hand, how we can support you through what economists predict will remain a challenging year.

We can't promise all the answers, but we can offer a thought-provoking agenda full of insight and information to support your continued success and help you make informed decisions. Plus there's the valuable opportunity to share experiences and learn from other Microsoft partners in your region.

Join us at this free, half-day event to hear How2:

- Take advantage of the opportunities Microsoft technology provides and how we can support you. Presented by Scott Dodds, UK Small, Midmarket Solutions & Partners General Manager.

- Have conversations with your customers that help them not only survive, but thrive, and see some of Microsoft's innovative solutions in action.

- Explore ways to understand your customers' needs through the Customer Satisfaction Index tool.

- Understand the wide range of Microsoft Partner Programme benefits available, and ensure you are getting the most out of your relationship with us.

Register now

Click on one of the below links to register your place at the How2 event for that area or Tel 0870 166 6670.

28 April 2009, The Lowry Centre, Manchester - Invitation Key 8B8501

29 April 2009, The Studio, Birmingham - Invitation Key 190F25

We look forward to seeing you at How2.

Kind Regards,


	Danny Ovens Partner Territory Manager - North of England		Dominic Gill Partner Territory Manager - Midlands

Do you have a question for Microsoft's UK GM (Small Midmarket Solutions and Partners)?

Daniel Langton — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:02:02 GMT

Please post them here or email to danilang@microsoft.com

I will then ensure your questions are covered in our next round of regional events in Birmingham and Manchester.

Daniel