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Map out your Microsoft Inspire experience—the session catalogue is now online

The biggest partner event of the year, Microsoft Inspire (formerly known as Worldwide Partner Network) is scheduled to be held in July from 9 to 13, 2017 in Washington D.C. To help you plan your strategy ahead of time and sort your choices, we are sharing a session catalogue. So, take a look at what’s available and decide which you’d like to attend.

Explore the 2017 Microsoft Inspire sessions

Dhanniya Venkatasalapathy

Meet Dhanniya Venkatasalapathy, your new Partner Business and Development Lead

Dhanniya Venkatasalapathy will drive the following key priorities for Microsoft India:

  1. Driving Partner Capacity Plan for Microsoft to help partners achieve consumption and active usage goals
  2. Develop a top tier partner ecosystem ( PDU partners) on advanced cloud workloads
  3. Grow the partner ecosystem through Partner-Led Marketing for Microsoft priorities
  4. Execution governance to drive continuous execution improvement across the subsidiary

She joined Microsoft as a Global Business Manager in 2008 and moved onto become the ATU Sales Director of the EPG South team. She has 22 years of rich experience, having successfully held roles in the areas of Business management, Partner Management and Large Account Management at Microsoft, CA Computer Associates, Satyam, NIIT and Pentafour Software. She has a proven track record of delivering business results with a strong focus on execution, collaboration and people management.
Dhanniya is a fitness enthusiast, her passion for long-distance running summarized in her own words: “A corporate environment is pretty much like a running track, eventually, it is not just the sparks of cognitive intelligence that matter, it is the ability to build strength and flexibility, preparing for the long haul in a consistent manner that makes the difference!”

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Modern Desktop

Announcing an interactive mobile application - LEAP

This new app will provide just-in-time knowledge and support you require from the Microsoft system, including: `

  • Bite-sized nuggets of information relevant to you
  • Information and support for 'business deals' from appropriate sources
  • Updates on the latest and greatest across Microsoft

If you would like to be part of the LEAP pilot, please download the app from Google Play or iTunes and send us an email at Leapsup@Microsoft.com for log-in credentials.

Build your future on the Top 10 technology trends

Build your future on the Top 10 technology trends

Technology innovation brings both disruptions as well as opportunities for end-user organizations. The new Gartner study found the top ten technologies, their opportunities, and impact it brought upon the IT service providers. Position yourself for success with guidance found in Gartner's Top Technology Trends — What It Means for IT Services Opportunities Now and in the Future.

See Gartner’s top ten technology trends

Partner conference

Are your customers still using Windows Vista?

Encourage your customers to move from Windows Vista to Windows 10 so they can receive regular security updates to protect their computer from malicious attacks. Let them know that after April 11, 2017, Vista users will no longer receive new security updates, non-security hotfixes, free or paid assisted support options, or online technical content updates from Microsoft. See more information on the Windows Vista End of Support page.

As your customer’s trusted advisor, this is a terrific opportunity to initiate a conversation about migration plans and their options.

Show your customers how they can do more with Windows 10

Check out these onboarding tips

New to Azure? Check out these onboarding tips

In this cloud-first world, we expect that in time all our partners would move to hybrid or cloud solutions. However, this transition could be bumpy. Therefore, we recommend a systematic approach to use these six tips and make your transition as smooth as possible. You’ll also find links to helpful resources, including an eBook with research-based help on starting a cloud journey.

See tips for moving to the cloud

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