Microsoft Partner Ecosystem

Also known as the Microsoft Partner Network or MPN is Microsoft Inc.’s partner network. It was formerly known as the Microsoft Partner Program or MSPP. It is designed to make resources available to a wide variety of technology companies so they can build a business around Microsoft technologies.

The Microsoft Partner Ecosystem consists of the 640,000 partners, vendors and service providers that build or sell solutions based on Microsoft products.[1] These partners include Systems integrators, Original equipment manufacturers, Independent software vendors, Value-added resellers, Telecommunications companys, Internet hosting services, Marketing agencys, and Resellers.

As of 2009, this business ecosystem generates $8.70 in revenue for partner companies for every $1 that Microsoft makes.[2][3][4]

History

Current Structure of The Microsoft Partner Network

The current program has a number of ways in which partners may engage.

Microsoft Partner Tools

Difference Between Partner Program and Certification Program

The Microsoft Partner Program is a way for companies to engage with Microsoft and build a business around Microsoft products. Other, individual certification programs such as the Microsoft Certified Professional are ways for individuals to become professionally certified in Microsoft products.

References

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  5. 1 2 Paula Rooney (25 October 2000). "USi, ManagedOps, Mi8 In Race To Be Microsoft's First Certified ASP". Computer Reseller News. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  6. 1 2 Paula Rooney (1 November 2001). "Rogoff Out As Microsoft Reorganizes Partner Program". Computer Reseller News. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
  7. 1 2 Carolyn A. April (23 July 2003). "Microsoft Moves To Become Your Best Partner". Computer Reseller News. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
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  12. Kevin McLaughlin (10 November 2010). "Winds Of Change Blowing In Microsoft's Partner Channel". Computer Reseller News. Retrieved 1 December 2011.
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