The New Microsoft Partner Network: Getting Ready for the October Launch

Partner Information: You have been selected by your Microsoft contact to attend a Partner event that may be of interest to you.

Register for the event here: https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=709040

Hope to see you on the call.

Good Selling,

Scott Akin

We are getting close to the MPN launch. With that in mind, please join us in the Central Region to provide an update and ensure a smooth transition.

The New Microsoft Partner Network: Getting Ready for the October Launch

October 13, 2010 – 12:00 to 1:00 CST

Presented By: Scott Akin - Regional Enablement Director, Microsoft Corporation

Description: Many exciting changes go into effect at the end of October 2010, as the Microsoft Partner Program officially transitions into the Microsoft Partner Network. To ensure your smooth transition to the Network, please attend this important session to learn about the details of the new Microsoft Partner Network’s branding, requirements, benefits and resources. Understand the required actions you will need to take to prepare for this transition and learn how to obtain your Customized MPN Transition Plan, specific to your organization, with help from the MPN Experts. There will be time at the end for Q&A.

Level: 100 Who should attend:

· Partners of any level: Certified Partners, Gold Certified Partners or those Partners looking to attain a competency in the new Microsoft Partner Network

Additional Resources:

· “Prepare for the Microsoft Partner Network” Portal Page

· “Value of Earning a Microsoft Competency Guide” Portal Page

· Partner Transition Tool (for Partners)