Microsoft Partner Network Sarah Arnold PARTNER PROGRAM MANAGER Megan Olson SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER Mark Sargent BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

Case For Change

Introducing the Microsoft Partner Network We are a community born from our continued commitment to serve the needs of our partners. Our vision for the Microsoft Partner Network is simple—to provide: Together, we can create innovative solutions that drive profitability and sustain competitive advantage.

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Benefits for Your Business

July 2009 to October 2010 Subscription Offerings “I enjoy the support of the Microsoft Partner Network, which helps me develop my business and see opportunities.” Subscription Offerings “I enjoy the support of the Microsoft Partner Network, which helps me develop my business and see opportunities.” Registered Member “I have access to industry information, and through the peer network, I connect with Microsoft and other business partners.” Registered Member “I have access to industry information, and through the peer network, I connect with Microsoft and other business partners.” Small Business Specialist “I demonstrate my capabilities for small and midsize companies through the Microsoft Partner Network.” Small Business Specialist “I demonstrate my capabilities for small and midsize companies through the Microsoft Partner Network.” Certified and Gold Certified Partners “I can strengthen my expertise and demonstrate my company’s strengths to customers through commitment within the Microsoft Partner Network.” Certified and Gold Certified Partners “I can strengthen my expertise and demonstrate my company’s strengths to customers through commitment within the Microsoft Partner Network.” What relationship is best for me?

Community and Quick Starts “I have access to industry, technology and business model information, and through a structured peer network, I connect with Microsoft and other business partners.” Starting October 2010 Competency Partner “I can strengthen my expertise and demonstrate my company’s strengths to customers through commitment within the Microsoft Partner Network.” “I demonstrate my capabilities for small companies.” Competency Partner “I can strengthen my expertise and demonstrate my company’s strengths to customers through commitment within the Microsoft Partner Network.” “I demonstrate my capabilities for small companies.” Advanced Competency Partner “I am recognized by the Microsoft Partner Network for offering ‘best-in-class’ solutions and undergoing a rigorous and auditable approval process customers value.” Advanced Competency Partner “I am recognized by the Microsoft Partner Network for offering ‘best-in-class’ solutions and undergoing a rigorous and auditable approval process customers value.” What relationship is best for me? Subscriber “I enjoy the support of the Microsoft Partner Network, which helps me develop my business and see opportunities.” Subscriber “I enjoy the support of the Microsoft Partner Network, which helps me develop my business and see opportunities.”

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Here Is What Partners Need To Do Update your company’s solutions Plan on what competencies you would like to obtain Talk to your Microsoft Partner Account Manager Visit the Microsoft Partner Portal regularly Customer Satisfaction Index Required for Gold Partners – October 2009

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