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US Partner activities at WPC 2015
We have big plans for you at WPC! Here’s a quick look at our schedule, and on Wednesday, June 24, we’ll publish our US Partner’s Guide to a Great WPC, a more comprehensive take on what to expect, how to prepare, etc. Stay informed about the US Partner’s Guide availability and get attendee-related updates now and throughout WPC by following @wpcus on Twitter.
| Sunday July 12 | Monday July 13 | Tuesday July 14 | Tuesday July 14 | Tuesday July 14 | Sunday – Thursday |
| 6:00PM – 7:00PM | 5:30PM – 8:00PM | 9:00AM – 3:30PM | 4:00PM – 5:30PM | 8:00PM – Midnight | The Commons hours |
| Meet & Greet the US Partner Team | US People for Innovation Event | US Sessions | MSNA General Session | US Celebration at Epcot | US Regional Lounge |
Join these WPC 2015 “know before you go” calls
| June 24 Voices for Innovation WPC preview 1:00PM Eastern Time/10:00AM Pacific Time Register Learn more about connecting with Voices for Innovation (VFI) | June 25 WPC 2015 office hours 12:00PM Eastern Time/9:00AM Pacific Time Add to your calendar |
US Public Sector Town Hall Meeting at WPC 2015
Join the US Public Sector team at the US Partner Town Hall Meeting for WPC 2015 attendees at the Hilton Orlando on Tuesday, July 14. This Town Hall Meeting comprises four interactive Town Hall sessions, led by US Public Sector executives. Get the details and register for the session that aligns to your business.
Azure Partner Community: Application Platform announcements from Build and Ignite
In part 4 of this month's Azure Partner Community blog series, Frank Campise talks about Application Platform announcements from Build and Ignite, and recommends the sessions partners should watch to learn more. Read the post.
Windows Server 2003: End of support, beginning of opportunity
On July 14, 2015, all support for Windows Server 2003 will come to an end. Create direct offers and revenue by moving customers onto Windows Server 2012 R2 Datacenter, or into the hybrid cloud with Microsoft Azure, as well as Microsoft Cloud Services such as Office 365.
- Partner resources
- Watch the TechNet Radio series (Part 1, Part 2, Part 3)
Discover what Windows 10 means for you at WPC 2015
Discover what Windows 10 means for you at WPC 2015. From the Vision Keynote to Q&A with experts at the Windows booth, you'll learn how Windows 10 will enable you to drive more revenue, differentiate yourself, and use existing skills to increase your trusted advisor status with customers. Learn more.
Skype for Business technical webcasts – Summer schedule
Skype for Business technical webcast series in July: sign up to get technical information about configuration, migration paths from legacy versions, video interoperability, deployments, and user adoption. Register for these webcasts.
Help us continue to improve: Join the Microsoft Partner Research Panel
Opt in to participate in the Microsoft Partner Research Panel for opportunities to share your feedback with the Microsoft Partner Network team. You’ll be asked to offer your thoughts on different areas of partner-related projects, initiatives, and campaigns through online surveys, focus groups, and other types of qualitative research. Learn more here.
Try Marketing SureStep, and help your cloud business grow
Our interactive guide will break down the basics of marketing, and provide actionable activities that help you connect with customers, make your message stand out, accelerate your marketing efforts, and measure your impact with customers. Sign in as an MPN member for access.
Your Microsoft Partner Network membership details, all in one place
The new Partner Summary Report provides you with a snapshot of your partner membership, and helps you manage your relationship with Microsoft. The information you need about membership details, training, benefits, competencies, and sales/pipeline are provided in a single, comprehensible, easy-to-navigate place.
- Learn more about the Partner Summary Report
- MPN Administrator learning path helps you manage your membership
Calendar through July 3
Refer to the July Hot Sheet for a comprehensive, frequently updated training schedule, and check out our weekly post that highlights upcoming training and training-related resources.
Week of June 22
Tuesday, June 23
- Windows 10 Learning Series: Windows Update for Business Overview as it Relates to Windows as a Service
- Trusted Cloud: Securing People, Process and Technology
- SMB Cloud Office Hours: Office 365 Partner Admin Features
- Solution Accelerator: Business Continuity with Azure Site Recovery
- Azure Starter Kit – Solution Scenarios: Windows Azure Pack for Service Providers and Enterprises
- Enterprise Mobility Suite Series: Configure Azure RMS for Secure Sharing
Wednesday, June 24
- Cloud Profitability Webcast: Selecting Target Markets for Your Cloud Solution
- Voices for Innovation: Know Before You Go to WPC 2015
- Office 365 Initial Journey: Exchange Online and Lync Online Technical Overview
- Building Roslyn-Based Analyzers and Diagnostics
Thursday, June 25
- Microsoft Skype for Business Partner Integration Day in Chicago, IL
- SMB Marketing SureStep office hours
- Office 365 Real World Scenarios for SMB: Always have the latest versions of familiar tools
Friday, June 26
Week of June 29
Monday, June 29
- No events planned at the time this post was published. Check the Hot Sheet for an updated schedule.
Tuesday, June 30
- Office 365 Initial Journey: SharePoint Online Technical Overview and Office 365 adoption
- Security, Compliance and IRM in Office 365
- SMB Cloud Office Hours: What's New in Azure
Wednesday, July 1
Thursday, July 2
- Digital Partner of Record for Online Services Advisor Deploy Incentives
- SMB Marketing SureStep office hours
Friday, July 3
- No events planned at the time this post was published. Check the Hot Sheet for an updated schedule.