Get Involved in Microsoft Communities
Let your voice be heard! Participate in Microsoft communities to connect with other Microsoft partners. Find new student talent. Talk with peers and experts to get answers to your most perplexing questions. Learn about pressing policy issues, and share ideas and best practices.
- Voices for Innovation (VFI)
- International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)
- Students To Business (S2B)
- Partner Online Technical Communities
- Microsoft Education Partner Network
- Govloop
- Microsoft U.S. Heartland Area Team
- Microsoft U.K. Partner Community
- Microsoft Phillipines Community
- PartnerPoint
- Microsoft Small Business Channel Community
- Microsoft MVP Community
- Windows Azure Hub
- Green Light for Azure
- Talking About Windows
- Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community
- Channel 9
- Channel 10
- Microsoft BizSpark
- Microsoft TechNet
- MSDN
- MIX Online
Partner Online Technical Communities
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Access unlimited online technical support for Microsoft products and technologies as part of your Microsoft Partner Network benefits —at no charge. Share ideas with other partners and receive responses to your eligible break-fix, developer, and presales questions from Microsoft engineers. Receive a fast response time for a broad set of products and technologies. For more complete information, read the Frequently Asked Questions.
International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)
Create new business opportunities through partner-to-partner networking, and build relationships to your local Microsoft office. Join other Microsoft partners in IAMCP to have a voice in Microsoft programs as well as the IT community at large. Nearly 100 chapters strong, the IAMCP has thousands of members in countries around the world. Local events include opportunities for networking, advocacy, community support, and education.
Students To Business (S2B)
Looking for Microsoft trained staff? Let S2B help you hire the best IT students to fuel your growth! In more than 60 countries, you can use the S2B website to submit competency requirements for new talent, and evaluate the skills of students ready for an entry-level position. Engaging with S2B will help you find the right candidate, saving you time and effort in the lengthy recruitment process. Microsoft engages with more than 15,000 educational institutions, providing software and curriculum to teach Microsoft’s latest tools and technologies. Register on your local Microsoft Students to Business website to find the most innovative and talented students today.
Voices for Innovation (VFI)
Voices for Innovation (VFI) provides a forum for you to stay informed, advance business opportunities, and support public policies that promote choice, innovation, and economic development for your business and the larger technology industry. Find resources to stay informed, network, get involved, and take action.
Microsoft Education Partner Network
The Microsoft Education Partner Network offers a wide variety of programs to help you expand your skills, grow your business, and plan for the constantly changing world of education. Find training and events, join the conversation in communities, and access education resources in one convenient location.
Microsoft U.S. Heartland Area Team
The Microsoft U.S. Heartland Area team offers activities, training, and resources for Microsoft partners located in Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee. Get recommendations for training, events, incentives, and information you don’t want to miss, plus learn how you can engage with the Microsoft team.
Microsoft BizSpark
Microsoft BizSpark provides software, support, and visibility for software startups. Access tools and platforms. Find support from Microsoft including email, community forums, and training, plus community support from partners. Get listed in the BizSpark directory for visibility to investors, clients and partners.
Microsoft TechNet
Microsoft TechNet provides technical resources, news, and events for IT professionals. Search the library, participate in forums, get training, and much more. You can also get subscriptions that include premium resources to help you evaluate Microsoft technologies, plan deployments, and support your current IT environment.
MSDN
Microsoft Developer Network is a resource hub for IT professionals. Features include a library, training, forums, and support. Ask questions, share information, and exchange ideas with experts from around the globe.
Windows Azure Hub
The Windows Azure Hub is a single destination for information to start driving your business with Windows Azure. Learn, build, and connect with Microsoft, other partners, and the right resources for ISVs, custom developers, and system integrators.
Channel 10
Channel 10 is Microsoft's online community for the technology enthusiast. Watch or subscribe to videos and text blogs to keep you up to date on the latest Microsoft technology and news. Post content and interact with other members.
Channel 9
Channel 9 keeps you up to date with the latest developer-focused videos and behind the scenes information from Microsoft on current topics. Post content, visit forums, and interact with other members.
MIX Online
Join the conversation! MIX Online is a community for designers, developers, and web builders. Gain insight from industry pros with articles and opinions. Get free, open source, ready-to-download prototypes and tools. Learn about events, or host one yourself.
PartnerPoint
PartnerPoint is an IT community of over 10,000 technology partners from around the world. Get networking tools to help grow your business. Browse the partner directory, explore the ISV showcase, and participate in LinkedIn, Facebook, and community forums.
Microsoft Dynamics Partner Community
Get Microsoft Dynamics tools and resources so you can more effectively market, sell, and service prospects and existing customers. Explore blogs, review training and tools, listen to radio shows, and get your questions answered with help chat.
Microsoft U.K. Partner Community
A community serving Microsoft Partners in the United Kingdom. Work with other Microsoft partners to help you grow your business, increase your revenues, and become a trusted adviser to your customers. Read blogs, join forums, browse media, and find ways to connect with other local partners.
Microsoft Philippines Community
A community for Microsoft partners and their customers in the Philippines. Read blog posts, participate in forums, and find local events to connect with other partners.
Microsoft Small Business Channel Community
A community for those who sell to and support SMB customers with Microsoft technologies. Get tips and resources from the U.S. SMB Community blog. Find relevant news and resources and connect with peers from around the world to discuss business, technology, sales, and support.
Green Light for Azure
Stay ahead of the competition, win new business, and keep your customers satisfied by making your application compatible with the latest Microsoft technologies. Find tools and technical resources, ask questions, and get the support you need.
Talking About Windows
Attend events with other IT professionals and the Windows 7 engineering team to talk about Windows, the next-generation operating system. Ask questions at virtual roundtables, find local events, and connect with your peers and the people behind the code.
Microsoft MVP Community
The official Facebook fan page for the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) community. Microsoft presents the MVP Award to thank individuals for their exceptional contributions to technical communities worldwide. MVPs help every user make the most of Microsoft technology.
GovLoop
GovLoop is the social network for government where members can collaborate with peers, solve government problems, research the latest trends, find and contribute best practices, and learn about the latest solutions.
