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25/04/2013 App Business Design: Modeling Your Future Using Business Model Canvas

 

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Join us for an hour with Dr. Petri I. Salonen around how to be successful in business with Apps!

Why should you join?

-There has not been more exciting time for developers like today with the new rising app ecosystems

-Any business requires solid business planning. TELLUS has delivered tons of business modeling workshops for Microsoft and Microsoft partners around the world by using an industry strength business modeling framework based on Dr. Osterwalder’s Business Model Canvas

-The speaker Dr. Petri I. Salonen can provide highlights of how Microsoft partners are transforming to the cloud and how app business will change the way businesses are built using the Apps and the cloud

-The audience will learn the basics of Business Model Canvas and how it can be used to plan an App business

Agenda:

- Why you should care about an App business?

- How ecosystems are changing the software landscape.

- How the cloud has changed the way we create solutions.

- Microsoft cloud technology and its impact on your app business planning.

- Creating an app business requires business planning

- Introduction to Business Model Canvas –a framework to model your business.

- Different ways to monetize your app business.

- How to ensure that your app provides real value and has the right target market segment

- Some consideration on how to ensure that your MVP (Minimum Viable Product) is good enough for your App store.

- Getting your apps to the market

- Publishing your app to the App store

- Some guidelines of marketing your App

- Example of an Windows 8 App

About Dr. Salonen:

- Business doctorate from Helsinki School of Economics (faculty of technology management) in Finland, MSc in Management Accounting from Hanken School of Economics

- 15+ years in the US (Dallas, Texas)

- Formerly corporate CEO for a leading BI and data warehouse vendor

- Entrepreneur – TELLUS International, Inc

- Former Worldwide President for International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

- Active speaker and writer of books, articles around software industry and globalization

- Blog:www.drsalonen.com

- Twitter: @DrSalonen

SQL Server 2012: Processor to Core Licensing Changes for PAMs and Partners

 

Attend an Academy Live webcast on April 18th to learn about the shift from the per processor licensing model to a per core licensing model for SQL Server 2012. These transition options can be complicated, and early indications show these are happening incorrectly. This session will recap changes made and provide a guide on how to help customers transition correctly to a per core licensing model.

Register here for the webcast

In addition to the above webcast, you can always find valuable information on SQL Server licensing, sales, and migration on-demand in the Sales Specialist and Presales Technical Specialist training resources.

New Office trainings in Learning Paths

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Welcome to the newly published Ignite courses posted to the Partner Learning Center that can be accessed using the Office Ignite Sales and Office Ignite Technical learning paths.

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Office Ignite Sales and Technical Content Available Now!

For sales roles, the Office Ignite Sales modules provide you with insights, resources, and tools to sell the new Office to your SMB and enterprise customers. Learn best practices, discover selling programs, and explore available tools to help you sell the new Office, and Office 365.

For technical partners, check out the Office Ignite Technical modules, a mix of 300- and 400-level content. These sessions are designed for IT professionals and Exchange administrators who develop, design, or deploy for their organizations or customers.

Announcing: New Microsoft Office Demos Site

The Microsoft Office Demo team recently launched a new site that provides a tailored page where you can now provision demo environments, deliver demos, and leverage core demo content materials from the Office marketing team here at Corp.

Access the demo site to find content spanning enterprise and SMB segments, Click-to-Run, Exchange Server 2013, Microsoft Lync, Microsoft SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, Project 2013, Visio 2013, and Office Web Apps.

You’ll need your Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) credentials to access the content. If you have any troubles, contact support@MicrosoftOfficeDemos.com for troubleshooting or technical issues.

Just published in the Partner Learning Center: Microsoft Project 2013 courses!

The following courses were just published in the PLC. They will map to the new Microsoft Partner Network Sales Specialist Competency Assessment, which will be part of the Project and Portfolio Management competency. The assessment is slated for release in English by the end of April 2013. Localized versions will follow by the end of June 2013.

· Overview of the Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management Sales and Marketing Assessment Materials

· Overview of the Microsoft Project Portfolio Management Solution

· Overview of Microsoft Project Professional 2013 and Project Professional for Office 365

· Demonstrating the New Microsoft Project

· Successfully Delivering a Microsoft Project Proof of Concept

· Microsoft Project 2013 Licensing Overview

· Best Practices Selling Microsoft Project

· Grow Your Business with the new Project Online

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OFFICE 2013 | OFFICE 365

· Meet the new Office Keynote

· Understanding the new Office Business Model

· Making Money with the new Office

· Selling the new Office to SMB

· New Office: Competing to Win Against Google Apps in the Enterprise

· New Office: Competing to Win Against Google Apps with Small Business Customers

· Getting Started with Office 2013: Licensing Readiness

· Office 2013 Product and Program Overview: Licensing Readiness

· Office 2013 Pricing and SKUs Overview: Licensing Readiness

· Office 2013 Migration and  Software Assurance: Licensing Readiness

· Office 2013 Basic Customer Scenarios: Licensing Readiness

· Office 2013 Complex Customer Scenarios: Licensing Readiness

· Office 365 Licensing Assessment (DE-de, ES-es, FR-fr, JA-jp, PT-br)

· Learn the new Office 365 Open and FPP

· New Office Pitch Perfect: Having the Customer Conversation

· Deploy the new Office

· Overview of the new Office for Mid-Size Business

· Microsoft Partner Network Sales Specialist Competency Assessment for Small Business

PROJECT AND PROJECT SERVER 2013

· Overview of the Microsoft Project and Portfolio Management Sales and Marketing Assessment Materials

· Overview of the Microsoft Project Portfolio Management Solution

· Overview of Microsoft Project Professional 2013 and Project Professional for Office 365

· Demonstrating the New Microsoft Project

· Successfully Delivering a Microsoft Project Proof of Concept

· Microsoft Project 2013 Licensing Overview

· Best Practices Selling Microsoft Project

LYNC SERVER 2013

· First Look: Lync 2013 Technical Overview

clip_image004[1]Partner Academy Live Sessions (By Product)

OFFICE | OFFICE 365

· Creating New Opportunities with Microsoft CRM Online and Microsoft Office 365

· How To Series: Learn How To Demo Office 365 To Your Customers

· Microsoft Cloud How-To Webinar Series Presents How To Close Your First Microsoft Cloud Deal and Increase Profits with Office 365 and Intune

· How To Demo Office 365 and Take Advantage of Limited Time Offers To Close Deals!

· Introducing “The New Office” to Enterprise IT Decision Makers

· Introducing “The New Office” to Small and Midsize Businesses

· Live@edu to Office 365 Upgrade: Partner Update

· New Office Opportunity and Preinstallation Process

· Customer Value of Office Telemetry

· Microsoft Cloud How-To Series Presents: Office 365 For Businesses Releases February 27th – Be Ready To Show the Power of the Tools!

· Office Professional Plus 2013 Versus Standard Feature Comparison

EXCHANGE SERVER 2013

· How to Introduce “The new Office” to Enterprise IT Decision Makers

LYNC SERVER 2013

· Lync Server 2013 Overview

· Session: Lync Accelerate: Delivering a Lync Proposal

· Session: Lync Accelerate: Planning for Successful Lync Deployment and Rapid Adoption

· Session: Lync Accelerate: Planning for Lync Engagements & the Lync Customer Trial Programs

· Session: Lync Accelerate: Lync Deployment Options and Reference topologies

· FY13 Lync Accelerate Overview for Partners

· HP ES Microsoft Monday – Microsoft Lync Server 2013

SHAREPOINT SERVER 2013

· What’s New With SharePoint

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· Sample Templates for Managed Services Providers

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OFFICE | OFFICE 365

· FY13 Solution Scenario: Public Cloud – Enabling Flexible Work Style

· Office 365 – How to Demo Office 365 for IW

· Office 365 – Overview of the New Office 365

· Office Ignite Sales Learning Path

· Office Ignite Technical Learning Path

EXCHANGE SERVER 2013

· The new Exchange – Technical Presentations Training Kit

PROJECT AND PROJECT SERVER 2013

· Grow Your Business with the new Project Online

SHAREPOINT 2013

· Clinic 40027A: First Look Clinic: What’s New for Developers in Microsoft SharePoint 2013

· Clinic 40028A: First Look Clinic: What’s New for IT Professionals in Microsoft SharePoint Server 2013

· Clinic 40029A: First Look Clinic: What’s New for IT Professionals in Microsoft Lync Server 2013

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OFFICE 365

· Installing and Configuring Active Directory Federation Services (Virtual Lab)

· Active Directory Synchronization (Virtual Lab)

· Configuring Active Directory Federation Services and Verifying Federation (Virtual Lab)

· Office Developer – Lessons Learned Developing Apps for the Office Store

Learning Paths

Office 2013 | Office 365

o Distributor

o LAR

o SI

o VAR

o Office Ignite Technical

o Office Ignite Sales

Exchange Server 2013​

o Sales

o Technical

Microsoft Lync 2013

SharePoint Server 2013

o Developers

o Technical


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Last chances before the summer holiday to attend a Practice Accelerator

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DATE TRAINING TITLE REGISTRATION LANGUAGE
29-30/04 & 03/05 Optimized Desktop Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Pre-Envision, Envision (for Business Decision Makers- BDM’s, Practice owners and Practice Managers) (ENG-UK) Register English
21,23 & 26/04/2013 Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) Register English
29,30/04 & 03/05 Office 365 Practice Accelerator: Introduction and Business Envisioning (for Business Decision Makers) Register English
21,21 & 24/05/2013 Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator Register English
20,21 & 24/05/2013 Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) Register English
10,11 & 14/06/2013 Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) Register English
10,12 & 14/06/2013 Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator Register English

Windows 8 exam preparation: Unique Promo’s!

 

Dear Partner,

Check out the different possibilities to prepare for one of the new Windows 8 exams.

Microsoft Learning Partners have done an effort to offer promo’s. Make sure to register now and make use of the unique and limited offers!

Configuring Windows 8

Find the Microsoft Learning Partners offering this course.
Promo 1
Bootcamp MSCA Windows 8 Solutions Associate
Do you want to prove you have the knowledge on Windows 8 installation, configuration and maintenance?
3 possibilities to get certified during April and May 2013:

  1. Via a 4-day training course + 1/2 d exam cram
  2. Via 4 evening sessions + 1/2 d exam cram
  3. Via a 1/2 day exam preparation

On 17 May 2013, you have the occasion to pass the exam and become a MCSA. A great way to boost your career!!
Register now
Promo 2
Configuring Windows 8 course in French – April 15th to April 19h.
1750 € exam voucher included!
Register now
Promo 3
Combination Windows 8 configuring & Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 in 5 days.
Register now
Promo 4
Configuring Windows 8 (in English) : from March 25th to March 29th
Promo: 5% discount for the session
Configuring Windows 8 (in French) : from April 15th to April 19h
Promo: 10% discount for the session
Register now
Promo 5
Configuring Windows 8 – 5 jours
Du 22 avril au 25 avril
Training 20% discount for ordering two course
Register now
Promo 6
Configuring Windows 8 + Free exam voucher
Register now


Managing and Maintaining Windows 8

Do you want to learn how to design the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Windows 8? This course is one of a kind due to the integration of cloud services and Windows Intune.
Promo 1
On April 22nd our course (M20688) Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 will be taught in Mechelen. We offer you 2 possibilities to take this course and pass the exam:

  1. Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 + ½ day exam cram + Exam
    This course will be thought from Monday till Thursday. Friday will consist of ½ exam cram and the actual exam.
    Now 25% off € 2.195 1 €1.646,75 (Exam included)
  2. Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 self-study + ½ day exam cram + Exam
    You learn all about Windows 8 through self-study. On Friday you will join the other students in our Exam center in Mechelen for ½ day exam cram and the actual exam.
    Now special offer €365 (Exam Included)
    Book now the Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 course and benefit from this unique opportunity. So block week 17 (April 22nd to April 26th) in your schedule!

Register now
Promo 2
Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 (in English): from April 22nd to April 26th
Promo: 5% discount for the session
Register now
Promo 3
Combination Windows 8 configuring & Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 in 5 days.
Register now
Promo 4
Managing and Maintaining Windows 8 – 5 jours
Du 27 mai au 31 mai
Training 20% discount for ordering two course
Register now

For more training concerning Windows 8, check out the
learning path

Licensing Classroom Trainings

1. Microsoft Licensing Essentials training

2. Microsoft Licensing Solutions Competency training: “Volume Licensing Specialist: Small and Medium Organizations” (070-671)

3. Microsoft Licensing Solutions Competency training: “Volume Licensing Specialist: Large Organizations” (070-672)

 

1. Microsoft Licensing Essentials training

“They say that Microsoft licensing is quite complex.” That is correct, but doesn’t mean that you cannot learn the basics. If you attend the half-day Microsoft Licensing Essentials training, you will be able to explain your customer the most important elements of Microsoft licensing:

  • License types: Full Packaged Product (FPP), OEM license, Volume Licensing programs such as Open License and Open Value, introductions to MOSP (the vehicle for ordering Office 365) and SPLA.
  • Software Assurance: what is it, and how to get it?
  • Product licensing: which licenses are needed for Windows, Office and server products such as Windows Server and Windows Small Business Server?
  • Open License, Open Value: what are the most important features and benefits of these Volume Licensing programs?

This training is delivered by Didactive and offered to you free of charge by Microsoft on the following date:

  • May 21st, 2013: 12:30 (registration) – 13:00 (start) – 16:30, De Montil, register

2. Microsoft Licensing Solutions Competency training: “Volume Licensing Specialist: Small and Medium Organizations” (070-671)

The Microsoft Partner Network contains among others the Licensing Solutions Competency. One of the competencies is the design and implementation of Volume Licensing solutions. To achieve this competency at least two of your employees must be certified for the MCTS exam 070-671 or 070-672.

On the dates mentioned below Didactive in cooperation with Microsoft BVBA delivers a training that prepares you for the MCTS exam 070-671 “Volume Licensing Specialist: Small and Medium Organizations”.

  • May 22th and 23rd, 2013, Microsoft BVBA in Zaventem – register

Your investment is € 495 per attendee. At a surcharge of € 200, this can be extended to a three-day program, thus also preparing you for the 070-672 exam for large organizations.

Download the course description (Adobe® Reader required).

3. Microsoft Licensing Solutions Competency training: “Volume Licensing Specialist: Large Organizations” (070-672)

The Microsoft Partner Network contains among others the Licensing Solutions Competency. One of the competencies is the design and implementation of Volume Licensing solutions. To achieve this competency at least two of your employees must be certified for the MCTS exam 070-671 or 070-672.

For the preparation for the MCTS exam 070-672 “Volume Licensing Specialist: Large Organizations” Didactive offers a two-day training on the following dates:

  • May 22nd and 24th, 2013, Microsoft BVBA in Zaventem – register

Your investment is € 495 per attendee. At a surcharge of € 200, this two-day training session can be extended to a three-day program, thus also preparing you for the 070-671 exam for small and medium-sized organizations.

Download the course description (Adobe® Reader required).

Pass your Windows 8 exam and become MSCA !

Bootcamp MSCA Windows 8 Solutions Associate

Do you want to prove you have the knowledge on Windows 8 installation, configuration and maintenance ?  

You have three possibilities to get certified during April and May 2013:

1. Via a 4-day training course + 1/2 d exam cram

2. Via 4 evening sessions + 1/2 d exam cram

3. Via a 1/2 day exam preparation 

On 17 May 2013, you have the occasion to pass the exam and become a MCSA. 

A great way to boost your career !!

Read more.

2 New Practice Accelerators: Datacenter & Windows 8

Did you know that for 5 partner advisory hours, you can participate in sessions designed to help you build a technical services practice, improve your organizational capability, and enhance your ability to compete? That’s right – through Practice Accelerator sessions, you can get a detailed framework of resources that cover everything from pre-engagement to post-delivery and give you reusable tools, templates, and best practices.

Developed by Microsoft Consulting Services (MCS) experts, Practice Accelerator is based on successful customer deployment experiences on the latest Microsoft products.

 

New dates!

Business Intelligence

English

Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator (ENG-UK) – PA014

11., 12., 15.03.2013

3 Days

English

Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator (ENG-MEA)

25., 27.03. + 04.04.2013

3 Days

French

Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator

02., 03., 5.04.2013

3 Days

English

Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator (ENG-UK) – PA014

20., 21., 24.05.2013

3 Days

English

Business Intelligence Practice Accelerator (ENG-MEA) – PA064

10., 12., 20.06.2013

3 Days

Desktop

English

Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) (ENG-UK) – PA069

22., 23., 26.04.2013

3 Days

English

Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) (ENG-UK) – PA069

20., 21., 24.05.2013

3 Days

English

Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8) (ENG-UK) – PA069

10., 11., 14.06.2013

3 Days

Virtualization

French

Datacenter Management Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Envision (for Business Decision Makers) (FRE-FR)

18., 19., 22.03.2013

3 Days

English

Datacenter Management Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Envision (for Business Decision Makers) (ENG-MEA)

02., 03., 10.04.2013

3 Days

English

Datacenter Management Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Envision (ENG-UK)

22., 23., 26.04.2013

3 Days

 

More info here.

 

4,5 & 8/03/2013

Datacenter Management Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Envision

Register
2,3 & 10/04/2013

Datacenter Management Practice Accelerator: BDM Onboarding and Envision (for Business Decision Makers) (ENG-MEA)

Register
21,23 & 26/04/2013 Practice Accelerator for Flexible Workstyle (Windows 8)
https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/registrationex/LMS_Registration.aspx?UserMode=0&Mode=0&ActivityID=833127
Register

New Microsoft Dynamics trainings

Are you a Microsoft Dynamics partner, or interested in adding any of the Microsoft Dynamics products to your company’s solution offerings? There is a wealth of new training available covering the latest Microsoft Dynamics product family, including Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013, Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2012, and Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2 – listed below. But first, I want to call your attention to a couple of upcoming events.

Convergence 2013

This annual conference is focused around our customers, but March 17 is set aside specifically for Microsoft Dynamics partners. The partner day will feature an executive Q&A – your opportunity to get your strategic questions answered and validated. Please send your questions for the Q&A by February 15th to the MBS Events Inbox. The Q&A will be followed by a partner reception from 5:00-8:00 p.m. with appetizers and beverages. Find out more and register for the conference here. Don’t forget to invite your customers to attend the main event, too!

Microsoft CRM Enterprise Academy

This five-day instructor-led workshop focuses on advanced implementation, functional, and developer topics – to provide you with deep technical content and help you get enterprise-ready. Events will be held around the world starting April 24th. Invitations will be sent by Partner Account Managers (PAM) later this month – if you do not receive an invitation, contact your PAM.

Here’s what is new for each product:

Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013

New features webinars

Instructor-led training

Etc.

Microsoft Dynamics CRM

New features webinars – Microsoft Dynamics CRM (December 2012 update):

Online training: Microsoft Dynamics CRM 2011

Instructor-led training:

Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 R2

New features webinars:

Online training

Etc.

Microsoft Dynamics GP 2013

New features webinars

To find more Dynamics training, visit the Dynamics Partner Academy on PartnerSource (login required) for resources and learning plans.

New Promotion

We are excited to announce the “Get the expertise. Win with us.” promotion where partners can enter to win Windows 8 tablets for passing Sales Specialist or Pre-Sales Technical Specialist assessments February through April. So this is a great time to brush up on your Microsoft product knowledge. These online courses will not only help you increase deal size, deliver better value demonstrations, and close sales faster, but the Sales Specialist accreditations can also help your company achieve Microsoft Partner Network competencies. Plus, now six Windows 8 tablets are looking for new owners. Check out the courses and the promotion here.

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