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Serve Customers better

Connect through Communities

Application Platform Cross-Platform SolutionsBusiness Productivity

Core Infrastructure SMB CustomersCRM & ERP

• Application Integration• Application Lifecycle

Management• Data Platform• Software Development• Web Development

• Business Intelligence• Content Management• Project and Portfolio

Management• Portals and Collaboration• Search• Unified Communications

• Digital Marketing• Distributor• Hosting Platform• ISV• Learning• Mobility• OEM• Software Asset

Management• Volume Licensing

• Desktop• Identity and Security• Server Platform• Systems Management• Virtualization

• Customer Relationship Management

• Enterprise Resource Planning

• Midmarket Solution Provider

Competencies

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MPN OFFERS 5 STRATEGIC RESPONSES

Almost 60% are willing to pay higher price for services offered by partners that hold Microsoft Certifications Amazon Consulting, June 2009 Value of Training and Certification Survey

More than 80% of customers place more trust in a partner’s advice if they hold relevant Technical Certifications Amazon Consulting, June 2009 Value of Training and Certification Survey

Competency Learning Paths

Clear alignment to MPN competency requirements

Clear distinction between business and technical training

Available by role and business model

CUSTOMERS ARE DEMANDING CURRENT EXPERTISE

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Latin America – Certified and Gold Partners

Downloadable Live Webcast

MPN kit, April,2010Roadshow, RJ, May, April,2010

MPN Transition | Brazil Communication Plan FY10

Interview to CRN (AUG)

MPN Transition | Communication Plan

Tools To Help Partner Plan Individual Action Planning

https://web.mpntools.com/signin.aspx

Partner Learning Center

http://wpg-worldwidepartnergroup.web.officelive.com/PLCHelp.html

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