January 2009
 Marching Orders for 2009 Advice for partners facing uncertain economic times. Plus: a tale of two partners; how partners might benefit from the Obama effect; where Azure fits into the partner ecosystem; more.
Cover Story:
How Will Barack Obama Change the Channel?
by Rich Freeman
Barack Obama is set to become the 44th president of the United States. How should partners position themselves for the new administration's IT spending priorities?
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A Tale of Two Partners
by Eric Berkman
The collaboration between two Cincinnati partners brought them honors from Microsoft -- and a bumper crop of opportunities.
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Marching Orders 2009
by Anne Stuart
Thanks to the downturn, plenty of partners are entering the New Year wondering which way to go. In our third annual Marching Orders feature, RCP's experts offer advice to point you in the right direction.
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Software as a Service: CA's New Channel-Led SAAS offering
by Anne Stuart
Partners will handle billing in a new business-continuity solution.
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Product Timeline: 2 Key Milestones for Windows 7
by Kurt Mackie
A top Microsoft official says the company expects to release a beta version of its next operating system this month-with a launch to follow in early 2010.
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Postscript: Symantec to See Major Shift in Leadership 2.0
by Scott Bekker
In a change with implications for the channel, Enrique Salem will replace John Thompson as CEO in April.
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Channel Call
Hazarding a Look Ahead
by Scott Bekker
Uncertain financial climate, new U.S. president, new Windows OS -- all on the horizon and bound to affect partners in some way.
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Dynamics Perspective
Azure Plus the Dynamics Partner
by Joshua Greenbaum
The Dynamics-in-the-cloud vision remains murky, but partners can take part in giving it shape as Microsoft figures out how to deliver it the right way.
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Selling Microsoft
Make Monday Morning Meetings Count
by Ken Thoreson
Get on the right track and start your week off with a well-informed, well-organized game plan.
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Directions
No Rhythm to the Rain
by Paul DeGroot
Redmond has been warning and preparing for a difficult financial year. Smart partners should listen up and do likewise.
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