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Microsoft is hoping its a November to remember. The software giant today launched the Microsoft Partner Network an overhaul to the companys channel partner program and a range of new cloud computing initiatives for channel partners. Heres a closer look at the Microsoft Partner Network, plus new moves like Cloud Accelerate and Cloud Essentials. But the old question remains: Are Microsofts partners ready and willing to embrace the terms of Microsofts cloud strategy? Heres the update.
First, a reality check: Microsoft has been planning todays moves for several months. The company spent extensive time previewing the new Microsoft Partner Network offerings during the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC) in July 2010. But now, Microsoft is finally pulling the switch on a range of moves.
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