• Live events—Get great training in hands-on labs, and also have the chance to interact with other developers.

• Web seminars—Attend technical presentations led by Microsoft product experts, participate in question-and-answer sessions in real time. Also available on-demand after session date.

• Virtual labs—Test the latest software without the time and cost associated with formatting hard drives and setting up dedicated computers.

• Lab casts—Test the latest software through a virtual lab, but with the advantage of a live instructor.

For these and other opportunities, please visit ISV Innovation.

• INNOVATE ON—A portal that provides a hub for all of the technical and business resources you need to help get your Microsoft-based solutions built, tested, and marketed. INNOVATE ON is your gateway to Windows Vista®, Windows Server® 2008, Microsoft Dynamics™, Microsoft SQL Server™ 2005, and the 2007 Microsoft Office system, plus many more leading edge technologies.

For more information, please visit INNOVATE ON.

• Microsoft Startup Zone
  The Microsoft Emerging Business Team (EBT) works with venture capitalists (VCs) and start-up companies worldwide to make innovation possible and accelerate the software ecosystem. The Microsoft EBT mission is to identify and facilitate opportunity for start-ups and VCs, acting as the single point of contact and accountability to Microsoft.

For more information, please visit Microsoft Startup Zone.

• Framework
  The Microsoft .NET Framework

• Development
  Microsoft Visual Studio® 2005

• Servers
  For more information visit the Microsoft server software Web site

• Microsoft Client Software
  Windows Vista
  Windows XP
  Windows Embedded CE
  2007 Office system

• Windows Server 2008

• Visual Studio 2008

• SQL Server 2008

• High Performance Computing (HPC)

  Supporting Partners

  • Infusion Development Corp.

    For ten years, Infusion has leveraged current and emerging technologies to advance your organization. And it’s only getting better. With our new Silverlight and User Experience Design practices, we are your solution experts.
    www.infusion.com

  • Inspus

    Inspus Inc brings added value to customers by providing an execution plan at a reasonable cost.  It believes that high caliber people and the utmost quality of services for its customers are the keys to its success.
    www.inspus.com/

  • Persistent Systems

    Established in 1990, Persistent Systems is an innovator and leader in outsourced product development. Currently with 4,000 employees, 170+ customers, and 500+ product releases annually, Persistent delivers consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
    www.persistentsys.com

  • X-ISS

    X-ISS is a premiere IT consulting and services provider that specializes in designing, deploying, managing, and benchmarking clusters of all types and sizes, including various interconnects, cluster managers, resource managers and popular HPC applications.
    x-iss.com/

• Microsoft Silverlight™

  Supporting Partners

  • Baumgartner New Media

    Baumgartner New Media GmbH is specialized in conception, implementation and promotion of multimedia and online projects. Experiences: Internet, Consulting, New Media, Webdesign, SEO.
    www.b-nm.at

  • IdentityMine

    User experience company specializing in today’s leading presentation technologies, including Microsoft’s WPF and Silverlight. The company delivers ISVs, enterprises, designers and developers the services and products they need to create compelling software experiences.
    www.identitymine.com

  • Infusion Development Corp.

    For ten years, Infusion has leveraged current and emerging technologies to advance your organization. And it’s only getting better. With our new Silverlight and User Experience Design practices, we are your solution experts.
    www.infusion.com

  • MorseBest Innovation

    Morse Best Innovation helps global ISVs develop rich application prototypes and user experiences via technologies as Silverlight and WPF. We can transform your applications to support next generation user experiences that drive business growth.
    www.morsebest.com

  • Radarworks

    As a full-service advertising, marketing, and interactive agency and MSVP Preferred Vendor for over 10 years, Radarworks works closely with Microsoft to bring brand and product strategies and messaging to life through motivating interactive experiences.
    www.radar-works.com/

  • SoftServe

    SoftServe, a leading provider of software product development services with centers in Eastern Europe, has partnered with ISVs since 1993. Across variety of technologies, SoftServe offers expertise in design and implementation of better, cost effective solutions.
    www.softservecom.com

• Office Business Applications (OBA)

  Supporting Partners

  • Aditi

    Aditi is a solutions development partner for ISVs. We provide technology consulting and outsourced product development services. Our core strengths lie in product conceptualization, design and development of emerging technologies in the Microsoft and Web 2.0 space.
    www.aditi.com

  • Allin Consulting

    Allin is a Microsoft Gold Certified partner, employing Microsoft and Microsoft–compatible technology to solve tough business challenges.  Our Custom Development, Information Worker, Data Management, Advanced Infrastructure and Business Solution competencies provide comprehensive and insightful solutions.
    www.allin.com

  • Blue Star

    Blue Star Infotech is a leading global provider of custom business solutions to ISVs and Enterprises. With strong expertise in emerging Microsoft technologies and solution assets, BSI enables accelerated development and deployment of real-world solutions.
    www.bsil.com

  • GNet Group

    GNet Group is Microsoft Gold Certified and NXT partner having successful practices in application development on .Net, Business Intelligence & CRM on Microsoft platforms. GNet Group also assists ISVs looking to adopt emerging Microsoft technologies.
    www.gnetgroup.com

  • Persistent Systems

    Established in 1990, Persistent Systems is an innovator and leader in outsourced product development. Currently with 4,000 employees, 170+ customers, and 500+ product releases annually, Persistent delivers consistent quality and customer satisfaction.
    www.persistentsys.com

  • Sierra Atlantic

    Sierra Atlantic is the leader in offshoring enterprise applications and outsourced product development. With expertise derived from deep R&D relationships with Oracle and Microsoft, we provide product development and IT services including implementation, integration, development, upgrade, testing and support.
    www.sierraatlantic.com

  • SoftServe

    SoftServe, a leading provider of software product development services with centers in Eastern Europe, has partnered with ISVs since 1993. Across variety of technologies, SoftServe offers expertise in design and implementation of better, cost effective solutions.
    www.softservecom.com

  • Sonata

    Sonata’s services include IT Consulting, Application Development, Application Management, Managed Testing, Business Intelligence and Outsourced Product Development. Sonata’s unique 360° Partnership model is backed with established practices of product engineering services for over 45 ISVs.
    www.sonata-software.com/

• Software + Service

  Supporting Partners

  • Aditi

    Aditi is a solutions development partner for ISVs. We provide technology consulting and outsourced product development services. Our core strengths lie in product conceptualization, design and development of emerging technologies in the Microsoft and Web 2.0 space.
    www.aditi.com

  • Blue Star

    Blue Star Infotech is a leading global provider of custom business solutions to ISVs and Enterprises. With strong expertise in emerging Microsoft technologies and solution assets, BSI enables accelerated development and deployment of real-world solutions.
    www.bsil.com

  • Dextrys (formerly DarwinSuzsoft)

    Dextrys, formerly DarwinSuzsoft, is a US-China IT services leader on product development and maintenance, QA and testing, globalization, Web application development, re-platforming and BI. We specialize in Mobility, S+S and PLM/ERP.
    www.dextrys.com

  • implement.com

    implement.com helps ISVs plan, develop, deploy and document Microsoft hosted applications.  With deep expertise in multi-tenant solutions, implement.com has senior Engineers, Developers, Technical Writers, and Project Leaders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
    www.implement.com

  • On Demand Systems

    ODS helps ISV’s build S+S companies.  Our comprehensive solutions include S+S business consulting, Microsoft product development, and S+S industry guidance to enable ISV’s to get to market faster with less risk. 
    www.myonds.com

  • Planet Technologies

    Planet Technologies is a leader in Microsoft S+S enablement and can get your hosted applications to market quickly and easily. Our technical and commercial services serve some of the largest Service Providers in the world.
    www.go-planet.com/

  • Southworks

    Our passionate professionals help ISVs reengineer their products into S+S solutions. Our leadership in the area makes us the preferred vendor for many groups within Microsoft.
    www.southworks.net/Home.aspx

  • Symphony

    Symphony Services is a global provider of software product engineering services, helping clients increase the value from their R&D investments.  Symphony Services is headquartered in Palo Alto, CA, with offices in Europe, India and China
    www.symphonyservices.com

  • Wizmo

    Wizmo, the S+S delivery experts, is focused on providing the operational infrastructure and services that enable companies to offer web applications on-demand and software as a service.
    www.wizmo.com/

• Microsoft Dynamics

  Supporting Partners

  • Aditi

    Aditi is a solutions development partner for ISVs. We provide technology consulting and outsourced product development services. Our core strengths lie in product conceptualization, design and development of emerging technologies in the Microsoft and Web 2.0 space.
    www.aditi.com

  • DynamicsPeople

    We deliver Training and Consulting services to Microsoft and MS Partners through our unique consultant network, enabling our customers to venture into new sales areas and projects without the cost and commitment of employment.
    www.dynamicspeople.net

  • GNet Group

    GNet Group is Microsoft Gold Certified and NXT partner having successful practices in application development on .Net, Business Intelligence & CRM on Microsoft platforms. GNet Group also assists ISVs looking to adopt emerging Microsoft technologies.
    www.gnetgroup.com/

  • SoftServe

    SoftServe, a leading provider of software product development services with centers in Eastern Europe, has partnered with ISVs since 1993. Across variety of technologies, SoftServe offers expertise in design and implementation of better, cost effective solutions.
    www.softservecom.com

• Drive faster evaluation of your software
  With pre-installed, pre-configured server and software in virtual machines, partners and customers will benefit from faster testing, evaluation and sales with the Virtual Hard Disk "Test Drive" program.

For more information, please visit the Virtual Hard Disk download page.

• ISV Royalty Licensing

• IP Licensing

• Open License

• Volume License

• Microsoft Events Worldwide

• Sponsor Microsoft Partner Pavilions and Expos

• Microsoft Executive Circle
  This magazine details how industry experts and business leaders are taking advantage of technology to build more agile, proactive, and competitive organizations.

For more information and to register, please visit the Executive Circle Web site.