Windows 7 Opens a Gate of Opportunity for Partners

On the verge of the launch of Windows 7, Microsoft is leaving no stone unturned to enhance Windows 7's reach. The company is about to launch full version of its Windows7, and in the preparation it has started extensive training program for its channel partner. Microsoft has announced 14 city channel training program and 16 city technical training program to cover 1800 to 2000 partners. The partner training program started on 11th August with Cochin and will go till September.Microsoft has scheduled the program covering following cities: Ahmedabad, Cochin, Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Indore, Jaipur, Lucknow, Pune , Ranchi and the five metros.

To benefit the partners, the company has also announced new competition for partner "Saat Ka Dum". To enhance the Windows 7 awareness it is distributing free demo DVDs to its partners which is valid up to 2010. Added to this, is the extra benefit for Gold Partners as Ramesh G, Director-Windows Client, Microsoft India announced that each gold partner will get the free Full version of Windows 7.

News Source: IT Var News