At Microsoft, partners are key to our success. Whether you are a service provider, systems integrator, independent software vendor, reseller or other type of technology provider, we depend on you to sell Microsoft solutions and products and to provide services for and build applications on the Microsoft platform.

The Microsoft for Partners web site provides the most current technical and sales readiness tools and business information to help us win together in today's marketplace. In addition, this web site will be your online vehicle for up-to-the-minute product information and services.

Partner with Microsoft and learn why common goals plus mutual commitment equals superior partnerships.

Why Partner with Microsoft?

Microsoft provides more value than any other vendor:
Increased revenue opportunities. Our platform market share and projected growth has never been stronger for you to build upon.

Lower cost of doing business. Microsoft's widely adopted platforms and common availability of training and support ensures that you can keep your investment costs to a minimum.

Faster time to market. Get your solutions to market faster with integrated tools, developer support, and peer collaboration opportunities.

Market recognition. Microsoft's vision, unmatched brand awareness, and brand endorsement for Certified Partners delivers credibility for your business.

Microsoft has long-term experience, vision, and partner investment to help you grow your business.
We've been creating the broadest and most scalable software in the world for over 20 years. Our versatile products appeal to a broad range of needs, from enterprise server software to developer tools. This foundation, coupled with our long-term strategy with Microsoft.NET, put Microsoft's partners in a position to sustain long term, successful businesses around building customer solutions.

Anton Jacobsz,
Manager
OEM and SMB Channel
Microsoft South Africa