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SMB Case Studies

SMB Case Studies. Namita Das, Product Marketing Manager. Case study Customer : Make Partner: Modern Networks “The benefits of Windows 8 Pro are staggering. It’s got the “wow” factor . It’s absolutely amazing. ” - Mark Read, IT Manager, Make Architects

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SMB Case Studies

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  1. SMB Case Studies Namita Das, Product Marketing Manager

  2. Case study Customer: Make Partner: Modern Networks “The benefits of Windows 8 Pro are staggering. It’s got the “wow” factor.It’s absolutely amazing.” - Mark Read, IT Manager, Make Architects United Kingdom, Professional Services Click here to read the customer case study Click here to read the partner case study

  3. Case study Customer: PRM Consulting Partner: District Computers “I can see using just this one Windows 8 Pro tablet for everything eventually. The portability is just overwhelming.” - Peter Kennedy, Compensation Principal, PRM Consulting United States, Management Consulting Services Management Consulting Firm • Benefits; Compensation; Leadership; Performance • Not-for-profits; Federal Government; State & Local Government; Commercial Company Size & Locations • Approximately 40 users + consultants • DC, MD, GA, NJ, IN, VA Environment • Migrating from multi-location hosted SBS environment to Office 365 + Windows Intune • Windows 7 Pro desktops, laptops, netbooksand a few Macbooks Click here to read the customer case study Click here to read the partner case study

  4. Windows 8 Ignite SMB Evidence Program. Send nominations to create more SMB case studies.

  5. What is Ignite? Why Ignite? Yourwords Real business storiesadds more credibility A Microsoft, partner and customercollaborative evidence program Ignite is “by nomination only” Celebrates innovative small andmidsize business partners and customers Promotes early adopters and technology leadersInfluences the opinions and decisions of industry peers Real-world scenarios helps Microsoft improve experiences Yourinfluence Participation helps businesses extend visibility and opportunities through Microsoft marketing activities Your visibility Businesses get the chance to experience Windows 8 Pro devices early Your‘early’

  6. Who can participate? Partner Customers Selection criteria Selection criteria • Must be an English speaking Microsoft Partner showcasing services, deployment or app development scenarios. • Windows 7 deployed internally • Experience in Windows XP to Windows 7 deployment and application compatibility • Between 5-100 employees and at least 10 PCs • Other Microsoft technology deployed (Office, Server etc.) • Looking for tablet technology for their business Commitments Commitments • Will use Windows 8 Pro daily in business activities • Will use provided Windows 8 Pro devices plus use Windows 8 Pro on three of existing Windows 7 machines • Provide Microsoft with weekly user experience feedback • Provide usage rights of case study, quotes & logo for promotion • Participate in select Microsoft events (depending on availability) • Pair with a MS selected OEM for this program • Will use Windows 8 Pro daily in business • Prepare devices for customer usage and provide technical support throughout the program • Provide Microsoft with weekly user experience feedback • Provide usage rights of case study, quotes & logo for promotion • Participate in select Microsoft events (depending on availability)

  7. The Ignite process Step 3 Microsoft CORP selects nominations Microsoft CORP funds case study production Microsoft CORP pairs partners with OEMs Step 1 Microsoft subsidiary educates Partners on Ignite opportunity Partners nominate themselves and one customer to Microsoft subsidiary Step 2 Microsoft subsidiary submits nomination to CORP for Ignite Program via http://W8Ignite

  8. When is Ignite? Ignite Program announcedin July2012 for worldwide participation and CORP funding August 2012 – December 2012 Deadline to submit nominations: Aug 31st 10 case studies selectedfrom nominations in August 2012 January 2013 –April 2013 Deadline to submit nominations: Oct 31st 15 case studies selectedfrom nominations in November 2012 Evidence-in-a-box assets provided at GAto field for creating additional local evidence

  9. FAQ Where can I get more information? http://W8Ignite Who should I contact for more question? W8Ignite@microsoft.com

  10. Windows 8 Ignite Get Fired Up!

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