Win More Business
As a Microsoft Gold Partner, you're already looking to win more business. Being able to speak to your prospects about what they care about and understanding their technology-driven initiatives from corporate strategies through tactical implementation – gets you way ahead of your competition.
For tens of thousands of technology professionals, Gartner is an indispensable daily resource. Through the Microsoft Gold Certified Partners program, you're invited to access the same Gartner research and analysts your customers and prospects leverage every day to make their most critical IT decisions.
This offer is intended only for Microsoft partners that do not qualify for standard Gartner products and/or services. Gartner reserves the right at its sole discretion to determine eligibility.
Gartner Insight at Your Fingertips
Mind of Your Buyer


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Read the summaries of the research notes that impact your client's technology purchase decisions. Hand selected by Gartner analysts, this research will help you to understand the business issues that your clients are facing. See below for descriptions of the technology areas and verticals available to you.
Competitive Positioning


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Be better prepared to handle competitive objections. Gartner Magic Quadrants are used by your clients as a weighted decision-making tool; make sure you understand how Gartner describes the strengths and weaknesses of Microsoft and the competitive landscape.
Gartner Analyst Insight


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Access a program of live interactive briefings with a Gartner analyst, each designed to provide you with insight that you can’t get anywhere outside of Gartner. You will be briefed on topics that will help you to have more meaningful interactions with your clients.
TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH
Areas of Coverage
Application Development, Integration & Web Technologies
Business Intelligence & Data Management Integration
Communications Services & Communications
Customer Relationship Management
High-Performance Workplace
MAGIC QUADRANTS
Sample Titles
Magic Quadrant for Business Intelligence Platforms
Magic Quadrant for Business Process Analysis Tools
Magic Quadrant for IT Project and Portfolio Management
Magic Quadrant for Information Access Technology
Magic Quadrant for Unified Communications
VERTICAL RESEARCH
Areas of Coverage
Communications
Financial Services
Healthcare Providers
Manufacturing
Manufacturing (Technology)
Media
Public Sector
Retail
Services (Technology)
SAMPLE BRIEFING TOPICS
Selling Against Microsoft's CRM Competitors
Hear from an objective Gartner analyst on the challenges Microsoft's CRM solutions face in light of the competition. Discover how to best position Microsoft strengths and be better prepared to handle objections.
Taking Advantage of Opportunities in a Recession
The economy continues to struggle but is showing promising signs of recovery. Make sure that you're taking advantage of every opportunity, and find out where Gartner believes the biggest growth opportunities lie.
Industry-Specific Business Issues
Each industry has its own particular business issues. Take advantage of an ongoing series of briefings that will dive into the unique business requirements facing technology purchase decision makers.