The document introduces the International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP), which is a global network of over 4,000 independent Microsoft partners across 40 countries. The IAMCP fosters partner growth through business networking and helping partners fulfill customer needs. It acts as an advocacy voice for partners and provides educational opportunities. Recent IAMCP initiatives include supporting the Microsoft Partner Network transition, hosting local engagement events, and delivering partner feedback to Microsoft. Membership provides access to a worldwide partner network, exclusive promotions and discounts, best practices sharing, and increased visibility.

1. Building a Partnering Powerhouse An Introduction to the IAMCP Suresh Ramani – President – India West

2. What is the IAMCP? 4,000+ independent business for Microsoft Partners at any level 40 countries; 80 chapters PartneringFosters growth through partner-to-partner (P2P) business networkSpecialists working together across competenciesHelping each other with manpower and expertise to fulfill customer needsEUR 5 Billion last year in deals together (IDC 2008)70% of Gold Channel Partners are IAMCP members AdvocacyA voice into Microsoft; influence the IT industry & local business community CommunityA worldwide network to build our local business and help our community EducationProvides opportunity for business growth through education and mentoring

3. Examples of recent initiatives Led MPN transition through example. Gave MPN momentum through success stories of MPN transitions; shared testimonials via the 2010 MPN Value Report Engaged 5,000 partners via local engagements through hosting 200 events WW. 80% of chapters meet at least monthly Increased membership by 20% by demonstrating membership value via local recruitment programs, materials awards & local Microsoft involvement Delivered partner feedback to Microsoft as quarterly PartnerPulse, advisory boards, feedback and focus groups Invigorated leadership & advocacy role: Infused “Voice of innovation” in newsletters, local events & WPC; influenced government technology perception and approaches. Hosted summits with government influencers Acted as a resource and aide to hundreds of non-managed partners International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

4. IAMCP India Vision IAMCP is the Operating System of Partnering & Learning for Microsoft partners Upgrade your business with the IAMCP

5. Membership Value Belong to the largest association of Microsoft Partners Work with others worldwide and across competencies Exclusive promotions: Insurance; vendor discounts offers & training Shared business best practices & mentoring Connect with Microsoft’s global relationship with IAMCP: Live, exclusive IAMCP meetings Monthly learning sessions Business & Technology Give back to your community together with your peers Increase your visibility Website listings: IAMCP International & IAMCP India Facebook Page: “IAMCP India” LinkedIn Group: “IAMCP India West” Press opportunities as spokesperson Hooks into Microsoft websites (soon) International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP)

6. Membership Annual Membership Fee of Rs. 5000=00 3 hours every month for Member meetings Opportunities to volunteer on committee(s) (if desired)

7. Money Hai toh Honey Hai a.k.a. P2P Success stories

8. IAMCP Success Stories AD, Exchange Project in Delhi Lead partner in West with limited MOSS expertise Execution by partner in Delhi Project completed Exchange Support in West India Lead Partner had manpower crunch Took temp help and resolved issue

9. IAMCP Success Stories BPOS implementation Lead partner is Groove specialist Implementation by partner who is SI Cisco implementation for SBSC in Mumbai Lead partner is SBSC Executed by Cisco Channel partner SQL Database work done by SQL focused partner and the story gets better and better

10. Increase Visibility

11. International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) IAMCP Home Page

12. International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) Member Features

13. International Association of Microsoft Channel Partners (IAMCP) IAMCP IndiaWebsite

14. IAMCP on linkedin

15. IAMCP on Facebook

16. Increase Learning

17. IAMCP Keynotes Windows Azure MS CRM Deep Dive What Vendors Must Avoid Tally MS Exchange 2010 Magic of Productivity Cyber laws & Cyber crime

18. Magic of Productivity…a superhit session

19. IAMCP India West Board Mr. Suresh Ramani, TECHGYAN Mr. Sanjay Mehta , MAIA Intelligence Mr. Chetan Shah , Xpress Computers Mr. Kartik Shah , Bitscape

20. Come & be a part of India’s Most Dynamic Partnering Ecosystem

21. Contact Information Email: sramani@techgyan.com Website : India www.iamcpindia.org Website : International www.iamcp.org Facebook : Search for “IAMCP India West”

22. Thank You