Join the Windows Azure partner ecosystem

build.
manage.
monetize.

Whether you build cloud applications and just want to monetize them in a new way as an Independent Software Vendor (ISV), or if you are a System Integrator who develops or migrates applications for your clients as a SAAS provider - Membership in the Windows Azure eco system unlocks doors and provides infinite possibilities.

Partner Resources Develop

Get the SDK, tools, documentation and more that you need to build applications. Visit the Developer Center.
Learn about our featured Windows Azure ecosystem partners.

Learn about it

Microsoft Platform Ready provides training, support, application testing, and marketing resources to help ISVs bring solutions to market faster.
ISVs can understand how to monetize SaaS Solutions on Windows Azure via analyst reports, case studies & pricing examples, check out the Business Economics Package.
Estimate Windows Azure costs with the Windows Azure Pricing Calculator.
To learn about some of the important things you need to think about as you design your SaaS application, read this whitepaper by David Chappell.
To learn how SaaS changes an ISV's business, read this whitepaperand watch the below webinar series by David Chappell.

Try it

Free trial - Try Windows Azure free with no cost and no obligations for 90 days.
Member offers: MSDN subscribers or BizSpark members can get up to (Currently Unavailable) annual in Windows Azure platform benefits at no extra charge.
Microsoft Partner Network (MPN) members are eligible for the Cloud Essentials Pack. Get 750 extra small compute hours, a 1 GB database and more at no charge.

Promote it

Post your solution in the Windows Azure Marketplace to reach new customers.
For ISVs with an Azure application, the Starter Pack includes Go To Market Training, Demand Gen Resources to accelerate sales and Special Programs for high volume applications and more.
Our Sales Accelerator Toolkit is loaded with tips and tricks to help accelerate your marketing efforts. Download the eBooks and templates to get started.

Partner Support

In addition to the Windows Azure Support options, Partners in the Microsoft Partner Network (MPN), can use their designated MPN Support benefits towards Windows Azure support.
Partners interested in the best available support should explore Premier Support for Partners. Partners with Premier Support are able to use the program benefits for Windows Azure support in the "to" and "though" model to assist their customers.

Windows Azure Partner List

Find and engage a Microsoft partner as you build out your Windows Azure solution.

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Join the Windows Azure partner ecosystem

build.manage.monetize.

Windows Azure Partner List

build.
manage.
monetize.