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The new Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE) is designed to incorporate these changes.

Through June 2012, channel pros and SMBs can save up to 30 percent on VMware and Hyper-V VM backup and replication and virtualization management solutions for virtual data center environments

The MSP program is designed to align CA ARCserve licensing with the revenue and invoicing models of MSPs and service providers. Ingram Micro partners also have access to CA ARCserve D2D On Demand.

The new cloud-based tools and solutions will come from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco, Iomega, and EVGA.

The ChannelPro SMB Forum offered educational sessions and Q&As with industry experts on topics ranging from mobility to cloud computing.

The Siemens Enterprise Communications OpenScape Cloud Service provides service providers and MSPs with a cloud-based unified communications (UC) product designed for SMB use.

Dedicated to partners with expertise in small business needs, the Small Business Competency emphasizes cloud services for the most skilled Microsoft partners who cater to SMBs.

Upcoming changes to the Axcient Partner Program include three membership tiers – Partner, Premier Partner, and Elite Partner, with varying levels of benefits and rewards.

Attendees of the ChannelPro SMB Forum will receive one-of-a-kind opportunities for face-to-face interaction with top industry luminaries, as well as exclusive take-home planning resources.

The conference, to be held at Microsoft’s Redmond campus on March 2 and 3, features an advanced curriculum with a deep dive on Windows 8, and will also be offered online for the first time.