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Here's some big things lined up for the Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference in Boston July 11-13, 2006 :

1. Microsoft announces on July 10, four new partners—Atos Origin, Infonizer, TXT e-Solutions and WellPoint Systems for its Microsoft Industry Builder initiative. The Microsoft Industry Builder initiative is a structured program in which Microsoft works together with select independent software vendors (ISVs) to deliver complete, top-quality solutions that meet the unique needs of different industries.

2. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will host a kickoff event July 10 for Dynamics AX (formerly Microsoft Axapta) 4.0, whose partners are part of IBI.

3. Also on July 10, Microsoft will announce a new pricing structure, Business Ready Licensing, that vastly simplifies software licensing for channel partners and their customers.


Microsoft's New Vendors for the Microsoft Industry Builder initiative source