About IAMCP
The IAMCP India West chapter with over 50 Microsoft companies as members is a
vibrant business network with partners from Mumbai, Pune & Ahmedabad. Managed by
a enegetic board of directors, the India West chapter conducts regular members
meetings, presents opportunities to the members to network, offers exclusive
trainings & indepth technology updates & also endevours to help partners grow
thier business.
IAMCP
International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners is a worldwide
community & a business network for Microsoft Partners ( Registered, Certified,
Gold Certified) as members. Present in over 40 countries, IAMCP has over 4000
members with almost 80 chapters.
The International Association of Microsoft Certified Partners (IAMCP) represents
Microsoft’s best of breed partners from around the globe. Our organization was
formed in 1994 and provides Microsoft Partners a voice into Microsoft programs,
to the IT community at large, as well as a vehicle to facilitate mutual growth
and business development among partners. The non-profit organization is operated
by an annually elected board of directors, and is funded through membership fees
and sponsor grants.
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PARTNER-TO-PARTNER NETWORKING
P2P for business success
IAMCP is the established leader in P"P business networking for the Microsoft ecosystem. We are the hub of partner activity with thousands of members in countries all around the world. Nearly 100 chapters strong, we provide networking activities and events on a regular basis for members. Every day an IAMCP activity is taking place somewhere in the world.
A ADVOCACY
A united voice reaching to Microsoft, partners, legislators and the media
When Microsoft wants input on program changes, they know where to turn. When legislative decisions impact our businesses, we speak out. IAMCP lends its support to Voices for Innovation (www.voicesforinnovation.org) to help shape how our industry operates and succeeds. Our Standards and Innovation Committee provides guidelines to our members.
C COMMUNITY
Serving our community through technology and humanitarian efforts
Support to a vast array of non-profits, funds for unexpected disasters like Hurricane Katrina and environmental causes bring partners together to ensure the future of our planet. Business owners and their staff demonstrate good Corporate Citizenship, working together provides technology, funding or sweat equity.
E EDUCATION AND GROWTH
Programs to grow the capability and capacity aligned with partner and Microsoft
needs.
Partners readiness in a business context means more than early training on the latest Microsoft product launch. It also includes business planning, sales acumen, product and marketing capabilities, personnel management, financial resources, mentoring, and sharing best practices.
Our Vision
1. We are the global business community for Microsoft partners Our mission is
to maximize the business potential of our members through the four pillars of
IAMCP value
“The IDC survey results underscore the vast business opportunities for Microsoft
partners that connect and work together through the Microsoft Partner Program
and vibrant communities like the IAMCP. As the numbers suggest, the importance
of P2P collaboration has never been greater. We are thrilled to have IAMCP
working in such close coordination with Microsoft to help drive our P2P
strategy.”
Allison L. Watson, corporate vice president of the Worldwide Partner Group at
Microsoft
2. “IAMCP gives businesses a structure in which to participate in or develop
community projects and events with partners locally, internationally and
globally. Our members are setting new standards for good corporate citizenship
while developing new and strong business relationships."
Elisabeth Vanderveldt
3. “It is wonderful to see how much people want to do business together, and
with the IAMCP it all becomes so easy for an IT company in Vilnius to do
business with a company in Toulouse. Bringing companies together is good for
business, good for customers and great for understanding different cultures.”
Per Werngren
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