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Microsoft Empower for ISVs is an initiative for independent software vendors creating new software solutions using Microsoft® technology. Membership gives you access to essential development tools, resources, and support that will help you accelerate your product development and get your application to market faster. And this is all available for U.S.$375 per year.
Does Your Software Development Company Qualify?
The great benefits of Microsoft Empower for ISVs are available to any micro, small, or medium independent software development company in an intense building phase. Empower offers developers a one-year membership with an opportunity to renew for a second year. Membership is available only once per company.

As an introductory service for independent software vendors, Empower is not available to existing Microsoft Certified Partners or Gold Certified Partners.
Requirements for Microsoft Empower for ISVs
To take advantage of the valuable Empower initiative, your software development company must commit to developing one (1) packaged and resalable custom application that supports at least one of the following Microsoft technologies:

  • Windows Vista® operating system
  • 2007 Microsoft Office system
  • Windows Server® 2003
  • Microsoft SQL Server® 2005
  • Microsoft Dynamics™ business management solutions
  • Windows Mobile software (Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PCs or Windows Mobile 5.0 for Smartphones)

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Already Have a Software Solution in Market That Supports Microsoft Technology?

Then why not become a Microsoft Certified Partner with the ISV/ Software Solutions Competency and immediately gain from developer, sales, and marketing benefits designed to help your business succeed.

Call the US ISV Resource Team today at 866 613-9198 or
e-mail us at usisv@microsoft.com

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