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Meet in
Houston?
Would you like to meet with the Frontline
Partnership team at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference
in Houston, Texas, from July 7–10? We would love to! If you
are interested, please send us an e-mail and we
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Are you registered?
On June 30, the Frontline Partnership (FLP) management team will present important updates to the FLP program and a significant number of new tools and resources for Frontline partners. Join us in attending this important update! Register to this webcast.
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Largest-ever HP Notebook introduction
On June 10th, HP announced the most innovative notebook roll-out in its history. The new notebooks have stylish designs, energy-efficient features and new software features that enrich the mobile user experience. The HP Business Notebook PC line offers three new series, each with its own distinct design.
The new HP EliteBook Notebook PCs (p-series) is built for the road warrior, and features sleek and durable HP DuraCase—magnesium chassis, anodized aluminum surfaces, metal alloy hinges and reinforced 4-point latch which meets business-rugged status.
The newly redesigned b-series is distinguished by its silver finish and magnesium alloy support structure.
 The standard s-series features a satin, reflective, black-on-black finish to modernize the classic business notebook.
Exciting new HP Professional Innovations, a suite of hardware and software features, are incorporated into every HP Business Notebook.
The new notebooks will be available on various dates between July 1 and August 4. Plan on ordering your demo notebooks soon, as you will want to wow your customers with these new products!
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You asked for it: our new FLP Store is open!
 If your marketing campaign includes a face-to-face event or a direct marketing mailing, you can purchase co-branded promotional materials such as pens, pads, coffee mugs, shirts or lighted lanyards from the FLP Store. Whether you need FLP branding or your own branding to match your customized marketing materials, the FLP Store can fully outfit your event or campaign. The FLP Store also offers many eco-friendly items that enable you to promote “green” messages such as solutions using efficient power consumption. Visit the FLP Store today to explore!
“I’m excited that the FLP is offering co-branded items at the new online store. I had no problems registering and found the website easy to navigate. The store has a great selection of useful items that we will definitely purchase in the future.
My first order was a bit of a rush to use two coupons that I have been holding and were about to expire. I found the perfect item, placed my order and was able to use a coupon to pay in full. The whole process was painless. In a matter of minutes, I made my selection, uploaded my logo and entered my preferred shipping method. An electronic proof came the same day. I’m looking forward to receiving the order and plan to use the store often.”
Kathy Vogler, Marketing Manager, SMS proTECH
“The entire site experience from registration to ordering was very easy. I also received timely communication from the customer service reps, and my order was on time, meeting my deadline. I only wish I had more money to spend!”
Cheryl Schuh, Director of Marketing & Vendor Relations, CompServ Inc.
FLP coupons expire soon
Subsidy coupons issued to partners will expire Thursday, July 31. These coupons can be redeemed at the new FLP Store—purchase innovative, co-branded promotional items—or the FLP Customization Tool—order printed collateral, mailing services and list rentals. Hurry—don’t lose them!
Partner feedback fosters new FLP campaign
A very large number of you shared interest for a joint HP/Microsoft® Office SharePoint® Server 2007 campaign. It is now available. Learn more about the campaign and customize your marketing materials today!
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Disk Retention Service for HP hardware
 Disk Retention Service, also known as Defective Media Retention, is an HP Care Pack offering and shares the same sales benefits as any other HP Care Pack. These services are targeted for your customers who: are very sensitive when it comes to data security; have liability concerns about HIPPA, Sarbanes-Oxley and Gramm Leach Bliley Acts; may not want to send malfunctioning drives away (may not even understand that confidential data can still be extracted); and may already be keeping malfunctioning drives onsite (data security issues) and simply buying replacement drives.
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Exclusive NASCAR promotion opportunity
Frontline partners are now eligible for a discounted sponsorship of Michael Waltrip Racing and the No. 00 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team for the 2008 season! Use royalty-free images of the No. 00 car, with your company’s logo, for the remainder of the 2008 NASCAR season. Custom “on-hold” messages, newsletters, contests and other great marketing opportunities are also included. Sponsorship cost: $4595 for FLP partners, or $3995 if you are a partner with SBSC certification. | |
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Learn to win blade business
 Discover why the market is hot, how to successfully sell blades, build the business case, create winning proposals, and make more money when your customer says “Yes!” at BladeBuilder University. This free, one-day training doesn’t dig deep into the technology, but focuses on how to win the business and build a successful blades practice. Attend a BBU course this summer near you.
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Download IDC’s Analyst Connection
As a precursor to an IDC whitepaper that is being prepared for SMB customers about how HP and Microsoft address the needs of SMBs together, IDC has published the Analyst Connection—a short paper that documents its findings based on interviews with multiple Frontline partners and SMB customers. It presents a third-party view of the unique ability of Frontline partners to meet the needs of SMB customers in an easy-to-read interview style.
There will be no HP/Microsoft Frontline Partnership newsletter distributed in July. The next newsletter will appear in August.
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