2. Microsoft
CEO: Steve Ballmer
This vendor has a lot riding on its most recent product launch, Windows 8, and is working with the channel on the rollout. It also unveiled a pay-for-performance program for its Dynamics CRM product and a switch to HyperV program, as well as allowed the channel to buy subscription keys to Office 365. The company, however, is also getting into the tablet market with Surface and will not include the channel in its rollout plans.
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