Microsoft can be a very intimidating, daunting and expensive challenge for our clients who are trying to figure out how to either sell something to Microsoft or partner with Microsoft on selling their products or services. Maxsam Partners is able to assist our clients by breaking down their needs and requirements and focusing in on the correct groups and organizations at Microsoft to engage with. Our Managing Partners and Partners have worked for over 25 years with Microsoft and some are former Microsoft executives. Maxsam Partners understands how to assist our clients in formulating the "ask" to Microsoft in a way that resonates and Microsoft sees value. We have experience with working with the following groups and organizations:

• Product Groups (Core Windows, Office, Mobility, SQL, Portals, Exchange, Unified Messaging, Xbox, Games, MSN, Microsoft TV, etc.)
• Infrastructure Organizations (Finance, IT, Procurement, Microsoft Managed Services)
• Sales organization - US and International
• Internal and External Labs (MPSC, EEC, MTC, Dogfood Labs, etc.)
• OEM Organization
• Microsoft Studios