Visual Studio is not only an industry-leading suite of development tools, it’s also an open and extensible platform. Visual Studio supports a rich, diverse ecosystem of developers who ship thousands of Visual Studio-integrated products, from high-end process guidance tools to free Power Toys. Microsoft offers a number of resources for partners, including the Visual Studio Industry Partner Program, the Microsoft Partner Program, and programs for Web hosting and other service providers.
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Valuable insights for your business: get early previews of new products, insights on Microsoft developer and industry research, and access to an exclusive VSIP Program portal.
Deep technical enablement: the VSIP program includes a number of technical benefits, including an MSDN subscription, a series of developer labs in Redmond, and customized architectural support.
Reach millions of developers with your products and services: a wide range of marketing opportunities to help you generate awareness and drive adoption among Visual Studio developers.
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Other Partner Programs
Microsoft Partner Program
The VSIP Program provides focused benefits for companies extending Visual Studio; the Microsoft Partner Program provides a wide range of benefits across the Microsoft technology stack. VSIP Premier Partners who release eligible products receive points towards the Microsoft Partner Program ISV/Software Solutions Competency.
From business planning to customer retention, the Microsoft Partner Program offers an integrated partnering framework that recognizes your expertise, rewards you for the total impact that you have in the technology marketplace, and delivers value to help your business succeed, regardless of your business size or focus. Learn more
Web Hosting and Service Providers
Microsoft offers a variety of technical and business resources for web hosting and other service providers working with Windows Server, SQL Server, IIS, ASP.NET, and other Microsoft products. Learn more