Posted by Julie Golding, Partner Subscriptions Manager, Microsoft U.S. Partner Team.

As a Microsoft Cloud Essentials subscriber, we want to help you grow your cloud business. I am pleased to announce the Spring into Cloud Accelerate and Save promotion. If you are among the first 150 eligible U.S. partners to qualify for and join the Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Program between May 1 and June 15, you will receive $900* towards your enrollment fee for joining. Read the Terms and Conditions for eligibility requirements and offer details.

How to Get Started

• If you are already a Cloud Essentials subscriber, sign in to the Microsoft Cloud Partner site with your Live ID, and in the “Join Cloud Accelerate” section, we’ll walk you step-by-step through the requirements.
• If you need help accessing the site or completing the requirements, contact the Regional Service Center through chat, email, or phone.

More About Cloud Accelerate

Cloud Accelerate program membership benefits include:

• Enhanced internal-use rights for Microsoft Cloud Solutions
• Delegated Administrative Rights for Microsoft Office 365
• Partner Advisory Hours to apply to support and services from Microsoft Partner Services
• Additional training and marketing support, including use of the Cloud Accelerate logo

In addition to this unique, limited-time offer, take advantage of other available cloud-related offers and resources:

• The Big Easy Offer 8, where customers can earn subsidy payout on qualifying sales of eligible cloud services, including Microsoft Office 365, Windows Intune, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online. Big Easy Offer Terms and Conditions.
• The Microsoft Office 365 Fast-Track Sweepstakes gives eligible Cloud Essentials subscribers an opportunity to win a grand prize of $50,000. Drive a minimum of two new qualifying customer subscriptions of Microsoft Office 365 to earn a sweepstakes entry. Official Rules.
• The Microsoft Office 365 Ready-to-Go Campaign can help you start the cloud conversation with your customers, and there is also a Ready-to-Go Campaign for the Big Easy Offer 8.
• The Practice Accelerator for Microsoft Office 365 is offered at no cost to Microsoft Cloud Partners, and sessions are available in May and June.
• On the TS2 blog, check out the comprehensive list of Microsoft cloud computing resources, now in version 4.

*Eligible partners need to pay for the competency in full and will receive a check for $900 up to two weeks after joining the Cloud Accelerate Program. Offer ends June 15, 2012. Full Terms and Conditions.