Successful business-to-business (B2B) partnerships are built on a foundation of mutually satisfied needs.
Microsoft's Technology Adoption Program (TAP) and Rapid Deployment Program (RDP) help provide our product groups with actionable feedback critical to the production of high-quality, feature-rich software. In addition, the real world experience of the programs' participants informs and influences how we market new technologies.
In return, TAP/RDP programs provide participating organizations a wealth of opportunities:
 Lead…the market by adopting critical enabling technologies early Influence… and shape the final product by providing early and deep feedback Connect… with expertise to obtain a deep understanding of strategic emerging technologies |
To achieve these benefits, TAP/RDP requires a deep commitment from both parties throughout the technology's life cycle. For example, beyond the testing and evaluation of multiple releases and scenarios, many TAPs and RDPs also require that you deploy pre-release technology in your production environment.
This level of commitment is not always the right fit. Many companies choose instead to participate in “breadth” programs (e.g., beta releases) that—while providing a much lower level of support—provide for testing and evaluation of emerging software without the depth of commitment required by TAP/RDP.
If your company has critical business problems that you think can be solved by Microsoft emerging technologies, and you have the support and resources necessary for a true partnership, we would welcome you into the TAP/RDP community! |