Microsoft shows off its cloud computing solutions at Worldwide Partner Conference 2011, with a focus on how its partners went through the transition towards cloud-based solutions. 

Now Microsoft partners can also sell their applications (and reach more customers) via the Windows Azure Marketplace-- with a Microsoft-commissioned study saying partners deploying solutions on Azure generate 20% - 250% more revenue through entirely new customers. 

eBay, Fujitsu and HP deliver turnkey cloud services in their datacenters through the Azure platform appliance. 

Partners in need of on-premises deployment can use Microsoft's private cloud solution-- using Windows Server, Hyper-V and System Center. Microsoft should release a new System Center 2012 beta this week. 

Further announcements at Wordwide Partner Conference include Windows server's next version (code-named "Windows Server 8) and the new Microsoft SQL Server.

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