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Mark your calendars! On September 23-24, Microsoft is hosting the Migrate and Modernize Summit.
Microsoft is hosting the Migrate and Modernize Summit, a digital event to help you and your customers accelerate cloud migrations to Azure and simplify modernization. This event is appropriate for both partner and customers. As a partner, you will hear important product announcements that will enable you to: Transform your migration and modernization practice Leverage AI to simplify and accelerate Migrations and Modernization to Azure, unlocking new projects and revenue. Drive new leads Inspire customers to engage in an assessment using your partner organization and services. Unlock Azure Accelerate funding Activate Microsoft investments / partner benefits that drive your partner services. (Specialized partners) Your customers will learn how to make their cloud migration and modernization a reality with Keynote Presentations from Microsoft leaders such as Scott Guthrie, Jeremy Winter, Amanda Silver and Cyril Belikoff Breakout Tracks tailored for decision-makers and practitioners to see migration and modernization agents in action, as well as local tracks to go deeper on specific topics Customer Stories including Sanofi, Thomson Reuters, and OneDigital Live Demos to bring to life the latest innovations around AI-assisted tooling and products. Read the full blog hereMigrate and Modernize Summit! Sept 23-24 2025!
Partners, mark your calendars! On September 23-24, Microsoft is hosting the Migrate and Modernize Summit, a digital event to help you and your customers accelerate cloud migrations to Azure and simplify modernization. This event is appropriate for both partner and customers. As a partner, you will hear important product announcements that will enable you to: Transform your migration and modernization practice Leverage AI to simplify and accelerate Migrations and Modernization to Azure, unlocking new projects and revenue. Drive new leads Inspire customers to engage in an assessment using your partner organization and services. Unlock Azure Accelerate funding Activate Microsoft investments / partner benefits that drive your partner services. (Specialized partners) Your customers will learn how to make their cloud migration and modernization a reality with Keynote Presentations from Microsoft leaders such as Scott Guthrie, Jeremy Winter, Amanda Silver and Cyril Belikoff Breakout Tracks tailored for decision-makers and practitioners to see migration and modernization agents in action, as well as local tracks to go deeper on specific topics Customer Stories including Sanofi, Thomson Reuters, and OneDigital Live Demos to bring to life the latest innovations around AI-assisted tooling and products. Read the full blog hereUpcoming Azure Accelerate Webinar coming September 25!
We're excited to take the next step in the launch of Azure Accelerate - showing our ecosystem how partners are already seeing success with it! Azure Accelerate is Microsoft’s unified offering that brings together Azure Migrate and Modernize with Azure Innovate, built on the foundations of Azure Essentials. Azure Accelerate gives partners access to trusted experts, significant investments, and comprehensive coverage for every stage of the cloud and AI journey. Learn more!ICYMI: Upcoming Azure Accelerate Partner Webinar on September 25!
We're excited to take the next step in the launch of Azure Accelerate - showing our ecosystem how partners are already seeing success with it! Azure Accelerate is Microsoft’s unified offering that brings together Azure Migrate and Modernize with Azure Innovate, built on the foundations of Azure Essentials. Azure Accelerate gives partners access to trusted experts, significant investments, and comprehensive coverage for every stage of the cloud and AI journey. Learn more!
Application Developer Agreement v8.10 is missing from the list of agreements in Partner Center
Hello, I received a message from Microsoft regarding the need to accept changes to the "Application Developer Agreement." However, when I go to my Partner Center under the Agreements section, I do not see the updated Application Developer Agreement version 8.10: https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/dashboard/account/v3/settings/agreements Could you please advise how I can sign the updated agreement? The email address provided in the message has not responded to my inquiries. Thank you in advance for your help.i have a Question FY26 Indirect reseller security score Can't access it.
I must say that I am a Distributor and my Partners do not have access to the Security page and I want to make sure that they can access it. From what I have found, it only says that it is enforced for direct bill partners, distributors (formerly indirect provider), and indirect resellers. Can you please update this because the FY26 document requires that you Complete the mandatory requirements of the Partner Center security score. Please provide clarity on compliance with the Security requirements. FY26 When I click on the link Adn i see in Security Role i Not see Indirect reseller access On Partner Center Indirect reseller Can't access Even if they are Global Admins, they cannot access it.
Urgente: Problema con confirmación de examen DP-700 programado para el 13 de septiembre de 2025
Me comunico con carácter de urgencia debido a un problema con la confirmación de mi examen de certificación DP-700 (Microsoft Fabric). El día 11 de septiembre de 2025 realicé el pago del examen desde el portal de Microsoft, y el cargo fue procesado exitosamente en mi tarjeta, esto a nombre de Pearson VUE, bajo el concepto WL VUE Testing Ex. Adjunto la captura de pantalla de la operación bancaria correspondiente. Sin embargo, hasta la fecha: No he recibido ningún correo de confirmación de mi cita. Al ingresar mis datos en el formulario que debería redirigirme al portal de Pearson VUE, se muestra un mensaje de “Error inesperado” (adjunto captura de pantalla). Ya me comuniqué con soporte de Pearson VUE, quienes me indicaron que debía elevar la consulta a Microsoft. Posteriormente, desde soporte de Microsoft me derivaron nuevamente a este medio para dejar mi consulta, indicando que la respuesta llegaría en un plazo de 24 a 48 horas. Mi gran preocupación es que la cita del examen está programada para el día 13 de septiembre de 2025 (mañana). Si no recibo confirmación a tiempo y no acudo al centro evaluador, Pearson VUE podría considerar mi ausencia como inasistencia y perdería el dinero ya pagado, sin haber tenido la oportunidad de rendir el examen. Solicito por favor: Confirmación urgente para regularizar mi situación o reprogramar el examen sin perder el monto abonado. Agradezco mucho su apoyo y comprensión, considerando la cercanía de la fecha. Adjunto la captura de mi pago y del error en el portal. https://drive.google.com/file/d/10QKNccjimZL2_bGbi3dqvof5DxjBhp93/view?usp=sharing
MS-4010 - No Copilot License in ALH Tenant
Hello, we are trying to deliver MS4010. Our trainers told us that in the tenant of the lab there is no Copilot 365 License available. Is this correct? Can anyone tell us how to deliver Extend M365 Copilot without a copilot license? We tried to get courseware support via the MCT Lounge. But there is no forum anymore to ask these questions. Thanks for any help. MarioSOLVED (partial): Issue with Achievement Code Creation
September 11 Update #2 : we have confirmed the reappearance of the achievement code button in handful of partner accounts. We are optimistic that this has been applied to all partner accounts but still want to gather data before we claim a total fix. Please check to see if your account has regained access to the achievement code button If you still do not see it, please try these steps Close all browser windows Open a new browser and go to https://learn.microsoft.com Sign in using your Outlook.com Class Administrator account Navigate to a course or learning path detail page Perform a hard refresh (Ctrl + F5) If it still does not work, please add a reply to this thread so that we can continue to evaluate any access gaps. September 11 Update: it is apparent that this achievement code outage is now impacting most, if not all, Training Services Partners. The engineering team is working to identify where and how the issue grew so that we can properly plan a fix. Based on my knowledge of the situation this is a fix that will come in days, not hours. I will continue to update this thread each business day until we get all achievement codes back online. September 5 Update: Engineering is progressing on a fix. The soonest we would see proper functionality is end of next week (around the 12th). I will provide an additional update then. August 27 Update: Engineering is working on this and the right people are involved. Not to get too into the weeds, but it's a database migration issue across two distinct teams. They understand the urgency, and I'll bring you more updates as soon as I receive them. August 14 Update: The issue has been identified. I do not yet have a time to resolution to share but will update here when I know more. August 8 Update: We are aware there is an issue with newly onboarded partners attempting to access achievement codes for the first time. We are working on the issue but do not currently have timing on a solution. I will update here when more information becomes available. Thanks.
Checking If It’s Okay to Post a Training Partnership Idea in MCT Spaces
Dear Community Leaders, I hope this message finds you well! I’m reaching out to ask if it would be appropriate to share a post in the MCT Community or MCT Longue regarding an initiative I’m developing under the Microsoft XIAD program. The concept is to invite fellow MCTs—particularly those not currently affiliated with a TSP—to collaborate on future training events. While paid opportunities may not be available at the outset, we’re committed to offering visibility and recognition. One way we plan to do this is by featuring trainer profiles and their specialties on our website, helping build credibility and exposure for participating MCTs. As part of this initiative, I’m planning to organize a one-day event each quarter, and I’m looking to collaborate with five certified MCTs who hold any of the following certifications: PL300, DP100, DP203, DP600, DP700, PL200, PL400, PL600 The goal is to foster meaningful partnerships and create a space where trainers can align with our mission and potentially engage in future work. I’d love to start this conversation in a transparent and inclusive way, and I believe the MCT Café could be a great place to gauge interest and gather feedback. Please let me know if this type of post would be welcome, or if there’s a preferred channel or format for sharing such ideas. Warm regards, vk2 MCT & Head of TSP.Partner Know Before You Go to the 2025 European Microsoft Fabric Community Conference!
We can’t wait to see you at FabCon Europe 2025, taking place 15-18 September at the Austria Center Vienna in Vienna, Austria! With more than 130 expert-led sessions over three days, plus workshops 15 September, this is the largest Microsoft tech conference in Europe! Our team has been hard at work planning several partner-exclusive activities throughout the event, to help ensure the best experience possible for you, our valued partners. This Know Before You Go guide will provide all the details on how to participate in: Partner Day Partner Happy Hour 1:1 Meetings Partner Booth at Ask the Experts Partner AMA Partner Photo Scavenger Hunt Cvent Event App If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our team at mailto:FabricPartnersTeam@microsoft.com or through the Cvent app. See you very soon! Complete details and entry form are available at https://aka.ms/FabConEuropePartnerPhotoHunt.
Best Practices: Using the SAP Business Suite Acceleration Program Whitepaper to Drive Demand
The SAP Business Suite Acceleration Program with Microsoft Cloud, powered by SAP, Microsoft, and Intel, is a compelling story for organizations seeking to modernize their ERP. The official whitepaper is a powerful tool for partners to spark interest, generate leads, and accelerate pipeline growth. Here’s how to use it strategically for demand generation. 1. Brand the Whitepaper for Credibility and Recognition Add your logo to the cover page alongside Microsoft, SAP, and Intel to signal your expertise and partnership status. Include a “Presented by [Your Company]” tagline to reinforce your role as a trusted advisor. Ensure branding is professional and does not obscure the original partner logos. Why it drives demand: Prospects are more likely to engage with content that feels relevant and endorsed by a local expert. 2. Use the Whitepaper as a Lead Magnet Host the whitepaper behind a gated landing page on your website. Promote it via targeted email campaigns, LinkedIn posts, and paid ads. Require registration (name, email, company) to access the download. Why it drives demand: Gated assets convert interest into actionable leads for your sales team. 3. Highlight Key Value Propositions in Outreach Reference measurable benefits from the whitepaper (e.g., “25% faster SAP deployment on Microsoft Cloud”). Use real-world scenarios (AI-driven procurement, Teams integration) to make the benefits tangible. Emphasize the joint innovation and reliability of Microsoft, SAP, and Intel. Why it drives demand: Clear, quantified value statements resonate with decision-makers and prompt further inquiry. 4. Integrate Whitepaper Insights into Campaigns Build nurture emails and social posts around the whitepaper’s findings. Use snippets and infographics from the whitepaper to tease content and drive clicks. Position the whitepaper as the definitive guide for cloud ERP transformation. Why it drives demand: Multi-channel promotion increases visibility and engagement, moving prospects through the funnel. 5. Leverage the Whitepaper in Events and Webinars Use the whitepaper as the foundation for webinars, workshops, or roundtables. Offer the whitepaper as a post-event resource to attendees. Reference its insights during presentations to establish authority. Why it drives demand: Events create urgency and interaction; the whitepaper provides lasting value and a reason to follow up. 6. Empower Sales Teams with the Whitepaper Train sales reps to use the whitepaper as a conversation starter. Provide talking points and objection-handling scripts based on its content. Use the whitepaper as a leave-behind in meetings or demos. Why it drives demand: Sales teams equipped with credible, content-rich resources can engage prospects more effectively. 7. Showcase the Power of Partnership Highlight the combined strengths of Microsoft, SAP, and Intel in your messaging. Position your company as the bridge between global technology leaders and local customer needs. Reference the whitepaper’s emphasis on innovation, security, and scalability. Why it drives demand: Customers want solutions backed by industry leaders and delivered by trusted partners. 8. Track Engagement and Optimize Monitor downloads, registrations, and campaign performance. Follow up with leads who engage with the whitepaper. Refine messaging and tactics based on what drives the most interest. Why it drives demand: Continuous improvement ensures your outreach remains effective and relevant. 9. Load Opportunities in Microsoft Partner Center For every qualified lead generated from your whitepaper campaign, create an opportunity in Microsoft Partner Center. Use Campaign ID: #PartnerGTM to tag the opportunity for reporting and attribution. Include “SAP Business Suite” in the opportunity description to clearly identify the solution focus. Ensure all relevant customer details and engagement notes are entered for effective follow-up and pipeline management. Best Practice: Regularly review and update opportunities to reflect progress, and leverage Partner Center analytics to measure campaign impact. Conclusion The SAP Business Suite Acceleration Program whitepaper is more than an informational asset—it’s a demand generation engine. By branding, promoting, and integrating the whitepaper into your campaigns and sales motions, you can attract qualified leads, build credibility, and accelerate customer engagement. Ready to drive demand? Start by customizing the whitepaper, launching your campaign, and tracking results for maximum impact.To Start journey as Training service partner
We have already enrolled the Training service partner. Now we are looking in to 3 parameters ie: Courseware completions. Exam unit purchases. Average response score. So associating an MCT learn profile in partner center will give the scores in above three parameters. Basically we need to achieve the above 3, we need to know what are the pre-requisites and steps to achieve the achievement code. Please let us know do we need to link the MCT account (created with personal account ie: Gmail) in partner center.FAQ: Agency fee reduction for auto-renewals and steps required for reduction
Q: I have a few questions related to the agency fee discount for renewals (Agency fee discount for renewals - Marketplace publisher | Microsoft Learn), Does the reduction to 1.5% for a renewal also apply if the offer is auto-renewing? My understanding is that the renewal only applies if a new private offer is created and the pop-up checkbox is confirmed that this private offer is for a renewal. Is that correct? A: Your understanding for both of these is correct.FAQ: Is private plan or private offer better for Year 2 for co-sell eligible publisher?
Q: I'm a publisher that published a private plan for year 1 and am now at the verge of publishing a private plan for year 2. I'm now contemplating whether to go with a private plan or private offer. I am co-sell eligible becaues of the first year deal. If I publish a private plan for year 2, can the client use that for MACC decrement or does it has to be a private offer? A: Private plan or private offer will both do the trick, however there's more functionality available with a private offer. Flexible billing options most importantly. It's also becoming the more common customer purchasing experience. Last but not least, the reporting provides much more information when it's a private offer than a private plan, so our recommendation is to go with the private offer.
Events
**Event Date & Time: September 24, 2025, 12:00 - 1:00 PM GMT+8 Singapore **
Learn how to effectively plan, build, and deploy generative AI solutions. Join us at Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Ge...
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**Event Date & Time: September 24, 2025, 1:00 - 2:00 PM GTM+1 UK **
Learn how to effectively plan, build, and deploy generative AI solutions. Join us at Microsoft ISV AI Envisioning Day: Get the Fr...
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