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Leverage the updated M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners
Dear Partners, Please download and leverage the updated the M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners. It shows how to address the most common upsell scenarios and gives guidance on what to position in the conversation with the customer. We will keep posting the latest version of the guide here once it is updated.Leverage the reminder to enhance your customers' cybersecurity posture
Dear Swiss Microsoft partner, In a previous blog post, we discussed the importance of cybersecurity and how partners can help their customers secure their organization. We received a lot of positive feedback on that post, and we are pleased to announce that we have developed a new customer communication template to help you communicate with your customers about cybersecurity. Use the attached template to open the conversation with your customers. It covers the key topics that should be discussed, such as multi-factor authentication, security defaults, and conditional access. Find more security best practices in Customer security best practices - Partner Center | Microsoft Learn Sources: New Cyber Signals report from Microsoft - Microsoft Security Blog Improve identity strategy with Microsoft - Microsoft Security BlogRegister now: Microsoft Security Immersion Training
This 1:Many immersion workshop is a comprehensive, level 400 gamified learning experiences that allow participants to take on the role of security analysts in a fictional security breach scenario. These exclusive events are designed to help Microsoft security partners skill their own analysts in a community event. Scenarios Into the Breach: participants conduct a response investigation of a ransomware attack on the Health Network, apply your in-depth knowledge of Microsoft 365 Defender and Sentinel. Shadow Hunter: participants must find an attacker who has gained network access through a security camera. Highlighting the challenges of a multi-cloud environment, they will have to assess their entire security posture. On The Brink: participants are on a hunt to uncover an internal data security leak. Microsoft Purview has shown that someone has leaked proprietary designs, and it is your job to find out who did it and how. Upcoming Dates October 17, 25, 26, 2023 November 15 & 16, 2023 December 6 & 7, 2023 Register now!Discover the Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023
“Artificial Intelligence will be a critical component of successful defense. In the coming years, innovation in AI-powered cyber defense will help reverse the current rising tide of cyberattacks.” Tom Burt, Corporate Vice President, Customer Security and Trust, Microsoft The Microsoft Digital Defense Report, now in its fourth annual edition, highlights the evolving digital landscape and the increased collaboration among global defenders. It offers actionable insights and steps based on data collected from July 2022 to June 2023. Our commitment to cybersecurity includes significant investments in research, innovation, and collaboration within the security community. While AI is revolutionizing cybersecurity, it relies on vast data resources. Our access to diverse security data enables us to assess the cybersecurity landscape and predict potential attacker actions. Download the report hereGet AI Ready with Microsoft 365
Dear Partners, Get ready to put the power of AI to work for your SMB customers! With Microsoft 365, SMBs can safely run their business from anywhere with a secure, comprehensive, AI-powered cloud solution that makes hybrid work, work. And with its new capabilities -- like the recently announced Microsoft 365 Copilot -- your SMB customers can transform the way they work and focus on the things most important to their business. Call To Action: Use this Get AI-ready Pitch Deck to guide your conversation with SMB customers. It will help you: Highlight the cloud-only value of Microsoft Teams and Copilot with on-premises customers. Re-engage with existing customers by showcasing the new security value in Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Mobile Threat Defense. Highlight new productivity experiences like Loop and Teams Payments with Microsoft 365 Business Basic customers. Here are additional resources to help you take advantage of this opportunity today: Get AI Ready To SMB customer email: https://aka.ms/GetAIReadyOFT SMB May Blog: Microsoft 365 innovations AI and collaboration tools help SMBs grow SMB Portal: https://aka.ms/CSPGetAICopilot for M365 – The road ahead for Microsoft partners
(April 23 Update) The purpose of this post is to inform you on the upcoming partner enablement activities related to Copilot for M365. This list will be kept up to date as things are moving very fast. If you have any question or are not sure which session is the best fit for you, don't hesitate to contact me (manumic@microsoft.com) or anyone from the Microsoft team. Check also the Copilot for Microsoft 365 partner landing page for all partner related resources. Events: 27th May in Geneva CSP Masters GTM & Sales Training: Copilot for Microsoft 365 28th May in Geneva CSP Masters Technical Training: Copilot for Microsoft 365 4th June in Zürich Copilot for Microsoft 365: Deployment and Adoption BootcampMicrosoft 365 Copilot is generally available now! | FAQ
In March, we introduced Microsoft 365 Copilot to the world. Now, it's generally available for our enterprise customers. Microsoft 365 Copilot combines the power of large language models (LLMs) with your business data, the Microsoft 365 apps millions use every day, and the web – turning your words into the most powerful productivity tool on the planet. Whether it’s managing your inbox, putting together a great presentation, or brainstorming new ideas, Copilot changes the way you work, unlocking productivity and unleashing creativity. It frees you to focus on the work that’s most important and energizing – the work only you can do. Frequently asked questions What are the eligibility prerequisites for Microsoft 365 Copilot? Eligible are enterprise customers licensed for Microsoft 365 E3/E5 with a minimum of 300 seats. What applications are included in Microsoft 365 Copilot? Copilot includes access to Microsoft 365 Chat and integrations with Copilot in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Loop, and other Microsoft 365 apps. Is Microsoft Copilot available worldwide? Copilot is generally available for purchase worldwide in public clouds - for enterprise customers only. We are currently working on our timeline for sovereign clouds. Which languages does Microsoft 365 Copilot support? Except for Excel, Copilot is supported in the following languages: English (US, GB, AU, CA, IN) Spanish (Spain, Mexico) Japanese French (France, Canada) German Portuguese (Brazil) Italian Chinese Simplified Copilot in Excel is currently only supported in English. We will extend coverage to additional languages in the future. The next set of languages includes: Arabic, Chinese Traditional, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, and Ukrainian. Is there a trial of Microsoft 365 Copilot? No, there is no trial available. How can I purchase Microsoft 365 Copilot? Contact your sales representative for Enterprise pricing to get started. Explore Microsoft 365 CopilotAnnouncing Microsoft Copilot, your everyday AI companion
We're entering a new AI era that's transforming how we interact with technology. Meet Microsoft Copilot, your daily AI sidekick, seamlessly integrating web smarts, work data, and real-time PC tasks to offer supercharged assistance while keeping your privacy and security top-notch. Launching on Sept. 26, Copilot makes its debut in Windows 11, followed by Bing, Edge, and Microsoft 365 this fall. Windows 11's update brings over 150 features, supercharging apps like Paint, Photos, and Clipchamp with AI magic. Bing is getting an upgrade with OpenAI's DALL.E 3 model, personalized search, smart shopping, and a slicker Bing Chat Enterprise. Microsoft 365 Copilot will be generally available for enterprise customers on Nov. 1, 2023, along with Microsoft 365 Chat, a new AI assistant that will completely transform the way you work. Plus, we've got some incredible new Surface devices ready for pre-order today, designed to bring these AI experiences to life like never before! Read the full announcement
FY24 Modern Work & Security Partner Guide for SMB - now available for download!
Dear Parters, If you are present in the SMB market and would like to understand how Microsoft can support you programmatically in driving your Modern Work & Security business, then download and use our Modern Work & Security Partner guide. The guide summarizes programs and resources that help you to plan your enablement, go-to-market, target customers and identifying and developing opportunities from pre-sales to post-sales. Please find the download link below and leverage the guide actively. The guide will be periodically updated so make sure you use the download link in order to always have the latest version at hand.Register now: Microsoft Employee Experience - Optimising the Employee Experience in the Age of AI
We're excited to announce our upcoming Employee Experience event, which will explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of work. During the event, we will delve into the latest technological trends, including artificial intelligence, that can help companies streamline workflows, enhance creativity, and improve employee collaboration. We'll have the pleasure of being joined by notable figures such as bestselling author Bruce Daisley and Microsoft's Alexia Cambon and Nick Hedderman. In addition, we will have Microsoft Viva customers like Carlsberg Group and EDP among others. Whether you're a Communications leader, an HR professional, a business leader, or a tech enthusiast, this event offers a fantastic opportunity to learn about creating a more engaging and productive workplace. The event will be held on May 25 at 13:30 CET, and you can secure your virtual seat and learn more about the event by clicking on the link below. Register now!
