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Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge
Complete a challenge for a chance to win a VIP event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build! We’re running a sweepstakes for 5 lucky winners to receive a full event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build that includes bonus experiences, exclusive access, meet and greets with Microsoft personalities and the opportunity to be showcased by Microsoft Learn. All participants will receive a Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge badge upon completion of their first challenge. Champion your advantage To celebrate the launch of Microsoft Applied Skills, this Cloud Skills Challenge will feature a selection of challenges designed to help you prepare - and pass - your assessment and earn your new credential. Get the credentials you need to demonstrate proficiency in a specific skillset so you can make a bigger impact on your projects, your organization—and your career. Challenge details The challenge ends on January 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM UTC (16:00). Make sure you have completed your challenge before time runs out. View the list of eligible challenges here. Get started!
EMEA Partner Community Calls (German, French, English)
Join us for our June series of the EMEA Azure Partner Community Calls in English, French and German. Topics: ➡ Leadership top of mind / Closing the year ➡ Partner Journey: programs, designations, specializations & resources ➡ Partner-Led AMM / Azure Innovate learnings & best practices ➡ Resources / What's next? :laptop_computer: Register to our upcoming Azure session (FR, EN & DE): EMEA Azure Partner Community Calls (microsoft.com) See you there!Swiss DCs Regular Partner Update Calls - FY23
You have missed one of our Swiss DCs Regular Partner Update Calls? Please find below all resources such as presentation slides and recordings. During these calls, we cover a variety of topics: New Public Customer Stories Azure Microsoft 365 Dynamics 365 Windows 365 Compliance & ResourcesRegister 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!AZQR: Azure Quick Review
If you are looking for a way to quickly assess the status and configuration of your Azure resources, you might want to try Azure Quick Review (azqr): a command-line interface (CLI) tool that scans your Azure resources and generates an Excel report with detailed information and recommendations based on Azure’s best practices. Azure Quick Review is an open source project hosted on GitHub. You can find the source code, documentation, installation instructions and usage examples here Link: AZQR: Azure Quick Review - Code it Yourself... (mendible.com) Example from one of my subscriptions:🚀 Calling All Microsoft Partners 🚀
We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nominations open on June 18, 2025! These awards celebrate the transformative impact you make - from driving innovation in AI and security to championing sustainability and industry transformation. This is your chance to gain global recognition for your achievements! 📅 Important: June 18, 2025: Nominations open This Spring: Guidelines will be published, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare your submissions Plus, we're excited to announce a future LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) event where you can engage directly with the POTYA team and get your questions answered in real time. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the inspiring stories of our 2024 winners on the POTYA Homepage. Let's showcase our success and innovation together!Registration is open: GitHub Copilot Workshop - February 1st @ Microsoft Circle Office Zurich
Microsoft and GitHub are thrilled to invite you to a half-day technical workshop with a hands-on exercise on FEBRUARY 1 st , 2024, at the Microsoft Offices in Zurich to learn how GitHub Copilot can make your developers happier and more productive. GitHub Copilot is our first offering that leverages Generative AI technologies and has shown tremendous benefits and a clear ROI across many software engineering and DevOps teams. You can read more about these claims on our user research blog post, and our academic paper [*] As a technical leader at your company, we’d like you to experience the impact of this new generation of developer tools firsthand in a half-day technical workshop. There will be coaches and experts from Microsoft and GitHub ready to support and answer any questions you may have. Agenda: 08:30 Registration and Welcome 09:00 Microsoft AI Strategy 09:30 GitHub Copilot and Tools 10:25 Lab Introduction 10:30 Break 10:55 Hands-on Lab session 12:00 Closing When: FEBRUARY 1 st , 2024, 08:30 – 12:00 CET Where: Microsoft Office, The Circle, Zurich Kloten / Airport Audience: developers and software architects Register here: https://aka.ms/CHGPSGHCopilotWorkshop Meet the experts: if you are from an ISV or a Startup, we have reserved time during the afternoon, so you can have a 1:1 meeting with our experts, please use the field in the form above to tell us if you want to talk about a related topic with us. Prerequisites: Please bring your personal laptop. You might need to have administrator rights to install some software locally (or you can use GitHub Codespaces, so you don't need any software installed other than a browser) and connect to the internet via Wi-Fi using a standard web browser (e.g. Edge, Chrome, Firefox). You will need an account on https://github.com and ideally an existing GitHub Copilot subscription (as an alternative, we can create a trial account during the event).Register now: Microsoft Switzerland Security Day - September 18,2023
Enable your defenders to move at the speed and scale of AI! Join us at the Microsoft Switzerland Security Day on 18 September 2023 at our office in The Circle at Zurich Airport. Explore our latest innovations, learn from industry experts/peers and create connections. 09:00 - 09:30 AM Welcome Reception and Registration 09:30 - 10:00 AM The evolution of cybersecurity fueled by AI: How organizations can stay ahead of emerging threats by amplifying latest technology trends. 10:00 - 10:30 AM Security & Compliance in Switzerland – a status quo: Key trends and upcoming regulatory changes. 10:50 - 11:25 AM Secure Productivity: Ever thought it is possible to enhance productivity whilst improving security and remain scalable? Let us show you how. 11:25 AM - 12:00 PM Data Security: Protect sensitive data, prevent data loss, and manage insider risk across clouds, hybrid and SaaS setups. 13:00 - 13:45 Panel Discussion on Multi-Cloud Security: Secure all clouds and platforms and get insights across your entire organization to increase your security posture. 14:15 - 15:00 Security Copilot: Enable defenders to move at the speed and scale of AI. Register now!Join our on-site Accelerate Agentic AI Training in Zurich (September 29th)
Accelerate Agentic AI – Project Ready When: Monday, September 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (GMT+02:00) Where: Zürich-Airport, Zurich, Switzerland Register now: msevents.microsoft.com/event?id=3156231845 Join us for a comprehensive learning journey designed to equip professionals with the skills needed to effectively build, demonstrate, and deploy powerful AI agents. From presales essentials using Microsoft Copilot Studio and SharePoint agents to advanced multi-agent development using Azure AI Foundry, AutoGen, Semantic Kernel, and Microsoft Teams SDK, participants can gain deep, practical insights. Attend this workshop to explore key AI concepts, accelerate your organization's AI capabilities, and confidently architect, deploy, and scale sophisticated AI agent solutions. Who should attend: The intermediate-advanced hands-on workshop is designed for a technical audience. Participants should have fundamental knowledge of generative AI and work experience with the associated solutions. Additionally, we suggest having knowledge of the AI-050: Develop Generative AI solutions with Azure OpenAI Service content. Registration schedule: Secure your spot promptly. Seats are limited and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Project Ready hands-on labs: The advanced workshop provides practice in building, customizing, and integrating prompt and chat flows, evaluation prompt flow setup, and fine-tuning prompts for optimal performance. A laptop is required for participation in the labs.Microsoft 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 CopilotMicrosoft Power Platform: 2023 release wave plan 2
Hundreds of new features across Microsoft Power Platform applications are coming your way! We look forward to engaging with you as you put these new capabilities to work! Start driving the digital transformation of your business and customers—on your own terms. Explore the release plannerExplore Power Automate Process Mining
Started in August, Power Automate Process Mining is giving customers more control over process optimization and operational efficiency. Infused with next-generation AI, Power Automate Process Mining enables organizations to easily understand how processes are executing across their business, to use out-of-the-box recommendations to reduce the complexity of processes, and drive continuous process improvement through automation and optimization. Take the opportunity and expand your role as trusted advisor, helping customers better understand their process landscape and identify which processes to prioritize for automation or optimization. Investing in Process Mining opens new opportunties to provide value-added services, from data preparation and processing to advisory and insights to implementation. Rolling out in October, we're launching a partner-led, one-day Pre-Sales activity for Process Mining Discovery, aiming to reimagine business processes. The engagement will result in the identification of Process Mining opportunities and an evaluation of the current business processes goals, challenges, and opportunities within the domain. Get started with Process Mining today - explore the Partner Starter guide to learn more.Register now: Microsoft Cloud Weeks for Partners
Accelerate your path to a Microsoft certification by attending our Cloud Weeks for Partners across all solution areas. Cloud Weeks for Partners focus on the most important aspects of the certification exam curriculum, allowing you to include working, billable hours in your day. Other benefits include: Two hours of daily training led by seasoned instructors Streamlined format that prepares you for certification Keep pace with technical roles and requirements Flexible learning to fit your schedule and working hours Available in English, with live captions in 11 languages Multi-time-zone playout Choose from multiple courses offered as part of our Cloud Weeks for Partners. Benefit from the opportunity to ask questions of live moderators and learn how to apply your knowledge to real-world customer scenarios. Register now to view upcoming Cloud Week certification tracks and agendas: Azure These week-long virtual events will teach you about the design, development, and implementation of Azure AI, data science, infrastructure, and virtual desktop solutions. Next dates: September 11-15, 2023 | Azure Cloud Week for Partners Modern Work These week-long virtual events will teach you about Microsoft 365 and Endpoint administration, Microsoft Teams management, and collaborative communication solutions. Next dates: November 6-10, 2023 | Modern Work Cloud Week for Partners Security These week-long virtual events cover track options across cybersecurity, security operation analysis, information protection, and identity and access administration solutions. Next dates: October 9-13, 2023 | Security Cloud Week for Partners Business Applications These week-long virtual events will teach you about Microsoft Dynamics 365 applications and Power Platform, that will enable you, as a functional consultant, developer or solution architect, to drive faster innovation and efficiencies across customers from diverse industries and business functions like sales, marketing, service, supply chain and finance, leveraging low-code tools to automate processes, build apps, websites and virtual agents. Next dates: October 23 - 27, 2023 | Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners (SMB focus) December 4 - 8, 2023 | Business Applications Cloud Week for Partners Note: Labs will be available to a limited number of Microsoft partner participants. Invitations to the labs will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.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!Your Invitation for Swiss Partner Day 2025
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for Swiss Partner Day! 🚀 Mark your calendars for March 12, 2025, and join us for an exclusive half-day event where our partners will discover cutting-edge innovations in Copilot, AI Agents, revolutionize their competitive strategy with the Cloud Migration Factory (CMF), and be inspired by our dynamic keynote speakers. This event is ideal for partners eager to unlock new growth opportunities and lead the charge in Cloud and AI-driven transformations. 👉 Don’t miss out - register now to secure your spot: https://aka.ms/swisspartnerday #SwissPartnerDay #Partner #Event #AI #Microsoft #MicrosoftSwitzerlandAI Icebreaker Day 2025 - January 29th
Happy New Year everyone! ☃️ We are thrilled to invite you to our upcoming AI Icebreaker Day on January 29th. The world of Data & AI does not sleep and after a long holiday break, there are many announcements and updates to catch up with. If you’re in the same boat, don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Our goal is to help you hit the ground running, with everything you need to get up to speed on AI trends such as agentic systems and exciting technologies that will shape the year ahead. So join us, for a fantastic opportunity to expand your knowledge and exchange thoughts. 📅 Date: January 29th, 2025 🕒 Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Microsoft Zurich, The Circle Register for AI Icebreaker Day 2025 What’s in Store: - AI agent adoption and our vision for the future. - Building agents with Copilot Studio or custom code. - Ensuring the right data and infrastructure for AI success. - Securing your AI workloads to stay compliant and safe. Please note that on-site capacity is limited and registrations from Swiss Microsoft Partners will be prioritized. Make sure to reserve your seat quickly. Organisation Team: Alexandra Grozea Lisa Wolffhugel Florian Follonier🌟 Partners Community Update: Awards and Townhall Invitation 🌟
Dear MS Switzerland Partners, We are delighted to share the latest updates with you: 1. It's a Wrap: Partner of the Year Awards 2024 Nominations closed Thank you for all the submissions showcasing your remarkable synergy and dedication! As the Nomination Window for the Partner of the Year Awards (POTYA) has now closed, we are looking forward to our esteemed panel of judges meticulously reviewing and evaluating each submission to ensure that excellence is duly recognized. For comprehensive details and to stay abreast of the latest updates, we encourage our partners to visit the POTYA https://partner.microsoft.com/en-us/inspire/awards. Further announcements and information will be consistently shared within this community. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants for their contributions and look forward to the upcoming selection of winners. Your efforts underscore the collective commitment to excellence that defines our partner ecosystem. 2. Celebrating Women in Tech: Microsoft Power Women Awards Insights: Last year’s launch of the Microsoft Power Women Award on International Women’s Day was a resounding success, with 159 nominations across Western Europe. This initiative shines a light on the incredible women in tech and encourages the next generation to follow in their footsteps. After a successful launch last year, we’re now accepting nominations from 15 countries. Let’s celebrate the women who innovate and inspire in tech! :calendar: Nominations are open until May 8th EOD. Don’t miss the chance to https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR9GVWPfKeYVHluN2LcY9DpFUMVFJVDRIMUE0WlpEVUhPNk9GSDY1NDRVUS4u and join us at the exclusive https://pulse.microsoft.com/en/transform-en/na/fa1-amplifying-ambition-to-spark-inspiration-microsoft-power-women-awards-2024/ program. Together, we can empower women and drive progress towards gender equality! 3. Get Ready for the next Exciting Townhall! We’re thrilled to invite you to our next GPS Partner Townhall on 23 April 2024 at 10:00 AM CET. It’s the perfect place to catch up on all the latest buzz and connect with fellow innovators in our community. This is your chance to hear about the newest trends, strategies, and tools that can help drive your success. We’ll be discussing key topics that will shape the future of our industry and provide you with the knowledge to stay ahead of the curve. Why attend? Get the latest news and updates directly from MS Switzerland GPS leaders. Learn about new opportunities and resources available to partners. Network with peers and Microsoft experts. Have your questions answered in our Q&A session. Let's build a strong community together! Kind regards, MS SwitzerlandNew benefits packages and program updates
Today, I’m excited to announce the release of new partner benefits packages, each equipped with in-demand product, support, and advisory benefits and designed to drive partner success. There are three new distinct benefits packages: Partner Launch Benefits, Partner Success Core Benefits, and Partner Success Expanded Benefits. These packages are purpose-built to meet the varied needs of our partners at different stages of growth and designed to help take your business to the next level. They complement Solutions Partner and ISV Success core and expanded benefits already available for partners. Grow with Microsoft: unlock new benefits packages and program updates - Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
Applications are now open - Microsoft Ignite 2024 at Kongresshaus Zurich: Partner with Us!
Microsoft Ignite 2024: Partner with Us! Join Microsoft Ignite 2024, March 8, 2024, in Zurich Kongresshaus, as Sponsoring-Partner and showcase your company's innovation. Sponsorship Packages: Find the details about our sponsoring options in the documents attached. Please note: Premium, Gold, and Silver require to fill in the application form. Application Details: Deadline: December 23, 2023 How: Email chevents@microsoft.com with your application. Act Now: Apply by December 23, 2023. Successful applicants will be notified by January 10, 2023. For questions, reach chevents@microsoft.com. Let’s make Microsoft Ignite 2024 unforgettable together!
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