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Is it possible to purchase and maintain both Microsoft Action Pack and Partner Success Core Benefit
LicensingConcierge1 Thanks a lot for the explanation.
The only document that I found that made me wonder is this one https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/partnership/action-pack-software-licensing-benefits-faq
The second question says:
Can I be both an Action Pack partner and a Competency partner at the same time?
Yes, but only until your MAPS subscription expires. Once your MAPS subscription expires, you will not be able to renew it. You will keep going as a competency partner. From the time you become a competency partner until the time your MAPS expires, you will be able to use both MAPS and competency’s benefits. Once the MAPS subscription ends, you will retain only your competency’s benefits.
But I can't figure out what is a competency partner?
Yes we are interested in purchasing both because we need some licenses from both but only if we can keep both of them at the same time.
What do you think about this?
Thanks again!
have a nice day
Hi GPhbt,
I only found the following:
"The new partner benefits packages can be purchased individually and in addition to existing benefits, including ISV Success. Beyond these packages, partners are encouraged to differentiate their organizations with a solution area Solutions Partner* designation or specialization. In addition to helping you stand out to your customers in the market, these offerings unlock significantly more Microsoft Azure credits, seats, and technical support."
In my opinion, you should be able to purchase the Action Pack and all three new ones ("Partner Launch Benefits", "Partner Success Core Benefits" and "Partner Success Expanded Benefits") together.
I had purchased Action Pack and jumped through all the hoops needed (incuding a support request) to get it working on the correct subscription.
In addition I recently purchased, assigned, and activated (yes, 3 steps) a "Partner Launch" subscription, hoping to get the $700/year Azure credit in addition to the $100/month credit from Action Pack.However, when activating "Partner Launch", I chose the correct subscription, and it told me I had "switched offer". This makes me think I am no longer getting the Action Pack $100/month.
Unfortunately I need to wait a month for a new downloadable invoice to be generated as this is the only place the Azure credit is mentioned.
The whole process is a disaster.I completely agree with you, 100%. I followed the same steps, had to change the subscription, and now I can't even check the costs anymore using the cost management tool. Instead, I have to use a subpar website dedicated to partners, which lacks the same detail and functionality.
Additionally, I think the $100 from the Action Pack will be lost because it seems they are only charging the amount to the Launch Pack credits as they are at bulk while action pack is montlhy. I can't even tell if the Action Pack is now part of the same subscription as the Launch Pack. This process should be much easier.
Do you think it is possible to open a ticket and receive help from Microsoft? We paid for both packages, so why should we lose the credit from one of them?
GPhbt How did you go with this? did get a chance to see what came up with the invoicing?
Are you still getting the full value of the Action Pack (including the $100 per month Azure) as well as the Success Core Benefits?
I'm kinda in the same boat, but haven't hit the buy button
My reading of this Link https://partner.microsoft.com/en-US/blog/article/grow-your-partnership-with-new-partner-benefits-packages#:~:text=Benefits%20packages%20that%20meet%20you%20where%20you%20are&text=Partners%20who%20want%20to%20kickstart,set%20of%20tools%20and%20support.
"You don't have to start with Launch Benefits; choose the package that aligns with your current needs and expand your benefits as you continue to grow with Microsoft. Our flexible approach allows you to purchase more than one package—you can have up to one of each—ensuring that you have access to the benefits you need to strengthen your cloud and AI practice. "
Is that you can have all three, and nothing seems to say that the lose access to the Action Pack.
