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Requirements to transact with indirect CSP in another region
Hi, We're a direct CSP partner in Europe and the CEE regions and we mainly transact in Business Applications (BC, FO and CRM). We've started getting more business in Latin America and until now we've handled it the old-fashionde way, with on-prem licensing, hosting on Azure VMs etc. We're exploring how to move away from this in this region and sell SaaS Biz Apps through CSP. I'm trying to understand the requirements to work with an indirect provider in this region, and mainly - is there any Microsoft requirement that we have a legal entity in that same region (Latin America)? Or we can transact with them through the same entities in Europe that have the direct CSP relationship? Any help is appreciated!martinsirashkiSep 04, 2025Brass Contributor1.2KViews0likes4CommentsMicrosoft CSP Licensing Webinar
Hi all. A technology organisation I know, Core Technology Systems, is running a free Microsoft CSP Licensing webinar on Thursday, 11th September at 11AM (GMT). This webinar will cover various CSP topics, including how CSP helps you scale flexibly and cost-effectively, upsell and cross-sell opportunities, as well as understanding what CSP is (for those who are fairly new to CSP and would generally like to learn more). If anyone would be interested in watching it, you can register by filling in the form at this link: https://www.core.co.uk/webinar-an-introduction-to-microsoft-csp Please remove this post if it's not allowed. Thanks all :-)Dan_CTS_41Aug 21, 2025Copper Contributor53Views0likes0CommentsNew FY26 incentive guidelines
Hope someone can share some insights on this, as Microsoft is publishing conflicting messages. Starting October, Microsoft will change the incentive requirements for partners. In the announcement it is stated that partners will earn incentives if they have 25 points in EACH solution area. Source: May 2025 announcements - Partner Center announcements | Microsoft Learn In other presentations published, it stated 25 points in a SPECIFIC solutions area. Source: Microsoft Commerce Incentive Resources Conflicting messages from Microsoft, so which is it? The nuance is a big difference for partners. I'd assume the latter is correct. Also note that the incentives will be split further between solution areas. And note the increased thresholds for Direct Bill partners. Cheers, MartijnSolved4.7KViews2likes18CommentsCost Management options for Azure Gov CSP customers
I support a CSP that operates almost exclusively in Azure Gov/GCC High. The primary subscription we've sold for the last several years was the CSP for Azure Government offer that does not support the built in cost management tools. With over 1000 subscriptions of this type across our customer base the lack of cost management tools is becoming a huge headache. I regularly have customers that incur large, unexpected, increases because they roll something out and then have no way of seeing or monitoring their ongoing spend. By the time they see their invoice they're 15 days into the next billing cycle and now not only have a single unexpected increase but whatever they've accrued in those 15 days as well. This results in a support request and then having to go through the refund request process with Microsoft. I've heard for the 2 years I've been back with my company that cost management tools for the CSP for Azure Government subscriptions "were on the roadmap". Are they ever going to be there? If so, when? If not, why not? If not, we need some way to easily AND inexpensively migrate those customers with those CSP subscriptions over to AOS-G where they do have access to the cost management tools. If you support a CSP and these types of subscriptions, how does your organization address the issue? Thanks in advance!Solved477Views2likes10CommentsMy Partner Center Account Was Suspended – Need Clarification and Support
Hello Microsoft Tech Community officials, Our Microsoft Partner Center account has been suspended, both as a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program and as a Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Indirect Reseller. We did not receive any notification as the reason for the suspension, but I thought that the common reason for the closure of both titles could be the statement “Significant account abuse detected”, but no detailed explanation was shared. Regarding this situation, I would like to point out: We have not knowingly or intentionally violated Microsoft rules or policies in any way. All our activities have been carried out in order to get to know the systems and learn the processes in the journey of becoming a solution partner. At this point, we would like to ask you A clearer explanation of the reason for the suspension, A chance to correct and reassess if there is a mistake, I would like guidance on the steps we need to take to reactivate the account. We value the Microsoft partnership and are ready to cooperate in any way we can to help clarify this process.SolvedAramGTIAug 06, 2025Copper Contributor742Views0likes14CommentsCSP Direct: Margin on Azure Fabric Capacity Reservations missing
We as a CSP Direct Partner do not get any margins on Azure Fabric Capacity Reservations. Is that generally the case, that partners do not get margins on Fabric Reservations? Or are we missing any prerequisites such as certifications, etc.? When we sell Fabric Capacity per as you go, then we get 15% margin ("partner earned credit for services managed").SolvedJensH20457Aug 04, 2025Brass Contributor71Views0likes2Commentsi 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.namlovely201180Jul 28, 2025Brass Contributor386Views2likes6CommentsUnusual Microsoft CSP Delivery Question
Dear Community, One of my customers has encountered a reseller offering 'non-assignable' CSP licenses (Office LTSC Standard 2024), claiming they are provided as new licenses through the official CSP distribution channel. However, the licenses are not assigned to the customer's existing tenant account, and the software is not accessed or managed via the Microsoft 365 Admin Center. What is delivered: A PDF file containing the product key (unverifiable via VAMT; no results returned) An ISO installation file for Office LTSC 2024 Standard, provided via a link to the seller's SharePoint storage Screenshots from the seller's M365 Admin Center profile displaying a 'billing account' allegedly associated with the customer. However, the billing account type is not specified A message sent to the customer from email address removed for privacy reasons stating: "Your organization has accepted the Microsoft Customer Agreement". No credentials to the Microsoft tenant are provided to the customer This setup appears suspicious for obvious reasons, and I would appreciate a second opinion. Question: Is it even possible to deliver CSP licenses to a specific customer without granting them access to the Microsoft 365 Admin Center?SolvedMateuszDrozdowskiJul 08, 2025Copper Contributor132Views0likes3Comments
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