CSP August 2026 Monthly Partner Update

This month's updates covered important changes to agreements, security requirements, pricing capabilities, growth programs, and promotional offers that enable partners to increase customer adoption and make the most of upcoming CSP opportunities.

Please use the survey link to share your feedback on these updates Survey Link. Visit the Launch Enablement Guide for additional readiness resources, guidance, and partner actions.

This Month's Topic:

Promotion Capabilities Consumption-based and per-user

New Azure promotion capabilities will enable percentage-based discounts across eligible consumption scenarios, including pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, and pre-purchase plans, with discovery and redemption experiences available for sandbox testing. Upcoming per-user promotion enhancements will support more precise customer targeting by seat count and introduce greater flexibility for qualifying customers in new-to-offer scenarios. Watch the video for more details.

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Important Links

Visit the Azure promotions learn documentation

Refer the https://aka.ms/Azure-Promos-FAQ

Need More Information?

Visit the Launch Enablement Guide for additional readiness resources, guidance, and partner actions.