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Microsoft AI Office Hours Sessions 2026 (DACH Region)

ffollonier — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:22:48 GMT

We’re preparing the launchpad for several exciting AI Office Hours sessions in 2026!
These sessions are specifically designed for Microsoft partners in the DACH region and will focus on relevant AI topics.

🛰 23 January 11:00-11:45 | Detecting Fraud with Multi-Agents – Agent Framework / MCP
A live demo of end-to-end fraud detection using Microsoft’s multi-agent stack, from orchestration to anomaly detection and human-in-the-loop control.
Speakers: Benjamin Tokgöz, Florian Follonier, PhD
🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXfZDCrr

🌌 27 February 11:00-11:45 | Becoming Frontier – What it means for Customers and Partners
What Frontier Firms look like, how human

–agent teams reshape operating models, and how Microsoft partners can help customers on journey and benefit along the way.
Speaker: Lutz Jannausch
🔗 https://lnkd.in/ees8U279

🪐 27 March 11:00-11:45 | Microsoft Fabric – FabCon Updates and AI-Readiness
Key takeaways from FabCon 26 and practical guidance on preparing data estates for AI-ready Microsoft Fabric architectures.
Speaker: Lisa Wolffhugel
🔗 https://lnkd.in/etCeuu_J

🚧 April - Date coming soon | Microsoft Partner Programs and Incentives
An overview of partner programs, incentives, and how to align them with AI- and agent-driven opportunities.
Speaker: Franziska Schäfer Cascalho
Registration link coming soon.

🎉 Celebrate Excellence at the Microsoft Switzerland Partner of the Year Awards 2025!

IDiyor — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 14:42:47 GMT

Microsoft Switzerland is thrilled to invite you to our Partner of the Year Award Celebration 2025 – Partner Day!

Join us in person as we recognize the extraordinary achievements, innovation, and impact of our Swiss partner community. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you for driving success and shaping the future with us.

📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT+01:00)

📍 Location:

Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle
The Circle Convention Center
The Circle 41
8058 Zürich Airport, Switzerland

👉 Register now – limited seats available!

Hosted by

Catrin Hinkel, CEO of Microsoft Switzerland

Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland

🏆 Awards Categories

We’re excited to announce winners across 11 local categories that showcase innovation, excellence, and partnership impact:

Switzerland Partner of the Year
AI Excellence
Azure Migration
M365 Copilot
Modern Work
Security
Business Applications
Transformation & Innovation
Marketplace Champion
Social Impact
Startup of the Year

👉 Register now

🗓 Event Agenda

01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Check-in

02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Welcome by Catrin Hinkel

02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Winners Announcements

04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Break & Networking

05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Flying Dinner & Networking

ℹ️ Important Details

This exclusive in-person event is reserved for Microsoft partners and nominees. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to winners and nominees.

We can’t wait to celebrate your success, share your stories, and connect over a shared vision for growth and innovation.

➡️ Register now to secure your spot

Let’s celebrate partnership, innovation, and impact — together.

Webinars zu Microsoft Produkten und Services für Partner im DACH Raum

Andre_Heim — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:11:31 GMT

Werte Partner

wir haben durch unsere neue DACH (Deutschland, Austria, Schweiz) Organisation jetzt auch die Webinars im Angebot, welche zuvor Austria oder Deutschland im Fokus hatten. Beide Serien werden in Deutsch durchgeführt, aufgezeichnet und mit einem Download Link für die Slides versehen.

Dies sind wie folgt:

P-Fast Event Serie (Deutsch)

Das Format dieser einstündigen Webcast Serie hält sich genauso lange, da auf Basis einer fixen Folienstruktur 3 Produkte zu je rund 15 Minuten präsentiert werden.
Der Fokus liegt auf aktuellen Microsoft (Business)-Produkten die so zeitnah wie möglich vorgestellt werden.
Für jedes Produkt erhält man einen kurzen Überblick, die USPs, Preise (sofern das Produkt schon verfügbar ist), sowie weiterführende Links.

http://aka.ms/P-Fast

Aktuelles und Highlights von Business Applications Series (Deutsch)

Wir freuen uns sehr, Sie zu einer exklusiven Präsentation einzuladen, in der wir die Neuigkeiten zu Microsoft Business Applications vorstellen.

Unser Ziel:

Die neusten Informationen zum Thema Microsoft Business Applications teilen

Ihnen Zeit sparen

Zusätzliche Ressourcen und Informationen zu jedem Thema zur Verfügung zu stellen

Aktuelles und Highlights von Business Applications Series – Cloud Champion Admin

Announcing: AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners in the DACH Region

ffollonier — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:17:04 GMT

The AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners are back!

Four sessions, four hot topics, one goal: helping our Microsoft partners in the DACH region get ready for the next wave of AI.

🗓️ Oct 2 – Agents & APIs - Azure AI Foundry
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Opening Episode – The State of Agents on Azure AI Foundry

🗓️ Oct 30 – Architecture Patterns of Autonomous Agents
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Autonomous Agents on Azure AI Foundry

🗓️ Nov 21 – Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights

🗓️ Dec 12 – AI-Ready Infrastructure
register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): AI-Ready Infrastructure

Please join! We are looking forward to the conversations, questions, and ideas that will come out of this series.

Join our on-site Accelerate Agentic AI Training in Zurich (September 29th)

ffollonier — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:51:26 GMT

Accelerate Agentic AI – Project Ready

When: Monday, September 29, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM (GMT+02:00)

Where: Zürich-Airport, Zurich, Switzerland

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.

Partner Skilling Update

Andre_Heim — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 06:05:20 GMT

Partner Skilling Update

Upcoming events and initiatives

Visit the Partner Skilling Resources page to discover the latest partner skilling event calendars, playbooks, and updates, plus register for training sessions that match your business needs.

For a full view of the Microsoft Partner Skilling Calendar, click here.

NEW: Access the new Sales Skilling Flyer here.

Welcome to the New Skilling Hub

We’re excited to share the new Skilling Hub—more than just a platform, it’s a partner-driven experience shaped by your feedback.

You asked for:

A single access point for role-based learning

Clear, guided pathways to specialization and certification

A streamlined interface for purposeful, personalized learning

We listened.

The New Skilling Hub unifies all your GPS skilling resources—Microsoft Titan, LevelUp, SureStep, AI Partner Training Days, in-person regional events, and more—into one centralized experience. With single sign-on and simplified navigation, it’s easier than ever to find and register for training that supports your growth.

To get started, please re-register on the platform to unlock full access.

Get started

Updated GPS Solution Areas

You’ll also notice refreshed naming across skilling content to better align with today’s technology landscape:

Azure → Cloud and AI Platform
Modern Work + Business Applications → AI Business Solutions

o When needed:

§ Modern Work = AI Workforce

§ Business Applications = AI Business Process

Security remains unchanged

Skilling spotlight

LevelUp Update (NEW)

Registering is now simpler than ever. Just use your organization alias — no access code needed.

LevelUp puts you in control of your learning journey with self-paced courses available in multiple languages for both Technical and Sales roles. And now, you’ll earn badges as you complete courses to show off your progress.

Note: Access may vary depending on program capacity at the time of registration. For questions, reach out to LevelUpHelp@technofocus.com.

Ready to grow your skills? Register for LevelUp today!

Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy

Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy offers immersive learning journeys designed to help you deepen your knowledge and expertise across Microsoft solution areas.

Choose the path that best fits your role and earn badges in sales, pre-sales, and technical areas to showcase your skills and accomplishments.

Become a Microsoft Titan! Register for Microsoft Titan Skilling Academy today!

Microsoft Applied Skills: Create agents in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Validate your technical skills and open doors to new possibilities of advancement with Microsoft Applied Skills.

Take the assessment

Sales & Tech Deal Ready

Enhance your sales and tech deal ready capabilities with expert-led training to boost your skills, communicate value, and accelerate the customer journey.

Partner Power Hour Webinar Series July 22-23, July 29-30, August 12-13 (IST, PDT)

Sales & Tech Deal Ready skilling

Cloud and AI Platform

Enhance your Azure skills to effectively architect, deploy, and implement cloud and AI solutions, ensuring you are project-ready and can drive customer success.

Partner Meetup for Microsoft Azure

Weekly - Thursdays 8-9AM (PDT)

Accelerate Agentic AI

July 21-25 (IST, BST, PDT)

Microsoft Fabric Workshops (two tracks)

July 22-24 (IST, BST, PDT)

AI ready

July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT)

Cloud and AI Platform skilling

AI Business Solutions

Enhance your expertise across AI Workforce and AI Business Process to streamline deployments, helping you become the go-to expert for client projects.

Transform support with Dynamics 365 Customer Service & Contact Center

July 22, 29 (IST, BST, PDT)

Simplify agent development with Copilot Studio

July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT)

AI Business Solutions skilling

Security

Accelerate your path to Security certification to master cybersecurity and threat protection, ensuring you can effectively safeguard modern IT environments.

Protect Cloud, AI platforms & Apps with Microsoft Defender for Cloud

July 29-31 (IST, BST, PDT)

Security skilling

GitHub

Validate your skills with GitHub Copilot to enhance your expertise and drive success across projects.

Access the GitHub Copilot study guide, to help prepare for the exam.

GitHub Copilot Certification

Partner Meetup for Microsoft Azure

Join this community to get invited to a series of weekly webinars designed exclusively for Microsoft Partners. These sessions will provide an opportunity to connect with Microsoft Experts and learn about the latest Azure, Data, and AI Services, features, programs, and technical content.

Weekly Thursdays

PST/PDT

Click here to register

GPS Consumption-Led Skilling initiative

NEW: Solve critical technical skills gaps in your Delivery teams with just-in-time, live private ILT deployment skilling with access to real-world hands-on-lab experiences.

This skilling offering is available for MPL SI partners with a confirmed MSX Opportunity ID anchored GTM Solution Plays.

The initiative covers a wide range of Solution plays available in the Partner Project Ready Workshop Catalog.

ACTION: Please contact CLE_VTEAM@microsoft.com or your PDM, PTS, PSA and Account Executive to submit your training request.

Resources

LevelUp for Partners

Modular training

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⏳Last Call for Microsoft Partners in Switzerland!⏳

IDiyor — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 12:02:44 GMT

The nomination window for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 closes TOMORROW – July 18 at 6:00 PM PT.

If you’ve been planning to submit – now is the time! This is your opportunity to gain global visibility, celebrate your impact, and be recognized by Microsoft for the incredible work you're doing across AI, cloud, sustainability, and more.🌍

📝 Nominate here → https://partnerawards.partner.microsoft.com/

📅 Deadline → July 18 at 6:00 PM PT

Let’s show the world the power of Swiss innovation!

#MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #CountdownToGreatness #Microsoft #Business #Partner #Technology #Innovation

🚀 Microsoft Partners in Switzerland - Only 10 Days Left to Submit Your Nominations!

IDiyor — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 14:33:38 GMT

The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 nomination window closes on July 18 at 6:00 PM PT - don’t miss your chance to be recognized locally and globally!

Each year, Microsoft honors partners who are driving innovation, transformation, and customer success across industries and technologies. Whether your focus is AI, cloud, sustainability, industry solutions, or social impact - this is your moment to shine. 🌍✨

🏆 Why nominate?

Local and global recognition from Microsoft
Visibility within the partner ecosystem and field teams
Exclusive experience at Microsoft Ignite
Greater credibility with customers and partners
Featured case study and video as part of Microsoft’s Partner Success Stories

📝 How to nominate:

Visit the Partner of the Year Awards website
Review the award categories, official rules, and eligibility guidelines
Submit your nomination by July 18 at 6:00 PM PT

❓Have questions?
Reach out to the Partner of the Year Awards team at potyasup@microsoft.com (please allow 48 hours for a response) or check out the AMA session for answers to common questions.

💡 There are just ~10 days left - make your mark and show the world what Swiss innovation looks like!

👉 Start your nomination today

#MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #DigitalTransformation #Cloud #AI #Microsoft #PartnerAwards #CountdownToGreatness

Final Reminder: Elevate Your BCDR Strategy with Microsoft Azure – Partner Event

IDiyor — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 12:52:36 GMT

In today’s dynamic business landscape, resilience and continuity are more critical than ever. This exclusive event is designed to equip your partners with the latest strategies and insights to help their customers navigate complexity and safeguard operations using Microsoft Azure. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on modern BCDR (Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery) requirements, architectural best practices, and the benefits of Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty.

📅 Date: June 13th
🕗 Time: 08:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Microsoft Office, The Circle, Zurich

👉 Register Now

Agenda Highlights:

High-Level Overview of Modern BCDR Requirements
Architectural Design Principles
Microsoft Cloud for Sovereignty
Q&A Session followed by Networking Lunch

👉 Register Now

📢 Swiss Partner Townhall – May Edition

IDiyor — Tue, 27 May 2025 14:50:46 GMT

🗓 May 28th
🕤 9:30 – 10:30 AM (Online)

👉 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall

We’re back with our Monthly Swiss Partner Townhall, your go-to forum for the latest updates, strategies, and guidance to empower your business.

💡 This month’s agenda is packed with timely topics and expert speakers:

🔹 Top of Mind – Andrew Reid
🔹 New European Digital Commitments: What They Mean for Switzerland – Moritz Oberli
🔹 3-Year SKU Strategy & Promotional Roadmap – Thomas Rupp
🔹 Technical Presales & Development Services Benefits – Beat Weissenberger
🔹 Understanding Security Score Requirements: FAQs – Manuel Michaud
🔹 Events & Partner Enablement Updates – Diyor Iskandarov

🎯 Stay informed. Stay competitive. Stay connected.

We look forward to seeing you there.

👉 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall

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Exclusive Event for Resellers Only - June 17th in Zürich

IDiyor — Wed, 21 May 2025 15:15:51 GMT

We’re bringing together the brightest minds in security, cloud, and AI to explore “Security & Cloud Adoption: The Swiss SMB Opportunity”. This is your chance to unlock actionable strategies for growth in a competitive landscape, directly from Microsoft and Pax8 experts.

🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 17 June 2025
📍 Location: Microsoft Office @ The Circle, Flughafen CH, Zürich, 8058
🕛 Time: 12:00 – 16:00 CEST

Register now!

Swiss SMBs are ready for cloud & AI – but they need trusted partners to guide them through security and adoption. At this event, you’ll learn how to:
✅ Navigate the cloud journey for SMBs with confidence
✅ Position yourself as a trusted security advisor
✅ Build a profitable AI services portfolio with Copilot and Microsoft technologies
✅ Leverage insights from the latest Microsoft Digital Defense Report

What’s On the Agenda:

12:00 – Lunch & Networking
13:00 – Welcome
13:15 – SMB AI Opportunity
14:00 – Security Insights
15:00 – Data Loss Prevention Demo
15:15 – Monetize AI
15:45 – Wrap-Up & Q&A

Meet the Speakers:

Calin Turcanu, GM SME&C, Microsoft

Harald Nuij, CEO, Pax8 EMEA

Andy Readman, AI Director, Pax8 Academy

Marcel Weber, Lead Security, Microsoft

Tom Welton, Solution Consultant, Pax8

Martin Janisch, Partner Tech Strategist, Microsoft

🌐 Resellers Only | In-Person Networking | Actionable Insights

🎟️ Seats are limited – Register now!

Don’t miss the opportunity to lead the SMB transformation with the right mix of Cloud, AI, and Security.

#MicrosoftPartners #Pax8 #MSPartner #CloudSecurity #Azure #CloudAdoption #SwissSMB

Free Copilot Studio Training Series for Power Platform Makers

Andre_Heim — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:31:33 GMT

Are you experienced with Power Apps or Power Automate and curious how your skills translate to building AI agents? 🛠️

We’ve collaborated with Microsoft MVP of 20 years, Shane Young, to bring you over 2 hours of free, hands-on training designed to help you get started with Copilot Studio and walk away with your own agents!👇

The training series includes:

✅ Demos

✅ Step-by-step builds

✅ Deep dives into product-specific features

📅 We’re kicking things off today with 7 of 28 videos—new sections will drop every couple of days to get you fully prepped just in time for Microsoft Build! 🎉

1️⃣ Section 1 (Today): Introduction + Demos (7 videos) ✅

2️⃣ Section 2 (Thursday, May 15): How to build a conversational agent (8 videos)

3️⃣ Section 3 (Saturday, May 17): How to build an autonomous agent (10 videos)

4️⃣ Section 4 (Monday, May 19): Reusing your Power Platform skills (3 videos)

✨ Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, this series is packed with content to accelerate your journey into the world of AI agents.

🔗 Get watching here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9EhCY4z99XR9Me1e4LZTF-YsnklmEsa&si=W84QMbeGVDG_lMHI

Free Copilot Studio Training Series for Power Platform Makers

Andre_Heim — Thu, 15 May 2025 04:30:22 GMT

Are you experienced with Power Apps or Power Automate and curious how your skills translate to building AI agents? 🛠️

The training series includes:

✅ Demos

✅ Step-by-step builds

✅ Deep dives into product-specific features

📅 We’re kicking things off today with 7 of 28 videos—new sections will drop every couple of days to get you fully prepped just in time for Microsoft Build! 🎉

1️⃣ Section 1 (Today): Introduction + Demos (7 videos) ✅

2️⃣ Section 2 (Thursday, May 15): How to build a conversational agent (8 videos)

3️⃣ Section 3 (Saturday, May 17): How to build an autonomous agent (10 videos)

4️⃣ Section 4 (Monday, May 19): Reusing your Power Platform skills (3 videos)

✨ Whether you're just getting started or looking to deepen your expertise, this series is packed with content to accelerate your journey into the world of AI agents.

🔗 Get watching here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi9EhCY4z99XR9Me1e4LZTF-YsnklmEsa&si=W84QMbeGVDG_lMHI

🚀 Low Code Revolution with Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents; 15-16 May 2025🚀

Adriano_Perolini — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:27:13 GMT

We're excited to offer to our Swiss partners an exclusive two-day training, delivered by our partner Fast Lane. Ensure you enhance your enablement with AI-driven automation, productivity, and exceptional customer experiences. More details and registration available here:

ME-WSLCRMCSA - Workshop: Low Code Revolution mit Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents – Fast Lane

📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – April 2025🚀

IDiyor — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:48:52 GMT

This session will equip you with valuable insights and practical tools - from navigating regulatory and compliance topics to showcasing real-world success stories - empowering you to unlock new opportunities and elevate your business.

📆 April 24, 2025 | 9:30–10:30AM | Online
🔗 Register now

Agenda & Speakers:
🔷 Top of Mind – Essential updates with Marc Holitscher
🔷 US Cloud Act – Key regulatory & compliance strategies with Daniel von Büren
🔷 Empowering Partnerships: Successful Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Across Microsoft Partner Ecosystem - Partner success story with Adriano Perolini and special guest speakers Jan Wild and Samuel Zürcher
🔷 Events & Partner Enablement Updates – Key resources & opportunities with Diyor Iskandarov

✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the same link to stay connected and informed throughout the year.

Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together. 🚀

🔗 Register now

Copilot Studio Pricing Guide

Andre_Heim — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 05:19:08 GMT

With more and more features, functionalities, Agents and capabilities coming to Copilot Studio this link to MSLearn might be helpful to calculate potential costs of your AI solution built with Copilot Studio. It digs into scenarios for pay-as-you-go and message packs. Especially the brand new features Agent flow and deep reasoning are already inclded.

Billing rates and management - Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft Learn

AI Guide for Swiss SMEs: Mastery and Implementation

IDiyor — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 19:03:07 GMT

The Growing Importance of AI for Swiss SMEs

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the daily operations across all industries. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), AI opens up new business opportunities and has the potential to significantly enhance efficiency and productivity through tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. According to the study "New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot For SMB," AI is set to revolutionize business processes profoundly.

Cross-Organizational Potential of AI Utilization

Over 50% of Swiss SMEs are already incorporating AI into their processes, yet only 9% are using it systematically. Studies reveal that 42% of companies anticipate noticeable efficiency and productivity gains within the next two years. AI can accelerate administrative tasks, automate data analysis, and support lead generation in sales, among other applications. The potential uses span the entire value chain and various roles within SMEs.

Building Knowledge and Competence as Key Factors

To remain competitive, it is crucial for SMEs to develop a fundamental understanding of AI, systematically build knowledge, and continuously expand practical applications. Establishing a solid foundation of AI knowledge and competencies enables strategic decision-making and efficient operational measures in the era of this transformative technology.

About The AI Guide

This guide by Innovate Switzerland is a carefully curated collection of selected content that makes the diverse field of AI accessible for different roles within SMEs. It aims to help SMEs find a productive entry point into the topic, build trust in AI technologies, and successfully implement them both strategically and operationally.

Key Takeaways for Microsoft Partners

AI's Growing Role: Emphasize the increasing significance of AI for Swiss SMEs and the transformative potential of tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Educational Resources: Highlight the availability of concise and informative resources for understanding generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot.
Broad Applications: Showcase the wide-ranging applications of AI across various business processes and roles within SMEs.
Competence Building: Stress the importance of developing AI knowledge and competencies to make informed strategic decisions and enhance operational efficiency.
Supportive Guide: Promote the training guide by Innovate Switzerland as a valuable resource for SMEs to navigate the AI landscape effectively.

By leveraging these insights, Microsoft Partners can better support Swiss SMEs in their AI journey, helping them unlock new opportunities and drive growth through innovative AI solutions.

Discover more and access the full guide here:

German: https://innovate-switzerland.ch/de/ki-verstehen-und-anwenden
French: https://innovate-switzerland.ch/fr/comprendre-et-appliquer-lia/

📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – March Edition 🚀

IDiyor — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:47:50 GMT

Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights, technology updates, and business opportunities at the March Partner Townhall. This session will keep you informed on the key trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the Microsoft partner ecosystem.
From practical guide to AI and the latest security updates to cutting-edge cloud advancements and partner enablement, our experts will equip you with the insights and tools needed to unlock new opportunities and drive business success.

📆 March 27, 2025 - Online
🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall

Agenda & Speakers:
🔷 Top of Mind - Key insights from Andrew Reid
🔷 AI Guide for Swiss SMEs - Practical strategies with Primo Amrein
🔷 Azure SMB Path in the MCAIPP Designation - Deep dive with Andre Heim
🔷 New E5 Security and Compliance Suites - Essential updates with Jasmin Quadrelli
🔷 Partner Enablement Updates - Key resources & updates with Diyor Iskandarov

✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the link to stay connect and informed throughout the year.

Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together.🚀

Coming soon: Microsoft Copilot specialization

Andre_Heim — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:57:43 GMT

The Microsoft Copilot specialization showcases your expertise providing consulting and professional services around Copilot.

Once available in June 2025, the Microsoft Copilot specialization will demonstrate your experience and capabilities with Copilot, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and agents. Partners with this specialization can help their customers: 

Explore AI Advisory Services for Microsoft Copilot.  
Adopt Copilot. 
Deliver data security and deployment. 
Enable extensibility with agentic focus.

With the Microsoft Copilot specialization, you can continue to work toward attaining a Solutions Partner designation for Modern Work and/or a Solutions Partner designation for Business Applications. If your organization has already attained one or both of these designations, please review the criteria for earning a Microsoft Copilot specialization and begin to work toward the requirements. This specialization is planned for release in June 2025.

The requirements include:

Performance requirements 

1,000 monthly active user (MAU) growth of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the trailing twelve months (TTM). (Claiming partner of record (CPOR), Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Tier 1 or 2) 
Five Copilot net customer growth in TTM (CPOR, CSP Tier 1 or 2)

Skilling requirements 

Four people with MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator (Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert)
Two people with APL-4002: Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot
Two people with MS-7008: Create and extend custom copilots in Microsoft Copilot Studio

Customer references 

Provide three customer references, which must include at least one example of transforming business processes with agent implementation.

Resources to Train, Demo, Learn Copilot Studio

Andre_Heim — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 06:31:48 GMT

There are a lot of material, trainings, articles and more around to start and expand with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Below I assembled a selection of them which I find very helpful to get into Microsoft Copilot Studio. Especially the workshops are guiding you through end-to-end scenarios creating Agents which you than can use and extend based on needs.

Topic	Description	Link
Copilot Developer Camp	workshop for makers and professional developers who want to learn how to build agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot.	https://microsoft.github.io/copilot-camp/
Microsoft Copilot Studio Samples	This repository contains samples and artifacts for Microsoft Copilot Studio	https://github.com/microsoft/CopilotStudioSamples/tree/main
Designing your own copilot using Copilot Studio (L300) lab	This lab teaches you how to design your own copilot with Copilot Studio.	https://microsoft.github.io/TechExcel-Designing-your-own-copilot-using-copilot-studio/
Microsoft 365 Copilot Samples	This repository contains samples that show how to write agents and plugins for Microsoft 365 Copilot.	https://github.com/OfficeDev/Microsoft-365-Copilot-Samples
Copilot learning hub	Find what you, a technical professional, need to enhance your productivity, creativity, and data accessibility.	https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/
Build your first Agent	Build your first agent with Azure AI Agent Service	https://microsoft.github.io/build-your-first-agent-with-azure-ai-agent-service-workshop/
Generative AI for Beginners (Version 3) - A Course	Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with our 21-lesson comprehensive course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates.	https://github.com/microsoft/generative-ai-for-beginners