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Get started Building in the Cloud with Microsoft NL

LuisaParra — Wed, 17 May 2023 11:32:33 GMT

Are you a software company building (SaaS) solutions and do you want to learn more about what Microsoft has to offer for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)? Then this article is going to help you better understand why you should get started building in the Cloud and how to leverage Microsoft investments towards your growth.

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Navigating Microsoft ISV partnerships

LuisaParra — Wed, 10 May 2023 07:20:18 GMT

ISV partners whether you're a first-time app builder, migrating from another cloud provider, or seeking to boost sales, we have benefits and programs specially catering to you.

Explore them here:ISV 101: navigating Microsoft ISV partnerships - Microsoft Cloud Partner Program

Get More with Microsoft 365 E3 Today

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:28:30 GMT

Looking to grow your CSP partner practice? Unlock sales, generate new revenue and help customers do more with less with the new Microsoft 365 E3 promotion through CSP.

Explore the offer here: https://cloudpartners.transform.microsoft.com/download?assetname=assets/DMWL-Microsoft365-E3-CSP-Offer-Summary-Deck.pdf&download=1

NEW: Microsoft 365 E3 DMWL Offer in CSP

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:26:51 GMT

The Microsoft 365 E3 DMWL Promotion for CSP customers is now available, from February 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023, with a 15 percent discount on the net partner price for new customers.

Read more here: Microsoft 365 & Security for Partners

Download and bookmark the dedicated DMWL ME3 landing page

register for the 2-part Renew and Upsell Webinar series for partners ( to-partner OFT ) on February 6 (8:00 AM PST) or February 9 (5:00 PM PST) and February 22 (8:00 AM PST) or February 27 (5:00 PM PST) and the Do More with Less Sales Bootcamp on February 7 (PST), February 8 (IST & GMT).

Empower Your Business with Data & AI: ISVs days at Microsoft Netherlands 17&20/03

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:26:16 GMT

Join us for a unique opportunity to enhance your business with the power of data and AI! The ISV Days at Microsoft Netherlands are a 2-day event on 17th and 20th March, designed to upskill and empower ISV partners. Get ready to dive into innovative solutions while connecting with like-minded professionals. Register now to secure your spot and take your business to the next level.

17/03/2023: AI Insights -Navigating the Business Landscape

Join us for an informative and inspiring day filled with Microsoft AI's business track and guest speakers from MapiQ and Pandora Intelligence. Learn about the practical applications of AI in the real world and hear firsthand accounts from experts in the field. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and network with like-minded individuals. "

Target Audience: Independent software vendors(Business leaders, C-level executives, business managers)

20/03/2023: Sprint into Azure - SQL Architecture Challenge Edition

Get ready to put your skills to the test! Our mini-codefest day will challenge you with an exciting SQL Architecture Challenge

In azure, a SQL service with two databases is present. The costs are higher than budgeted while the performance is lower. How to configure the Azure architecture to optimize costs and performance?
The next challenge involves investigating and mitigating an incident in which an unauthorized party gained access to critical SQL data. The objectives of this exercise are to identify the intruder and implement measures to prevent further unauthorized access. This may require the utilization of various technologies and tools such as SQL PaaS with monitoring capabilities, firewalls, troubleshooting methods, Azure app services, private endpoints, and private DNS.

Target Audience: Independent software vendors (Developers, data scientists, IT professionals)

20/03/2023: Sprint into Azure - Cognitive Search Challenge Edition

Get ready to put your skills to the test! Our mini-codefest day will challenge you with an exciting Cognitive Search Challenge

Search for phone numbers in an online phonebook: In azure a search index is created to get international phone numbers, only the index does not return the correct phone numbers. Ho to update the index query so the search for 06-54321 results in +31654321.

Update of azure cognitive search index: a search index containing data for hotels is part of booking application. The search query of Azure cognitive search only returns old data . How to update the index so it contains the newest data?

Target Audience: Independent software vendors (Developers, data scientists, IT professionals)

Cloud Champion: Upcoming February Sessions

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:25:14 GMT

We have some great sessions scheduled on our Cloud Champion Partner Platform. Are you registered for our sessions below?

Microsoft Modern Work: Future of Work - February 14th, 13:00-14:00

During this online session, hear all about:
• Recent research from Microsoft and around the world.
• Building a new future of work that is meaningful, productive, and equitable based on our learnings.
• How to re-energize your workforce with technology.

Monthly M365 Business Premium Defender workshops – February 22nd, 13:00-14:00

Join this months session on the Microsoft 365 Business Premium Defender proposition, including improving insights how partners can benefit from M36, solutions and which revenue, and models you can apply. Hear all about:

Update Microsoft 365 Business Premium nieuwe functionaliteit
Update Defender for Business/Endpoint portfolio & best practices
Ontwikkelingen Managed Security Services MSP’s

Breid je dienst portfolio uit met Teams Phone - February 16th, 13:00-14:00

Voor partners brengt de transitie naar hybride werk en focus op deze doelstellingen nieuwe kansen met zich me. Teams Phone bied je als partner de kans om je te onderscheiden en omzet te verhogen.

Wat leer je tijdens dit webinar?
• Voordelen van Teams Phone voor eindgebruikers en IT.
• Marktontwikkelingen die maken dat Teams Phone niet mag ontbreken in je dienst portfolio.
• Mogelijkheden voor het afhandelen van klantcontact via Microsoft Teams.
& meer!

See you there?

Remember: You can watch most Cloud Champion sessions back, on-demand by visiting the event URL after the session has passed.

Microsoft Cloud Partner Program: Specializations

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:22:29 GMT

With the release of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, there are some updates being made to the Advanced Specialization and Azure Expert Managed Service Provider programs.

Taxonomy. After the launch of the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program, the title Advanced Specializations will become Specialization. To streamline and simplify partner programs and how customers identify partners with expertise within specific technical capabilities, going forward partners who have earned an advanced specialization will be referred to as partners with a specialization, or specialists in a particular topic.

Attainment requirements. Specialization requirements will now be associated with the partners achievement of a required Solutions Partner designation.

Specialization renewal process . Partners will have until the anniversary date of their specialization to attain the required Solutions Partner designation along with the other specialization requirements. Partners will not be allowed to renew their specialization if they have not attained a Solutions Partner designation by their anniversary date. The Specialization renewal process will be triggered based on the anniversary date of their current advanced specialization. As mentioned earlier this year, all anniversary dates from July – December 2022 were extended 6 months to give time to accommodate the upcoming Microsoft Cloud Partner Program changes. The first Specialization Anniversary Dates will begin in February 2023. Encourage partners to check their Specialization anniversary date in Partner Center. Here are some additional important renewal process details

Year 1: To renew the specialization, partners will need to meet telemetry-based requirements (such as performance, certifications) only. The telemetry-based requirements are valid for one year and revalidated annually. Telemetry requirements will be reviewed for all anniversary dates beginning February 2023.
Year 2: To renew the specialization, partners will need to meet the telemetry-based requirements and complete the manually validated requirements (such as audits or providing customer references depending on the specialization). The audits and customer references requirements are valid for two years and re-validated every other year. These will start with anniversary dates beginning February 2024.
Year 3+ : Following years will follow the same process with telemetry requirements annually and telemetry + manually validated requirements every other year.
The renewal window will open 60-days before your anniversary date and closes on the specialization anniversary date (with a 30-calendar day grace period). Partners must meet the published requirements within the 90-day period to renew their specialization.

Specialization benefits. We are adding specialization benefits when partners earn (or hold) a specialization to help partners further accelerate their business, including greater access to Azure credits, additional product licenses to build, test, demo, pilot, and create proof of concepts to showcase and sell their solutions to customers and cloud service subscriptions that are most relevant in market today. The specialization benefits are provided up to a maximum cap. More information can be found in the Solutions Partner Benefits Guide

Updated Solution Partner Benefits Badge. We are also providing a customer-facing badge for partners to display on their business profile in the Microsoft AppSource partner gallery, and on their marketing assets and resources to promote their technical expertise. Partners can download your badge from Logo Builder in Partner Center : https://partner.microsoft.com/dashboard/mpn/membership/benefits/logobuilder More information on Logo Builder: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/mpn-logo-builder

**Requiring a Solutions Partner designation on October 3, 2022, with a 60-day grace period as previously communicated in the Partner FAQ is no longer valid to keep your specialization. Requirements must be met on the specialization anniversary date.

A Conversation about Data Privacy with Microsoft partners series

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:22:25 GMT

We have an open conversation about trust, privacy and security with some of our favorite partners. How do they deal with these subjects? What do they hear from their customers. and what do they do to protect and govern their customers data. This conversation is both general and technically driven. Hosted by Microsoft experts, Eduard Valkenburg & Marcel Nieuwpoort.

Ep. 1: Pim Vijftigschild - Chief Compliance Officer & Global Partnerships lead at Newblack A Conversation about Data Privacy in Retail with Newblack - YouTube

Ep. 2: Peter Rakke- CEO at Pandora Intelligence https://youtu.be/djskYLVs1nQ

Ep. 3: Baart Voorn- CEO at STRM Privacy https://youtu.be/C3hw98wJJy4

Microsoft Cloud Partner Program campaign on Cloud Champion

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:22:20 GMT

The Microsoft Partner Network is now the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program , where we prioritize the cloud to ensure our customers’ future success. Digital transformation and acceleration are imperative, and the Cloud Partner Program is invested in partner success, recognizing that technical capabilities—and our strategy—is evolving to exceed customer needs.

The Cloud Partner Program remains a place for all partners – whether they build and sell services, software solutions, or devices – aligned with the core solutions and technologies required to grow their own environments, migrate to the cloud and deliver success for their own customers.

Find here the most essential information and relevant resources to prepare you for the transition.

Getting started - MCPP quick access guide

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:21:38 GMT

Microsoft Cloud Partner Program | Getting Started

Start Here Deep dive into your Partner Capability Score and standing	Partner Capability Score Understand exactly how Partner Capability Score is calculated
Insights View your progress to-date and run simulations for growth	Azure (all areas) scoring model details
Status Check Verify your current status for Solution Partner qualification	Business Applications scoring model details
Resources Assets available to better understand and these changes	Modern Work scoring model details
Benefits A full guide to the Cloud Partner Program’s new benefits	Security scoring model details

Support
Experts standing by to help with the program & your score .

Moving AVM instance to a different subscription.

LuisaParra — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 22:21:15 GMT

I am planning a new deployment of Azure Virtual Desktop as a VDI solution for our user base and am currently using a PAYG subscription but plan to setup something more long term in the near future.

My question is, if I set everything up from the resources groups, host pools, workspaces etc etc etc under the PAYG subscription, will it be possible to migrate this over to a new subscription? And how easy will this be? Are there any cautionarys that I should be aware of before investing time into the project?

Many thanks for any feedback.