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Leverage the updated M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners
Dear Partners, Please download and leverage the updated the M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners. It shows how to address the most common upsell scenarios and gives guidance on what to position in the conversation with the customer. We will keep posting the latest version of the guide here once it is updated.Don't miss: Cloud Solution Provider H2 Acceleration Moment | January 18, 2024
Join us for the Cloud Solution Provider H2 Acceleration webcast hosted by Microsoft executives Jared Spataro, CVP of Modern Work and Business Applications; Kevin Peesker, CVP SMC & Digital; and David Smith, VP of Global Channel Sales. We will provide the latest product updates, marketing program updates and new go-to-market investments to help you manage upcoming renewals and get customers AI ready! Register now!Register now: Microsoft Commerce Incentives Sessions | FY24 January
Join us for our January Microsoft Commerce Incentive Community Calls and learn about the solution area priorities and strategies. We will discuss how you can integrate partner incentives into your business strategy to grow your business and deliver excellent customet value. FY24 Azure Partner Incentives Overview | January 9, 2024 FY24 Business Applications Incentives Overview | January 10, 2024 FY24 Security Partner Incentives Overview | January 11, 2024 FY24 Modern Work Incentives Overview | January 12, 2024Register now: Azure AI Cloud Week - New Training | February 12-16, 2024
Supercharge your certification journey with Azure Cloud Week for Partners Are you ready to accelerate your path to Azure certifications? Then Azure Cloud Week for Partners is just for you. This immersive week-long virtual event is your ticket to mastering the intricacies of Azure AI, data science, infrastructure, and virtual desktop solutions. Each day you will learn from subject matter experts, expand your technical capabilities, and build the skills needed for your role. You’ll also be helping your employer meet the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program skilling requirements. Why you should attend Azure Cloud Week for Partners Focused learning: Dive into the most important aspects of the certification exam curriculum Productive learning: Two hours of daily training led by seasoned instructors Streamlined format: Tailored to prepare you for certification Stay ahead: Keep up with constantly evolving technical roles and requirements Flexibility: Learning that fits your schedule and working hours Language support: Sessions in English, with live captions in 12 languages Global access: Multi-time-zone playout ensures you can attend from anywhere Available Tracks DP-203: Azure Data Engineer AI–102: Azure AI Engineer DP–100: Azure Data Scientist Register nowRegister now: Swiss Partner Townhall | December 14, 2023
Have you already registered for our Swiss Partner Townhall in November? Join us on our last Swiss Partner Townhall in 2023, and learn more about the following topics: Top of Mind The Marketplace Opportunity Azure Incentives Portfolio Partner Enablement Updates Register now!Increase customer reach with new investments in the marketplace
We are pleased to share that we are extending the benefit of seller incentivization to all partners who have an Azure IP co-sell eligible solution on the commercial marketplace, helping to accelerate sales of your application sales. As Microsoft sellers engage with your co-sell eligible Azure solutions on the marketplace, you can reach a vast community of Microsoft-managed customers to drive more sales opportunities and accelerate your growth. Read the full announcementSwiss Partner Hub - Check out our refreshed content!
We are happy to share with you this month's update of our Swiss Partner Hub. Explore important updates such as the new marketing resources, the Microsoft Ignite Bookf of News, local events and much more! Check it out here: German Partner Hub French Partner HubRegister now: Azure Hero Offers Update | December 7, 2023
Join us and learn how to leverage the Azure incentives and offers available to you. We will cover: Azure Migrate and Modernize, Azure Innovate, Microsoft AI cloud partner program, Specializations and how you can maximize these for your Go-to-Market efforts. Target Audience: Partner Sellers, Alliance Managers, Practice Leads, Pre-Sales, Sales Managers, Marketing Managers Register now!Register now: SMB Sales Bootcamp | January 17-19, 2024
The SMB Sales Bootcamp is a multi-day partner event focused on the SMB solution plays across all of the Microsoft Cloud. Join uns and learn about the Solution Plays, how to pitch and demo, the opportunity with Copilot, and what programs and resources are available to partners. Discover the opportunity to accelerate innovation with your customers and to expand your business. Who is this event for? The SMB Sales Bootcamp is ideal for sales, account executives, sales leaders, Microsoft practice leads, consultants, and even pre-sales specialists looking to bolster their sales acumen. This bootcamp is open to anyone who is: Looking to improve their sales skills Experienced in sales, but new to Microsoft Familiar with other Microsoft Cloud Solution Areas Register now!Share your success with Microsoft - nominations are now open!
No two businesses face the same challenges. That’s why it’s so important to highlight big wins. Tell us how you support customers and further innovation with Microsoft AI technology. Whether you're providing software solutions or services, nominate your achievements today! Learn moreRegister now: Prepare for New Threats with Microsoft Security Copilot | December 8, 2023
Security Copilot is the first security product to enable security analysts to move at the speed and scale of AI. It deploys skills, threat intelligence, and unparalleled contextual awareness to help security teams navigate security operations with speed and confidence. In this 90-minute session, you will be introduced to Security Copilot capabilities, it's interfaces and plugins and how to enhance SOC efficiency using the power of AI. Agenda: Introduction to Microsoft Security Copilot Exploring the Interface of Security Copilot Partner Access to Microsoft Security Copilot in Customer Environments Developing and using promptbooks Data Security and Privacy Responsible AI at Microsoft Register now!Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge
Complete a challenge for a chance to win a VIP event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build! We’re running a sweepstakes for 5 lucky winners to receive a full event pass for the next Microsoft Ignite or Microsoft Build that includes bonus experiences, exclusive access, meet and greets with Microsoft personalities and the opportunity to be showcased by Microsoft Learn. All participants will receive a Microsoft Learn Cloud Skills Challenge badge upon completion of their first challenge. Champion your advantage To celebrate the launch of Microsoft Applied Skills, this Cloud Skills Challenge will feature a selection of challenges designed to help you prepare - and pass - your assessment and earn your new credential. Get the credentials you need to demonstrate proficiency in a specific skillset so you can make a bigger impact on your projects, your organization—and your career. Challenge details The challenge ends on January 15, 2024, at 4:00 PM UTC (16:00). Make sure you have completed your challenge before time runs out. View the list of eligible challenges here. Get started!Leverage our newly-available partner-ready marketing camapaigns for SMBs
As a Microsoft partner, you have a unique opportunity to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) transform business operations and embrace hybrid work environments. Leverage our newly-available marketing campaigns for Azure, Business Applications and Modern Work to drive demand for your solutions that help SMBs enhance efficiency, productivity, and cybersecurity. Get started todayRegister now: Swiss Partner Townhall | November 30, 2023
Have you already registered for our Swiss Partner Townhall in November? Join us on November 30, 2023, where we will cover the following topics: Top of Mind Microsoft Digital Defense Report 2023 Modern Work Incentives Portfolio FY24 Business Applications Updates Register nowRegister now: Microsoft 365 Copilot Pre-Sales & Technical Bootcamp | December 12 - 14
Dive deep into how to prepare your customers and get your delivery teams ready to deploy Microsoft 365 Copilot Do you want to take your technical skills to the next level and learn how to enable Microsoft 365 Copilot effectively? If so, this training is perfect for you. You’ll join Microsoft experts on a journey to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot provides real-time intelligent assistance, enabling users to enhance their creativity, productivity, and skills. This intermediate training event is tailored to provide you with an understanding of how you can access and configure Microsoft 365 Copilot in your organization and how you can extend it using plugins. You will also gain the expertise to successfully prepare your customers for Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment and accelerate adoption. Why choose the Microsoft 365 Copilot Boot Camp? When you join the Microsoft 365 Copilot Boot Camp, you’ll enjoy numerous benefits, including: Deeper technical understanding of what is Microsoft 365 Copilot Advanced overviews of architecture, extensibility, security, and compliance Direction for preparing Microsoft 365 Copilot deployment and adoption Guidance from seasoned instructors with real-world insight Flexible training to fit your schedule and working hours Access to sessions in English, with live captions in 12 languages Register nowNew Extended Security Updates (ESUs), enabled by Azure Arc
Extended Security Updates (ESUs) enabled by Azure Arc, are now available in the Cloud Solution Provider program! With Azure Arc-Enabled ESUs, you gain the ability to update and protect your end-of-support Windows Server and SQL Server 2012 systems, whether they're on-premises or in multi-cloud environments. You can take advantage of a pay-as-you-go model, allowing you to migrate to the cloud on your terms without risking your customers' sensitive workloads and data. Learn more about deployment and licensingNew Modern Work partner marketing campaigns for you!
Want to generate more leads for your Modern Work solutions? Take advantage of new Microsoft 365 partner-ready marketing campaigns! Choose from customizable marketing content in Partner Marketing Center or find automated campaigns in Digital Marketing Content OnDemand. Save time on making go-to-market content and focus more on creating productivity solutions for your customers. Leverage campaignsRegister now: CSP Technical Training Series
CSP partners! The CSP Technical Training is designed to assist you with technical implementation of change. Register for the next event to get answers to your technical questions and learn more API changes available in sandbox: CSP Technical Training Listing Page (eventbuilder.com)Microsoft Ignite 2023: AI transformation and the technology driving change
Yesterday, Microsoft Ignite kicked off, where we already announced numerous updates that touch on multiple layers of an AI-forward strategy, from adoption to productivity to security. The blog, written by Frank X. Shaw - Chief Communications Officer, Microsoft, zooms in on a few key areas of impact below. Read the blog
