Microsoft at NVIDIA GTC 2026: Powering the AI Ecosystem
This year, the Microsoft presence at GTC highlights a simple but powerful idea: AI transformation does not happen alone. It happens through ecosystems. Through a curated series of partner demonstrations and industry conversations, we will showcase how organizations are designing, building, and scaling AI solutions on Microsoft Azure accelerated by NVIDIA. The result is a connected story about how enterprise AI becomes production-ready and delivers measurable business value.Partner Blog | Azure updates for partners: February 2026
AI is shifting quickly from experimentation to measurable impact. Customers are moving faster and asking for AI that scales profitably, reliably, and globally, without added risk or complexity. With the latest platform investments, Microsoft Azure provides a strong foundation for AI at scale, creating an opportunity for you to differentiate your services. Since the start of the year, we’ve shared updates that help you stay current on Azure, from expanding global AI data center capacity through our Community-First AI Infrastructure initiative, to introducing Maia 200, our latest AI inference accelerator designed to deliver competitive performance per dollar and support the move from AI pilot to production with confidence. To empower you to turn these platform investments into sharper customer conversations, join the March 10 partner webinar for an early preview of key announcements from the Microsoft Azure Summit: Migrate and Modernize with Agentic AI. You will get a clear view of what’s changing, why it matters, and how to engage customers with confidence as they move from migration to modernization and AI-driven growth. Continue reading hereMicrosoft Partners: Accelerate Your AI Journey at AgentCon 2026 (Free Community Event)
Recently, a customer asked me a question many Microsoft partners are hearing right now: “We have Copilot — how do we actually use AI to change the way we work?” That question captures where we are in the AI journey today. Organizations have moved past curiosity. Now they’re looking for trusted partners who can turn AI into real business outcomes. That’s why events like AgentCon 2026 matter. A free, community-led event built by practicioners AgentCon is not a traditional conference. It’s a free, community-driven global event organized by the Global AI Community together with Microsoft partners and ecosystem leaders. Simply put: it’s for the community, by the community. Across cities worldwide, developers, consultants, architects, and Microsoft partners come together to share practical experiences building with AI agents, Copilot, and the Microsoft platform. The focus isn’t theory — it’s implementation: What worked What didn’t What partners can apply immediately with customers This peer learning model reflects how many of us actually grow in the Microsoft ecosystem: by learning from other partners solving real problems. Why this matters for Microsoft partners The opportunity for partners is evolving quickly. Customers aren’t just asking about AI tools — they’re asking how to redesign processes, automate work, and unlock productivity using AI-powered solutions. The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program emphasizes partner skilling and helping customers realize value from AI investments. Community events like AgentCon accelerate that learning by bringing partners together to exchange proven approaches and practical insights. When partners upskill faster, customers succeed faster. Why attend AgentCon is designed to help partners move from AI awareness to AI delivery. As an attendee, you can expect: Practical sessions and demos from practitioners Real-world AI and agent scenarios Direct conversations with builders and peers New collaboration and co-sell opportunities You’ll leave with ideas and approaches you can bring directly into customer engagements. Why speak AgentCon thrives because partners share openly with one another. If you’ve implemented Copilot, explored AI agents, or learned lessons from customer deployments, your experience can help others accelerate their journey. Speaking at AgentCon allows you to: Share your expertise with the global partner community Build credibility within the Microsoft ecosystem Create new partnerships and opportunities Contribute to collective partner success You don’t need a perfect story — just an honest one others can learn from. Join the global AgentCon community AgentCon 2026 events takes place around the world including these upcoming events: March 9 - New York: https://aka.ms/AgentconNYC2026 April 11 - Hong Kong: https://aka.ms/AgentconHongKong2026 April 16 - Seoul: https://aka.ms/agentconLondon2026 April 22 - London: https://aka.ms/agentconSeoul2026 Each event is locally organized, community-led, and free to attend. Help shape the next phase of AI adoption AI transformation is happening now — and Microsoft partners play a critical role in guiding customers forward. AgentCon is an opportunity to learn together, share experiences, and strengthen the partner ecosystem driving AI innovation. 👉 Register or apply to speak: https://aka.ms/agentcon2026 We hope you’ll join us — and be part of the community helping customers turn AI potential into real impact.Learn to maximize your productivity at the proMX Project Operations + AI Summit 2026
As organizations accelerate AI adoption across business applications, mastering how Microsoft Dynamics 365 solutions, Copilot, and agents work together is becoming a strategic priority. Fortunately, businesses no longer need to rely on speculation — they can gain practical insights with fellow industry professionals during a unique two-day event: On April 21-22, 2026, Microsoft and proMX will jointly host the fourth edition of proMX Project Operations Summit at the Microsoft office in Munich, but this time with an AI edge. The summit brings together Dynamics 365 customers and Microsoft and proMX experts to explore how AI is reshaping project delivery, resource management, and operational decision‑making across industries. On day one, participants will discover how Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Copilot, Project Online, proMX 365 PPM, and Contact Center can strategically transform business processes and drive organizational growth. On day two, they can explore the technical side of these solutions. Secure your spot! What to expect from the summit Expert-led, actionable insights Join interactive sessions led by Microsoft and proMX experts to learn practical AI and Dynamics 365 skills you can use right away. Inspiring keynotes Gain future-focused perspectives on Dynamics 365, Copilot, and AI to prepare your organization for what’s next. In between our special guests we have Microsoft's Rupa Mantravadi, Chief Product Officer, Dynamics 365 Project Operations, Rob Nehrbas, Head of AI Business Solutions, Archana Prasad, Worldwide FastTrack Leader for Project Operations, and Mathias Klaas, Partner Development Manager. Hands-on AI workshops Take part in workshops where Sebastian Sieber, Global Technology Director (proMX) and Microsoft MVP will show the newest AI features in Dynamics 365, giving you real-world experience with innovative tools. Connect with industry leaders Engage with experts through Q&A sessions, round tables, and personalized Connect Meetings for tailored guidance on your business needs. Real customer success stories Hear case studies from proMX customers who are already using Dynamics 365 solutions and learn proven strategies for successful digital transformation. Who should attend? This summit is tailored for business and IT decision-makers that are using Dynamics 365 solutions and want to drive more business impact with AI, but also for those who might be planning to move away from other project management solutions such as Project Online and need practical guidance grounded in real-life implementations. Date: Apr 21 & 22, 2026 | 2 -Days event Location: Microsoft Munich, Walter-Gropius Straße 5, Munich, Bavaria, DE, 80807 Ready to maximize your productivity? Register here.Partner Case Study | Cognizant
Cognizant, a 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year award winner and global services company, is redefining enterprise transformation across industries. By democratizing AI and embedding intelligent automation, Cognizant helps organizations modernize systems, reduce costs, and accelerate growth. Their unique approach—combining deep Microsoft expertise, strategic change management, and a culture of innovation—delivers measurable results, including millions in savings, productivity boosts, and record-setting employee engagement. Organizations across industries face mounting technical debt, fragmented legacy systems, and the urgent need to consolidate onto modern, scalable platforms. Three Cognizant clients—one in healthcare, one in financial services, and one in retail—faced similar pressures. Regulatory compliance and governance added further complexity, especially in healthcare and finance. Cognizant’s clients needed a forward-looking technology roadmap to streamline operations, unlock data-driven insights, and support automation for better employee and customer experiences. Cognizant’s approach: Empowerment through Microsoft intelligent automation Using Microsoft Power Platform, Copilot agents, and robust governance frameworks, Cognizant delivers solutions that are secure, scalable, and tailored to each client’s needs. Ongoing training, upskilling, and community-building ensure sustained adoption and a strong digital culture. An essential part of that digital culture is Cognizant’s belief that innovation with AI should be accessible to employees at every level—not just technical teams. “At Cognizant, intelligent automation is more than a technology capability—it’s a strategic enabler for business transformation,” said Chakradhar Gooty Agraharam, Global Intelligent Automation Leader at Cognizant. “By combining Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft Dynamics 365, and Copilot innovations with our deep industry expertise, we help clients accelerate automation at scale, unlock new efficiencies, and deliver measurable outcomes. Our partnership with Microsoft empowers us to lead with innovation, speed, and precision—driving hyper automation strategies that redefine what’s possible for enterprises worldwide.” For their healthcare, financial services, and retail engagements, Cognizant selected solutions that met each client's immediate needs while supporting long-term scalability. They implemented strong governance frameworks—using the Microsoft Power Platform Center of Excellence Starter Kit alongside their own methodologies—to maintain regulatory compliance and secure operations. By empowering clients to adopt Microsoft intelligent automation tools, including Copilot agents, Microsoft Power Automate, and Power Platform, Cognizant helped their clients streamline processes, unlock insights, and enhance both employee and customer experiences. Continue reading here Explore all case studies or submit your own Subscribe to case studies tag to follow all new case study posts. Don't forget to follow this blog to receive email notifications of new stories!Partner Case study | Insight
As organizations and leaders race to embrace the potential of AI, sometimes, the hardest part of the transformation isn’t choosing the right technology—it’s getting people to use it. Employees may hesitate to modify established workflows, feel resistant to new technology, or simply not know how or where to start. This can stall even the most ambitious AI strategies. Insight Enterprises—a Fortune 500 solutions integrator and longtime Microsoft partner—deeply understands this challenge. The company helps clients modernize their operations and embrace innovative technologies to accelerate growth. Their expertise and close partnerships with customers has earned them global recognition, and they were named a 2024 Microsoft Americas AI and Copilot Innovation Partner of the Year. As a trusted advisor to thousands of organizations, Insight knew they needed to lead by example. While the company was helping clients accelerate their AI journeys, they also wanted to accelerate their own internal AI adoption. To accomplish that goal, Insight launched Flight Academy, a gamified program designed to make AI usage practical, measurable, and rewarding for every teammate. Leading from within to stay on the frontier of AI innovation Insight has built their reputation by supporting AI adoption, modernization, and future-readiness for organizations around the world. But they wanted to apply that same philosophy internally, setting the standard for the AI innovation they bring to customers. To remain on the frontier of AI innovation, they committed to becoming an AI-first organization. That meant empowering 16,000 teammates worldwide to embrace AI tools and integrate them into daily workflows. “We think of each of our teammates as this force multiplier, this little snowball on top of a mountain,” said Stan Lequin, CTO, AI Transformation at Insight. “If we give it a push from an AI perspective, what kind of momentum and force of nature could we create with 16,000 snowballs, fully AI-enabled, rolling down the hill?” To realize that vision and become an AI-first organization, Insight wanted every teammate to feel confident using AI tools, not just for isolated tasks but as an integral part of daily work. “We had really good conversations with our teammates that AI is just going to make them more powerful,” said Lequin. “They shouldn’t fear it; they should embrace it.” Initially, AI adoption remained lower than the team hoped. But they quickly came up with an idea that changed the AI landscape, inspiring employees to adopt AI and experiment with solutions at a fast and ambitious rate. They built an environment where AI curiosity was encouraged, success was celebrated, and use cases were visible across the business. Essentially, they gamified AI adoption, incentivizing AI use through light competition and rewards—and in the process, they turned initial interest into sustained engagement. Continue reading here Explore all case studies or submit your own Subscribe to case studies tag to follow all new case study posts. Don't forget to follow this blog to receive email notifications of new stories!Upcoming IT Management and Security in the AI Era events on Tech community!
We’re excited to invite you to IT Management and Security in the AI Era, on Thursday, February 26th, from 8:00AM to 10:30 AM Pacific. This digital event is designed to help IT and security professionals answer questions with clarity and confidence, grounded in the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities and controls. What to expect IT Management and Security in the AI Era brings together insights, demos, and deep dives from Microsoft experts, giving you a practical understanding of how to prepare your environments for Copilot and agents while managing risks responsibly. Topics covered include: Built-in protections in the Copilot platform that help proactively safeguard your organization Practical ways to reduce exposure to common attack vectors in an increasingly AI-driven digital workplace Technical guidance for protecting sensitive data while maintaining productivity Best practices for managing AI agents and controlling costs Measurement, analytics, and usage insights to understand adoption and business impact Guidance on enabling users and assessing the value of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents across your organization Continue reading and register here!Partner Blog | Introducing Partner Marketing Center Pro
Across the ecosystem, partners are moving quickly to support customers on their frontier transformation journey. You’re building AI solutions, strengthening security, and modernizing data estates—and you need messaging that can keep pace with your delivery. To support your go-to-market efforts and make campaign execution more efficient and impactful, we are introducing a new partner marketing experience: Partner Marketing Center Pro. Partner Marketing Center Pro is an AI-driven hub that brings key marketing tools into one convenient, intuitive platform. Now, you can run end-to-end marketing campaigns powered by AI, with key features including asset customization, intelligent translation, comprehensive campaign reporting, and an AI assistant that supports you through each step. Partner Marketing Center Pro is developed with modern, AI-powered marketing capabilities designed for you to generate targeted demand, personalize outreach at scale, and move faster from launch to measurable results. Over the coming months, we will continue adding new features that strengthen targeting, streamline execution, and improve performance insights across your campaigns. Continue reading herePartner Blog | Cloud & AI Platforms, Part 5: Innovating with Azure AI apps and agents.
As we wrap up this Cloud & AI Platforms series, I want to focus on where many partners are investing next: building AI apps and agents that move beyond experiments and into production, at scale, with trust built in. Across industries, AI is reshaping how applications are designed, built, and delivered. We are witnessing the shift from point solutions to systems, with Copilots and agents that can reason, act, and collaborate across workflows. That shift is creating both urgency and opportunity for partners. According to IDC research, 68% of global enterprises surveyed are already using generative AI, and another 26% plan to adopt it in the next 12 months. At the same time, organizations are rapidly moving from prebuilt generative AI apps toward customized or custom-built solutions, with IDC projecting that shift from 40% today to 70% in the next 24 months. 1 This is exactly where Azure AI apps and agents come in, empowering customers to operationalize AI faster while keeping security, governance, and oversight front and center. Continue reading here
Driving Global SMB Impact Through AI Powered, Partner Led Digital Sales
Join Siew Hoon Goh, General Manager of Microsoft’s Global Vendor Digital Sales (VDS) organization, as she shares how VDS is transforming SMB engagement through digitally‑scaled, partner‑centric sales motions that deliver impact worldwide. Under her leadership, VDS has become a core engine in Microsoft’s SMB strategy—driving significant YoY revenue growth, pioneering AI‑forward sales capabilities, and strengthening global alignment across Americas, EMEA, and Asia. In this session, Siew Hoon Goh will explore: How VDS empowers thousands of SMB customers by combining digital signals, AI innovation, and partner collaboration at scale. The evolving “digitally initiated, partner closed” model that accelerates customer acquisition, migration, and growth across global markets. FY26 priorities—including AI transformation, CSP growth acceleration, and deeper global‑regional orchestration—that strengthen partner execution and unlock new revenue opportunities. Attendees will gain insight into Microsoft’s fastest‑scaling SMB sales engine and learn how partners can amplify their impact by aligning with VDS’ global motion and leveraging shared best practices, joint planning frameworks, and AI‑powered customer engagement strategies. Register for this IAMCP Enlighten session here Driving Global SMB Impact Through AI Powered, Partner Led Digital Sales
