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128 Topics- Partner Blog | Highlights from the Migrate & Modernize Summit: Accelerating customer transformation through AIModernization is one of the biggest technology opportunities of our time. Across industries, organizations are looking to move faster, operate more securely, and scale innovation. But legacy systems, technical debt, and fragmented infrastructure continue to slow progress. IDC reports that more than 37% of application portfolios require modernization today, and that need will remain high for years to come. It’s a challenge that demands deep technical expertise, and it’s your opportunity to lead. As a Microsoft partner, you’re central to enabling customer transformation and shaping what comes next. At the recent Migrate & Modernize Summit, we introduced new tools and programs that combine AI-powered automation with expert-led deployment support. These innovations make it possible to deliver faster outcomes, reduce complexity, and unlock long-term value for your customers. You can register or watch the summit on demand. Modernization is becoming faster, smarter, and more scalable At the summit, we introduced several key updates that support how partners accelerate migration and modernization across workloads and industries. Continue reading here56Views1like0Comments
- Secure your data—Microsoft Purview at Ignite 2025Security is a core focus at Microsoft Ignite this year, with the Security Forum on November 17, deep dive technical sessions, theater talks, and hands-on labs designed for security leaders and practitioners. Join us in San Francisco, November 17–21, or online, November 18–20, to learn what’s new and what’s next across data security, compliance, and AI. This year’s sessions and labs will help you prevent data exfiltration, manage insider risks, and enable responsible AI adoption across your organization. Featured sessions: BRK250: Preventing data exfiltration with a layered protection strategy Learn how Microsoft Purview enables a layered approach to data protection, including AI and non-AI apps, devices, browsers, and networks. BRK257: Drive secure Microsoft 365 Copilot adoption using Microsoft Purview Discover built-in safeguards to prevent data loss and insider risks as you scale Copilot and agentic AI. LAB548: Prevent data exposure in Copilot and AI apps with DLP Configure DLP policies to protect sensitive data across Microsoft 365 services and AI scenarios. Explore and filter the full security catalog by topic, format, and role: aka.ms/Ignite/SecuritySessions. Why attend: Ignite is your chance to see the latest Purview features, connect with product experts, and get hands-on with new compliance and data protection tools. Microsoft will also preview future enhancements for agentic AI and unified data governance. Security Forum (November 17): Kick off with an immersive, in‑person pre‑day focused on strategic security discussions and real‑world guidance from Microsoft leaders and industry experts. Select Security Forum during registration. Connect with peers and security leaders through these signature security experiences: Security Leaders Dinner—CISOs and VPs connect with Microsoft leaders. CISO Roundtable—Gain practical insights on secure AI adoption. Secure the Night Party—Network in a relaxed, fun setting. Register for Microsoft Ignite >43Views0likes0Comments
- AZURE INNOVATORS HUB: PUBLIC SESSIONS 2025Join us at the Azure Innovators Hub: Public Sessions 2025, a vibrant online event for professionals and enthusiasts passionate about Azure, Microsoft 365, and Developer Technologies. This event brings together a diverse community to explore cutting-edge solutions, share real-world experiences, and spark meaningful conversations around cloud innovation and modern development practices.67Views0likes0Comments
- Modern endpoint management—Microsoft Intune at Ignite 2025Security is a core focus at Microsoft Ignite this year, with the Security Forum on November 17, deep dive technical sessions, theater talks, and hands-on labs designed for security leaders and practitioners. Join us in San Francisco, November 17–21, or online, November 18–20, to learn why endpoint security and management are critical in today’s hybrid environments. At Ignite, endpoint management sessions and labs will help you secure devices, automate management, and integrate with AI-powered security tools. Featured sessions: BRK242: Top Essentials for an Integrated, AI-Ready Security Foundation Learn what Microsoft Entra and Microsoft Intune bring across the M365 stack to help you reach a Zero Trust security posture with more compliance and control in the era of agentic AI. LAB542: Zero Trust Lab: Securing Identities and Devices with Intune & Entra Explore how Intune and Entra secure identities and devices, with new implementation indicators and cross-pillar guidance. BRK258: Inside Windows Security, from client to cloud Discover the latest innovations across Windows and Intune designed to improve your security posture and protect users, devices, and data. Explore and filter the full security catalog by topic, format, and role: aka.ms/Ignite/SecuritySessions Why attend: Ignite is the best place to learn about new Microsoft Entra capabilities for agentic AI, identity governance, and secure access. We will also share its vision for the future of identity and agent management. Security Forum (November 17): Kick off with an immersive, in‑person pre‑day focused on strategic security discussions and real‑world guidance from Microsoft leaders and industry experts. Select Security Forum during registration. Register for Microsoft Ignite >91Views0likes0Comments
- Microsoft Blog | Microsoft Ignite: Shaping what’s next with our partner ecosystemIn just a few weeks, we’ll gather at Microsoft Ignite 2025 to focus on four pillars that define successful AI transformation: improving employee experiences, reinventing business processes, deepening customer connections, and bending the curve of industry innovation. Across every sector, organizations are asking how to realize these outcomes with speed and confidence, and Microsoft partners are the ones who can make it possible. Join us in San Francisco or online November 18–21 to see the latest innovations, connect with Microsoft leaders and peers, and learn how to deliver even greater impact for your customers. Registration is open, and there is still time to reserve your spot today. What to expect at Microsoft Ignite Learn how to unlock the most value from your Microsoft partnership through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program. Continue reading here143Views1like0Comments
- Event Training: Graphics & Branding for Community Events - September 2025Join MGCI Board Members Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver who host our Monthly Microsoft Global Community Initiative (#MGCI) Event Production Training Ask Me Anything Talks – and we'd love for you to join the conversation! All are welcome! Hosts: Wes Preston and Sharon Weaver This month's topic: Graphics & Branding for Community Events Strong visuals and consistent branding are essential for creating memorable and impactful community events. This session will guide you through the fundamentals of visual communication, including: Applying brand guidelines to event materials Designing accessible and inclusive graphics Using templates and tools to streamline your creative process Creating cohesive visuals across digital and print platforms Whether you're designing flyers, social media posts, or presentation decks, this session will help you build confidence and consistency in your event branding. Let’s build stronger, more connected communities—together. 📅 September 25⏰8:10 AM PT https://aka.ms/MGCITrainingMTG Bring your ideas too! Let’s share, learn, and capture best practices for producing events. Sign up to receive our newsletter and reminders for our meetings: https://aka.ms/MGCISignUP Learn about the Microsoft Global Community Initiative: https://aka.ms/MGCI Post-event all meetings are available on demand on our Microsoft Community Learning YouTube channel: https://aka.ms/community/learning157Views0likes0Comments
- Partner Blog | Accelerating AI growth and innovation: Your guide to Microsoft IgniteMicrosoft Ignite is where possibility meets action. Each year, IT professionals, including tech practitioners, coders, engineers, business leaders, and partners, come together at one event to discover what’s next, learn from industry leaders, and shape the future of technology. This year, Ignite is designed to sharpen your expertise, expand your opportunities, and accelerate growth in the AI era. This year’s event will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco from November 18 to 21, 2025, with an optional pre-day on November 17. Online sessions will also be available worldwide from November 18 to 20. Register now to secure your pass for San Francisco or online participation. I am excited to join Microsoft leaders including Satya Nadella, Judson Althoff, Scott Guthrie, Jay Parikh, Charlie Bell, and Mark Russinovich in San Francisco to showcase the latest innovations, highlight partner impact, and share our vision for the future! Continue reading here98Views1like0Comments
- 🚀 Join Us for the Migrate and Modernize Summit – September 23-24, 2025Partners, mark your calendars! On September 23-24, Microsoft is hosting the Migrate and Modernize Summit, a digital event to help you and your customers accelerate cloud migrations to Azure and simplify modernization. This event is appropriate for both partner and customers. As a partner, you will hear important product announcements that will enable you to: Transform your migration and modernization practice Leverage AI to simplify and accelerate Migrations and Modernization to Azure, unlocking new projects and revenue. Drive new leads Inspire customers to engage in an assessment using your partner organization and services. Unlock Azure Accelerate funding Activate Microsoft investments / partner benefits that drive your partner services. (Specialized partners) Your customers will learn how to make their cloud migration and modernization a reality with Keynote Presentations from Microsoft leaders such as Scott Guthrie, Jeremy Winter, Amanda Silver and Cyril Belikoff Breakout Tracks tailored for decision-makers and practitioners to see migration and modernization agents in action, as well as local tracks to go deeper on specific topics Customer Stories including Sanofi, Thomson Reuters, and OneDigital Live Demos to bring to life the latest innovations around AI-assisted tooling and products Join us for the Migrate and Modernize Summit! Learn more about the event Register your teams for one of the sessions using the links below Share the event with your customers using this invite September 23, 2025 9:00 AM PT (GMT-07:00) United States http://aka.ms/mmeventusp September 23, 2025 12:00 PM ET (GMT-04:00) Latin America http://aka.ms/mmeventlap September 23, 2025 1:00 PM BRT (GMT-03:00) Brazil http://aka.ms/mmeventbzp September 24, 2025 9:00 AM BST Europe, Middle East, Africa http://aka.ms/mmeventemeap September 24, 2025 10:00 AM AEST (GMT+10:00) Australia and New Zealand http://aka.ms/mmeventanzp September 24, 2025 10:00 AM SGT (GMT+08:00) Association of Southeast Asian Nations http://aka.ms/mmeventaseanp September 24, 2025 9:00 AM KST (GMT+09:00) Korea http://aka.ms/mmeventkoreap September 24, 2025 1:00 PM JST (GMT+09:00) Japan http://aka.ms/mmeventjapanp September 24, 2025 2:00 PM IST (GMT+05:30) India http://aka.ms/mmeventindiap Registration Opening Soon (Save the Date) October 28, 2025 1:00 PM CST (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | People’s Republic of China October 28, 2025 1:00 PM CST (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | Taiwan October 28, 2025 9:00 AM HKT (GMT+08:00) Greater China Region | Hong Kong188Views2likes1Comment
- Highlights from MCAPS Start for Partners 2025We’re seeing strong momentum and tangible value across customer segments with Microsoft’s AI platform—particularly through Copilot and intelligent agents. 🚀 Explore the latest partner innovations and announcements from MCAPS Start for Partners: https://aka.ms/MCAPSHighlights2025318Views2likes2Comments
- Discover what’s in store at Microsoft Ignite 2025Microsoft Ignite 2025 is just around the corner, taking place November 18–21, both online and in person. Early registration is essential to secure in-person slots and access exclusive partner experiences—but the digital experience includes all the hands-on learning you’ve come to expect from this must-attend event. Prepare to hear from an exciting lineup of Microsoft leaders, including Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer Judson Althoff, Chief Technology Officer Mark Russinovich, and Corporate Vice President of Global Partner Solutions and Chief People Officer Nicole Dezen. When you attend, you can also expect expert insights, opportunities to innovate, and moments built to help you scale and become leaders in the AI era. This year’s agenda is designed to deliver maximum value to partners with actionable insights and customer-centric storytelling. Event highlights include: · Inspiring keynotes on AI leadership and product innovation. · 40+ breakout sessions on modernizing infrastructure, breaking down data silos, unified security operations, building pipeline, co-selling opportunities, and more. · Partner-led theater sessions demonstrating how to build and scale intelligent apps and AI agents on the Microsoft Cloud. · The Partner Exchange expo hub, featuring solution demos, expert access, and lounges for informal conversations. · Hands-on skilling labs and on-site certification exams. · Networking events designed to make connecting easier and more relaxed. In-person seats sell out fast. Secure your spot today by registering and selecting the partner program as your primary focus. Register now!403Views1like0Comments