Understanding the Microsoft MVP Program: Seeking Clear Guidance
Hello everyone, I’d like to start a discussion about the Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) Program. My main concern is understanding the process of becoming an MVP and the specific requirements involved. I know the program recognizes exceptional community leaders and experts who share their knowledge and support others, but the actual path to nomination and selection seems a bit unclear. Could anyone share clear guidance on the eligibility criteria, the nomination process, the types of contributions that are most valued, and practical tips to strengthen an application? Your insights and experiences would be highly valuable, not just to me but also to others in the community who may be interested in pursuing this recognition. Thank you so much for your attention and participation.APAC Fabric Engineering Connection - Spooktacular Edition & AMA with Amir Netz
🚨 Are you a Microsoft partner that is interested in data and analytics? Then you won't want to miss our next Fabric Engineering Connection call - Spooktacular Edition! 👻🎃 We are summoning the Data Sorcerer himself, Amir Netz, for an Ask Me Anything session. The mystical Amir will conjure answers to all your questions. 🧙♂️🔮 Plus, one lucky winner will walk away with a pair of #FabricKicks. 👟 Save the date now - and join us for a frightfully fun time! 🦇🕷️ Costumes optional. Curiosity required. 🧟♀️ To join the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://lnkd.in/g_PRdfjt. We look forward to seeing you on the call!Americas/EMEA Fabric Engineering Connection - Spooktacular Edition & AMA with Amir Netz
🚨 Are you a Microsoft Partner that is interested in data and analytics? Then you won't want to miss our next Fabric Engineering Connection call - Spooktacular Edition! 👻🎃 We are summoning the Data Sorcerer himself, Amir Netz, for an Ask Me Anything session. The mystical Amir will conjure answers to all your questions. 🧙♂️🔮 Plus, one lucky winner will walk away with a pair of #FabricKicks. 👟 Save the date now - and join us for a frightfully fun time! 🦇🕷️ Costumes optional. Curiosity required. 🧟♀️ To join the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://lnkd.in/g_PRdfjt. We look forward to seeing you on the calls!APAC Fabric Engineering Connection call
Are you a Microsoft partners that is interested in data and analytics? Be sure to join us for the next Fabric Engineering Connection calls! 🎉 The APAC call is Thursday, October 23, from 1-2 am UTC/Wednesday, October 2, from 5-6 pm PT. Tamer Farag and Trilok Rajesh will be presenting on Modernizing Legacy Analytics & BI Platforms.Join the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
Are you a Microsoft partners that is interested in data and analytics? Be sure to join us for the next Fabric Engineering Connection calls! 🎉 The Americas & EMEA call will take place Wednesday, October 22, from 8-9 am PT and will feature presentations from Teddy Bercovitz and Gerd Saurer on Fabric Extend Workload Developer Kit, followed by a presentation on Data Protection Capabilities from Yael Biss. The APAC call is Thursday, October 23, from 1-2 am UTC/Wednesday, October 2, from 5-6 pm PT. Tamer Farag, Trilok Rajesh and Shreya Ghosh will be presenting on Modernizing Legacy Analytics & BI Platforms. This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback. To join the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. We look forward to seeing you later this week!
Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program - Train the Trainer Events (DIAD/FAIAD/RTIAD)
We invite you to attend an upcoming Train the Trainer session for Microsoft Partners to learn more about the Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Programand how to lead workshops that empower customers to use and adopt Microsoft products. Our Train the Trainer events are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver successful Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) sessions. ✨ Why Attend? Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced trainers and get your questions answered. Comprehensive Resources: Access all the content and support you need to succeed. 📅 Upcoming Events: Dashboard in a Day This is a one-day, hands-on workshop for business analysts, covering the breadth of Power BI capabilities. Currently available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Fabric Analyst in a Day This is an intermediate-level training designed for Power BI Data Analysts who have at least one year of experience on Power BI but are new to Microsoft Fabric. November 13, 2025 (EMEA) 9:00 - 12:00 Central European Time - link November 14, 2025 (Americas) 9:00 - 12:00 Central Time - link Real-Time Intelligence in a Day This is an intermediate-level training designed for Power BI developers looking to extract insights and visualize streaming and time sensitive data. November 13, 2025 (EMEA) 1:00 - 4:00 Central European Time - link November 14, 2025 (Americas) 1:00 - 4:00 Central Time - link Once registered, look for your registration confirmation email from notification@msftevents.microsoft.com that contains your unique Teams meeting link to join the virtual event. Be sure to check spam and junk folders, and mark as a safe sender. If you are unable to locate your registration confirmation, email pappspartnerevents@microsoft.com. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event! Partner with us! Are you a Microsoft Partner interested in the opportunity to join the program and deliver Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) events? 🔍 Learn more about the program and review partner eligibility criteria: https://aka.ms/xiadpartneropportunity. 📧 Contact the XIAD Program team: xiadevents@microsoft.com 📤 Submit requests to deliver events: https://aka.ms/xIAD/PartnerEventsAmericas & EMEA Fabric Engineering Connection call
Are you a Microsoft partners that is interested in data and analytics? Be sure to join us for the next Fabric Engineering Connection calls! 🎉 The Americas & EMEA call will take place Wednesday, October 22, from 8-9 am PT and will feature presentations from Teddy Bercovitz and Gerd Saurer on Fabric Extend Workload Developer Kit, followed by a presentation on Data Protection Capabilities from Yael Biss.Partner Blog | Microsoft & Oracle: The future of enterprise cloud data for partners
In today’s fast-changing cloud and AI landscape, our partnership with Oracle represents the power of collaboration to drive customer transformation at scale. Microsoft and Oracle share a common goal: to enable organizations to modernize their data estates, accelerate AI innovation, and deliver measurable business outcomes. Oracle Database@Azure brings this vision to life by combining the best of both platforms and putting our partners at the center of that transformation. Announcements from Oracle AI World At Oracle AI World, we introduced a new set of advancements that expand what’s possible for our customers and partners. Azure Accelerate, within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, support now includes Oracle Database@Azure workloads, offering partners funding, credits, and the Cloud Accelerate Factory for zero-cost deployment assistance. This allows partners to move customers to Azure faster, reduce migration risks, and increase delivery speed. Partners will also be able to resell Oracle Database@Azure directly through Microsoft Marketplace, making it easier to package, license, and deploy solutions globally while building new revenue streams. The platform itself also continues to evolve quickly. Oracle Database@Azure now supports Oracle Base Database Service, Exadata Exascale 19c, and Oracle Database 23ai across more than 28+ regions worldwide, enabling a broad multicloud hyperscaler reach. Native Oracle GoldenGate integration with Oracle Database@Azure now connects directly to Microsoft Fabric, making it easier to unify data across systems, reduce latency, and activate AI and analytics at scale. Partners can also use Copilot Studio and Azure AI Foundry to create and deploy custom agents and low-code AI solutions powered by more than 1,900 models. Security and operations are integrated across Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, and Entra ID, giving customers AI-driven threat detection, real-time monitoring, and unified identity management. Azure Arc integration adds full visibility, policy management, and automation across hybrid and multicloud environments, allowing partners to deliver consistent governance from a single control plane. The partnership between Microsoft and Oracle builds on years of co-engineering, centered on helping customers modernize mission-critical workloads without compromise. Together, we’ve brought Oracle Exadata infrastructure directly into Azure datacenters, unifying Microsoft and Oracle ecosystems through shared networking, identity, and governance. The result is a seamless cloud experience that combines Azure’s scalability and security with Oracle’s trusted database performance. Continue reading here!Join the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
Are you a Microsoft partner that is interested in data and analytics? Be sure to join us for the next Fabric Engineering Connection calls! 🎉 Sujata Narayana will be sharing a recap of Power BI announcements from FabCon Europe, followed by the latest updates on AI Functions from Virginia Roman. The Americas & EMEA call will take place Wednesday, October 15, from 8-9 am PT and the APAC call is Thursday, October 16, from 1-2 am UTC/Wednesday, October 15, from 5-6 pm PT. This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback. To join the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. We look forward to seeing you later this week!Join the Fabric Partner Community for this Week's Fabric Engineering Connection calls!
Are you a Microsoft partner that is interested in data and analytics? Be sure to join us for the next Fabric Engineering Connection calls! 🎉 Sujata Narayana will be sharing a recap of Power BI announcements from FabCon Europe, followed by the latest updates on AI Functions from Virginia Roman. The Americas & EMEA call will take place Wednesday, October 15, from 8-9 am PT and the APAC call is Thursday, October 16, from 1-2 am UTC/Wednesday, October 15, from 5-6 pm PT. This is your opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and provide feedback. To join the call, you must be a member of the Fabric Partner Community Teams channel. To join, complete the participation form at https://aka.ms/JoinFabricPartnerCommunity. We look forward to seeing you later this week!
