🎉 Celebrate Excellence at the Microsoft Switzerland Partner of the Year Awards 2025!
Microsoft Switzerland is thrilled to invite you to our Partner of the Year Award Celebration 2025 – Partner Day! Join us in person as we recognize the extraordinary achievements, innovation, and impact of our Swiss partner community. This special celebration is our way of saying thank you for driving success and shaping the future with us. 📅 Date: Thursday, November 27, 2025 🕐 Time: 1:30 PM – 7:00 PM (GMT+01:00) 📍 Location: Hyatt Regency Zurich Airport The Circle The Circle Convention Center The Circle 41 8058 Zürich Airport, Switzerland 👉 Register now – limited seats available! Hosted by Catrin Hinkel, CEO of Microsoft Switzerland Andrew Reid, Commercial Partner Lead, Microsoft Switzerland 🏆 Awards Categories We’re excited to announce winners across 11 local categories that showcase innovation, excellence, and partnership impact: Switzerland Partner of the Year AI Excellence Azure Migration M365 Copilot Modern Work Security Business Applications Transformation & Innovation Marketplace Champion Social Impact Startup of the Year 👉 Register now 🗓 Event Agenda 01:30 PM – 02:00 PM | Check-in 02:00 PM – 02:30 PM | Welcome by Catrin Hinkel 02:30 PM – 04:00 PM | Winners Announcements 04:00 PM – 05:00 PM | Break & Networking 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM | Flying Dinner & Networking ℹ️ Important Details This exclusive in-person event is reserved for Microsoft partners and nominees. Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to winners and nominees. We can’t wait to celebrate your success, share your stories, and connect over a shared vision for growth and innovation. ➡️ Register now to secure your spot Let’s celebrate partnership, innovation, and impact — together.
Checking If It’s Okay to Post a Training Partnership Idea in MCT Spaces
Dear Community Leaders, I hope this message finds you well! I’m reaching out to ask if it would be appropriate to share a post in the MCT Community or MCT Longue regarding an initiative I’m developing under the Microsoft XIAD program. The concept is to invite fellow MCTs—particularly those not currently affiliated with a TSP—to collaborate on future training events. While paid opportunities may not be available at the outset, we’re committed to offering visibility and recognition. One way we plan to do this is by featuring trainer profiles and their specialties on our website, helping build credibility and exposure for participating MCTs. As part of this initiative, I’m planning to organize a one-day event each quarter, and I’m looking to collaborate with five certified MCTs who hold any of the following certifications: PL300, DP100, DP203, DP600, DP700, PL200, PL400, PL600 The goal is to foster meaningful partnerships and create a space where trainers can align with our mission and potentially engage in future work. I’d love to start this conversation in a transparent and inclusive way, and I believe the MCT Café could be a great place to gauge interest and gather feedback. Please let me know if this type of post would be welcome, or if there’s a preferred channel or format for sharing such ideas. Warm regards, vk2 MCT & Head of TSP.Announcing: AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners in the DACH Region
The AI Office Hours for Microsoft Partners are back! Four sessions, four hot topics, one goal: helping our Microsoft partners in the DACH region get ready for the next wave of AI. 🗓️ Oct 2 – Agents & APIs - Azure AI Foundry register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Opening Episode – The State of Agents on Azure AI Foundry 🗓️ Oct 30 – Architecture Patterns of Autonomous Agents register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Autonomous Agents on Azure AI Foundry 🗓️ Nov 21 – Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): Ignite Special Episode – Key Announcements & Highlights 🗓️ Dec 12 – AI-Ready Infrastructure register here: AI Office Hours (DACH region): AI-Ready Infrastructure Please join! We are looking forward to the conversations, questions, and ideas that will come out of this series.Copilot for MCTs
I participated in the February 2024 Training Services Partner Community Call (TSPCC) about an hour ago, where numerous Copilot courses and Applied Skills Assessments were announced. However, a critical concern remains unaddressed: the accessibility of Copilot for Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) to effectively teach these courses and conduct assessments. The current guidance of "Bring your own subscription" (which was provided to me as a response in the TSPCC Q & A today) for training organizations is impractical and does not align with the needs of MCTs and training service providers (TSPs). The lack of a feasible solution for accessing Copilot presents a significant barrier to entry, particularly for individual trainers and small to medium-sized TSPs. The financial burden of procuring a Copilot license, with its substantial upfront cost and lack of a monthly payment option, is a deterrent to many, including myself and many TSPs in my region. This situation creates an uneven playing field, favoring larger enterprise TSPs capable of acquiring multiple licenses, thereby monopolizing the market and client base. It is imperative to recognize that the demand for instructor-led training in Copilot is high, with students seeking guidance and consultation in navigating this revolutionary tool. The self-learning route is not a viable alternative for all learners. I urge Microsoft WWL to expedite the development of a solution that provides MCTs with complimentary access to Copilot, enabling us to deliver the high-quality training that is in demand. The current model is not sustainable and risks alienating a significant portion of the training community. It is crucial for Microsoft WWL to address this issue promptly to ensure the successful rollout of Copilot courses and to maintain the integrity and inclusivity of the MCT program.⏳Last Call for Microsoft Partners in Switzerland!⏳
The nomination window for the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 closes TOMORROW – July 18 at 6:00 PM PT. If you’ve been planning to submit – now is the time! This is your opportunity to gain global visibility, celebrate your impact, and be recognized by Microsoft for the incredible work you're doing across AI, cloud, sustainability, and more.🌍 📝 Nominate here → https://partnerawards.partner.microsoft.com/ 📅 Deadline → July 18 at 6:00 PM PT Let’s show the world the power of Swiss innovation! #MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #CountdownToGreatness #Microsoft #Business #Partner #Technology #Innovation
Security, Compliance, and Identity Training and Certification Marketing Playbook
I'm not sure, whether this is the correct place for some suggestions for the above kit. Although great update & kit, new toolkit is not 100% up-to-date when it comes to certifications: TSP - e-book, infographics: MS-500 and related certification was retired almost two years ago: Microsoft 365 Certified: Security Administrator Associate certification and Exam MS-500 retiring | Microsoft Community Hub SC-400 will be retired tomorrow. SC-401 and especially new Information Security Administrator Associate has already been updated in Certification Poster (https://aka.ms/CertPoster). Name of certification not 100% correct in materials MS poster 2 - Cybersecurity architects training journey.pptx has same (AZ-104 Azure Admin) content as MS poster 1 - Azure administrator training journey.pptx Also, there are some materials with Copilot for Security which has been rebranded to Security Copilot.🚀 Microsoft Partners in Switzerland - Only 10 Days Left to Submit Your Nominations!
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards 2025 nomination window closes on July 18 at 6:00 PM PT - don’t miss your chance to be recognized locally and globally! Each year, Microsoft honors partners who are driving innovation, transformation, and customer success across industries and technologies. Whether your focus is AI, cloud, sustainability, industry solutions, or social impact - this is your moment to shine. 🌍✨ 🏆 Why nominate? Local and global recognition from Microsoft Visibility within the partner ecosystem and field teams Exclusive experience at Microsoft Ignite Greater credibility with customers and partners Featured case study and video as part of Microsoft’s Partner Success Stories 📝 How to nominate: Visit the Partner of the Year Awards website Review the award categories, official rules, and eligibility guidelines Submit your nomination by July 18 at 6:00 PM PT ❓Have questions? Reach out to the Partner of the Year Awards team at potyasup@microsoft.com (please allow 48 hours for a response) or check out the AMA session for answers to common questions. 💡 There are just ~10 days left - make your mark and show the world what Swiss innovation looks like! 👉 Start your nomination today #MSPartner #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #Switzerland #DigitalTransformation #Cloud #AI #Microsoft #PartnerAwards #CountdownToGreatness
