Multiparty private offers through Marketplace: channel growth in Hong Kong
Microsoft Marketplace offers multiple ways for partners to sell together. With multiparty private offers becoming available in Hong Kong on October 8, join us to learn how to use Microsoft Marketplace to scale channel-led sales and drive business growth. Across the partner ecosystem, whether you're building software or delivering cloud services, Microsoft Marketplace is the scale engine for reaching more customers and increasing sales. The continued expansion of channel-led selling capabilities is creating more locally relevant ways for partners to sell together, reach more customers, and grow their business through the Microsoft ecosystem. Leave with practical guidance on how these capabilities work together and how to start using them in your sales motions today. What you’ll learn: How to use multiparty private offers The differences between multiparty private offers and resale enabled offers, and the power of using them together Get operational readiness with structured next steps whether your organization builds software—or offers cloud services Takeaways: Build confidence in activating multiparty private offers and channel-led sales through Marketplace with localized guidance, grounded in a strong understanding of Microsoft Marketplace sales models and when to apply each for maximum strategic impact. Who should attend? Channel, marketing, operations, and sales leaders from software companies (ISVs), systems integrators, resellers, distributors, and managed service providers looking to grow their businesses through co-selling opportunities in the Microsoft ecosystem. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar, then sign in to the Tech Community and select ‘Attend’ to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.Microsoft co-sell playbook: From co-sell ready to closed-won
Learn how leading partners align opportunities, engage the right stakeholders, and improve deal execution to increase win rates and revenue. Turning a co-sell opportunity into revenue takes more than achieving co-sell ready status. The most successful partners align their sales motions to Microsoft priorities and effectively engage the right participants in the opportunity, whether through partner-led motions, partner-to-partner collaboration, or Microsoft seller engagement. Join Kevin Flitcroft, Head of Sales for SaaSify at Spektra Systems, to learn how leading partners move opportunities from co-sell ready to closed-won with greater consistency. Find out how to position partner-led and seller-supported opportunities for co-sell success, drive action-oriented conversations, and align commercial motions to customer purchasing preferences and Azure consumption commitments, using Microsoft Marketplace as part of a broader co-sell strategy. About the Speaker: Kevin Flitcroft is Head of Sales for SaaSify at Spektra Systems, a global cloud technology company helping businesses and cloud partners grow through innovative solutions. With expertise in technology sales, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics, Kevin specializes in aligning business goals with scalable growth strategies. What you’ll learn: How to align opportunities to Microsoft priorities and determine when to lead independently, collaborate with partners, or engage with Microsoft sellers. How to position Microsoft Marketplace early in the sales cycle to support customer purchasing goals and committed cloud spend across partner-led and Microsoft supported opportunities. How to prepare opportunities for successful deal execution through strong commercial readiness across different co-sell scenarios. How to apply the Audit/Activate/Run framework to build a repeatable co-sell motion that supports partner-led growth and Microsoft collaboration. Who should attend? Alliance and partner management leaders responsible for Microsoft co-sell success. Sales and business development teams focused on growing Microsoft-influenced pipeline. Marketplace, go-to-market, and revenue operations professionals supporting partner growth. Channel leaders and executives looking to scale co-sell outcomes and increase deal value through Microsoft Marketplace. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Sign in to the Tech Community and add the event to your calendar. Select ‘Attend’ to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.Seamless private offers: From creation to purchase and activation
Join us for a practical, end‑to‑end walkthrough of seamless private offer execution—from creation to customer purchase to partner activation. You will learn: How to create private offers in Partner Center How to extend private offers to the right party (including multiparty private offers, resale enabled offers, and CSP motions) What the customer purchase experience looks like on the receiving end What flexible billing schedules apply to, and how to proactively set yourself up for success This event will feature a live Partner Center demo and include time for live Q&A so bring your questions! Note: Partner Center reporting will not be covered in this session, but you can learn more by watching Tracking transaction to payout in Partner Center reports. Office hours for partners are typically held the third Wednesday of every month, 8:30 am PT unless otherwise noted. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.Multiparty private offers through Marketplace: channel growth in Australia
Microsoft Marketplace offers multiple ways for partners to work together and grow through the channel. With multiparty private offers launching in Australia on July 16, alongside resale enabled offers, join us to learn how can you can activate channel-led sales. This expansion helps partners strengthen customer relationships, fuel more partner-to-partner opportunities, simplify transactions, and find new growth opportunities. Leave with practical guidance on how these capabilities work together and how to put them into action. What you’ll learn: How to use multiparty private offers The differences between multiparty private offers and resale enabled offers, and the power of using them together Get operational readiness with structured next steps whether you’re the software company, or channel partner Takeaways: Build confidence in activating multiparty private offers and channel-led sales through Marketplace with localized guidance from Australia leads, grounded in a strong understanding of Microsoft Marketplace transaction models and when to apply each for maximum strategic impact. Who should attend? Software companies, systems integrators, resellers, distributors, or managed service providers, and partner sales or operations teams focused on cloud marketplace growth for channel-led selling. How do I participate? Select Add to Calendar to save the date, then click the Attend button to save your spot, receive event reminders, and participate in the Q&A. Not able to attend live? This session will be recorded and available on demand shortly after airing. Don't see Attend or Add to Calendar? Sign in to the Tech Community to join the conversation.How leading partners drive co-sell success with Marketplace
See how successful software companies expand their reach, strengthen co-sell relationships, and create repeatable paths to revenue through Microsoft Marketplace. Join Reis Barrie, advisor to software companies building Microsoft Marketplace growth and co-sell strategies, to learn how leading partners create momentum and generate co-sell opportunities through the Microsoft partner ecosystem. You’ll learn the practical steps toward transactable offers and Azure IP co-sell eligibility, the seller behaviors that consistently generate Marketplace opportunities, and practical strategies that help partners build momentum sooner. You’ll also discover how successful partners identify high-potential accounts, engage Microsoft sellers effectively, and use Marketplace as a repeatable growth motion. Bring your questions. The final fifteen minutes will be reserved for live Q&A. About the speaker: Reis Barrie is the CEO of Carve Partners, where he helps software development companies grow through Microsoft Marketplace and co-sell programs. With over a decade of experience in the Microsoft ecosystem, Reis specializes in turning strategic partnerships into measurable revenue growth. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to maximize Microsoft partnership opportunities, accelerate co-sell success, and drive sustainable business growth. What you’ll learn: Identify the fastest path to transactable offers and Azure co-sell eligibility. Learn the four habits Marketplace-ready sellers use to identify, create and advance co-sell opportunities. Understand how top partners engage Microsoft sellers to accelerate opportunities and strengthen co-sell motions. Discover Marketplace signals, funding opportunities, and deal strategies that help prioritize accounts and shorten sales cycles. Who should attend? Sales leaders and account executives responsible for Microsoft Marketplace growth. Partner business leaders looking to strengthen co-sell engagement with Microsoft. Marketplace, alliance, and channel managers seeking to accelerate transaction readiness. Revenue, sales operations, and go-to-market teams focused on growing Marketplace-driven opportunities. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar, then sign in to the Tech Community and select ‘Attend’ to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast.Maximize selling with Microsoft and Marketplace ROI
Incentives, rewards, and WorkSpan's AI-powered automation. Most Microsoft partners are leaving money on the table — not because they lack commitment, but because selling with Microsoft workflows, incentive applications, and Microsoft Marketplace reward programs can seem complex and, therefore, are easy to deprioritize. Join us as we share real workflows used by partners who have closed over $5 billion in co-sell revenue with Microsoft. Cut through the noise and walk away with the knowledge you need to: Navigate selling with Microsoft end-to-end. Apply for Azure sponsorship most partners don’t know they qualify for Earn the Marketplace rewards that most partners miss Use AI to automate repetitive Partner Center tasks that slow your team down WorkSpan provides AI agents for sellers and partner managers through the WorkSpan.AI Marketplace and Co-sell Platform For Sellers: WorkSpan's in‑CRM AI drives earlier, smarter co‑sell actions. For Partner Managers: WorkSpan's AI‑powered insights help launch and scale Microsoft partnerships. This session is now available on demand. Enjoy!Multi‑currency private offers in Microsoft Marketplace
Microsoft Marketplace is available in 141 regions and supports 17 currencies. As Marketplace adoption continues to grow more partners are navigating sales that involve multiple currencies, local customer invoicing, and evolving seller of record responsibilities. Understanding how currency exchanges impact private offers, partner payments, and customer billing is critical to successfully managing Marketplace transactions across geographies. Join this practical walkthrough to learn how multi‑currency transactions are managed through Microsoft Marketplace. You’ll see how currency exchange is handled across deal constructs, including a multiparty private offer example, and what changes when partners participate in resale enabled offers and assume seller of record responsibilities. If you are a software company or channel partners selling in Microsoft Marketplace and want to confidently navigate local currency transactions, understand how timing impacts payments, and apply best practices when executing deals across geographies, this session is for you! What you’ll learn: How Marketplace customers are invoiced and the currency of record How to configure private offers in local currency How sales timing affects partner payments How the FX rate applies to Marketplace sales Takeaways: Clear understanding of multi‑currency Marketplace transactions Confidence in creating private offers in local currency Foundational knowledge to support sales of resale enabled offers Microsoft Marketplace office hours for partners are typically held the third Wednesday of every month, 8:30 am PT unless otherwise noted. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast. Additional resources Geographic availability and currency support for Microsoft Marketplace FAQ: Foreign exchange for Microsoft Marketplace publishersThe Marketplace playbook for channel-led sales
Get step-by-step guidance and go-to-market resources to help you recruit and activate partners for channel-led sales through Microsoft Marketplace. With the expansion of channel-led sales capabilities, software companies can engage partners to reach new customers through Microsoft Marketplace. Through resale enabled offers and multiparty private offers, software companies can empower partners to sell on their behalf to drive scale, reach new markets, and unlock new co-sell opportunities. In markets where both resale enabled offers and multiparty private partners are available, software companies can also scale through distributors, who can activate their broader channel networks. If you're looking for a practical playbook, partner recruitment guidance, and new marketing materials to empower partners to sell on your behalf, don't miss this edition of Microsoft Marketplace partner office hours! We'll also be sharing best practices and lessons learned from successful software companies and answering your questions live. Who should attend? Alliance, channel, sales, and operations roles at software companies This office hour is structured for software companies—channel partners are welcome to attend to network with software companies Q&A will be available for attendees who join live. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar and select Attend to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast. Resources Channel-led Campaign in a box Multiparty private offers Resale enabled offers Microsoft Marketplace office hours for partners are typically held the third Wednesday of every month, 8:30 am PT unless otherwise notedMultiparty private offers through Microsoft Marketplace: channel growth in Japan
タイトル: Microsoft Marketplace のマルチパーティ プライベート オファーで実現する、日本のチャネルビジネス成長 マルチパーティ プライベート オファー は、2026年7月15日より日本でも利用可能になりました。これにより、Microsoft Marketplace 上で、チャネル主導の新たな収益の道が開かれます。日本に特化したSaaS市場参入・マーケティングアドバイザリー会社であるNihoniumによると、日本の企業向けソフトウェア販売の約70％は、ディストリビューター、システムインテグレーター、その他のチャネルパートナーを通じて行われるか、彼らの影響を大きく受けているそうです*。今は、日本のソフトウェア開発会社やチャネルパートナー（ディストリビューター、SI、リセラー）が準備を始める絶好のタイミングです。本セッション（日本語で実施）では、エンタープライズパートナー統括本部（Enterprise Partner Solutions）のメンバーが、マルチパーティ プライベート オファーが日本のエコシステムにとって何を意味するのか、そして実務としてどう動くべきかを解説します。 取り上げる内容： マルチパーティ プライベート オファーとは何か、ISV・チャネルパートナー・顧客の取引の流れ 7月15日以降、日本で新たに可能になること、および対応するオファー種別 ソフトウェア開発会社/チャネルパートナーが取引を開始するための前提条件と最初のステップ 取引が顧客の Azure 消費コミットメント（MACC）に充当される仕組みと、それが大型商談の早期クローズにどう寄与するか 皆さまの疑問にお答えするライブ Q&A パートナー経由でスケールを目指す ソフトウェア開発会社 の方も、取り扱いを広げたいチャネルパートナーの方も、日本でマルチパーティ プライベート オファー を活用して成長する道筋を明確に持ち帰っていただけます。 誰が参加すべきですか？ ソフトウェア会社、システムインテグレーター、リセラー、ディストリビューター、マネージドサービスプロバイダー、そしてチャネル主導の販売を通じてクラウドマーケットプレイスの成長を促進することに注力しているパートナーの営業・運営チーム。 Microsoft Marketplaceビジネスに関心のあるパートナー全員—新しい流通・再販モデルを検討している方、パートナーエコシステムを拡大したい方、または自社ソリューションの販売をスケールしたい方も含まれます。 どうやって参加するの？ 登録は必要ありません。このイベントをカレンダーに追加してから、テックコミュニティにサインインして『参加』を選ぶとリマインダーを受け取れます。質問は事前に投稿しても、ライブ配信中にいつでも投稿してもOKです。 参考リソース: マルチパーティ プライベート オファー 概要 ソフトウェア企業）向け チャネルパートナー向け TRANSLATION As of July 15, multiparty private offers expanded to Japan. This expansion opens up new revenue opportunities driven by channels on Microsoft Marketplace. According to Nihonium, a Japan-focused SaaS market entry and go-to-market advisory firm, an estimated 70% of enterprise software sales in Japan flow through, or are significantly influenced by, distributors, system integrators and other channel partners.* Now is a great time for Japanese software development companies and channel partners (distributors, SIs, and resellers) to start preparing. In this session (conducted in Japanese), members of the Enterprise Partner Solutions team will explain what multiparty private offers mean for the Japanese ecosystem and how to act on them in practice. Topics we'll cover: What multiparty private offers are, and how deals flow between software companies, channel partners, and customers What's newly possible in Japan after July 15, and the types of offers this applies to Prerequisites and first steps for software companies/channel partners to start deals How multiparty private offer deals count toward a customer's Azure consumption commitment (MACC), and how that can help close big deals faster This session will also feature a live Q&A. Whether you're a software company aiming to scale through channel partners, or a channel partner looking to expand your offerings, you'll be able to clearly take away a path to grow using multiparty private offers in Japan. Who should attend? Software companies, systems integrators, resellers, distributors, managed service providers, and partner sales or operations teams focused on driving cloud marketplace growth through channel-led selling. Any partner interested in the Microsoft Marketplace business, including those exploring new distribution and resale models, expanding the partner ecosystem, or scaling sales of their own solutions. How do I participate? Registration is not required. Add this event to your calendar, then sign in to the Tech Community and select ‘Attend’ to receive reminders. Post your questions in advance, or any time during the live broadcast. Resources: Multiparty private offers overview For software companies For channel partners *Source: Nihonium, Systems Integrators (SIers) in Japan: SaaS Channel Guide, February 2026. Approximately 70% of enterprise software sales in Japan flow through SIer and partner channels.Turning co-sell readiness into real Microsoft Marketplace revenue
Achieving co-sell readiness in Microsoft Marketplace is only the beginning. Many software development companies reach this milestone but struggle to translate it into meaningful pipeline and consistent seller engagement. Join Microsoft partner and special guest Trunal Bhanse, CEO and co-founder at Clazar, as he breaks down what separates companies that are simply “co-sell ready” from those that successfully build active, revenue-generating partnerships with Microsoft sellers. Drawing on real-world insights from hundreds of marketplace partners, we’ll explore the operational habits, processes, and strategies that drive faster deal velocity, larger deal sizes, and stronger collaboration with the Microsoft field. You'll learn: How to create seller-focused collateral that drives Microsoft field engagement Best practices for working effectively with your Partner Development Manager (PDM) How to improve referral response times to increase co-sell opportunities You'll walk away with: A practical checklist to improve Microsoft seller engagement immediately Proven strategies to generate more co-sell opportunities A clearer understanding of how to operationalize your marketplace motion for consistent growth How do I participate? Select Add to calendar to save the date, then click the Attend button to save your spot, receive event reminders, and participate in the Q&A.* If you can’t make the live event, don’t worry. You can post questions in advance and catch up on the answers and insights later in the week. This session will be recorded and available on demand immediately after airing. It will feature AI-generated captions during the live broadcast. Human-generated captions and a recap of the Q&A will be available by the end of the week. * Don’t see the Attend button? Sign in to your Marketplace Tech Community account or register for the Tech Community and join the conversation!
