Updates to the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards! 🏆
The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards acknowledge outstanding successes and innovations by partners in over 100 countries and in a wide variety of categories and industries, including cloud to edge technologies, entrepreneurial spirit and social impact. In 2025 we’re shifting the awards timeline to later in the calendar year to give our partners more time to showcase their innovations and achievements. Watch this space for more updates on nomination details coming later this spring and mark your calendars to celebrate the winners and finalists during Microsoft Ignite. Thanks to all the partners who submitted nominations for this year's awards! Explore the winners and finalists now. Meet the 2024 Partner of the Year Award winnersWhen the list of countries in the New tab page gets completed?
The list has been incomplete for a while so i was wondering when the rest of the countries will be added there are only 60 countries on the list and there are 200 countries in the world. it's not just for language but also more importantly for News sourcesComing soon: the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
It's almost that time of year again: the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards are quickly approaching. These awards recognize the exceptional work partners deliver across solution areas, industries, and regions. And they celebrate the many ways our partners are driving Frontier Transformation––turning AI ambition into high-impact business outcomes for customers. Winning an award is a meaningful achievement that highlights the transformative influence partners like you have on customers around the world. Nominations open on June 1 and close on July 7. The winners will be announced on November 11, just in time to celebrate Microsoft Ignite 2026. Learn more about the awards at the link, start preparing your organization’s submissions, and be on the lookout for more details coming in mid-May. Learn more about the Partner of the Year Awards
M365 Roadmap Management
Wondering if others have tips & tricks on how they stay up to date with the https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap? I find it tedious to stay on top of all the features being announced, switching launch phases, moving target dates, and so on. I was hoping to use the RSS feed in a PowerBI Dashboard or find a solution in Planner similar to syncing the Admin Centre messages, and after some quick searches online could not find an example of anyone doing something similar. I was hoping any members of this community may be able to shed some light on how they approach the roadmap site and what tools if any they use to manage the constant influx of information? TIA!
AI Transformation Partner Playbook
The AI Transformation Partner Playbook is designed to empower you to build and grow your AI transformation practice. The “Overview” section introduces the Microsoft AI strategic pillars. “Innovate Together” guides you through AI skilling through blueprints to monetize your IP and monetize your services. Use the “Market Together” section to learn more about demand generation materials, Marketplace, and Azure OpenAI Service case studies to drive your customers’ imaginations. Finally, leverage the “Sell Together” section to move the needle on customer opportunities with the latest sales assets, information on Azure Innovate, and sales guidance to help you capitalize on the excitement around generative AI. No matter where you are in your AI transformation journey, the AI Transformation Partner Playbook will empower you to accelerate innovation and grow your AI practice. aka.ms/aipartnerplaybookCongratulations to the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards winners and finalists
Each year, Microsoft partners redefine what’s possible for customers through innovation, collaboration, and trust built with Microsoft Cloud and AI. Partners impact industries across the globe, enabling organizations to modernize operations, unlock new opportunities with AI, and deliver sustainable growth at scale. The Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards celebrate that impact. These awards recognize the partners who have set a new standard for excellence by activating Frontier Firm capability, advancing business transformation, creating customer success, and contributing to positive change in their communities. I’m proud to announce the 2025 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards winners and finalists. This year’s awards span eight global categories that reflect the breadth of innovation across our ecosystem: Azure Business Applications Modern Work Security Industry Social Impact Partner Innovation Business Transformation In addition to the global award categories, we’re recognizing partners from over 80 countries and regions as part of the Country and Region Partner of the Year Awards. Together, these honorees represent the strength and diversity of our ecosystem and the collective innovation that drives us forward. This year, we received more than 4,600 nominations from 100 countries and regions, reflecting the continued momentum and growth of our ecosystem. Every submission showcased innovation, technical excellence, and inclusion as partners bring transformative solutions to market. We’ll celebrate these achievements together at Microsoft Ignite, taking place November 18–21, 2025. I look forward to connecting with many of you there as we recognize success, share insights, and continue to accelerate opportunity and innovation together. Register to attend Microsoft Ignite. You can explore the full list of winners and finalists on the Partner of the Year Awards website, along with stories highlighting partner innovation across Azure, Business Applications, Modern Work, and Security. Congratulations to this year’s winners, finalists, and nominees. Your dedication to customer success and your drive to transform business through Microsoft Cloud solutions continue to define what’s possible when we innovate together.Episode 159 Microsoft Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting - Azure AI Agents, News, Did You See
I look forward to seeing you online in five hours for our 159th episode of the Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting. Feature topic for today is "Azure AI Agents" to be presented in a panel format. Panelists will be our GPS "Agents of AI" - Abby, Daniel and Dean. We'll also cover recent Commerce and Operations Updates; News and Webinars; Did you see - a summary of some events you may have missed and Skilling. I'll also offer a glimpse of some news to be public on November 12 USA time. Slides for the session are here so you can follow along. If you haven't registered it's not too late. Just click HERE. See you online soon. Regards, Phil
