Marketplace Partner of the Year Award: nomination window closes on July 7!
We are still accepting nominations for the 2026 Partner of the Year Awards, but the nomination window is closing soon! Are you a Microsoft partner that has embraced Microsoft Marketplace as key to your GTM and joint selling opportunities? Whether you have sold digital direct, through channel partners, or by co-selling with Microsoft, we want to celebrate you! Check out this Marketplace blog post to learn more about Partner of the Year Awards, the Marketplace Award, and how you can be considered for the 2026 Marketplace Partner of the Year.Accelerate your Frontier journey: Summit sessions now available on demand
The Frontier Transformation Engineer Summit may be over, but you can keep the momentum going. Revisit the highlights or catch up on sessions you missed. Each session is designed to build the skills you need to advance your Frontier Engineering journey and earn your Frontier Transformation Engineer badge—a clear signal to customers that you can design and deliver agents across Microsoft Copilot Studio, Microsoft Foundry, and the rest of the Frontier stack. Here’s how you can keep building your AI capability: View the summit sessions on demand. Work toward earning the Frontier Transformation Engineer badge. Join us at MCAPS Start for Partners on July 22 to stay ahead of what’s next.New community feature: automatic follow link for community sites
The Microsoft Tech Community now has a feature that allows community members to follow any site within the community (for example, this discussion board or the Marketplace blog). To do this, simply add ?action=follow to the end of any site within the community. You will then get a notification asking if you would like to follow that space. "Following" a site allows you to get notifications for activity on that site, such as new posts, replies to comments you posted, when a post you are following is marked as "solved," etc. Here are the links to follow relevant both Marketplace community sites: Marketplace discussion board Marketplace blog Marketplace community eventsNomination window open for Microsoft Marketplace Partner of the Year Award!
Calling all Microsoft partners! Don't miss the nomination window for the 2026 Partner of the Year Awards - open now! Check out this Marketplace blog post to learn more about Partner of the Year Awards, the Marketplace Award, and how you can be considered for the 2026 Marketplace Partner of the Year!2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards: nomination window opens 6/1!
The 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nomination window opens June 1. Are you a Microsoft partner that has embraced Microsoft Marketplace as key to your GTM and joint selling opportunities? Whether you have sold digital direct, through channel partners, or co-selling with Microsoft, we want to celebrate you! Now is the right time to start preparing your strongest submission. We encourage you to go ahead and explore this year’s official guidelines, rules, FAQs, and program resources to understand award categories, submission requirements, and how to build a compelling nomination. Review the resources here, including guidelines specific to the Marketplace award.Drive partner pipeline and customer outcomes in Microsoft Marketplace with Microsoft Copilot
Microsoft partners are seeing growing demand for AI solutions—but many customers need guidance to move from curiosity to real business impact. In the March 2026 edition of the Copilot Monthly Series, learn how to help small and medium-sized businesses adopt Microsoft Copilot with confidence using a structured, repeatable approach aligned to the Microsoft Customer Engagement Methodology. This article explores how partners can position Copilot as a business solution, lead outcome-focused conversations, and uncover new services opportunities while supporting secure, governed AI adoption. Gain practical insights to build pipeline, accelerate customer value, and scale your Copilot practice across Microsoft Marketplace. Read the full article to learn how to turn AI interest into measurable customer outcomes and long-term growth with Microsoft Copilot. Copilot monetization for SMBs: Build pipeline with confidence by becoming Customer ZeroBoosting cloud and AI ROI: The power of Microsoft Marketplace
Maximizing return on investment in cloud and AI requires more than technology—it demands smarter procurement and streamlined deployment. This article explains how Microsoft Marketplace helps organizations accelerate adoption, reduce costs, and unlock innovation. Learn how Marketplace simplifies purchasing, enables flexible billing, and provides access to thousands of solutions that drive measurable business outcomes. Read the full article here
Boosting cloud and AI ROI: The power of Microsoft Marketplace
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organizations face mounting pressure to adapt to new AI-centric technologies while maximizing the value of their cloud investments. The challenge is not just about keeping up with innovation, but also about making smart, future-proof decisions that balance speed, security, and cost efficiency. We had the chance to explore this during the recent Boost cloud and AI ROI using Microsoft Marketplace session at Microsoft Ignite that I co-presented with Matthew Hillegass, Sr. Commercial Director at Mars. The Marketplace advantage A unified digital marketplace has emerged as a strategic solution for enterprises seeking to streamline their cloud and AI procurement. Microsoft Marketplace brings together thousands of vetted cloud and AI applications, offering a single destination for discovery, trial, and purchase. This consolidation enables organizations to source solutions quickly, with confidence in their security and compliance. Addressing procurement challenges Traditional procurement processes are often slow and complex, involving lengthy supplier onboarding, contract negotiations, and risk reviews. By leveraging Microsoft Marketplace, organizations can: Reduce supplier onboarding time by up to 75%*: Supplier qualification and contract templates are standardized, minimizing delays. Accelerate procurement cycles*: Reduce employee effort required for each procurement engagement by 50%. Enable flexible billing: Options for monthly, annual, upfront, or metered billing allow organizations to tailor payments to their needs. *The Total Economic Impact™ Of The Microsoft Commercial Marketplace Financial optimization and MACC integration One of the most significant benefits of Microsoft Marketplace is its alignment with Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC). Eligible solutions purchased through the Marketplace count dollar-for-dollar against an organization’s MACC, helping optimize cloud spend and offset consumption gaps. This feature provides predictable financial planning and ensures that investments align with long-term cloud strategies. Enhanced governance and security Microsoft Marketplace extends the governance and security controls of the Azure environment. Role-based access, private marketplaces, and unified audit trails ensure that only authorized personnel can procure solutions, and that every transaction is tracked and compliant. This integrated approach simplifies risk management and supports responsible AI adoption. Observability and future initiatives As organizations look to the future, observability—both in technology and financial operations—becomes increasingly important. The Marketplace offers tools to track vendors, agreements, and spending, providing transparency and control over the entire application estate. Predictive optimization and holistic tracking are on the horizon, promising even greater efficiency and insight. Practical steps for organizations Whether just beginning their cloud journey or managing multi-year commitments, organizations can benefit from the Marketplace by: Identifying current cloud solutions using app discovery tools from partners like Clazar and Userlane that are available on Microsoft Marketplace. Aligning stakeholders in finance, legal, and security to streamline procurement. Mapping applications to MACC-eligible solutions for optimal financial impact. Rightsizing and derisking cloud commitments through Marketplace transactions, Encouraging suppliers to enroll in Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program to onboard to the Marketplace. Utilizing private offers and flexible billing to meet specific organizational needs. Microsoft Marketplace transforms procurement from a bottleneck into a strategic enabler. By centralizing discovery, purchase, and governance of cloud and AI solutions, it empowers organizations to innovate faster, spend smarter, and maintain robust security and compliance. As digital transformation accelerates, Microsoft Marketplace stands out as a vital tool for maximizing ROI and future-proofing technology investments. To learn more about maximizing your cloud and AI investments and see these strategies in action, watch the full Microsoft Ignite session for deeper insights and practical examples. Boost cloud and AI ROI using Microsoft Marketplace
New To The Community
Hello ISV Success Community, As a new member to the community, I decided to start with an introduction. I’m Aubin Bakana, Founder and CTIO (Chief Technology & Innovation Officer) of Baobab Logix LTD, now based in Leeds, UK. I lead technology and innovation, driving solutions that are secure, ethical, and intelligent. At Baobab Logix, we’re building future-ready platforms that empower businesses to thrive. One of our flagship innovations is KeepComm Intel, a next-generation contact center solution that combines AI-driven automation with human-in-the-loop architecture for speed, accuracy, and trust. As a Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Harvard CS50 certified, and full-stack developer, I bring deep technical expertise and a vision for sustainable innovation. I’m here to connect, collaborate, and share insights with fellow innovators who believe in shaping technology for good. Looking forward to engaging with this amazing community and exploring opportunities to build impactful solutions together! thank you.
