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19 TopicsYour front row seat to Ultimate Partner® LIVE starts now!
In just a few days, Ultimate Partner® LIVE goes live from Reston, VA with its most impactful agenda yet. Top performing partners including Veeam, Accenture, Carahsoft, Cisco, SHI, ServiceNow, Commvault, and Siemens will share how they've overcome challenges and built lasting success. Microsoft experts will also join for candid, unscripted conversations about what it really takes to thrive in today's Hyperscaler ecosystems. The entire event will be streamed live for free — making partner mastery accessible to everyone. Join the livestream. Be inspired. Become the Ultimate Partner. October 28th Livestream October 29th Livestream18Views1like0CommentsOffice hours: Strategic cloud planning with the Microsoft Marketplace
**New Date: September 16, 2025 | 8:30 AM PDT Encourage your marketplace customers to join us live on August 26th for a special Office Hours session led by Kristyn_Maddox: Strategic Cloud Planning with the Microsoft Marketplace Learn how to strategically plan Microsoft Cloud investments Discover how software vendors can gain a consumption-based view of your portfolio Get tips on leveraging pre-committed cloud budgets Maximize value from existing contracts Bring your questions, share your experiences, and engage directly with Microsoft experts. Note: while this session is geared towards customers, partners are also welcome to attend. Register here148Views1like1CommentNavigating your marketplace pipeline: What matters most?
In the Microsoft Marketplace, not every deal follows the same path. Some are more likely to succeed through Marketplace channels, while others resonate more with Microsoft sellers. Join Reis Barrie - CEO of Carve Partners, as he shares practical ways to assess and prioritize your pipeline, based on how Carve approaches deal evaluation. You’ll learn how to: Identify which deals are most likely to close via Marketplace Recognize patterns that signal low-probability opportunities Understand what Microsoft sellers tend to focus on—and why it matters Whether you're refining your strategy or just looking to work more efficiently, this conversation is designed to help you make more informed decisions. 📅 August 13th | 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST 🔗 Register here Open to all Marketplace partners—bring your questions and insights!43Views2likes0CommentsMCAPS Start recap for software development companies
July 23 - 10 AM PST | 1 PM EST Microsoft just kicked off its new fiscal year with big updates at MCAPS Start — but what do they really mean for software development companies? In this webinar, we’ll break down the key announcements and share Carve’s expert take on what matters most for software development companies. Walk away with clear guidance on how to align your strategy with Microsoft FY26 priorities. We'll cover: What changed (and what didn’t). Where software development companies should focus time and resources. How to think about co-sell, marketplace, and solution plays. If you’re building your Microsoft partnership and want clarity for FY26 —this session is for you. Register here102Views2likes0CommentsCustomer office hours: FinOps and the Microsoft marketplace
Invite your marketplace customers to join us live on July 30th as Kristyn_Maddox talks through how the marketplace supports FinOps practitioners to optimize cloud and AI workloads. Learn strategies on how to unlock faster time-to-value by using the marketplace to source thousands of pre-vetted solutions that accelerate AI transformation while better managing technology spend. Note: while this session is geared towards customers, partners are also welcome to attend. Register here.50Views2likes0CommentsEnhanced Threat Detection & Monitoring AI Solutions
Software development companies are moving fast with AI—so are the risks. Join us to explore advanced strategies for detecting and monitoring security threats in real time. From anomaly detection to proactive incident response, learn how to keep your AI apps secure and resilient. What You’ll Learn: 💡Detect and respond to real-time security threats using intelligent threat intelligence 💡 Identify anomalies and suspicious behavior across your AI systems 💡 Build proactive incident response strategies that strengthen your security posture 💡 Protect customer data and trust in a dynamic risk landscape 👉 Register now As part of Software Development Company Security Series, for more details head to aka.ms/asiaisvsecurity80Views1like0CommentsStrategic guidance for the AI-driven enterprise
Staying competitive in today’s AI-first landscape requires more than experimentation—it demands a scalable, efficient, and forward-looking approach to innovation. Azure AI Foundry delivers exactly that. With over 1,900 production-ready models and newly integrated capabilities—from GPT-4.1 and Meta’s Llama 4 to enterprise-grade tools like Azure AI Agent Service—Foundry equips organizations to evaluate, deploy, and manage AI solutions with agility and confidence. This month’s update highlights how leading companies are accelerating impact and reducing complexity by treating AI adoption as a strategic, portfolio-driven initiative. Read more about how Azure AI Foundry updates are designed to help you stay ahead of the AI curve.69Views2likes0Comments#Fabcon 2025
It was great to be in Vegas riding the Fabric wave with more and more synergies to partners and learning new ways to collaborate with the Fabric enterprises. More details here :https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kavithasrinivasan8_microsoftfabric-dataquality-azure-activity-7313497641399590913-UmDr?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAQBJUsBfempCP1WzY6ykh_0kPpSiRMV4Ek137Views2likes1CommentUltimate Partner LIVE is coming to Redmond, WA on May 1–2
This is your chance to: 🔹 Connect with Microsoft executives + top industry leaders 🔹 Get the inside track on FY26 priorities 🔹 Deep-dive into AI, Marketplace, GTM, and ecosystem strategies 🔹 Participate in immersive, hands-on workshops 🔹 Build high-impact connections in a curated executive room With 30+ powerhouse speakers and sessions like: ✅ The Marketplace Ecosystem Opportunity ✅ Microsoft’s AI & Software Vision ✅ The Power of Partnerships: Building AI Together ✅ Unlocking the Opportunity Through Ecosystem Thinking …and more, this is a great opportunity for anyone building with or selling through Microsoft. 🔥 Bonus: Use code ULTIMATEVIP50 for an exclusive discount at checkout. 🔗Learn more...137Views1like0CommentsUltimate Partner LIVE is coming to Redmond, WA May 1–2
This is your chance to: 🔹 Connect with Microsoft executives + top industry leaders 🔹 Get the inside track on FY26 priorities 🔹 Deep-dive into AI, Marketplace, GTM, and ecosystem strategies 🔹 Participate in immersive, hands-on workshops 🔹 Build high-impact connections in a curated executive room With 30+ powerhouse speakers and sessions like: ✅ The Marketplace Ecosystem Opportunity ✅ Microsoft’s AI & Software Vision ✅ The Power of Partnerships: Building AI Together ✅ Unlocking the Opportunity Through Ecosystem Thinking …and more, this is a great opportunity for anyone building with or selling through Microsoft. 🔥 Bonus: Use code ULTIMATEVIP50 for an exclusive discount at checkout. 🔗Learn more...107Views1like0Comments