Have you noticed our hashtags?

We use unique hashtags across our Microsoft Americas Partner communications channels—including blogs, emails, social posts, and Insider Call presentations—so you know what each communication is about and can easily find content that’s relevant and of interest to you.

Watch this short video to learn more.
Take a look at our hashtag taxonomy.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #DoingBizwMSFT #AccelerateDeals #CrossSolution

Copilot for Microsoft 365 Excellence Workshop

To help accelerate your sales cycle, these one-on-one Microsoft-led training sessions are crafted for your customers that are eager to expand Microsoft 365 Copilot within their organization and scale their AI strategy. You’re invited to attend as well!

Nominate your customer through the Partner-led Sales Resource (PLSR) form today.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #Event #GrowSkills #Azure

Introduction to Microsoft Fabric

Are you a data professional? A developer? A business analyst?

Join us online on March 13 as we explore the core components and capabilities of Microsoft Fabric, a powerful platform designed to simplify and accelerate the development of analytics applications. Don’t miss this deep dive into how to build robust analytics applications that can transform raw data into actionable insights.

Learn more and register here.

February 5 Americas Partner Insider Call

Register now for the next Americas Partner Insider Call on Maximizing ROI with Copilot, the next call in a series focused on helping you use Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate growth. In this session, we’ll explore proven strategies to drive real-world business value and ROI for customers with Copilot.

See the list of previous sessions, now available to watch on demand.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners #CSP
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #ProgramOfferUpdate #AccelerateDeals #ModernWork

No Better Time: CSP offers

Empower your customers with secure AI through our latest promos for CSP partners. Learn more about the offers:

• Microsoft 365 Business Premium 15% promo (North America only). Through April 1, 2025.
• Microsoft 365 E3 15% promo. Through June 30, 2025.
• Microsoft 365 E5 15% promo. Through June 30, 2025.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – IURs for select partner benefits packages. From January 22, 2025.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot 15% promo. Through April 1, 2025.
• Microsoft 365 Copilot – monthly billing option for annual term subscriptions. Launched December 1, 2024.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #DoingBizwMSFT #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution #Azure #Security

Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast—inspiring stories and innovative solutions

In the Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast we explore the latest opportunities to enhance your profitability and prepare for the future with AI. Each episode features an inspiring story from industry peers and innovative solutions for scaling your business profitably. Listen to this two-part episode with NeoSystems and watch for more episodes coming soon!

Subscribe today to listen wherever you get your favorite podcasts:
YouTube* | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | RSS

*With subtitles in French, Spanish, and Portuguese.

For exclusive resources and to become part of the Microsoft DCO community, visit dco.microsoft.com.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #Event #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution

Webinar: Unleash Sales Growth and Greater Customer Experiences with Copilot

Register now for this January 30 webinar and empower your sales team with AI capabilities. Learn how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Sales and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales can make your team more productive by streamlining your sales process and helping sellers close deals faster. Experts from Wipfli and Microsoft will share valuable insights for using AI to overcome efficiency challenges and answer your questions in a live Q&A.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #GrowYourBiz #BestPractice #Security

Defend against cybersecurity threats

Leverage these campaign assets to help elevate your customers’ security posture and significantly reduce their risk of exposure, and introduce them to Microsoft unified security operations.

This powerful, AI-driven platform seamlessly integrates Microsoft Sentinel, Defender XDR, Security Exposure Management, and Security Copilot, along with Microsoft Threat Intelligence into a singular, cohesive solution.

Partner profitability with Microsoft AI

In today’s competitive market, achieving sustainable profitability is crucial for partners. The blog IDC study on partner profitability with Microsoft AI from Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer and Corporate Vice President, Global Partner Solutions, delves into key strategies and tools that can help you maximize your earnings and drive business growth.

Bookmark the blog as your go-to resource for unlocking new revenue streams and achieving long-term success.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #ProgramOfferUpdate #AccelerateDeals #ModernWork

New Microsoft 365 Business Premium Promo

Help your customers get AI-ready with 15 percent off first-time purchases of Microsoft 365 Business Premium. This promo is available in the United States and Canada from January 6 to April 1, 2025. See offer details.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #Event #GrowYourBiz #BizApps

January 28 webinar: Move from Dynamics GP to Dynamics 365 Business Central

Support and updates for Dynamics GP will officially end on December 31, 2029. In this exclusive webinar, we’ll show you how customers can move forward to the cloud and start reaping the benefits of Dynamics 365 Business Central. Register now.

As of December 13, Microsoft 365 Copilot Government Community Cloud (GCC) is now generally available to qualifying GCC environment customers. Building on existing features in Microsoft 365 Copilot, the solution provides AI-powered tools combined with enhanced security and compliance measures.

Microsoft 365 Copilot integrates large language models (LLMs) with an organization’s data to improve productivity and drive innovation in the public sector. Microsoft 365 Copilot capabilities are designed to complement and extend human expertise, relying on human judgment and oversight for optimal results. Learn about Microsoft’s commitment to trustworthy AI.

By automating routine tasks, providing data-driven insights, and enhancing collaboration, Microsoft 365 Copilot GCC empowers government agencies to work more efficiently and serve the public more effectively.

Read this blog to discover how Microsoft 365 GCC is empowering public sector innovation.

Bookmark this blog and check back for the latest updates.

Additional resources

• Explainer videos: Copilot for Microsoft 365 data security and privacy commitments
• How Microsoft 365 Delivers Trustworthy AI
• Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Secure by default with Microsoft Purview and protect against oversharing – Phase 1
• Microsoft Purview data security and compliance protections for generative AI apps
• Apply principles of Zero Trust to Microsoft 365 Copilot
• Learn about retention for Copilot & AI apps

Join the conversation

Want to explore this and other topics you care about with Microsoft and other US partners? Head over to the Microsoft Americas Partner Community on LinkedIn.

December 4 Americas Partner Insider Call

Register now for the next Americas Partner Insider Call. We’ll explore how Microsoft embraces Responsible AI principles and practices when developing AI solutions, including how our legal department uses Copilot to achieve more. Next, you’ll hear from Partner Marketing about how to accelerate your pipeline by leveraging funded engagements.

See the list of previous sessions, now available to watch on demand.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #DoingBizwMSFT #AccelerateDeals #CrossSolution

Resources to get you started: Retail industry

The emergence of AI has transformed the retail industry. Customers look to you for guidance, and there’s a wealth of information to help guide you when building your practice. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin.

Leverage these campaign assets designed for system integrators and service providers targeting corporate and enterprise customers in the retail sector. Help your customers empower their frontline retail workers with technology that enables them to focus on what matters most and their frontline workers to work smarter, not harder.

Read last week’s Top Stories for additional resources you can leverage to empower your retail customers, and look for more to come!

Partner Audience: #CSP
Relevant to: #Tech #SalesAndMarketing #Event #GrowSkills #ModernWork #Security

Level Up CSP Microsoft 365 & Copilot Bootcamps

Join us for these upcoming special edition bootcamps built to help you get ready to drive a successful renewal cycle and capture upsell opportunities starting in January.

Upsell and Renewal Sales Bootcamp
December 10 at 8:00 AM–12:00 PM PT

Upsell and Renewal Tech Bootcamp
Day 1: December 11 at 8:00 AM–12:00 PM PT
Day 2: December 12 at 8:00 AM–12:00 PM PT

Voiceover language coverage: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, German, Spanish (EU), Spanish (LATAM), Italian, and Hindi​

Learn more and register here. And be sure to check out the list of previous bootcamps, now available to watch on demand.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #News #LearnSolutionAreas #ModernWork

Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMBs—new study

Generative AI is transforming businesses of all sizes. To better understand how AI is helping businesses grow and compete, Microsoft commissioned Forrester Consulting to study the potential return on investment (ROI) of Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMBs. The study shows that Microsoft 365 Copilot drove up to 353% ROI for small and medium businesses. Read the blog to learn more about the results of the study.

No Slides Attached: Episodes 3 and 4 available now

In the podcast No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners, we explore the latest technologies with expert guidance from Microsoft leaders and partners. Season 1 focused on how our Microsoft Copilots are already transforming businesses. In Season 2, we’re building on that momentum, diving even deeper into AI innovation across industries.

Check out the latest episodes:

Episode 3 – [AI in Education] Territorium helps 160,000 students in Costa Rica advance their careers every year
Guillermo Elizondo, CEO and Co-Founder of Territorium, shares the inspiring story about the company’s application of AI to make education more accessible across the globe. Microsoft industry experts join the podcast to discuss AI’s transformative role in education, including how AI is enhancing student assessments and institutional efficiency through innovations like Territorium’s competency-based learning tools.

Episode 4 – [AI in Healthcare] 3Cloud unlocks massive potential to improve patient lives through data analytics
Dan Rodriguez, CMO at 3Cloud, talks about the company’s award-winning data and AI solutions. He highlights the importance of scalable data platforms and Secure by Design strategies in enabling AI-driven healthcare advancements, such as personalized treatment plans and improved diagnostics. Later, Agustin Nolte, a director of partner marketing focused on healthcare and life sciences, joins the podcast to discuss advancements in technology within the healthcare industry, particularly the transformative potential of AI and data processing.

Real Stories, Real Success. Tune in and subscribe today, wherever you get your favorite podcasts.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #DoingBizwMSFT #AccelerateDeals #CrossSolution

Resources to get you started: Retail industry

The emergence of AI has transformed the retail industry. Customers look to you for guidance, and there’s a wealth of information to help guide you when building your practice. But sometimes it’s hard to know where to begin.

Get started with the Era of AI Campaign in a Box. Use these assets to create preference for Microsoft AI solutions delivered by and tailored by your organization, driving leads and pipeline for your solutions.​

Look for more key resources you can leverage to empower your retail customers in upcoming Top Stories.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #Event #GrowSkills #CrossSolution

Copilot Partner Prompt-a-Thon

The Copilot Partner Prompt-a-Thon is an online series of actionable, hands-on sessions designed to help Microsoft partners make the most of Copilot.

Learn more and register now for the November 21 session on Copilot in Word and PowerPoint.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #Event #GrowSkills #CrossSolution

November 6 Insider Call recap

Microsoft Partner Solution Architects joined last week’s Americas Partner Insider Call to discuss data governance and security for Microsoft 365 Copilot​, including how to address common concerns and recommend paths forward for your customers interested in Copilot. See the list of previous sessions to watch on demand.

November 6 Americas Partner Insider Call

Register now to attend our next Americas Partner Insider Call. Microsoft Partner Solution Architects will discuss strategies for governing and securing organizational data for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Join the call to learn how to address common concerns and recommend paths forward for your customers interested in Copilot.

See the list of previous sessions, now available to watch on demand.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #DoingBizwMSFT #AccelerateDeals #CrossSolution

Copilot for Microsoft 365 Excellence Workshop

To help accelerate your sales cycle, these one-on-one Microsoft-led training sessions are crafted for your customers that are eager to expand Microsoft 365 Copilot within their organization and scale their AI strategy. You’re invited to attend as well!

Nominate your customer through the Partner-led Sales Resource (PLSR) form today.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #BestPractice #AccelerateDeals #CrossSolution

Drive sales with Microsoft CloudAscent

CloudAscent is a data-driven tool that utilizes machine learning to provide Microsoft partners with valuable insights into their existing customer base. Use CloudAscent to identify which customers are ready to purchase Microsoft products—and focus on delivering the solutions they need.

Learn more and check out the new training videos available to partners and indirect providers.

CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365
New Dates

Learn about Copilot for Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, and AI-powered collaboration and security value in Microsoft 365. Open to all partners, this bootcamp will focus on helping you build a practice and land your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Upcoming dates include:

April 10, 2024
PST/PDT

April 17, 2024
IST

Register today!

See the Partner Enablement News blog for more training opportunities you won’t want to miss.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #GrowYourBiz #DoingBizwMSFT #CrossSolution

Updates to simplification and alignment in Marketplace Rewards

To help drive simplicity, make it easier for you to access benefits, and support co-selling through the marketplace, we’ve made several changes to Marketplace Rewards. Check out this blog post for details on the updates.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #ProgramOfferUpdate #UnderstandBenefits #CrossSolution

Maximize your cloud hosting strategy in 2024: Success stories from our partners

The Datacenter Optimization team (DCO) at Microsoft is dedicated to helping partners supplement their on-premises business and benefit from the cloud. Partners that join the DCO program get access to incentives, resources, and guidance curated to their specific business and technology needs. Read this blog for testimonials from two partners that successfully shifted their business to the Azure cloud.

Microsoft AI Cloud Summit for SMB Partners

When: Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 8:00 AM – Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 12:00 PM PT
Where: Redmond, Washington, United States

The MSP Summit is an opportunity for Managed Service Providers to connect, in person, with Microsoft SMB and Partner stakeholders, meet partners in the Microsoft ecosystem, explore new technology solutions for scaling your business, and learn best practices from partners who have successfully implemented solutions with their customers.

Learn more and register here.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #DoingBizwMSFT #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution

2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Award nominations now open

Each year we celebrate our extraordinary partner community through the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. These awards acknowledge outstanding successes and innovations by partners in over 100 countries and across a wide range of categories, solution areas, industries, business transformation, and social impact.

Nominations are open until 6:00 PM PT on April 3.

Learn more about the Partner of the Year Awards and start your nomination here.

You’re also encouraged to attend the one-hour webinar Step by step for a successful nomination. Register today!

March 12, 2024 (Português)
March 12, 2024 (Español)
March 14, 2024 (English)
March 18, 2024 (Français)

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #UnderstandBenefits #ProgramOfferUpdate #CrossSolution

New partner benefits packages meet you where you are

Three new purpose-built benefits packages are now available to meet the varied needs of our partners and to help you take your business to the next level. Learn more in this blog by Julie Sanford, VP Partner GTM, Programs & Experiences.

Check out the Compare Offers page for details on each new package.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #LearnSolutionAreas #DoingBizwMSFT #CrossSolution

Seize the AI opportunity with Copilot for Microsoft 365 in CSP

In this era of AI, Microsoft partners have the unique opportunity to build value-added solutions that will have a direct impact on the growth and success of their customers—not just across IT, but across all lines of business.

Read this new blog by Erwin Visser, General Manager of the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) strategy and GTM for Microsoft Americas, to discover how you can seize the full potential of AI with Copilot for Microsoft 365.

Microsoft is committed to supporting our partners and customers by providing tools and resources that will increase productivity and efficiency—and help transform your business. One of the avenues for our on-premises customers running on GP, SL, NAV, AX, or on-premises Business Central platforms is to migrate to the cloud with Business Central and unlock the prowess of AI with Dynamics 365 Copilot. 

Why should customers care?

While it’s clear that the power of AI and Copilot comes via the cloud, there are some risks and downsides to remaining on-premises. Customers need to be aware of and consider the risks as they look to improve productivity and efficiency. Some of the risks include: 

• • Security concerns. On-premises enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are more vulnerable to cyberattacks and data breaches than cloud-based systems. This is because on-premises systems are hosted on local servers, which are more susceptible to physical damage, theft, and hacking. 
  • Scalability issues. On-premises ERP systems are limited in terms of scalability. This means that businesses that rely on on-premises systems might find it difficult to expand their operations or add new features to their systems. 
  • Higher costs. On-premises ERP systems require businesses to invest in expensive hardware, software, and IT infrastructure. This can be a significant financial burden for businesses and will block capital that can be used for other business expansion needs. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is a comprehensive business management solution that helps small and medium-sized companies connect their finance, sales, service, and operations teams within a single easy-to-use application. With Dynamics 365 Business Central, customers can confidently move to the cloud and unlock the insights needed to adapt faster, work smarter, and perform better. Watch this video for an overview. 

What are the benefits of Dynamics 365 Business Central?

Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud provides a range of benefits, including: 

AI-powered experiences. Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud brings the power of AI to small and medium-sized businesses with features that help companies work smarter, adapt faster, and perform better. For example, Dynamics 365 Copilot introduces the next generation of AI-powered experiences to Microsoft Dynamics 365 business applications. Dynamics 365 Copilot provides AI assistance directly in the flow of work using natural language technology, automating repetitive tasks, and unlocking creativity. With Copilot in Business Central, product managers can save time and drive sales with engaging AI-generated product descriptions. Banish writer’s block with unique, compelling marketing text created in seconds using product attributes such as color, material, and size. Tailor the descriptions to your brand by choosing a tone of voice, as well as format and length. This is the AI power that an organization won’t have access to being on-premises. Watch this video to learn more. 

Cost savings. Dynamics 365 Business Central in the cloud can help slash operating costs for your business when it comes to labor, equipment, warehouse space, admin, deployment, and more. Plus, businesses that make the move to the cloud can expect to reduce their IT costs. 

Flexibility and scalability. Cloud solutions like Dynamics 365 make it easier to control where data is stored, who has access, and what resources a business is using at any given moment. Migration can reduce the risk of ransomware attacks and data breaches and provide greater data security for customers. Arguably the most tangible benefit of migrating to the cloud is the ability to access data and business tools from any device or location, and move seamlessly between laptops, tablets, smartphones, and desktops without losing critical data or hours of work. The cloud advantage is a must-have today considering the remote teamwork experiences and global partnerships. 

Move to the Cloud with AIM

We’re pleased to announce our FY24 Migration Program framework: AIM. With AIM, you can expedite your customer migration conversations by leveraging our investment offers, migration tools, and support for qualified customers. It’s easier than ever to help customers and partners migrate data from on-premises to Dynamic 365 Business Central and help boost business productivity and efficiency. 

Within the AIM program, we’ve created top-notch offers for customers that will help save costs in their cloud migration journey. There are also incentive levers that our partners and customers can leverage, along with a support ecosystem for qualified opportunities that will help with the actual migration. This support ecosystem is comprised of both internal Microsoft architects and our network of partners with Dynamics 365 Business Central migration expertise.  

Watch this Inspire session on demand to learn more. 

Get started today

Ready to get started using Dynamics 365 Business Central? Get an overview and a guided tour. 

To help your customers move to the cloud with confidence, go to the Dynamics 365 Partner Portal for resources and assets. 

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Join the conversation

Want to explore this and other topics you care about with Microsoft and other US partners? Head over to the Microsoft Americas Partner Community on LinkedIn.