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.

Announcing Season 2 of the podcast No Slides Attached

In 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.

The first two episodes of Season 2 are available now, with new episodes coming out every two weeks:

Episode 1 – Open Innovation Is Crucial for AI + Unveiling the Industry Series!
Dr. Henry Chesbrough, the pioneer behind the concept of Open Innovation, shares his insights on how organizations can (and should) leverage both internal and external ideas to drive technological advancements. Next, Pam Salzer, Senior Director of Microsoft’s Industry Go-To-Market Team, emphasizes the importance of addressing industry-specific needs and how AI is being used to solve real-world problems across sectors. Listen now.

Episode 2 – [AI in Finance] Zafin is revolutionizing product and pricing in banking
Chris Dickin, EVP of Global Partner Strategy at Zafin, explores cutting-edge advancements in banking, focusing on Zafin’s innovative solution for core modernization, Zafin.io. Later in the podcast, industry expert Ryan Blakely discusses the inspiring conversation with Zafin, emphasizing how technology can accelerate time-to-market and enhance customer engagement in the financial sector, beyond banking. Listen now.

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

Partner Audience: #AllPartners #Services
Relevant to: #Event #GrowSkills #Security

October 22 Workshop: Build Security Culture and Governance with Microsoft’s SFI

The Secure Future Initiative (SFI) is Microsoft’s multi-year commitment to advance the way we design, build, test, and operate products and services to ensure the highest possible standards of security for our customers.

Register today for this October 22 webinar to learn more about SFI and what it means for you, along with best practices that help drive high standards for security.

This webinar will be live captioned in several languages, including Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, English, and German.

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

Last chance to register for the October 17 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 October 17 session on Adoption with User Personas.

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 October 17 session on Adoption with User Personas.

Partner Audience: #ISV #Services
Relevant to: #AllRoles #Event #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution

Ultimate Partner LIVE: Executive Summit

Join more than 300 other partners in Dallas, Texas, on October 22–23, at this unique event designed to help you align with Microsoft executives and award-winning advisors to drive success with Microsoft’s FY25 priorities.

Engage, learn, and connect through hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and insights into Microsoft’s strategic goals. This highly acclaimed event also emphasizes inclusion—featuring women in tech, black channel partners, and more.

Check out the growing list of speakers and register today.

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

October 2 Americas Partner Insider Call

It’s not too late to register for the next Americas Partner Insider Call! Join the call to learn about partner training and certification resources designed to help you build the skills you need today—and the expertise to achieve more tomorrow. Then, go on an expert-led deep dive into Copilot licensing for partners.

Register here
The event will be held in English, with closed captions in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

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

Microsoft 365 Copilot Wave 2

The next wave of Copilot innovation is here, bringing together web + work + Pages as a new design system for knowledge work. Read this blog to learn about the exciting new announcements that deliver unmatched value to our customers across Modern Work and Business Applications.

And join us on September 25 for a Special Edition Americas Partner Insider Call on Modern Work and Copilot. Our industry insiders will share the latest product announcements, CSP and getting-started offers, and guidance on how to drive Copilot customer success. Register today.

Partner Audience: #CSP
Relevant to: #ProgramOfferUpdate #UnderstandBenefits #ModernWork

Copilot for Microsoft 365 promo

Microsoft recently announced a special promotional offer focused on Copilot for Microsoft 365, available to CSP partners globally.

Microsoft is providing a 15% discount off the Partner Net Price for 10 to 300 seat purchases of Copilot for Microsoft 365, for customers that already have a qualifying subscription during the promotional period.

North America

LATAM

This promotion is valid for eligible customer transactions now through December 31, 2024, on annual subscriptions. Learn more.

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

October 2 Americas Partner Insider Call

Register now to learn about partner training and certification resources designed to help you build the skills you need today—and the expertise to achieve more tomorrow. Then, go on an expert-led deep dive into Copilot licensing for partners.

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

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #SuccessStory #GrowYourBiz #LearnSolutionAreas #Azure #CrossSolution

No Slides Attached podcast—Season 2 kicks off September 25

After an incredible first season of No Slides Attached: AI stories with Microsoft Partners, we’re back with Season 2! Look for Episode 1 tomorrow, when we’ll begin to dive even deeper into the world of AI and industry innovation.

In No Slides Attached, we explore the latest technologies with expert guidance from Microsoft leaders and partners. Season 1 focused on how our Copilots are already transforming businesses—now, we’re building on that momentum, to bring an industry lens.

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

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 the latest episode and check for more 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.

Microsoft AI Partner Training Day

Join us, in person, to hear about the latest trends and technology in the era of AI, with guidance from Microsoft executives and industry leaders.

Learn more and register for a training event near you. We’ll be at 12 locations worldwide, including 3 locations in the Americas:

Mexico City, Mexico
October 2, 2024
Register now

Sao Paulo, Brazil
October 7, 2024
Register now

Toronto, Canada
December 2, 2024
Register now

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 September 19 session Creating Images with Copilot and Designer.

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

Microsoft Ignite 2024

In-person, Chicago | November 18–22
Online | November 19–21​

Save the date for Microsoft Ignite, a four-day hybrid event designed for business leaders, partners, and IT professionals to learn about the latest technology and innovations from Microsoft. With demos and firsthand access to new AI solutions and copilots, don’t miss this opportunity to explore the latest tools, receive deep technical training, and get your questions answered by Microsoft experts. Learn more.

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. Listen to the latest episode and check for more 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.

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

Special Edition Americas Partner Insider Call on September 25

Don’t forget to register for this special edition Insider Call on Modern Work and Copilot. Our industry insiders will share the latest product announcements, CSP and getting-started offers, and guidance on how to drive Copilot customer success.

Register here
The event will be held in English, with closed captions in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

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

No Slides Attached podcast—Episode 6 coming September 4

No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners is an exciting new podcast series featuring meaningful conversations that combine the expertise of Microsoft leaders and inspiring stories from our partners.

Check out the Season 1 schedule and look for the release tomorrow of Episode 6, featuring Microsoft partner GigXR. Meital Winer, a Partner Marketing Lead focused on AI, discusses Microsoft’s framework for building or extending Copilots, as well as the potential for partners. Next, Jared Mermey, CEO of GigXR, describes the Copilot built by his company, a holographic technology designed to train medical professionals, and shares his vision for the healthcare industry in the era of AI.

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

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

Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefits are evolving

Access the latest Microsoft Cloud and AI innovation with evolved partner benefits. Read this blog by Julie Sanford, Vice President, Partner GTM, Programs & Operations, to learn about the what, why, and when—and why it should matter to you.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #Tech #Deadline #GrowSkills #CrossSolution

Take this Skillsoft survey for a chance to win

How have certifications impacted your career? Earning more? Working smarter (not harder)? Take Skillsoft’s annual IT Skills and Salary survey to share how certifications have impacted your professional trajectory. Complete the survey by September 13 for a chance to win a $100 gift card.

September 4 Americas Partner Insider Call: Copilot and Co-op

Reserve your spot today for the next Americas Partner Insider Call and gain valuable insights from our expert speakers. Highlights include a Copilot demo for CPEM and guidance on using your Cooperative Marketing Funds (Co-op).

Register here
The event will be held in English, with closed captions in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

If you missed the August 14 call on Microsoft Copilot licensing, this and other previous sessions are available to watch on demand.

Partner Audience: #AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #SuccessStory #LearnSolutionAreas #Azure

No Slides Attached podcast—Episode 5 coming August 21

No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners is an exciting new podcast series featuring meaningful conversations that combine the expertise of Microsoft leaders and inspiring stories from our partners.

Check out the Season 1 schedule and look for the release of Episode 5 tomorrow on Fueling your data with Microsoft Fabric, featuring Microsoft partner Lantern and John Turk, Senior Partner Marketing Manager for Azure. In this episode you’ll learn:

• The importance of understanding your data to understand your business.
• How Copilot capabilities in Fabric allow for democratized insights in organizations.
• The most common challenges for organizations with their data.

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

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 the latest episode and check for more coming soon!

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

Partner Audience: #AllPartners #ISV
Relevant to: #Tech #Developer #Event #GoToMarket #GrowSkills #DoingBizwMSFT #CrossSolution

AI Create | Tech Track

Register today for this innovative virtual event series on September 9–12 designed to help ISV partners navigate the paradigm shift created by AI and accelerate their AI journey with Microsoft. This four-part series will cover:

• Creating AI plugins in Microsoft Copilot Studio. Explore how to use AI Plugins to extend Microsoft Copilot or create custom Copilot extensions.
• Integrating ISV Apps with Microsoft Fabric. Learn how to seamlessly build products and services on top of Microsoft Fabric.
• Designing Your Own Copilot. Learn how to create custom copilots with Azure AI, on your data.
• Unleashing AI Superpowers: Task Automation with Agents​. Build Gen AI solutions and LLM workflows with multi-agent conversation frameworks.

These sessions aim to inspire and empower product, engineering, and technical leaders and practitioners with the knowledge and tools to innovate in the field of AI and technology. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn from industry experts and take your skills to the next level.

The event will be held in English, with closed captions in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

August 14 Americas Partner Insider Call: FY25 updates

Mark your calendar for the first Americas Partner Insider Call of FY25!

Featured topics include:

• The latest updates to the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program.
• A Copilot Licensing deep dive.
• How to help customers deploy Copilot for Microsoft 365 while simultaneously auditing and enhancing security posture with Restricted SharePoint Search.

Register here
The event will be held in English, with closed captions in Spanish, Portuguese, and French.

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

Partner Audience: AllPartners
Relevant to: #News #SuccessStory #GrowSkills #CrossSolution

No Slides Attached podcast—Episode 4 coming August 7

No Slides Attached: AI Stories with Microsoft Partners is an exciting new podcast featuring meaningful conversations that combine the expertise of Microsoft leaders and inspiring stories from our partners.

Check out the Season 1 schedule and look for the release of Episode 4 tomorrow on Responding to threats in minutes, not hours with Copilot for Security, featuring Microsoft partner BlueVoyant. In this latest episode you’ll hear:

• How Microsoft Security integrates across clouds and platforms.
• The importance of prioritizing security into AI projects from the beginning.
• BlueVoyant’s learnings as a member of the Microsoft Copilot for Security Design Advisory Council.

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

Partner Audience: AllPartners #ISV
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #AllianceMgmt #Event #GoToMarket #GrowYourBiz #DoingBizwMSFT #CrossSolution

AI Create | Business Track

Register today for this innovative virtual event series on August 19–22 designed to help ISV partners navigate the paradigm shift created by AI and accelerate their AI journey with Microsoft. In this four-part series we will:

• Uncover the Business Value of AI. Learn how to prioritize use cases for maximum impact.​
• Gain Insights from AI Pioneers. Navigate business transformation with principles that drive success.​
• Master AI Marketing Strategies. Discover best practices for bringing AI solutions to market, including buyer behavior and effective positioning.​
• Design Your AI Blueprint. Integrate AI into your business strategy for robust transformation and growth.​

This series promises to empower product, marketing, and sales leaders and practitioners with the knowledge to leverage AI for competitive advantage and customer satisfaction as you build and execute your Go-to-Market with Microsoft.

Partner Audience: AllPartners
Relevant to: #AllRoles #GrowSkills #GoToMarket #Copilot

Using Copilot in Marketing

Looking for ways to improve your marketing strategies? Bookmark the Microsoft Copilot Adoption site to get inspired and explore scenarios where Copilot can help!