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.

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!

MCAPS Start for Partners 

Save the date for this digital event on July 11. The annual MCAPS Start event for sellers in the global Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) organization is being expanded to include the partner-focused MCAPS Start for Partners digital readiness event. Begin the journey into FY25 by hearing about how we’re empowering customers and partners through AI transformation, our strategic investments, new priorities, and key program changes. And join us in celebrating this year’s Partner of the Year Award winners. Registration will begin in June.

May 8 Americas Partner Insider Call: Demystifying Copilot Licensing

Shubham Choudhary, Director, Security Product GTM, GPS Americas, will lead the discussion and answer your questions on demystifying Copilot licensing. Peter Horsman, Partner Solutions Governance Lead at Microsoft, will also join the call to provide the latest Co-op (Partner Incentives Cooperative Marketing Funds) updates designed to help drive the growth of your business.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from our expert speakers, connect with other partners, get the latest updates, and elevate your partnership with Microsoft. Register today!

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

Partner Audience:#CSP
Relevant to: #Deadline #UnderstandBenefits #Azure

End of support for SQL Server 2014

July 9, 2024, marks the end of support (EOS) for SQL Server 2014. As a Microsoft partner, it’s always important to understand the options available and the actions you need to take to keep your customers’ mission-critical systems secure and compliant. The approaching EOS deadline provides an opportunity to assess your customers’ business needs and upgrade their IT infrastructure. Read this blog to learn more.

Partner Audience:#CSP #MSP
Relevant to: #SalesAndMarketing #BestPractice #GrowYourBiz #CrossSolution

Microsoft AI Cloud Summit for SMB Partners: Session playlist

The MSP Summit in March provided an opportunity for managed service providers to connect with Microsoft SMB and partner stakeholders, explore new technology solutions for scaling your business, and learn best practices from other Microsoft partners who have successfully implemented solutions with their customers.

If you missed the in-person event or want a recap, you can watch the sessions on demand.