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 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.

Microsoft Build: Attend live in Seattle or online

How will AI shape your future? Join us at Microsoft Build on May 21–23, in person in Seattle or online. Be among the first to hear about announcements and product updates. Find solutions, meet with industry experts, and get your questions answered. Grow and differentiate your skillset through hands-on demos and breakout sessions. Learn more and register today.

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

New Azure SMB paths to Solutions Partner designations coming soon!

One of the most exciting things that happened at our Americas AI and Cloud MSP Partner Summit last month was the announcement of Microsoft’s continued investment in SMB with new SMB paths for Azure and Security Solutions Partner designations. This means more access to products, go-to-market resources, support, and training, as well as offers and incentives to help you grow your business. Read this blog to learn more.

Partner Audience: #Services #MSP #AllRoles
Relevant to: #GoToMarket #DoingBizwMSFT #CrossSolution

Celebrating our MSP Community—Key takeaways from the Summit

Last month we held an Americas AI and Cloud MSP Partner Summit at our Microsoft Corporate Campus in Redmond. If you weren’t able to attend, here are some key takeaways from Erwin Visser, GM CSP Americas, and Jose Gomez Cueto, GM SMB, on ways to build your practice and understand your SMB customers.