Microsoft Promos & Announcements

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September 2025

Starting October 1st, the Copilot offer is only aimed at new customers, so it's time to act

Help your customers take advantage of the Microsoft 365 Copilot promotion while it’s still available to new and existing customers. From October 1st, the offer is only for new customers, so it’s time to act.  

Promotion Details: 

  1. 15% off for new Microsoft 365 Copilot customers 
  2. Minimum 10 seats, maximum 2,400 
  3. Promotion Period: October 1 – December 31, 2025
     

Microsoft 365 15% off promotion extended

Launched January 1, 2025, the Microsoft 365 E5 15% off promotion helped CSP partners drive upsell conversation with new-to-M365 E5 customers.

To help CSP Partners continue building momentum, Microsoft is extending this promotion through December 31, 2025, to provide a powerful, best-in-class cloud productivity solution with advanced security and compliance capabilities.

Changes to pricing & packaging for Microsoft 365, Office 365 and Microsoft Teams starting November 1st, 2025

Starting November 1, 2025, Microsoft will implement changes to pricing, packaging, and discounting for Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Teams in compliance with its Commitments to the European Commission.

Microsoft will implement the following changes to commercial Microsoft 365, Office 365, and Microsoft Teams packaging and pricing worldwide, effective November 1, 2025

  1. Reverse the end of sale for all Microsoft 365 & Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams.
  2. Reduce the price of Microsoft 365 E3/E5 and Office 365 E3/E5 suites w/o Teams by $6.30 (*), and Office 365 E1/E1 Plus suites w/o Teams by $0.96 (*).
  3. Increase the price of Microsoft Teams Enterprise by $3.30 (*).
  4. Reduce the price of Microsoft 365 F3 suites w/o Teams by $0.67 (*).
  5. Reduce the price of Microsoft 365 Business Basic suites w/o Teams by $0.36 (*), and Microsoft 365 Business Standard/Premium suites w/o Teams by $0.96 (*).

No pricing or packaging changes are currently planned for Teams Essentials or for Microsoft 365 F1 or Office 365 F3 with or without Teams.

(*): Prices are in US dollars – The pricing changes and reintroduction of the Microsoft 365/Office 365 Enterprise suites with Teams will be reflected in CAD on November 1, 2025, CSP price list preview (available October 1, 2025) and on the November 1 CSP price list.

New customers: new customers will have more options than before. They will once again be able to purchase the M365/O365 Enterprise suites that include Teams across all channels where those suites are sold.

Existing customers : Existing customers who wish to create new subscriptions of the M365/O365 Enterprise suites that include Teams will be able to do so. Customers will also be able to transition subscriptions from suites without Teams to the suites with Teams.

Next steps for partners: Review and familiarize yourself with the pricing and discounting changes, and the reintroduction of the Microsoft 365/Office 365 Ent suites with Teams. –Review the Partner FAQ to learn all the details and better understand how to talk to inquiring customers about this change.

Date Change: Dynamics 365 Business Central pricing update

On May 6, Microsoft announced an update to their commercial pricing for Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, the first update in more than five years. To allow partners more time to communicate prices to customers in local currencies, Microsoft is pushing back the price adjustment to Dynamics 365 Business Central from October 1, 2025 to November 1, 2025. 

Here is the list of online products for which prices are being updated, and the increased storage allocation, with effect from November 1, 2025: 

  • Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials – USD 80/month with 3GB storage 
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium – USD 110/month with 5GB storage 
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central Device – USD 45/month with 1.5GB storage
     

The updated prices apply to new cloud subscriptions and to existing cloud subscriptions upon their first renewal on or after November 1, 2025. 

Introducing three new SMB Security SKUs for Microsoft 365 Business Premium

Today’s small and medium-sized business (SMB) leaders face mounting pressure to protect sensitive data, maintain compliance requirements, and address oversharing risks compounded by the advancement of AI. To address these challenges, Microsoft is launching three new SMB Security Suite SKUs as add-ons for Microsoft 365 Business Premium: 

  • Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium 
  • Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium 
  • Microsoft Defender and Purview Suites for Business Premium
     

To learn more about the three new SMB Security SKUs, visit the product webpage and read the latest Tech Community blog post, which outlines the benefits and features. 

Incentives (July 2025-June 2026)

Microsoft announced in July an increase in its investments in supporting CSP partners. This led to a restructuring of incentives as well as a change in rates. 

Microsoft introduced a refined CSP model consisting of three key levers: 

  • Core rates that provide a foundation incentive 
  • An accelerator that boosts payouts for strategic per-seat products 
  • A customer growth lever for new customers, new workloads, and incremental seats for existing customers 


For more information
 

Review the guide: FY26 incentives policy guide. 
Download this one pager  CSP incentives one-pager. 

Partner of Record changes for indirect resellers to take effect December 1, 2025 (previously September 1)

To maintain compliance and avoid disruption of service, you must: 

  • Verify your PLA ID (Partner Location Account – MPN ID) by going to Partner Center > Account Settings > Identifiers and confirming that the number is a valid PLA ID, not a Partner Global Account (PGA) ID. 


Transactions will be blocked by Microsoft if the indirect reseller is out of compliance.
 

New Security workspace launching October 1st in Partner Center

To help indirect resellers strengthen their security posture and meet the new CSP authorization requirements, Microsoft is introducing the Security workspace in Partner Center. 

Launching on September 15, 2025, this workspace will provide actionable insights and guide partners on how to maintain compliance with Microsoft security requirements. With the Security workspace, you can: 

  • Gain visibility into your security scores, multifactor authentication (MFA) status, and training resources. 
  • Track compliance with all security requirements, including MFA enforcement and security contact hygiene. 
  • Get AI-powered assistance for FAQs, documentation cross-referencing, and anomaly detection. 


By taking a proactive approach through the Security workspace, you can stay ahead of cyberthreats, avoid business disruption, and build lasting trust with customers. Ahead of the launch, 
learn more about security score requirements and best practices. 

August 2025

Important reminder: New prerequisite to maintain your Indirect Reseller CSP status

 Starting October 1, 2025: 

  1. Have your legal profile in your Microsoft Partner Center authorized (you can check it here: Legal Info (microsoft.com)
  2. Have entered the security contact on your profile here: Legal Info (microsoft.com)
  3. Have MFA enabled for all Admins in your Microsoft Partner Center
  4.  Have a minimum of $1000 USD in revenue billed in the last 12 months.
  5.  Accept the Microsoft Partner Program Agreement (MPA) for CSP Indirect Resellers. 

New requirements to be eligible to receive Microsoft Incentives on transactions:

  1. Have CSP authorization
  2. Have the solution designation or reach 25 points for the area for which you will receive the Incentives. To check your points, you can go here: Solutions partners – Overview 
  3. 25K TTM revenue at partner location for all Solution Areas.

Incentives (July 2025 - June 2026)

Microsoft announced in July an increase in its investments in supporting CSP partners. This led to a restructuring as well as a change in rates. 

For more information, please follow the webinars we have scheduled for you in September. 

July 2025

Microsoft « MCAPS start for partners

This event took place on July 15, 2025, and provided Microsoft partners with the opportunity to learn more about Microsoft’s strategic priorities, investments, enhancements to the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, and new business opportunities for fiscal year 2026. 

If you were unable to attend, here is our article that gathers announcements, resources and information from this event.  

ITCloud Blog : Microsoft MCAPS Start Recap 

If you would like to follow the sessions on-demand, you can do so by going to this site: 

MCAPSFY26 | Home 

We will have the opportunity to give you more details in one of our upcoming webinars. Stay tuned. 

Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event

With transformative AI-powered technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents revolutionizing the modern workplace, partners have the opportunity to play a critical role — as trusted advisors and solution providers — in empowering organizations of all sizes to boost productivity, reshape work, and spark innovation. Discover the investments Microsoft is making to help you grow your business and deliver customer engagements that demonstrate the quantifiable added value of AI. 

Whether your focus is Business Applications or Modern Work, you’ll find practical guidance and strategic direction to help you plan for the year ahead. 

The live event took place on July 22, 2025, but all content is now available on demand — including core sessions, supplemental deep dives, and downloadable decks. 

Microsoft CSP Promos for July 2025

OffreRabaisDate débutDate fin
Bridge to the Cloud 2 promotion 40% Feb1 Dec 31, 2025
M365 E5 Compliance promo offer for M365 Copilot 50% Feb1Feb 1, 2026
Getting started with new 20% offer: Save on Windows 365 20%May 1Oct 31, 2025
Updated: M365 E5 Compliance promo offer for M365 Copilot 50%Feb1 Feb 1, 2026
New: Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 3-year subscriptions 10%Jun 9Dec 31, 2025
New: Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 promotional offer 15%Jul 1Sep 30, 2025
Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E5 annual term (one-year) 15% offer, FY26 Q1 15%Jul 1Sep 30, 2025
Extended: Getting started with Microsoft 365 Copilot 15% offer extension 15%Jul 1Sep 30, 2025
CSP-EP to online Business Central (CSP2BC)—special offer 40%Nov 1Mar 31, 2025

For more details, you can consult this link:  Global Promo Readiness Guide collection 

Microsoft Pricing update

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central price increase starting October 2025 
Below is the table of online products with updated prices, as well as the increased storage allocation. Updated prices apply to new and existing subscriptions when they first renew on or after October 1, 2025. 

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central price increase
ProductPrice (USD) and storage before October 1, 2025Price (USD) and storage as of October 1, 2025
Dynamics 365 Business Central Essentials$70/month with 2 GB of storage$80/month with 3 GB of storage
Dynamics 365 Business Central Premium$100/month with 3 GB of storage$110/month with 5 GB of storage
Dynamics 365 Business Central Device$40/month with 1 GB of storage$45/month with 1.5 GB of storage

June 2025

Several Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) promotional offers are extended through September 30, 2025!

Microsoft 365 Copilot: Microsoft 365 Copilot Getting Started CSP Promotion is extended through, now ending on September 30, 2025! Enjoy a 15% discount off the net partner price on new Copilot subscriptions for 10 to 2,400 seats for 12 months 

Accelerate with Microsoft 365: The Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 15% Annual Term CSP promotions have both been extended through September 30, 2025 

Microsoft is introducing several licensing and pricing changes to our on-premises server products in July and August 2025.

  • Launch of Exchange and Skype for Business Server Subscription Editions on July 1, 2025 
  • Updated pricing for server products and suites: prices for all standalone on-premises server products (SharePoint Server, Exchange Server, and Skype for Business Server) are increasing by 10% on July 1, 2025 
  • Prices for Core CAL Suite and Enterprise CAL Suite, which were static for some time, are to increase by 15% and 20%, respectively on August 1, 2025 

Upcoming Microsoft Events:

Kick off FY26 with MicrosoftJuly 15, 2025 | 8:00 AM–12:30 PM Pacific Time 
High-performing partners prepare early. MCAPS Start for Partners gives you first access to Microsoft’s FY26 priorities, investments, and partner plays. 

Register now to learn about Microsoft strategic priorities, investments, Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program enhancements, and new business opportunities to scale your business. 

Microsoft Ignite – November 18–21, 2025
(optional pre-day November 17) 

Unlock the future of AI with insights, networking, and innovation 
Get the edge you need to drive impact in the era of AI.  Join to bolster your knowledge, build connections, and explore emerging technologies. 

May 2025

New authorization requirement changes for CSP

(Effective from October 1)
Indirect resellers need US $1,000 CSP revenue
CSP incentive eligibility changes (Effective from October 1)
Indirect Reseller: Solution Designation or 25 points specific to the solution area incentive and US$ 25K TTM revenue at partner location for all Solution Areas.

Three-year terms for Microsoft 365 E3, E5, and Microsoft Teams Enterprise

3 year term available from June 1st – Same price as one-year terms – 100-seat minimum requirement – Monthly billing not available
Microsoft 365 E3, E5, and E5 Security and E5 Compliance mini suite promotions for three-year SKU
10% discount on three-year subscription terms – June 9th & July 1st, 2025 to Dec 31st 2025 – 100 seats to 2400/ 1M seats, at a SKU level – Available for new-to-SKU customers – 1year SKU for 15% off ME3 and ME5 no eligible for 3 year SKUs

Improving the transition for Enterprise Agreement customers renewing to CSP

New Partner Center interface streamlines EA to CSP renewals, ensuring continuity of service and retaining Teams entitlements
(*) TTM – Trailing Twelve Months revenue, represents a company’s total revenue generated over the most recent 12-month period

Microsoft Subscriptions for Non-Profit

Microsoft Business Premium and Office 365 E1 grant offers will be discontinued for customers on their next renewal after July 1, 2025. Microsoft is transtionning to provide up to 300 licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Basic and discounts of up to 75 percent on many Microsoft 365 offers to nonprofits, including Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1. Customers will have a 30-day grace period to access their subscriptions after their renewal date. After that period, they will lose access to their license and will have 60 days to activate before their data is deleted, following standard retention rules.

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