{"id":22343,"date":"2025-06-26T14:42:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T18:42:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/?page_id=22343"},"modified":"2026-11-09T09:10:29","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T14:10:29","slug":"microsoft-announcements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/en\/microsoft-announcements\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Announcements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"22343\" class=\"elementor elementor-22343 elementor-22302\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c343d54 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c343d54\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a0effe3 elementor-widget__width-inherit elementor-absolute elementor-hidden-mobile_extra elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"a0effe3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_position&quot;:&quot;absolute&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1134\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-30885\" alt=\"Microsoft Announcements for CSP Partners\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1.webp 2560w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-250x111.webp 250w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-700x310.webp 700w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-260x115.webp 260w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-768x340.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-1536x680.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-2048x907.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MSNews-1-1-120x53.webp 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-939b8f6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"939b8f6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbd7a8b e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbd7a8b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f91fd30 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f91fd30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MS-blanc-1-1.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-30886\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c994cc6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c994cc6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Promos &amp; Announcements<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d07424 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14d07424\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;gradient&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:0}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6a7bbed7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6a7bbed7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db5c28b elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"db5c28b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itcloud.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/SigleITCloud_Blanc.svg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-25084\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01fd037 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"01fd037\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93c972b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"93c972b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements for CSP Partners<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bbbcf83 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bbbcf83\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Every month, ITCloud compiles and summarizes the most important Microsoft announcements for CSP partners. Copilot promotions, certification updates, billing changes, product news and security opportunities, find here all the essential information to support your Microsoft customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0ca3071 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"0ca3071\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1000}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f07412 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f07412\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">October 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f5e719b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f5e719b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-decc25a e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"decc25a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46f53b0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"46f53b0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe9d9b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fe9d9b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31b4c48 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31b4c48\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bda8160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bda8160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot CSP Partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBforSMB\/FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBB Default On FAQ (Copilot Business)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBforSMB\/1-pager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBB one-pager<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/licensing\/news\/2026-m365-packaging-pricing-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Updates | Microsoft Licensing Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cspgrowthmargins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth margin eligibility<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Growth-Margin-FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth margin FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/azure-promos-resource-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure promotions resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/incentivesguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FY27 incentives guide<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026 (AI Builder retirement)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026 (SMB referrals)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026 (Office LTSC 2021)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026 (designations)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full announcement \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c226e4e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c226e4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a908c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66a908c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-edad50a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"edad50a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6fd859 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d6fd859\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Growth Margin Is Now Live<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f84f663 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f84f663\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>October 1, 2026.<\/p><p>Eligible CSP direct bill partners and distributors earn incremental margin, on top of base margin, when they drive qualifying growth across Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 E5, Microsoft 365 E7, Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Purview Suite and Windows 365 Enterprise. Customer pricing remains unchanged.<\/p><p><strong>Base margin adjustment on selected SKUs (October 2026):<\/strong> Base margin on a subset of products will be adjusted from 20% to 15%. (Office 365 E1, Office 365 E3, OneDrive Extra Storage, SharePoint, Exchange Online, Microsoft 365 Apps for Business, Microsoft 365 Apps for Enterprise)<\/p><p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Eligibility is evaluated at the customer tenant level and locked when the transaction is completed.<\/li><li>Base margin has also been adjusted on select Microsoft 365 and Office 365 products since October 1.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Validate eligibility before every quote, in Partner Center or through the API.<\/li><li>Indirect resellers: talk with your distributor about the impact on your agreements.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/cspgrowthmargins\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth margin eligibility<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Growth-Margin-FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth margin FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/licensing\/news\/2026-m365-packaging-pricing-updates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Updates | Microsoft Licensing Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0cf51e6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0cf51e6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04ecf7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"04ecf7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copilot: New Offers Without a Base Subscription and Name Changes<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f238ec1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f238ec1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>October 14, 2026.<\/p><p>Starting December 1, 2026, the new Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business offers can be purchased without a qualifying Microsoft 365 base subscription. They have their own product and SKU IDs and are priced the same as the current offers. Since October 16, the current offers include \u201c(add-on)\u201d in their names and will reach end of sale in CSP on December 1, 2026.<\/p><p><strong>What Isn\u2019t Changing<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>No action is required for existing subscriptions: IDs, pricing, renewal terms and auto-renew settings stay the same.<\/li><li>End of sale isn\u2019t end of life: existing customers can continue to renew and adjust seat quantities.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Update scripts, catalogue mappings and automations (PSA, billing) that rely on offer names so they use product and SKU IDs.<\/li><li>Review the new offers in the November 1 price list preview.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot CSP Partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-afd850e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"afd850e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b46aded elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b46aded\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Usage-Based Billing Default-On for Copilot Business: New Date<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a47f90 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9a47f90\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>To Be Confirmed.<\/p><p>Usage-based billing (pay-as-you-go) will be enabled by default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licences purchased through CSP, including standalone offers and bundles.<\/p><p><strong>Key Details<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Default spending limit: 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month, adjustable by admins.<\/li><li>Canada is not among the markets excluded at launch.<\/li><li>Partner Center sandbox environments available as of November 2.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Brief your teams on the preset monthly limit.<\/li><li>Explain usage-based billing options to customers (Copilot Cowork, Work IQ APIs, GitHub Copilot Harness).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBforSMB\/FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBB Default On FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBforSMB\/1-pager\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UBB one-pager<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4660f17 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4660f17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3302c8d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3302c8d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">AI Builder Capacity Add-Ons Retiring<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7f99ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a7f99ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>November 1, 2026.<\/p><p>AI Builder capacity add-ons are being retired from sale. Customers with active subscriptions keep their AI Builder credits until the end of their current term.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Turn off auto-renew before each customer\u2019s next renewal date (indirect resellers: work with your distributor).<\/li><li>Plan for Copilot Credits for customers who want to keep using AI Builder features.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-052a4f0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"052a4f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f212b28 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f212b28\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SMB Referrals: Acceptance Window Reduced to Five Days<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-689b3cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"689b3cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>November 2, 2026.<\/p><p>Partners must accept or decline SMB referrals shared by Microsoft within five calendar days, instead of 14. After that, the referral expires and can be rerouted to another partner. There is no change for Corporate and Enterprise segments.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Assign an owner to monitor referrals daily in Partner Center.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bfd1bc9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bfd1bc9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f56070d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f56070d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New 7.5% CSP Promotion on Business Premium Security<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-02272fa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"02272fa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>October 1, 2026.<\/p><p>Microsoft is offering 7.5% promotional CSP pricing on Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium and Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium, sold to eligible customers with fewer than 300 seats. The promotion is built directly into pricing and quotes, replacing the previous rebate-based approach.<\/p><p><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Eligible CSP direct bill partners and distributors.<\/li><li>Indirect resellers: check with your distributor how the promotion is reflected in your pricing.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Identify Business Premium opportunities under 300 seats in your customer base.<\/li><li>Update your sales and quoting guidance.<\/li><li>Use the promotion as an entry point to a broader security and data protection conversation.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9dd4165 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9dd4165\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52b50d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52b50d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copilot Promotions for SMB<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68af743 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68af743\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Available until: <\/strong>December 31, 2026.<\/p><p>Small and medium-sized businesses have a more affordable path to AI with two CSP promotions on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business.<\/p><p><strong>Current Offers<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>25% off Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for eligible customers.<\/li><li>15% off standalone Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (1 to 300 seats, annual subscription with annual billing), ideal for customers already on Business Standard or Business Premium.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Identify SMB customers ready to adopt or expand Copilot.<\/li><li>Confirm eligibility and apply the correct Promo ID when quoting.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3999747 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3999747\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba952f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ba952f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Azure Promotions in CSP<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c809cb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c809cb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>October 12, 2026 (launching November 2, 2026).<\/p><p>New time-bound discounts apply to select Azure services for eligible customers. They do not reduce partner earned credit (PEC) and stack with existing CSP incentives.<\/p><p><strong>Available Promotions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Azure Database Modernization: up to 30% off eligible usage for on-premises SQL Server migrations.<\/li><li>Microsoft Fabric for Microsoft 365 or Azure database customers: up to 20% off pay-as-you-go capacity.<\/li><li>App PaaS and data services for Microsoft Foundry customers: up to 15% off.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Prepare your systems and test your integration in the sandbox if you transact through APIs.<\/li><li>Make sure your billing and reconciliation processes can read the new promotion identifier and discount source fields.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/azure-promos-resource-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure promotions resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e88de3d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e88de3d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f70bf48 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f70bf48\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FY27 Incentive Updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef0dbc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef0dbc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>October 1, 2026.<\/p><p>Microsoft has updated how FY27 partner investments are targeted to focus on high-priority customer opportunities. The total investment remains unchanged, and claims submitted on or before September 30, 2026, are assessed under the prior terms.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Review the incentives guide to confirm your eligibility.<\/li><li>Keep your banking and tax details up to date in Partner Center.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/incentivesguide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Incentives guide<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3562d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c3562d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2646228 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2646228\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Office LTSC 2021 End of Support: Now in Effect<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0a3a21 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0a3a21\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>End date: <\/strong>October 13, 2026.<\/p><p>Office LTSC 2021, Project LTSC 2021 and Visio LTSC 2021 no longer receive updates, security fixes or technical support. Copilot is only supported on cloud-backed apps in Microsoft 365 suites.<\/p><p><strong>Upgrade Paths for SMB (Fewer Than 300 Users)<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Business Standard or Microsoft 365 Apps for business.<\/li><li>Planner and Project Plan 3 and Visio Plan 2 to replace Project and Visio LTSC.<\/li><li>Disconnected or regulated environments: Office LTSC 2024.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f7a8f0c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f7a8f0c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2be50d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2be50d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Designations and Specializations: October Updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-191e80a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"191e80a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>October 5, 22 and 29, 2026.<\/p><ul><li>Solutions Partner for Security: new Azure security workloads (ACR) now count, including Azure Firewall, Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Microsoft Entra, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Sentinel and Key Vault. Network Watcher is no longer eligible.<\/li><li>AB-650 (Microsoft 365 Certified: AI Services Administrator Associate) replaces MS-102 in the advanced skilling metric (Modern Work solution path and Modernize Endpoints specialization). MS-102 retires on November 30, 2026; certifications earned before that date continue to earn points until November 30, 2027.<\/li><li>Cloud Security specialization: the certification calculation is being updated in October 2026.<\/li><li>The Custom Solutions for Microsoft Teams specialization will be retired in November 2026.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Plan AB-650 certifications for your teams and validate your status in Partner Center.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-793c5c7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"793c5c7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fa953ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"fa953ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Announcements to Watch<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-346f20e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"346f20e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>October CSP price list republished with corrected pricing as of October 8 (October 15).<\/li><li>The Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub replaces Partner University and the Partner Compliance gallery for compliance training (October 29).<\/li><li>SQL Modernization Day sessions are now available on demand; SQL Server 2016 is out of support (October 28).<\/li><li>Customers with 300+ seats: Microsoft 365 E3 at 30% off from October 27, 2026, to June 30, 2027, and the Microsoft 365 E7 + Copilot Studio \u201cBuy 5, Get 5\u201d offer until December 31, 2026.<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full announcement \u2013 October 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f47d12a animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4f47d12a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1000}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57b5ba59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57b5ba59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">September 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32913f7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"32913f7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1eba6f86 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1eba6f86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-151e5875 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"151e5875\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41cf3008 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"41cf3008\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17459939 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17459939\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43e00d17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43e00d17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/article\/ai-at-work-marketing-moment-sept-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The new Copilot is here: The opportunity for Microsoft partners<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Usage-based%20billing%20will%20be%20default-on%20for%20new%20Microsoft%20365%20Copilot%20Business%20licenses%20starting%20November%202%2C%202026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Usage-based billing default-on announcement<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/asset\/collection\/growth-margins-partner-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth Margin Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 August 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partnership\/frontier-accelerate-for-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Accelerate for Marketplace<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/frontier-accelerate-marketplace\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Accelerate \u2013 Overview on Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/aspx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Business Solutions and Security Partner Experience (ASPX)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/announcements\/office-ltsc-2021-end-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office LTSC 2021 end of support announcement<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics-365\/blog\/business-leader\/2026\/09\/09\/accelerate-your-move-to-agentic-business-applications-with-dynamics-365-activate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamics 365 Activate<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Business%20Applications%20release%20plans%20move%20to%20the%20AI%20at%20Work%20roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Applications release plans move to the AI at Work roadmap<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full announcement \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a2c9d07 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5a2c9d07\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3f83466c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3f83466c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61b5d3d2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"61b5d3d2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45d0882c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"45d0882c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The New Microsoft Copilot: Home, Code and Autopilot<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-48e4ff5f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"48e4ff5f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>September 25, 2026.<\/p><p>Microsoft brings together Home (Chat, Cowork and the full power of Office), Code (solution-building for every knowledge worker) and Autopilot (a persistent, proactive and personal agent hosted in the cloud) in a single Copilot experience. The rollout is taking place through the Frontier program.<\/p><p><strong>Partner Opportunities<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>AI advisory and business process redesign.<\/li><li>AI governance, security and FinOps.<\/li><li>Agent development and deployment.<\/li><li>Managed services and adoption support.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/blog\/article\/ai-at-work-marketing-moment-sept-2026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The new Copilot is here: The opportunity for Microsoft partners<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49ff672 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"49ff672\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-243ee122 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"243ee122\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Usage-Based Billing Default-On for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b32b02a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b32b02a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>November 2, 2026. New Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses (standalone and bundles) purchased through CSP will include usage-based billing (pay-as-you-go) by default, with the required Azure subscription already configured.<\/p><p><strong>Eligible Experiences<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Copilot Cowork.<\/li><li>Work IQ APIs.<\/li><li>GitHub Copilot Harness.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Brief your teams on the preset monthly limit.<\/li><li>Configure caps, alerts and access before consumption begins.<\/li><li>Explain usage-based billing options and Copilot Credits to customers.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Usage-based%20billing%20will%20be%20default-on%20for%20new%20Microsoft%20365%20Copilot%20Business%20licenses%20starting%20November%202%2C%202026\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Usage-based billing default-on announcement<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68430e5a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68430e5a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15e1648e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15e1648e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Incentives for Microsoft Copilot Cowork Adoption<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-61738af7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"61738af7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>September 1, 2026. The new Copilot Cowork CSP Activation incentive rewards CSP partners (direct bill and indirect resellers) who drive adoption and usage of Copilot Cowork with their customers. It stacks with existing CSP incentives.<\/p><p><strong>Customer Requirements<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Microsoft 365 Copilot license.<\/li><li>Usage-based billing with Copilot Credits.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Recommendations<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Review the FY27 Incentives Guide for eligibility.<\/li><li>Prioritize existing Microsoft 365 Copilot customers for Cowork conversations.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74318d86 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"74318d86\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-609befb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"609befb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Nonprofit Promotions to Drive Copilot Growth<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f034a37 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4f034a37\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Available until: <\/strong>December 31, 2026. New nonprofit-specific CSP promotions make Microsoft 365 Copilot more affordable and create opportunities for renewals, upselling and AI conversations.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Review open quotes for nonprofit customers.<\/li><li>Validate customer eligibility.<\/li><li>Add AI adoption and governance services.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9e9c29c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9e9c29c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744923ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"744923ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Validate CSP Growth Margin Eligibility Through APIs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5328b92d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5328b92d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>September 23, 2026. Partners can now validate growth margin eligibility through APIs before transacting, ahead of the CSP growth margins launch on October 1, 2026.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Update quoting and automation tools.<\/li><li>Test workflows in the sandbox environment.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/asset\/collection\/growth-margins-partner-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth Margin Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-642f8a27 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"642f8a27\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27aa6856 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27aa6856\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FY27 Skilling and Certification Updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43b98f9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43b98f9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Date: <\/strong>August 31, 2026. Two certifications were retired and replaced with AI-focused certifications:<\/p><ul><li>AZ-500 replaced by SC-500 (Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate).<\/li><li>PL-200 replaced by AB-410 (Intelligent Applications Builder Associate).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong>Impact:<\/strong> Solutions Partner designations for Security and AI Business Solutions, as well as the Agentic Business Solutions, Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloud Security and Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure specializations. Certifications completed before retirement remain valid for one year.<br \/><br \/><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 August 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36cb2152 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"36cb2152\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4e0ceaac elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4e0ceaac\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Showcase Your Frontier AI Expertise<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-142b3cb4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"142b3cb4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Partners can earn the Frontier Transformation Engineer badge to demonstrate that their teams are ready to deliver Microsoft Frontier AI solutions.<\/p><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 August 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6254a4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d6254a4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38fc2441 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38fc2441\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frontier Partner Specialization and Frontier Accelerate for Marketplace<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57cd9a5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"57cd9a5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Frontier Partner specialization has been live since September 30, 2026. Frontier Accelerate for Marketplace (September 28) brings ISV Success, Marketplace Rewards, Azure IP co-sell and certified software designations together into a single journey: Build &amp; Publish, Grow and Differentiate.<\/p><p><strong>Two Engagement Levels<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>No-cost offer: self-service tools, skilling and milestone-based benefits.<\/li><li>Premium offer (paid): up to US$30,000 in Azure sponsorship, technical consultations and a named engagement manager.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partnership\/frontier-accelerate-for-marketplace\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Accelerate for Marketplace<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/frontier-accelerate-marketplace\/overview\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Overview on Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53e7d4af e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"53e7d4af\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e611365 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6e611365\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">ASPX Updates to Uncover Opportunities<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-41766b6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"41766b6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>September 8, 2026. AI-driven signals identify the customers most likely to adopt Copilot, surface deployment blockers and prioritize the highest-potential opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/p><p>Review your ASPX dashboard and build an outreach plan for Copilot-ready accounts.<\/p><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/aspx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Business Solutions and Security Partner Experience (ASPX)<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-352f793c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"352f793c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17aaec11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"17aaec11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Automatic Onboarding of Microsoft Sentinel to the Defender Portal<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a3bf8b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a3bf8b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Starting: <\/strong>September 2026. Microsoft is automatically onboarding managed Sentinel customers to the unified Microsoft Defender portal. Admins receive a notice about 30 days in advance. Connectors, content and data are retained. Microsoft Sentinel in the Azure portal retires on March 31, 2027.<\/p><p><strong>Partner Actions<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Notify managed security (MSSP) customers of their onboarding window.<\/li><li>Review the primary workspace for multi-workspace customers.<\/li><li>Offer a readiness assessment.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b2b62b5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b2b62b5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20166ad3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20166ad3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Office LTSC 2021 End of Support<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-220e2907 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"220e2907\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>End date: <\/strong>October 13, 2026. No security updates, bug fixes or technical support will be provided after this date. Visio LTSC 2021 and Project LTSC 2021 are also affected. No ESU program is available.<\/p><p><strong>Opportunities<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Migrate customers to Microsoft 365 Apps (Business Premium, Business Standard, E3).<\/li><li>For disconnected environments: Office LTSC 2024 (supported until October 2029).<\/li><li>Open the door to Microsoft 365 Copilot.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/lifecycle\/announcements\/office-ltsc-2021-end-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office LTSC 2021 end of support announcement<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1b324477 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1b324477\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4153ccb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4153ccb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CSP Price List Republish \u2013 Extended Security Updates (ESU)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b22652 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b22652\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>September 8: Windows 10 Enterprise LTSC 2021 ESU, Years 1\u20133, now included in the CSP price list.<\/li><li>September 14: price list republished for Windows Server 2016 ESU.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/p><p>Download the updated price list from the Pricing workspace in Partner Center and update your quotes. Position ESU as a bridge to Windows 11 or Azure Virtual Desktop.<\/p><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center Announcements \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b40f058 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3b40f058\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e71b64c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7e71b64c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dynamics 365 Activate Now in Limited Public Preview<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86060e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"86060e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Announced: <\/strong>September 9, 2026. An AI-powered migration tool that helps partners move customers to Dynamics 365 faster, starting with Salesforce-to-Dynamics 365 migrations.<\/p><p><strong>Recommended Action<\/strong><\/p><p>Identify Salesforce customers in your pipeline and request preview access.<\/p><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics-365\/blog\/business-leader\/2026\/09\/09\/accelerate-your-move-to-agentic-business-applications-with-dynamics-365-activate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dynamics 365 Activate<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4167d6de e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4167d6de\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ae9eb5e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ae9eb5e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Business Applications Roadmap Moves to the AI at Work Roadmap<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-443babe6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"443babe6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Dataverse now publish in the AI at Work roadmap, alongside Microsoft 365 and Copilot. The Release Planner retires on November 15, 2026, and release waves are replaced by continuous disclosure.<\/p><p><strong>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Business%20Applications%20release%20plans%20move%20to%20the%20AI%20at%20Work%20roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Applications release plans move to the AI at Work roadmap<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d74360c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3d74360c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-264a4ecf elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"264a4ecf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Other Announcements to Watch<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-660a2f17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"660a2f17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li>Clinical Applications specialization (September 22): new specialization tied to Dragon Copilot healthcare deployments.<\/li><li>Microsoft Ignite session catalog now live (September 22).<\/li><li>Unified for Partners: the future of partner support (September 17).<\/li><li>Partnering for Success Together: new monthly skilling series on the Partner Skilling Hub (September 9).<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful Link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Full announcement \u2013 September 2026<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-779e9e1a animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"779e9e1a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:600,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_range&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37752d64 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37752d64\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">August 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308db0dc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"308db0dc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16718bdf e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"16718bdf\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1a7525b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1a7525b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d7c00b3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d7c00b3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c3fa93a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2c3fa93a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a84d407 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7a84d407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/defenderthreatintelligence\/mdti-is-converging-into-microsoft-sentinel-and-defender-xdr\/4427991?wt.mc_id=uzoeywo5sa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDTI convergence with Sentinel &amp; Defender XDR<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/reservation-exchange-policy-changes?wt.mc_id=5fip9onogx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure Reservation Exchange Policy Changes<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotIn30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Success Planner<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Copilotin30Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot in 30 Launch Kit<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Downloads\/?filename=abs%2Fprotected%2FCSP-Global-Promo-Readiness-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Promotion Readiness Guide<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/asset\/collection\/growth-margins-partner-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth Margin Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 365 Support Resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Security CSP Offers<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/?wt.mc_id=qtm98pp5r7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E5<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/?wt.mc_id=35b0770m1i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Offer Eligibility and Terms<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/manage\/agent-365-overview?wt.mc_id=8nef8mp7cw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Tenant Agent Management Overview<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CostofCapital_FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Capital FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ToResellerOFT_Aug18CopilotAppUpdate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Guidance &amp; Communication Kit (Copilot app update)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/omdiaresearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Omdia study: Mastering the Modern Customer Journey<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/program\/microsoft-partner-compliance-readiness-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Partner Compliance Readiness Training<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monthly MAICPP Update \u2013 August 2026<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-323128bd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"323128bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7004e9a3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7004e9a3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa807e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aa807e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42ea2ad6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42ea2ad6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MDTI End of Life \u2013 August 1, 2026<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c113b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8c113b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>What: <\/strong>Microsoft Defender Threat Intelligence (MDTI) standalone SKU is retired. MDTI capabilities are now included in Microsoft Defender and Microsoft Sentinel at no additional cost.<\/p><p><strong>Key dates<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Aug. 1, 2025: SKU removed from price list preview<\/li><li>Aug. 1, 2026: All MDTI subscriptions end<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Partner action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Identify CSP customers still holding MDTI subscriptions.<\/li><li>Pass on Microsoft-granted credits to affected customers.<\/li><li>Inform billing teams.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/defenderthreatintelligence\/mdti-is-converging-into-microsoft-sentinel-and-defender-xdr\/4427991?wt.mc_id=uzoeywo5sa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MDTI convergence with Sentinel &amp; Defender XDR<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-303cb673 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"303cb673\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26decf2c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"26decf2c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Azure Reservation Exchange Policy Update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d400326 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5d400326\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>February 1, 2027. Azure reservation exchanges will no longer be available for services covered by Savings Plans.<\/p><p><strong>Partner opportunity<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Review customer reservations.<\/li><li>Recommend the right mix of Savings Plans and Reservations.<\/li><li>Expand cloud optimization and advisory services.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/reservation-exchange-policy-changes?wt.mc_id=5fip9onogx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Azure Reservation Exchange Policy Changes<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7abc2f5b e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7abc2f5b\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c6a12ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c6a12ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copilot in 30 Now Generally Available<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e4be610 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e4be610\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Copilot Success Planner helps guide 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trials with personalized adoption plans for users and administrators.<\/p><p><strong>Partner benefits<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Higher adoption.<\/li><li>Better engagement.<\/li><li>Stronger trial-to-paid conversion.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotIn30\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Success Planner<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Copilotin30Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot in 30 Launch Kit<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7449c121 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7449c121\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-488c09aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"488c09aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft 365 Promotion Updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68ed4009 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68ed4009\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Extended through Dec. 31, 2026<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Microsoft 365 E3<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>10% off (3-year)<\/li><li>20% off (targeted 1-year)<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Ending Sept. 30, 2026<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Microsoft 365 E7 promotional offers<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>10% off \/ 15% off eligible subscriptions.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Partner focus<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Accelerate E7 opportunities before Sept. 30.<\/li><li>Use E3 offers to drive upgrades and AI readiness.<\/li><li>Prepare for Growth Margin incentives.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Downloads\/?filename=abs%2Fprotected%2FCSP-Global-Promo-Readiness-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Global Promotion Readiness Guide<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/asset\/collection\/growth-margins-partner-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Growth Margin Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-738963d0 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"738963d0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e08c78b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e08c78b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windows 365 Frontline Renamed to Windows 365 Flex<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2706b2f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2706b2f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>September 3, 2026. Branding update only. No change to licensing, billing, functionality, or user entitlements.<\/p><p><strong>Partner action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Update internal documentation and reporting references.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 365 Support Resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64bbd138 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"64bbd138\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6bcb18e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6bcb18e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security &amp; Compliance Offers<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e6e4908 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e6e4908\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>50% Off Purview Suite for Business Premium<\/strong><\/p><p>Available through Dec. 31, 2026 for customers with Business Premium and Copilot.<\/p><p><strong>Microsoft 365 E5, Defender &amp; Purview Promotions<\/strong><\/p><p>Available through Sept. 30, 2026. Discounts available on E3, E5, Defender Suite, and Purview Suite.<\/p><p><strong>New CSP Security Add-ons<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Entra ID P2<\/li><li>Defender for Endpoint P2<\/li><li>Defender for Office 365 P2<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Partner opportunities<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Cross-sell Microsoft 365 E5.<\/li><li>Add Defender and Purview to Microsoft 365 E3 customers.<\/li><li>Strengthen conversations around Copilot governance and security.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Security CSP Offers<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/?wt.mc_id=qtm98pp5r7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E5<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Microsoft-Security-Partners\/sell-through-csp\/?wt.mc_id=35b0770m1i\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Offer Eligibility and Terms<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fc18817 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2fc18817\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7166721d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7166721d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Multi-Tenant Agent Management<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36cc6172 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36cc6172\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Public preview now available in the Microsoft 365 Admin Center, enabling management of agents across multiple customer tenants from a single interface.<\/p><p><strong>Partner benefits<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Centralized management.<\/li><li>Simplified deployment.<\/li><li>Consistent governance for CSP partners.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/manage\/agent-365-overview?wt.mc_id=8nef8mp7cw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Multi-Tenant Agent Management Overview<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d263ed3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2d263ed3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f431aa5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f431aa5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CSP Software Pricing Update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5089e364 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5089e364\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Effective: <\/strong>October 1, 2026. A 5% cost-of-capital uplift will apply to annual-term CSP software subscriptions billed monthly.<\/p><p><strong>Partner action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Communicate upcoming price changes before renewal conversations.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CostofCapital_FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost of Capital FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4cde8388 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4cde8388\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c00a284 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c00a284\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Unified Microsoft Copilot App Experience<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ef76403 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ef76403\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting Aug. 18, 2026, Microsoft is introducing a simplified Copilot app experience and transitioning to <strong>copilot.cloud.microsoft<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>Partner action<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Validate customer network readiness.<\/li><li>Ensure *.cloud.microsoft is allowed if required.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ToResellerOFT_Aug18CopilotAppUpdate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Guidance &amp; Communication Kit<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-594c1c99 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"594c1c99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a7be637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5a7be637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Drive More Marketing ROI in FY27<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ff101f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ff101f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Omdia research highlights the importance of AI-powered marketing, multitouch campaigns, modern measurement, and effective use of co-op funds.<\/p><p><strong>Useful links<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>FY27 Co-op Guide &amp; Resource Collection<\/li><li>Partner Marketing Center Pro<\/li><li>Omdia Study: Read the Omdia study, <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/omdiaresearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mastering the Modern Customer Journey: The Partner&#8217;s Path to Marketing ROI<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9a4a053 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"9a4a053\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37f2b9ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37f2b9ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Partner Compliance Readiness Training<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eb04df8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3eb04df8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Partner Skilling Hub is now Microsoft&#8217;s primary destination for partner compliance learning.<\/p><p><strong>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/program\/microsoft-partner-compliance-readiness-training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Partner Compliance Readiness Training<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11fc505e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"11fc505e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3836f820 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3836f820\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monthly AI Cloud Partner Program Update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-727cf1b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"727cf1b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Key updates include:<\/p><ul><li>MAICPP agreement updates<\/li><li>Partner designation changes<\/li><li>Security specialization updates<\/li><li>Agentic Security Specialization coming in FY27<\/li><li>Audit and reporting improvements<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Useful link<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#12\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monthly MAICPP Update<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e87c100 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e87c100\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_range&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad7165c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad7165c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">July 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3b7ef8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f3b7ef8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2984c17 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2984c17\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7b2eebc e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7b2eebc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbe194c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cbe194c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-773c2b7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"773c2b7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12bfd53 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"12bfd53\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Copilotin30Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot in 30 launch kit<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkPartnerLaunchKit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Updated Cowork partner launch kit<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CostManagementPitchDeck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cost management deck and one-pager (Cowork)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/WhyMicrosoftForPartners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Competitive resources on Level Up<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.powerappsportals.com\/Videos\/?filename=abs\/protected\/Copilot-Cowork-June18-Partner-Session-Recording.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Cowork partner session recording (June 18)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicroSkillingCowork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowork microskilling on the Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Copilot Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MCAPS2026PCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MCAPS Start for Partners sessions<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/PartnerActivationZone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Activation Zone<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 July 2026 (Microsoft 365\/Copilot promotions)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/reservation-exchange-policy-changes?wt.mc_id=5fip9onogx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn \u2013 Azure reservation exchange policy changes<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/explore\/solution-areas\/cloud-ai-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FY27 Cloud &#038; AI Platforms resources<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 365 GPU Frontline Select 256 GB support page<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 July 2026 (designations and specializations)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 July 2026 (certification exam retirements)<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 July 2026 (other updates)<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-12585fa e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"12585fa\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c06d96 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5c06d96\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39b494e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"39b494e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b70a7f6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b70a7f6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introducing Copilot in 30<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e24ac73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e24ac73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft is introducing Copilot in 30, a new Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partner-led trial offering designed for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to get hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot Business and explore use cases across their organization through a structured 30-day experience.<\/p><p>Built for organizations with fewer than 300 employees, Copilot in 30 combines a new 25-user, 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial with resources and guidance that partners can use to help customers get started and assess potential value.<\/p><p>The trial offer will be available in CSP starting August 1, 2026.<\/p><p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Get ready for the Copilot in 30 launch:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Download the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Copilotin30Kit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot in 30 launch kit<\/a><\/span> to access partner-ready assets, customer guidance, and campaign materials, and start building your go-to-market plan and targeting list ahead of August 1 CSP availability<\/li><li>Start transacting trials via CSP New Commerce starting on August 1<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d2dbc8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7d2dbc8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-035d04e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"035d04e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Action required: Use the updated Microsoft Entra ID P2 Education Student SKU for renewals<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd1a36 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bd1a36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To help ensure Education Student customers continue to receive the appropriate Microsoft Entra ID P2 Education pricing, partners must renew existing Education Student customers to a new SKU beginning July 1, 2026.<\/p><p>The existing Education Student SKU (CFQ7TTC0LFK5:0019) will be retired and replaced with Microsoft Entra ID P2 (Education Student Pricing) (CFQ7TTC0LFK5:001H). This update aligns with current Microsoft Entra product naming and pricing for Education Student customers.<\/p><p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><p>Beginning July 1, 2026:<\/p><ul><li>Update renewal processes, quoting guidance, and customer-facing documentation to use CFQ7TTC0LFK5:001H (Microsoft Entra ID P2 Education Student Pricing)<\/li><li>Review upcoming Education Student renewal opportunities and transition eligible customers to the replacement SKU<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t use CFQ7TTC0LFK5:0019 for Education Student renewals after the SKU retirement takes effect<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b1495db e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b1495db\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4a85f1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4a85f1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork: Updated Partner Resources and Enablement<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b8cddc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b8cddc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Following the general availability of Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork, partner resources and enablement materials are now available to support customer conversations, planning, and readiness.<\/p><p><strong>What&#8217;s new:<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><strong>Updated Cowork partner launch kit<\/strong>: Access the latest <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkPartnerLaunchKit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">customer-ready messaging, sales guidance, and launch resources<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong>Cost management deck and one-pager<\/strong>: New <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CostManagementPitchDeck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cost management deck and one-pager<\/a><\/span> are available to support customer conversations<\/li><li><strong>Cowork task packs<\/strong>: The launch kit also now includes new ready-to-use task examples that demonstrate how Copilot Cowork can help customers coordinate, complete multi-step work across common business scenarios, and discover practical ways to get started<\/li><li><strong>New compete assets are available on Level Up<\/strong>: Access the latest Anthropic battlecard, Claude Cowork, and Copilot Cowork comparison materials, and competitive resources on <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/WhyMicrosoftForPartners\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Level Up<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><strong>Copilot Cowork partner session recording<\/strong>: <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.powerappsportals.com\/Videos\/?filename=abs\/protected\/Copilot-Cowork-June18-Partner-Session-Recording.mp4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View this detailed June 18 recording<\/a><\/span> walking through the Copilot Cowork opportunity, with a demo, Microsoft Admin Center (MAC) set up, ASPXi signals, and go-to-market (GTM)<\/li><li><strong>New Cowork microskilling (available July 1)<\/strong>: A new <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicroSkillingCowork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2 &#8211; 6-minute training<\/a><\/span> in the Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub covers:<ul><li>Copilot and Cowork use cases<\/li><li>Cowork cost estimation<\/li><li>Customer targeting with ASPX<\/li><li>Azure setup, pay-as-you-go, and Copilot Credits<\/li><li>Cost management in Microsoft Admin Center (MAC)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><p>Refer to the Cowork section of the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Copilot Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/a><\/span> \u2013 which continues to be updated with new guidance and responses to partner questions &#8211; for the latest information.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66a7c21 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"66a7c21\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea80457 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea80457\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Update to Microsoft 365 Nonprofit E3\/E5 three-Year CSP SKUs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a01d611 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a01d611\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>To simplify the CSP catalog and reduce confusion, Microsoft is updating the Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 Nonprofit 3\u2011year offers.<\/p><ul><li>Duplicate SKUs currently showing 3\u2011year (triennial) terms are end-of-sale (EOS)<\/li><li>A single, correct SKU per product remains, supporting:<ul><li>3\u2011year commitment<\/li><li>Annual and triennial billing options<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><ul><li>Use the SKU labeled \u201cthree-year\u201d for all three\u2011year transactions.<\/li><li>EOS date: July 1, 2026 (aligned with price list update).<\/li><li>Don&#8217;t transact on SKUs scheduled for EOS.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7aaccd5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7aaccd5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e95b454 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e95b454\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Explore MCAPS Start for Partners sessions<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c4e4821 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c4e4821\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Whether you&#8217;re building AI-powered solutions, expanding managed services, or scaling your security practice, <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MCAPS2026PCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this year&#8217;s sessions at MCAPS Start for Partners<\/a><\/span> give you the clarity and tools to start FY27 strong.<\/p><ul><li>Bookmark the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/PartnerActivationZone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Activation Zone<\/a><\/span>\u2014your one-stop shop for session replays, featured announcements, and key resources during and after the event. Whether you join live on July 22 or view the sessions on demand, you can revisit the highlights and share them with your team.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ad6e4d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3ad6e4d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-650e5f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"650e5f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Now available: Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da6f049 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"da6f049\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As of July 1, 2026, the Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs, are now generally available. These new SKUs turn a successful promotional motion into a permanent, predictable offer you can build your business around.<\/p><p>Two new subscriptions are now live:<\/p><ul><li>Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot<\/li><li>Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>There are also two live promotional offers, providing more opportunities to scale AI adoption and build pipeline:<\/p><ul><li>New promo: Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: 25% off promo through December 2026. No license minimum (1-300 licenses, annual subscription with annual billing).<\/li><li>Extended promo: Microsoft 365 Copilot Business remains available as a standalone offering at a 15% promo extended through December 2026. No license minimum (1-300 licenses, annual subscription with annual billing).<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a7b180 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2a7b180\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-07f756d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"07f756d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FY27 promotions for Microsoft 365 and Copilot<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-de62160 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"de62160\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Take advantage of FY27 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) promotions for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate deals and AI adoption.<\/p><p>All Microsoft 365 E3 and Microsoft 365 E5 promotions are extended until September 30, 2026. Microsoft 365 E7 promotions will be live through December 31, 2026.<\/p><p>Both Copilot one-year promotions are new for FY27 and run through September 30, 2026. Microsoft is also introducing a new Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business promotion and extending the Microsoft 365 Copilot Business standalone promotion through December 31, 2026.<\/p><p>For more details, please visit <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this Partner Center announcements page (July 2026)<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6681777 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6681777\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8ccf1c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8ccf1c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Promotion<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-64ce902 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"64ce902\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Windows 365 Promotions CSP promotions - Save up to 25% for new and existing subscribers<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fef7392 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"fef7392\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting July 1, partners can unlock up to 25% savings across Windows 365 editions &#8211; giving you a powerful way to lower the barrier to entry and expand Cloud PC adoption with both new and existing customers.<\/p><ul><li><strong>Windows 365 Enterprise<\/strong>: 20% off &#8211; July 1, 2026 \u2013 Sept 30, 2026<\/li><li><strong>Windows 365 Business<\/strong>: 25% off &#8211; July 1, 2026 \u2013 June 30, 2027<\/li><li><strong>Windows 365 Flex and Government<\/strong>: 20% off &#8211; July 1, 2026 \u2013 June 30, 2027<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8c55653 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8c55653\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-225ca41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"225ca41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windows 365 GPU Frontline Select 256 GB SKU available on Aug 1<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04ec3de elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04ec3de\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Windows 365 GPU Frontline Select 256 GB SKU is available for purchase in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) channel on August 1, 2026.<\/p><p>To learn more about this SKU and how to message it to customers, visit this <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support page<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dd8ab6e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"dd8ab6e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea9428f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ea9428f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">DLP in Defender for Cloud Apps deprecation<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8706ba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8706ba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Data Loss Prevention (DLP) file policy capabilities within Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps will be deprecated on January 6, 2027. After this date, all file policies configured in Defender for Cloud Apps will no longer be supported or enforced.<\/p><p><strong>Actions to take<\/strong>: This is an opportunity to expand your customers&#8217; Purview footprint and lead modernization conversations.<\/p><ul><li>Identify customers with DLP file policy usage and begin migration planning<\/li><li>Support customers, if needed, in recreating their policies in Purview (policies don&#8217;t migrate automatically)<\/li><li>Find technical guidance for policy migration in Microsoft Learn, and explore the FAQ for more information on how the Microsoft FastTrack team can support migrations for eligible customers<\/li><li>CSP partners can transact the discounted Microsoft Purview E5 Information Protection &amp; Governance (IP&amp;G) SKU on the customer&#8217;s behalf via Modern Commerce<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21907f3 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"21907f3\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-da59ba1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"da59ba1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Annual local currency pricing updates for Commercial Cloud<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d087ae0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d087ae0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Beginning this fiscal year (July 1, 2026), Microsoft will transition to annual local currency pricing updates every January for its Commercial Cloud services, providing customers with greater pricing predictability while continuing to account for sustained fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The next local currency update will be effective January 1, 2027, and occur annually on this date, except in limited exceptional circumstances. Notifications with guidance on the upcoming year\u2019s pricing updates will be issued in advance every November.<\/p><p>No action is required at this time. Partners should review the upcoming pricing schedule and plan budgets and customer conversations accordingly.<\/p><p>Detailed guidance on the January 2027 update will be shared in November 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8d36efe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8d36efe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be14e52 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"be14e52\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Azure reservation exchange policy update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ba199a9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ba199a9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Impacted audience<\/strong>: Partners with customers who hold Azure reservations for compute and database services covered by savings plans.<\/p><p>Starting February 1, 2027, Azure reservation exchanges aren&#8217;t available for services covered by savings plans. This change creates a clear moment for you to lead cost strategy conversations and empower customers to make informed decisions that reflect how their workloads actually run, whether that decision means prioritizing flexibility or long-term predictability.<\/p><p>Impacted customers start receiving action-recommended notifications on July 30, 2026.<\/p><ul><li>Read the details on <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/reservation-exchange-policy-changes?wt.mc_id=5fip9onogx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Learn<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ceef9f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ceef9f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-86e96e4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"86e96e4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FY27 Cloud &amp; AI GTM launch<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ca9a77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1ca9a77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Your FY27 Cloud &amp; AI Platforms go-to-market resources roll out starting in July 2026. Access discussion guides, updated product pitch presentations, and more to align conversations to FY27 priorities and move faster into market. These resources uncover customer priorities, connect Microsoft Cloud and AI solutions to business outcomes, and accelerate growth opportunities.<\/p><p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/explore\/solution-areas\/cloud-ai-platforms\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the new resources<\/a><\/span> and get ready for FY27.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b0d6f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"78b0d6f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14d7f7b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"14d7f7b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Update to benefits renewal window coming<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5937c6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5937c6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting in early 2027, your renewal window starts 30 days before the anniversary date (AD) of your benefits offering. The previous 30-day post-AD grace period no longer applies, and you must complete offer renewal by your anniversary date. If renewal isn&#8217;t completed, the offer and all associated benefits expire the day after the anniversary date and are no longer available unless you repurchase.<\/p><p>How this change applies across key offerings:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Benefits packages (Partner Launch, Partner Success Core, Partner Success Expanded)<\/strong>: Renewal follows a 30-day pre-anniversary date (AD-30) window. Offering renewal must be completed by the anniversary date, after which the offering and associated benefits expire if not renewed.<\/li><li><strong>Solutions Partner designations<\/strong>: Renewal follows the same AD-30 window, with benefits expiring the day after the anniversary date if renewal isn&#8217;t completed.<\/li><li><strong>Support Services and Training Services designations<\/strong>: No change. These designations already follow an AD-30 renewal process, and this update aligns other offerings to this approach.<\/li><li><strong>ISV Success<\/strong>: No change. ISV Success already follows an AD-30 renewal process.<\/li><li><strong>Specializations<\/strong>: Benefits are tied to the associated Solutions Partner designation and also expire on that designation\u2019s anniversary date if not renewed.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e7e15c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1e7e15c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7a22bc2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7a22bc2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monthly Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c6ca2d6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c6ca2d6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>What\u2019s new for Solutions Partner designations, specializations, and other Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program offerings and benefits.<\/p><p><strong>Important: Some certifications exams are retired and replaced with new ones.<\/strong><\/p><p>Please look at these pages for more details:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#23\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 designations and specializations (details)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#36\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 certification exam retirements (details)<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-july#38\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center announcements \u2013 other updates this month (details)<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-91cdf88 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"91cdf88\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_range&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7f193c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7f193c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">June 2026\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-19589a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"19589a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-33bd6e0 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"33bd6e0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7a94ba e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c7a94ba\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76d465d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"76d465d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f072b78 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f072b78\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-81215a2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"81215a2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/annual-work-trend-index-2026\/?msockid=38d2c9eb06866e8c3c72deb507296f82%3Fwt.mc_id%3Dddqtwyvcox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Workplace Trends Index 2026 (WTI)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot\/frontier-program\/?wt.mc_id=4eb3o5wcuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Frontier Program on Outlook<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Work IQ API Resources:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/WorkIQAPI_GA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Work IQ API Blog Announcement<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot FAQ for CSP Partners<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.microsoft.com\/AdminPortal\/Home?wt.mc_id=lysavow1kj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Admin Center for Pay-as-you-go Activation and Management<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Learn\/CopilotCredits\">Introducing Copilot Credits<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><br \/><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/frontier-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Transformation Partner Hub<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/A365PartnerFAQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agent 365 FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Cowork General Release<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2026\/06\/02\/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent\/?wt.mc_id=mlikvy9lgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Scout Launch<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select 256 GB SKU Support Page<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/insights\/ai-business-solutions-security-insights?wt.mc_id=5pr7cy5zwd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/aspx\/?wt.mc_id=0c3xvg4kjx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights in Partner Center<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-june#13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monthly Update to the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/category\/mcpp\/discussions\/partner-skilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Skilling Discussion Forum<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPCopilotPromoKit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot CSP Promotional Kit<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPCopilotPromoFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot CSP Promotional FAQ for Partners<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc3cbda e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc3cbda\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82ccba7 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"82ccba7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-020c577 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"020c577\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-330886a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"330886a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">2026: Agents move into action<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-30a62ff elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"30a62ff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In 2026, AI stops responding to prompts and starts running the work. Across four coordinated releases, Microsoft is turning agents into operators that execute work end to end, securely and across Microsoft 365.<\/p><p><u>2026 Work Trend Index<\/u>: your conversation opener for AI transformation: The\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/annual-work-trend-index-2026\/?msockid=38d2c9eb06866e8c3c72deb507296f82%3Fwt.mc_id%3Dddqtwyvcox\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2026 Work Trend Index (WTI)<\/a><\/span>\u00a0marks a decisive shift. Customers are moving from AI pilots to business wide transformation, with agents taking on execution so employees can focus on higher value outcomes.<\/p><p><u>Legal Agent in Word<\/u>: a high value, purpose-built entry point. Legal Agent in Word brings agentic AI directly into legal workflows, where precision, trust, and speed matter most.<\/p><p>Resources:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoft365copilotblog\/word-legal-agent-in-frontier\/4516218?wt.mc_id=i329p6pgv7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Launch blog<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/c72cc686-552b-45d4-9e46-d731f9d57052?preview=true?wt.mc_id=ofzh7isnph\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get started<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot\/frontier-program\/?wt.mc_id=oaulb2f6wy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier program<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><u><br \/>Cowork, Critique, and Council<\/u>: turning Copilot into a system of action.<\/p><p>Now live in the Frontier program, three new capabilities expand Microsoft 365 Copilot from assistance to execution<\/p><p>Resources:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2026\/03\/30\/copilot-cowork-now-available-in-frontier\/?wt.mc_id=x8x0xfzf89\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowork blog<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/microsoft365copilotblog\/introducing-multi-model-intelligence-in-researcher\/4506011?wt.mc_id=z0g8j3a2yl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Researcher blog<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotCoworkPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowork FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotResearcherPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Researcher FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot\/frontier-program\/?wt.mc_id=3c05avj3mh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier program<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><u><br \/>Agentic Outlook<\/u>: The fastest path to daily adoption<\/p><p>Outlook is the highest frequency surface in Microsoft 365, and now it\u2019s agentic. As of April 27, Copilot in Outlook actively runs inbox and calendar work. This product:<\/p><ul><li>Triages email, drafts follow ups, and surfaces what needs action<\/li><li>Resolves scheduling conflicts, rebooks rooms, and protects focus time<\/li><li>Prepares users for what matters most, before they ask<\/li><\/ul><p>Available via\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/adoption.microsoft.com\/copilot\/frontier-program\/?wt.mc_id=4eb3o5wcuc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Frontier program on Outlook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-682ece4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"682ece4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60fe35e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"60fe35e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs available July 1<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9db6de5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9db6de5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Starting July 1, 2026, Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot and Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot become permanent SKUs, giving you a predictable, always-on way to accelerate Frontier Transformation for small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers.<\/p><p><u>What\u2019s changing<\/u>:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Promotional offers for Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<strong>Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot<\/strong>\u00a0are transitioning into permanent subscriptions, with updated list pricing. New SKUs are available July 1, with price list preview starting June 1 in\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/dashboard\/home?wt.mc_id=viqnc6oy1r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Center<\/a><\/span>.<\/li><li><strong>New promo<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business: 25% off promo, which runs through December 31, 2026. There&#8217;s no license\/user minimum (1 &#8211; 300 licenses\/users, annual subscription with annual billing).<\/li><li><strong>Extended promo<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Microsoft 365 Copilot Business remains available as a standalone offering at 15% promo, now extended through December 31, 2026. There&#8217;s no license\/user minimum (1 &#8211; 300 licenses\/users, annual subscription with annual billing).<br \/><br \/><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d2cd59 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6d2cd59\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20c25a5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"20c25a5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Work IQ API and consumptive pricing update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-21136f9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"21136f9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Work IQ API reaches GA June 16 with consumption-based pricing using Copilot Credits.<\/p><p>Work IQ API is billed through a consumption-based model using\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Learn\/CopilotCredits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Credits<\/a><\/span>,\u202fa unified consumption currency that also covers\u202fMicrosoft\u202fCopilot Studio and other Microsoft AI\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/workiq\/licensing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">services<\/a><\/span>. Copilot Credit balances can now be applied to Work IQ API usage. There&#8217;s no separate Work IQ API subscription, SKU, or per-user license.<\/p><p>Resources:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/WorkIQAPI_GA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Work IQ API blog announcement<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSP partner Copilot\u202fFAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/admin.microsoft.com\/AdminPortal\/Home?wt.mc_id=lysavow1kj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Admin Center for enabling and managing pay-as-you-go<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/Learn\/CopilotCredits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Credits overview<\/a><br \/><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6473a65 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6473a65\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cca3cff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cca3cff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New licensing prerequisite for Agent 365<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b96bcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0b96bcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Effective\u202fJune 1, Microsoft is introducing\u202fnew license prerequisite for\u202fnew\u202fMicrosoft\u202fAgent 365\u202fpurchases. This update is intended to help\u202fcustomers have the foundational security, identity, compliance, and management capabilities\u202frequired\u202fto support core Agent 365 functionality.<\/p><p>For new Agent 365 purchases beginning June 1:<\/p><ul><li>Enterprise customers must have Microsoft 365 E5.<\/li><li>Frontline\u202fworker\u202f(FLW)\u202fusers must have Microsoft Defender and\u202fPurview (F5 level).<\/li><li>Small and medium-sized business (SMB)\u202fcustomers must have Microsoft 365 Business Premium.<\/li><\/ul><p><u><br \/>Next steps<\/u><\/p><p>For\u202fmore\u202fguidance, refer to the\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/frontier-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Transformation\u202fpartner\u202fhub<\/a><\/span>\u202fand the\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/A365PartnerFAQs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Agent 365 FAQ<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7041b1c e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7041b1c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37cd7d0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"37cd7d0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introducing Pitch Maker Agent (beta)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea771eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ea771eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Turn Copilot Chat usage into Microsoft 365 Copilot deals with the Pitch Maker Agent (beta)\u202fexperience. With the Microsoft 365 Copilot Pitch Maker Agent (beta), you can convert early AI usage into standardized Microsoft 365 Copilot value. Through a guided conversational experience, the agent generates a complete, data-backed business case that connects real Copilot Chat signals to customer outcomes, aligning them to core workloads like Teams, Outlook, and Excel.<\/p><p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/partnernews\/pitch-maker-agent-turn-copilot-chat-signals-into-microsoft-365-copilot-deals\/4518958?wt.mc_id=o6hvnmiu0k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn\u202fmore<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/LnodAI8cajU?wt.mc_id=hn8djceq9t\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">See it in action<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/microsoft\/copilot-chat-m365-copilot-pitch-maker-agent\/blob\/main\/RUN.MD?wt.mc_id=218x9auwx2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Deploy the agent<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p>\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2d6e4a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f2d6e4a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f2baff elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f2baff\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Copilot Cowork and Microsoft Scout: What partners need to know<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7968b7c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7968b7c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft has announced new agentic experiences in Microsoft 365 Copilot,\u202fincluding the\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general availability of Copilot Cowork<\/a><\/span>\u202fand the\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2026\/06\/02\/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent\/?wt.mc_id=mlikvy9lgo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">introduction\u202fof Microsoft Scout<\/a><\/span>, along with usage-based pricing using Copilot Credits.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365-copilot\/cowork?wt.mc_id=885w5gk64g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Copilot Cowork<\/span><\/a>\u202fis an agentic system designed for complex, long-running, multi-tool work. It uses organizational context across Microsoft 365 and connected systems to help move work forward while\u202foperating\u202fwithin existing Microsoft 365 security, compliance, and governance controls.<\/p><p>At\u202fgeneral availability (GA),\u202fCowork\u202fnow has added value with several new features:<\/p><ul><li>Multiple models, matched with your work<\/li><li>New security and compliance capabilities<\/li><li>Partner and Dynamics 365 plugins<\/li><\/ul><p><u>Usage-based billing<\/u><\/p><p>Copilot Cowork requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license and usage-based billing with\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotCredits\/Learn?wt.mc_id=fux78p1yvx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Credits<\/a><\/span><\/p><p>For partners,\u202fusage-based billing\u202funlocks opportunities to\u202fdrive\u202fCowork\u202fusage, expand services across deployment and governance, and deliver differentiated agentic solutions.<\/p><p>Key actions:<\/p><ul><li>For Frontier customers currently using\u202fCowork, set up usage-based\u202fbilling in\u202fthe\u202fMicrosoft 365\u202fadmin\u202fcenter by June 30, 2026.<\/li><li>Visualize\u202fhigh-impact\u202fCowork\u202fuse cases\u202ffor customers.<\/li><li>Configure credit management and policies.<\/li><li>Guide customers through adoption and change management.<\/li><\/ul><p><u>Resources<\/u>:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkPartnerLaunchKit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Cowork +\u202fusage-based\u202fbilling launch kit<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot\u202fpartner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MicrosoftScoutPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Scout partner FAQ<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CustomerCoworkEstimator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cowork cost estimator<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CoworkGA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Cowork GA announcement blog<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2026\/06\/02\/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent\/?wt.mc_id=hd90h555pu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Scout announcement blog<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-scout\/?wt.mc_id=cx2t3af53n\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft Scout Learn documentation<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-copilot-studio\/copilot-credits-overview?wt.mc_id=kg7l88su11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Copilot Credits Learn documentation<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><br \/><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/microsoft-365\/blog\/2026\/06\/02\/introducing-microsoft-scout-your-always-on-personal-agent\/?wt.mc_id=885w5gk64g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft also introduced Microsoft Scout<\/a><\/span>, an always-on personal agent available\u202fin Frontier\u202fwith a limited set of customers.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e09e95a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e09e95a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f786bb6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f786bb6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introducing Azure Linux\u2014now available in public preview<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c3ada5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4c3ada5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Azure Linux is a Microsoft-built, cloud-optimized Linux distribution designed specifically for Azure\u2014delivering a secure,\u202fconsistent, and cost-efficient foundation across virtual\u202fmachines\u202f(VMs),\u202fcontainers, and cloud-native workloads. Built with a hardened, secure-by-default architecture and a Microsoft-managed supply chain, Azure Linux\u202fhelps\u202fpartners reduce risk, simplify compliance, and deliver trusted solutions to customers.<\/p><p><u>Next steps<\/u><\/p><p>Now available in public preview, Azure Linux gives partners a powerful new way to streamline operations, drive efficiency, and unlock greater value from their Azure-based solutions.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/azure-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Register customers<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for\u202fpublic\u202fpreview today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b4b64e9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"b4b64e9\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9c5f01a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9c5f01a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Dynamics 365 Business Central Dual Use Rights license keys update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-050a83c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"050a83c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Effective June 5, 2026, Dynamics 365 Business Central online customers running on-premises deployments of Business Central via Dual Use Rights (DUR) license keys must download and replace their license keys every six months to continue using the on-premises product.<\/p><p>Partners\u202fare responsible for\u202fensuring that customer subscriptions are kept up to\u202fdate\u202fand products aren&#8217;t used beyond their licensed subscription terms.<\/p><p><u>Next steps<\/u><\/p><p>Customers may\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/setup\/download-software-licenses-csp?view=o365-worldwide&amp;wt.mc_id=62vzgd0e3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download new and replacement DUR license keys from the Microsoft 365 Admin Center (MAC)<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ca6a97e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ca6a97e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0bd1f5d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0bd1f5d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select 256 GB SKU available on July 1<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62ba9fb elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62ba9fb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u00a0Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select 256 GB SKU\u00a0will be available for purchase in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) channel on\u00a0July 1, 2026.<\/p><p>To learn more about this SKU and how to message it to customers, visit our\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/support?wt.mc_id=z1s4rndxcs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">support page<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c06655 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6c06655\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c65ab1e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c65ab1e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Updated skilling for two Solutions Partner designations<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeff024 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"aeff024\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>These are effective April 30,\u202f2026,\u202fand are live now in Partner Center.<\/p><ul><li>Solutions Partner for\u202fModern Work: Microsoft added the\u202fMicrosoft 365 Certified: Copilot and Agent Administration Fundamentals certification as an Intermediate skilling\u202foption, replacing the retiring Microsoft 365 Fundamentals certification, across both Enterprise and SMB tracks.<\/li><li>Solutions Partner for Digital &amp; App Innovation: Microsoft added\u202fGitHub Actions, GitHub Administration, GitHub Advanced Security, and GitHub Copilot certifications as Advanced skilling options\u202facross\u202fboth\u202fEnterprise and SMB tracks.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>No action is\u202frequired\u202fif you already\u202fattained\u202fthe designation. <strong>Prepare to meet the\u202fnew skilling requirement\u202fat renewal<\/strong>. If\u202fyou\u2019re\u202fworking toward the designation, align\u202fto\u202fthe updated skilling now.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bd76ba1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bd76ba1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a457599 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a457599\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Security insights now available in Copilot tab of ASPX<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72f8214 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"72f8214\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The\u202fCopilot\u00a0tab of the\u00a0AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights dashboard surfaces data security signals\u202f alongside Copilot opportunity data, bringing data security readiness and Microsoft 365 Copilot opportunity into a single side-by-side view.<\/p><p>For comprehensive documentation,\u202fvisit:<\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/insights\/ai-business-solutions-security-insights?wt.mc_id=5pr7cy5zwd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">About AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/insights\/contact-types-api?wt.mc_id=nvhp4lafta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner API for AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights<\/a><\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/aspx\/?wt.mc_id=0c3xvg4kjx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Insights in Partner Center<\/a><\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eb8fd12 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"eb8fd12\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-97d3e57 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"97d3e57\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Monthly Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68f0ede elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"68f0ede\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>This month\u2019s updates continue to enhance partner differentiation and readiness across high-demand solution areas. Key changes include specialization updates that integrate AI capabilities, revised skilling and performance requirements, and streamlined qualification frameworks to support partner growth and agility.<\/p><p>For more details, visit this page :<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-june#13\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-june#13<\/a><\/span><\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d93ff95 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d93ff95\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4f9948b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4f9948b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New: Partner Skilling discussion board<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f307250 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f307250\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Introducing the new Partner Skilling\u202fdiscussion\u202fboard on Tech Community\u2014your go-to destination for skilling opportunities and\u202fexpertise.<\/p><p>This new space is designed\u202ffor\u202fyou\u202fto\u202flearn, connect, and scale your business through resources and\u202fexpertise\u202fmade with your customers in mind.<\/p><p><strong>Next steps<\/strong><\/p><p>Visit the new\u00a0<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/category\/mcpp\/discussions\/partner-skilling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Partner Skilling\u202fdiscussion board<\/a><\/span>.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-360c828 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"360c828\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad42343 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ad42343\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Promo<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35c800f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"35c800f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Microsoft 365 Copilot promotion: Customers can save 15% on three-year commitments for 300+ licenses<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4805c9a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4805c9a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Effective June 1, 2026,\u202feligible\u202fCSP partners can now offer 15% off\u202fthe net partner price for\u202fMicrosoft 365 Copilot\u202fto customers committing to\u202fthis\u202fthree-year\u202fpurchasing\u202fagreement with\u202f300-plus\u202flicenses through September 30, 2026.<\/p><ul><li>Customer\u202fEligibility:\u202fAvailable to new and\u202fexisting\u202fcustomers\u202fcommitting to\u202fa three-year term\u202fand\u202fpurchasing\u202f300-plus licenses.<\/li><li>Availability:\u202fWorldwide,\u202ffrom June 1 through September 30, 2026.<\/li><li>Billing:\u202fTriennial\u202fcommitment\u202fwith\u202fannual\u202fbilling. Confirm final pricing and terms at checkout.<\/li><\/ul><p><br \/>Use the\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPCopilotPromoKit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot promo kit<\/a><\/span>\u202fand\u202f<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPCopilotPromoFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CSP Microsoft 365 Copilot partner promo FAQ<\/a><\/span>\u202fto support\u202fyour customer engagements.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03d4b89 animated-slow e-flex e-con-boxed elementor-invisible e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"03d4b89\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:300,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_motion_fx_scrolling&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_range&quot;:&quot;viewport&quot;,&quot;motion_fx_devices&quot;:[&quot;widescreen&quot;,&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;laptop&quot;,&quot;tablet_extra&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile_extra&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-090e849 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"090e849\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">April - May 2026<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd453a5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cd453a5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0928ebc e-con-full animated-slow e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"0928ebc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;none&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:1300}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-68eb84d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"68eb84d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ee141a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ee141a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f1b631 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7f1b631\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Links &amp; Resources<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-426b3f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"426b3f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p id=\"pb-element-1cc91d1f-b8c2-4495-bed2-20e70a0abcfc\" class=\"atomic atomic-element bg-size-cover bg-position-center font-medium text-left f-[32px] tracking-[2px] text-[#00FFFF]\" data-path=\"1cc91d1f-b8c2-4495-bed2-20e70a0abcfc\" data-type=\"atomic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MCAPS2026PCA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Registration: MCAPS Start for Partners<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-path=\"1cc91d1f-b8c2-4495-bed2-20e70a0abcfc\" data-type=\"atomic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/manage-reserved-vm-instance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Manage Azure resource reservations<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-path=\"1cc91d1f-b8c2-4495-bed2-20e70a0abcfc\" data-type=\"atomic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ri-guidance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Plan and mitigate the financial impact of RI end of availability<\/span><\/a><\/p><p data-path=\"1cc91d1f-b8c2-4495-bed2-20e70a0abcfc\" data-type=\"atomic\"><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/migration\/sizes\/d-ds-dv2-dsv2-ls-series-migration-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Migrate to next-generation virtual machine series<\/span><\/a><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/save-compute-costs-reservations\">Learn more about Azure reservations<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/migration\/sizes\/d-ds-dv2-dsv2-ls-series-migration-guide\">View the migration guide<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/a> <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotPitchDeck\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Overview<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/frontier-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Frontier Transformation Partner Hub<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/listing\/o::fy26-tbaiam365-02?OCID=PRW_ABS_ORG_EC_PNSKP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transform your business with AI agents in Microsoft 365<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/listing\/o::fy26-ia365saiaca-04\">Deploy Agent 365 to secure AI apps, Copilot + Agents<\/a><\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/windows-itpro-blog\/secure-boot-playbook-for-certificates-expiring-in-2026\/4469235\">Tips for keeping Secure Boot certificates up to date<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/windows-secure-boot-certificate-expiration-and-ca-updates-7ff40d33-95dc-4c3c-8725-a9b95457578e\">Scripts and<\/a> to <a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/windows-secure-boot-certificate-expiration-and-ca-updates-7ff40d33-95dc-4c3c-8725-a9b95457578e\">more detailed tips for IT administrators<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f593c1 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8f593c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-066c58a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"066c58a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57bbae3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57bbae3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Announcements<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5a37ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c5a37ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reminder: Upcoming Microsoft 365 pricing and offer updates in 2026<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77366c1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77366c1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As previously announced, Microsoft is extending the availability of security and management features across all Microsoft 365 enterprise suites this year. Alongside these additional features, a global pricing update will take effect across all purchasing channels on July 1, 2026.<\/p><p>This is a key moment for partners to accelerate renewals and upgrades.<\/p><ul><li>Customers who renew before July 1 can benefit from current pricing and ensure business continuity.<\/li><li>Lock in current Microsoft 365 Copilot Business bundle pricing before July 1 and offer SMBs an affordable, comprehensive, and secure AI productivity solution.<\/li><li>Pricing and offer changes also pave the way for upsell opportunities to Microsoft 365 E3\/E5 and Microsoft 365 Business + Microsoft 365 Copilot at renewal.<\/li><\/ul><p><br>Make sure to activate the available incentives, promotions, and offers for Microsoft 365 E3 and E5, as well as Microsoft 365 Copilot Business bundles and promotions, so your customers can adopt and leverage AI value more quickly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5816b6d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5816b6d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-caf452c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"caf452c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mark your calendar: MCAPS Start for Partners<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2c2230 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2c2230\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On July 22, 2026, MCAPS Start for Partners will bring together Microsoft leaders to share FY2027 priorities, investment focus areas, and go-to-market strategy as the fiscal year kicks off.<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/MCAPS2026PCA\">Register today<\/a><\/span> for this transformative, free event.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60d7f45 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"60d7f45\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5068dfb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5068dfb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Return of Power Apps per App SKU to the CSP price list in early April<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-acf97f8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"acf97f8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As previously announced, the Power Apps per app SKU was removed from the public price list effective January 2, 2026. This change was not intended to apply to the CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) channel. The Power Apps per app SKU will be available in the CSP channel price list starting the first week of April.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-71dc31a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"71dc31a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74d51a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"74d51a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">SKU naming update: Microsoft Teams Premium and Microsoft Teams Events<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-481fa56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"481fa56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>This update applies to naming only. There are no changes to product features, pricing, eligibility requirements, service plans, or customer entitlements. The new names will appear on the May 1 price list. The following SKUs will be updated, while retaining their existing segment qualifiers (Education, Government, Non-Profit) and their term structure (including extended service terms).<\/p><ul><li>Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 100k attendees Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 75k attendees (Non-Profit Pricing)\u202f-&gt; Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 100k attendees\u202f(Non-Profit Pricing)\u202f<\/li><li>Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 10k attendees for GCC Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 75k attendees for GCC (Governmental Community Cloud Pricing)\u202f-&gt;Teams Events Attendee Pack &#8211; 10k attendees for GCC (Governmental Community Cloud Pricing)\u202f<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c86984 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1c86984\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8142223 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8142223\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Introduction of standardized pricing for extended security updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f63686 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2f63686\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The extended support for SQL Server 2016 will end on July 14, 2026, which increases security and compliance risks for customers who continue to use unsupported versions. Today, customers running SQL Server 2014 on Microsoft Azure virtual machines receive extended security updates at no additional cost, while those using it on-premises or on other clouds must pay for these updates. To ensure greater transparency and better alignment across deployment options and purchasing channels, Microsoft is introducing a simplified and consistent pricing model for SQL Server 2016 extended security updates in Azure, aligning pricing with on-premises and other public cloud environments.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39cf835 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39cf835\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0b0e17f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"0b0e17f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Changes to Azure Reserved Virtual Machine Instances<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27b658a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"27b658a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul><li><p>Starting July 1, 2026, Microsoft Azure will end new purchases and renewals of reserved virtual machine instances (RI) for certain VM series.<\/p><ul><li>End of 1-year RIs : Av2, Amv2, Bv1, D, Ds, Dv2, Dsv2, F, Fs, Fsv2, G, Gs, Ls, Lsv2<\/li><li>End of 1-year RIs et de trois ans : Dv3, Dsv3, Ev3, Esv3<\/li><\/ul><p>There are no changes to existing reserved instances. RIs already purchased continue to benefit from their reservation discounts for the remainder of their term, ensuring cost predictability and continuity for customers.<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p>Next steps:<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/manage-reserved-vm-instance\">Review<\/a><\/span> current RI orders for affected VM series proactively, check expiration dates, and act before July 1, 2026 to avoid any loss of savings for your customers.<\/p><p>If no action is taken before July 1, 2026, the workloads of affected VMs will be billed at the pay-as-you-go rate once their corresponding RIs expire, even if auto-renewal is enabled.<\/p><p>Review the documentation to learn how to <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ri-guidance\">plan and mitigate the financial impact<\/a> <\/span>of the end of availability of these RIs, for example by considering an Azure Savings Plan for compute or <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/migration\/sizes\/d-ds-dv2-dsv2-ls-series-migration-guide\">migrating to next-generation VM series<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><ul><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/cost-management-billing\/reservations\/save-compute-costs-reservations\">Learn more about Azure reservations<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/virtual-machines\/migration\/sizes\/d-ds-dv2-dsv2-ls-series-migration-guide\">See the migration guide<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fe01873 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fe01873\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e8f3306 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e8f3306\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New three-year purchase option for CSPs for Microsoft 365 Copilot now available<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b6a49c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b6a49c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>On May 1, 2026, Microsoft launched a new 3-year purchase option for Microsoft 365 Copilot within the CSP program. This new option aligns Microsoft 365 Copilot with existing 3-year Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 SKUs, helping partners support customers who want to undertake a long-term AI transformation.<\/p><p>For more positioning guidance and operational details, refer to the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPM365CopilotPartnerFAQ\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/a> <\/span>and <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotPitchDeck\">Microsoft 365 Copilot presentation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cbde69f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cbde69f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c141169 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c141169\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365: go-to-market resources and support<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2386b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c2386b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Access new and upcoming readiness resources to accelerate your customer engagement strategy.<\/p><ul><li>New go-to-markand resources: <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/frontier-transformation\/\">the Frontier Transformation partner hub<\/a><\/span> offers updated CSP launch kits as well as updated solution and vision presentations to support Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365 engagements.<\/li><li>Customer insights in ASPX (April 30): starting April 30, access targeting and usage insights to identify high-potential opportunities for Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365.<\/li><li>Prepare with training by joining upcoming sales and technical training on M365 E7 and Agent 365, including role-based sessions and technical lab bootcamps. Check out the following resources:<ul><li>Sales training series &#8220;<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/listing\/o::fy26-tbaiam365-02?OCID=PRW_ABS_ORG_EC_PNSKP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Transform your business with AI agents in Microsoft 365<\/a><\/span>&#8220;.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/listing\/o::fy26-ia365saiaca-04\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #326fde;\">Deploy Agent 365 to secure AI applications, Copilot + Agents:<\/span><\/a> 3-day technical intensive bootcamp.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><p>Frontier enterprise digital transformation: <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/abspartnerevents.eventbuilder.com\/AIBusinessSolutionsPartnerEvents?ref=AIBusinessSolutionsPartnerEvents\">recording<\/a> <\/span>Digital Airlift, <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/SIPartnerAirliftDeck_PPT\">SI presentation<\/a> <\/span>and <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPPartnerAirliftDeck_PPT\">CSP presentation<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ea0b32 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"6ea0b32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c5bf4e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3c5bf4e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Help managing Secure Boot certificate updates<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9cf541 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d9cf541\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Secure Boot certificates issued in 2011 will expire in June and October 2026. To ensure that Secure Boot continues to function as intended on Windows devices, Microsoft is updating these certificates. Many Windows devices automatically receive the updated certificates depending on their configuration and support status, and many device manufacturers provide firmware updates when necessary. By keeping your device up to date with these updates, you can continue to benefit from the security protections that Secure Boot is designed to provide.<\/p><p>Next steps<\/p><ul><li>Review the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.microsoft.com\/blog\/windows-itpro-blog\/secure-boot-playbook-for-certificates-expiring-in-2026\/4469235\">guidance for keeping Secure Boot certificates up to date<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li>Access <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/windows-secure-boot-certificate-expiration-and-ca-updates-7ff40d33-95dc-4c3c-8725-a9b95457578e\">additional scripts<\/a> and <a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/topic\/windows-secure-boot-certificate-expiration-and-ca-updates-7ff40d33-95dc-4c3c-8725-a9b95457578e\">more detailed guidance for IT administrators<\/a>.<\/span><\/li><li>Monitor your device health and review your customers&#8217; environments.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ddfbf87 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ddfbf87\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99a558c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"99a558c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Plan your migrations faster with Azure Migrate<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b23f3a8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b23f3a8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Migration planning typically requires weeks of manual research and strategy development. From exporting spreadsheets and manually categorizing workloads to conducting assessments and cost analyses, then compiling all of this into a presentation that already feels outdated by the time it is shared, this process slows teams down and can even limit the pipeline. Azure Migrate consolidates this entire process into a single workflow, reducing migration planning from several weeks to just a few hours.<\/p><p>To learn more, read <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/azure\/migrate\/how-to-discover-using-collector?view=migrate&amp;preserve-view=true\">the blog<\/a><\/span> and start using Azure Migrate today.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31d5783 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"31d5783\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3bd5227 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3bd5227\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windows 365 Business \u2013 End of Sale for Windows Hybrid Benefit (WHB)<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-144847d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"144847d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Windows 365 Business WHB SKUs are being retired from sale to simplify the portfolio. Starting May 1, 2026, new customers will no longer be able to purchase these SKUs. This update is part of broader Windows 365 Business pricing changes, including a 20% reduction in the Windows 365 Business list price aimed at improving accessibility and competitiveness for SMB customers.<\/p><p>This change does not affect existing customers. Those with active WHB subscriptions can continue to use and renew their current plans without interruption, as this is an end of sale only, not an end of support.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-be6413d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"be6413d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c66f78 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6c66f78\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft AI Cloud Partnership Program update<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ed574 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75ed574\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong>Specialization criteria update<\/strong><\/p><p>If you currently hold a specialization or are close to qualifying for one, check your status in Partner Center. You may now be eligible to renew or enroll in a specialization.<\/p><p><b>End of the Qualified Referral Program (QRP)<\/b><\/p><p>Microsoft is simplifying the way partners accept, track, and close referrals with Microsoft. The QRP will be removed at the end of March 2026 and replaced by a unified co-sell experience centered on Partner Center referrals. This change reduces workflow duplication, improves pipeline transparency for both partners and Microsoft sellers, and accelerates response times. Additionally, as part of this modernization effort, Microsoft is improving its partner matching process using real-time data and AI logic to ensure the right leads are directed to partners whose capabilities and skills best match, maximizing value.<\/p><p><b>AppSource is rebranded as Microsoft Marketplace<\/b><\/p><p>The AppSource platform is being rebranded as Microsoft Marketplace. Le lien<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/appsource.microsoft.com<\/a><\/span> now redirects to<span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/marketplace.microsoft.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> https:\/\/marketplace.microsoft.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p><p><strong>&#8220;Business Applications&#8221; designation update<\/strong><\/p><p>You now have more ways to earn and maintain your Business Applications Solutions Partner designation. Dynamics 365 Contact Center and Microsoft Copilot Studio are added to the list of eligible workloads, giving you greater flexibility to meet requirements and showcase the solutions you offer.<\/p><p>Access the <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/dashboard\/v2\/membership\/program\/solutionspartner\/solutionareas\/bizapps?wt.mc_id=ykm2b8pwda\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Applications dashboard in Partner Center <\/a><\/span>to check the impact of this update on your progress and take the next step to earn or renew your designation.<\/p><p><strong>Update on the end of Partner University<\/strong><\/p><p>Partner University will be removed starting June 15, 2026, which will impact partners seeking to enroll under the Modern Work Solution Designation and the two Modern Work specializations.<\/p><p>Here is what partners need to know:<\/p><ul><li>Existing Partner University user links will continue to be recognized. Partners will receive credits and a skills score for these links until June 2027.<\/li><li><strong>After June 2027<\/strong>, all Partner University assessments will be permanently removed and will no longer be used for reporting, skills score calculation, or as a program requirement.<\/li><li>No new Partner University user links will be allowed after June 15, 2026.<\/li><li>The current Partner University user experience, accessible via the &#8220;Learn&#8221; profile page in the &#8220;Membership&#8221; section, will also be removed as part of this change.<\/li><li>In the coming months, Partner University requirements will be complemented by a new set of skills requirements. These new requirements will be added as an alternative condition to existing Partner University assessments during the transition period.<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br>Keep your skills current during the transition from AZ-500 to SC-500<\/strong><\/p><p>The Microsoft Certified: Azure Security Engineer Associate (AZ-500) certification will be retired on August 31, 2026. To ensure a smooth transition, Microsoft is launching the Cloud and AI Security Engineer Associate (SC-500) certification.<\/p><p>During the transition period, partners can use either the AZ-500 or SC-500 to meet the qualification requirements for the Security Solutions Partner designation and specialization. Existing AZ-500 certifications remain valid until their retirement, and no immediate action is requise. The beta exam for SC-500 will be available in May 2026, with training and the exam scheduled for July 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70da50a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"70da50a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-444b166 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"444b166\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Microsoft Promos<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3a6515 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a3a6515\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Windows 365 Business \u2013 20% price reduction planned for May 1, 2026<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9ff1ea7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9ff1ea7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft is reducing Windows 365 Business list prices by 20% effective May 1, 2026, to make Cloud PCs more cost-effective for small and medium-sized businesses. This update also introduces an on-demand start experience:<\/p><ul><li>Cloud PCs remain on for one hour after disconnection<\/li><li>Reconnections made within that hour are unchanged<\/li><li>Reconnections after more than one hour may take slightly longer as the Cloud PC resumes from hibernation (with the same performance once connected)<\/li><\/ul><p><br>New subscriptions will benefit from the reduced pricing starting May 1, 2026, while existing subscriptions will receive the new pricing at their next renewal, depending on the purchasing channel and terms.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0217dd e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d0217dd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aeb5ef0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aeb5ef0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Expanded Copilot for All promotion updates to help you drive more value<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0fcd8a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0fcd8a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Demand for Microsoft 365 Copilot continues to grow as customers move from pilot to larger-scale deployments. To help you capitalize on this momentum, Microsoft is updating the CSP \u00ab Copilot for All \u00bb promotional offers with 30% and 40% discounts to broaden customer eligibility. Effective April 13, 2026.<\/p><p>To learn more, visit : <span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-april#18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-april#18<\/a><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fd9ed04 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"fd9ed04\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f051f40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f051f40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Extension of the Microsoft Purview Suite promotion for Microsoft 365 Business Premium<\/h4>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6c23b8c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6c23b8c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft is extending the 50% promotional offer on Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium until July 1, 2026.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Microsoft Promos &amp; Announcements Microsoft Announcements for CSP Partners Every month, ITCloud compiles and summarizes the most important Microsoft announcements for CSP partners. 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