A clearer view of what’s next.

WSA validation updates

WSA validation updates make setup problems easier to identify and keep contract processing moving.

AudienceAll partners

FY27 Cloud & AI GTM launch

Start FY27 with customer-ready Cloud & AI conversations

AudiencePartners across Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), software development company, system integrator/global system integrator, and SSP segments.

"Request private offer" now available

Help customers start pricing and terms discussions faster by letting them request a private offer directly from the listing page.

AudienceAny partner using Microsoft Marketplace and selling private offers

Multiparty private offers expand to more markets

Microsoft Marketplace expands multiparty private offers to Australia, Japan, and South Africa, in addition to current markets.

AudienceSoftware companies and channel partners selling to customers in Australia, Japan, or South Africa.

Monthly Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program update

What’s new for Solutions Partner designations, specializations, and other Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program offerings and benefits.

AudiencePartners enrolled in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program

Meet the MCAPS Start for Partners speakers

Don't miss a moment of MCAPS Start for Partners—bookmark the Partner Activation Zone.

AudienceAll partners

2026 France and French territories Tax ID update

Effective September 1, 2026, France requires all tax-registered businesses to issue and receive structured electronic invoices (e-Invoicing) for domestic B2B transactions through certified platforms. To comply with this …

AudienceImpacts France and French territories. Applies if you're an indirect provider or direct bill partner under the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program, or enrolled in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP).

Update to benefits renewal window coming

Renewal window for benefits to begin 30 days earlier.

AudienceIf you manage benefits renewals in Partner Center, this change affects how you plan renewal timing and track benefit end dates.

Introducing Copilot in 30

Explore Copilot in 30, a scalable framework to acquire new Microsoft 365 Copilot customers in just 30 days.

AudienceCSP authorized partners (global admin, billing admin roles) who support SMB customers with fewer than 300 employees.

Azure IP co-sell updates

In FY27, Microsoft is making strategic changes to Azure IP co-sell to drive greater partner impact.

AudienceSoftware Development Companies (SDCs)

Microsoft 365 Copilot specialization updates

Starting July 2026, Microsoft will update the Microsoft Copilot specialization. Here's what to do now.

AudiencePartners enrolled in or pursuing the Microsoft Copilot specialization.

Azure promotions now available in sandbox

Start preparing for Azure consumptive promotions and per-user promotional targeting.

AudienceCSP partners transacting Azure consumption-based services and per-user (seat-based) offers

Cloud Accelerate Factory expands

More partners can now use Cloud Accelerate Factory to deliver faster, more competitive customer engagements.

AudiencePartners with eligible Azure specializations, plus partners participating in select Security and other specialization engagements.

Annual local currency pricing updates for Commercial Cloud

Starting in FY27, Microsoft is moving to annual local currency pricing updates for Commercial Cloud services every January.

AudienceAll Partner Center partners purchasing or managing Commercial Cloud subscriptions that use local currency pricing, including CSP direct bill, indirect provider, and indirect reseller partners.

New access to move customers from EA to CSP

Expanded access to the EA-to-CSP for Azure tool helps partners transition customers to drive recurring revenue.

AudiencePartners with a Solutions Partner designation for Azure and a CSP direct bill authorization, as well as partners who hold a Frontier Distributor designation.

Growth margins now available in sandbox

Sandbox access now available for CSP growth margins

AudienceCSP distributors and direct bill partners

DLP in Defender for Cloud Apps deprecation

Open the original announcement for full details.

Custom contract lengths now available

Open the original announcement for full details.

FY27 Growth Margins for Select AI Workloads

Open the original announcement for full details.

New Licensing Prerequisite for Agent365

Open the original announcement for full details.

New Windows 365 Promotions CSP promotions - Save up to 25% for new and existing subscribers

Unlock new growth with Windows 365 CSP promotions. New and existing subscribers can now save up to 25% on Windows 365 editions.

AudienceCloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners

FY27 promotions for Microsoft 365 and Copilot

Take advantage of FY27 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) promotions for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft 365 Copilot to accelerate deals and AI adoption.

AudienceCSP indirect partners, CSP direct bill partners, Scaled Solution Providers (SSPs), CSP distributors

Partner Code of Conduct update

Microsoft is updating the Partner Code of Conduct (PCoC) to clarify expectations for partner compliance, effective August 1, 2026.

AudienceAll Microsoft partners

Now available: Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs

Turn durable pricing into a predictable renewal engine for SMB customers.

AudienceAll partners selling Microsoft 365 to SMB customers, including those driving new customer acquisition, renewals, and upsell scenarios.

Explore MCAPS Start for Partners sessions

Join us on July 22 for the sessions, strategies, and playbooks to execute from day one—across AI, security, cloud, and beyond.

AudienceAll partners