Start FY27 with a clearer view of where to focus, what to skill, and which motions to scale. The July 2026 Microsoft partner update highlights key opportunities across the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, including MCAPS Start for Partners, partner benefits, Frontier Transformation skilling, Microsoft Marketplace growth, Copilot Cowork, Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot, and new security updates. Catch up on what’s new: https://lnkd.in/gUmNmGF2 #MSPartner
Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
Information Technology & Services
Redmond, Washington 257,680 followers
Empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.
About us
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program provides a comprehensive portfolio of investments for all partner business models, at every stage of maturity, from startups to independent software vendors, services to device partners. With program benefits that scale across the breadth of Microsoft AI Cloud solutions, including Microsoft Azure, Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365 and Security. Partners have access to product benefits, technical consultations, skilling and enablement, go-to-market investments, co-selling and incentives. In this channel we share Microsoft partner news, information, success stories, and resources empowering your business to do and achieve more.
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https://partner.microsoft.com/
External link for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program
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- Information Technology & Services
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- 10,001+ employees
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- Redmond, Washington
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- Windows Operating System, Business Software, Microsoft, Microsoft 365, Office 365, Developer Tools, Business Leadership, Blogs, Windows Applications & Platforms, Cloud Computing, AI, Security, Business Applications, Microsoft Azure, and Modern Work
Updates
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SMB AI growth is entering a new phase. With Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs now live, partners can position AI as part of the Microsoft 365 Business conversation from the start. The new generally available offers create a simpler path to package productivity, AI, and security together, giving partners an always-on motion to close faster, increase deal size, and create clearer upgrade and renewal paths. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNGh8p9T #MSPartner
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Less than one week left to submit for the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards. Don’t miss the chance to celebrate your organization’s accomplishments and showcase the customer impact, innovation, and outcomes your team is delivering with Microsoft. Nominations close Tuesday, July 7 at 6:00 p.m. PT. Submit today: https://msft.it/6048vsfTp #MSPartner
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MCAPS Start for Partners is coming July 22, and the latest blog gives partners a clear preview of what’s ahead. Explore the featured sessions, speaker lineup, and planning guidance for this no-cost, digital event. From Frontier Transformation and Copilot agents to Marketplace, co-sell, security, and partner investments, the blog outlines the topics your teams can use to prepare for FY27 execution. Read the guide: https://msft.it/6043vsLaz #MSPartner
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When support, savings, and resources come together, partners can do more with their investment. Omdia research found that 90% of partners who purchased a benefits package saw positive ROI. See how Microsoft partner benefits packages can support your next stage of growth. Tap into incredible ROI with partner benefits packages: https://msft.it/6044vsIfa #MSPartner
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Security teams need broad visibility without unpredictable costs. Microsoft Sentinel now offers a 50 GB commitment tier promotion, giving organizations with lower data volumes a cost-effective way to adopt an AI-powered SIEM across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments. Explore pricing details and see how Microsoft Sentinel can support predictable security operations: https://msft.it/6042vs0Ts #MSPartner
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AI demand is rising. Implementation readiness is the differentiator. This month’s skilling update focuses on turning Microsoft Build momentum into action with Frontier Transformation Engineering resources, on-demand Summit sessions, upcoming certification preparation, Microskilling, Deal Ready Demo Accelerators, and go-to-market assets partners can use to move from learning to execution. Explore the latest resources and build the skills to lead Frontier Transformation: https://msft.it/6045vsth5 #MSPartner
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Partner benefits packages can become a practical engine for growth. In this #MSPartner blog, Steve Thomas explores how partners are using benefits packages to build skills, improve solution quality, run their business on Microsoft technology, and reinvest savings into customer impact. Research from Omdia and IDC also points to the ROI potential partners can unlock when they actively use benefits across product licenses, Azure credits, technical consultations, support, and go-to-market execution. Read the blog: https://msft.it/6049vUfZX
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Save your spot for MCAPS Start for Partners on July 22! We're bringing the entire partner ecosystem together to align on priorities for the year ahead and give YOU practical takeaways to action on day one. Register to join: https://msft.it/6048vUfX4 #MSPartner
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Faster delivery is just the beginning. Skilling strengthens your team's capabilities, accelerates AI transformation, and creates capacity to invest in long-term growth. Start building your expertise now: https://msft.it/6044vULGC
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