New benefits packages for the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program

Microsoft has launched three new benefits packages for partners within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, which will provide access to key product and service support advantages to strengthen their business. You can purchase one or all the packages to receive additional benefits.

These are the new packages: Partner Launch Benefits, Success Core Benefits and Success Expanded Benefits. They are designed to meet the needs of our partners at different stages of growth and help them take their business to the next level.

In turn, these offerings complement the basic and expanded success benefits for solution partners and ISVs that are already available within the program.

Choose the right package for your business needs. Compare the offers here.

On the other hand, Microsoft partners who develop software can now become Solution Partners with certified software for a specific solution or artificial intelligence area by industry, which allows them to differentiate their solutions to customers and sellers, facilitating greater income per product and greater customer and partner satisfaction.

You will be able to see the requirements and their performance in Partner Center. We still do not have the time of general availability, but we will share an update very soon. Meanwhile, you can get more information here.

Updates for the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Program

Copilot for Microsoft 365

Copilot for Microsoft 365 is now available for all channels, including CSP. Customers with Microsoft 365 E3/E5, Office 365 E3/E5 and Microsoft 365 Business Standard/Business Premium as base SKUs can purchase the Copilot for Microsoft 365 add-on SKU through all sales channels. Read this announcement for more information.

Security for the Channel

Starting in March 2024, Microsoft will enable security defaults on all partner tenants in CSP that have not previously enabled security defaults, conditional access or a third-party multi-factor authentication (MFA) solution. Partners are encouraged to enable security defaults immediately. Get more information in this announcement from the Partner Center.

Updated for CSP Government Community Cloud, education, and nonprofit legacy offers

Starting in March 2024, Microsoft will begin rolling out public sector offerings in New Commerce in four waves. Get more information in the Partner Center.

For more information on these announcements, visit the Microsoft blog.