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Hello community and MS folks, As per partner portal you need 5x MB800 certifications to meet the BC skills requirements. Could it be that MS has forgotten to add the advanced certification MB-820 to the list of eligible certifications? It wouldn't make sense to exclude MB-820 from this list would it?Thirty minutes until Episode 164 of Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting
Hi everyone, just to let you know the next Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting starts in 30 minutes. Attached here are the slides. Our focus for this one will be "50 years of Microsoft" and I'll be bringing a few personal perspectives from my nearly 35 years here. As usual we'll touch on recent CSP announcements including the new 3 year subscriptions, other industry news, skilling and review some of the webinars and events held of the past month. See you online soon.
Webinar: Accelerate your Cloud Adoption
Join Dave Wymer, our Senior Azure Infrastructure Specialist, as he explores Azure ecosystem offerings. Discover the implications of recent Broadcom changes, the importance of VMware solutions, and how Microsoft can support your organisation. Find here the presentation deck as attached. We'd love to continue our conversation and address any of your queries or needs around solution assessment, therefore we are offering you an as a follow-up an office hours session on 18 th April, 1:30pm (AEDT) register here: https://msit.events.teams.microsoft.com/event/3e1c036b-b1d9-45ac-8520-13c50fc990ce@72f988bf-86f1-41af-91ab-2d7cd011db47
🚀 Low Code Revolution with Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents; 15-16 May 2025🚀
We're excited to offer to our Swiss partners an exclusive two-day training, delivered by our partner Fast Lane. Ensure you enhance your enablement with AI-driven automation, productivity, and exceptional customer experiences. More details and registration available here: ME-WSLCRMCSA - Workshop: Low Code Revolution mit Microsoft Copilot Studio & Agents – Fast Lane📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – April 2025🚀
This session will equip you with valuable insights and practical tools - from navigating regulatory and compliance topics to showcasing real-world success stories - empowering you to unlock new opportunities and elevate your business. 📆 April 24, 2025 | 9:30–10:30AM | Online 🔗 Register now Agenda & Speakers: 🔷 Top of Mind – Essential updates with Marc Holitscher 🔷 US Cloud Act – Key regulatory & compliance strategies with Daniel von Büren 🔷 Empowering Partnerships: Successful Dynamics 365 Business Central Implementation Across Microsoft Partner Ecosystem - Partner success story with Adriano Perolini and special guest speakers Jan Wild and Samuel Zürcher 🔷 Events & Partner Enablement Updates – Key resources & opportunities with Diyor Iskandarov ✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the same link to stay connected and informed throughout the year. Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together. 🚀 🔗 Register now🚀 Calling All Microsoft Partners 🚀
We're thrilled to announce that the Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards nominations open on June 18, 2025! These awards celebrate the transformative impact you make - from driving innovation in AI and security to championing sustainability and industry transformation. This is your chance to gain global recognition for your achievements! 📅 Important: June 18, 2025: Nominations open This Spring: Guidelines will be published, so you'll have plenty of time to prepare your submissions Plus, we're excited to announce a future LIVE AMA (Ask Me Anything) event where you can engage directly with the POTYA team and get your questions answered in real time. Stay tuned for more details, and in the meantime, be sure to check out the inspiring stories of our 2024 winners on the POTYA Homepage. Let's showcase our success and innovation together!Copilot Studio Pricing Guide
With more and more features, functionalities, Agents and capabilities coming to Copilot Studio this link to MSLearn might be helpful to calculate potential costs of your AI solution built with Copilot Studio. It digs into scenarios for pay-as-you-go and message packs. Especially the brand new features Agent flow and deep reasoning are already inclded. Billing rates and management - Microsoft Copilot Studio | Microsoft LearnAI Guide for Swiss SMEs: Mastery and Implementation
The Growing Importance of AI for Swiss SMEs Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the daily operations across all industries. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), AI opens up new business opportunities and has the potential to significantly enhance efficiency and productivity through tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. According to the study "New Technology: The Projected Total Economic Impact of Microsoft 365 Copilot For SMB," AI is set to revolutionize business processes profoundly. Cross-Organizational Potential of AI Utilization Over 50% of Swiss SMEs are already incorporating AI into their processes, yet only 9% are using it systematically. Studies reveal that 42% of companies anticipate noticeable efficiency and productivity gains within the next two years. AI can accelerate administrative tasks, automate data analysis, and support lead generation in sales, among other applications. The potential uses span the entire value chain and various roles within SMEs. Building Knowledge and Competence as Key Factors To remain competitive, it is crucial for SMEs to develop a fundamental understanding of AI, systematically build knowledge, and continuously expand practical applications. Establishing a solid foundation of AI knowledge and competencies enables strategic decision-making and efficient operational measures in the era of this transformative technology. About The AI Guide This guide by Innovate Switzerland is a carefully curated collection of selected content that makes the diverse field of AI accessible for different roles within SMEs. It aims to help SMEs find a productive entry point into the topic, build trust in AI technologies, and successfully implement them both strategically and operationally. Key Takeaways for Microsoft Partners AI's Growing Role: Emphasize the increasing significance of AI for Swiss SMEs and the transformative potential of tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot. Educational Resources: Highlight the availability of concise and informative resources for understanding generative AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot. Broad Applications: Showcase the wide-ranging applications of AI across various business processes and roles within SMEs. Competence Building: Stress the importance of developing AI knowledge and competencies to make informed strategic decisions and enhance operational efficiency. Supportive Guide: Promote the training guide by Innovate Switzerland as a valuable resource for SMEs to navigate the AI landscape effectively. By leveraging these insights, Microsoft Partners can better support Swiss SMEs in their AI journey, helping them unlock new opportunities and drive growth through innovative AI solutions. Discover more and access the full guide here: German: https://innovate-switzerland.ch/de/ki-verstehen-und-anwenden French: https://innovate-switzerland.ch/fr/comprendre-et-appliquer-lia/Episode 163 of Microsoft Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting starting soon
Just one hour until our next episode in the Microsoft Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting series. Focus for this month will be "Deliver business impact through sustainability with AI". As usual we'll start with a look at recent news around Commerce and Operations then move to the focus topic. After that we'll look at updates to some recent meetings, News and Events coming in the near future, and summary of webinars in the last month that you may have missed in the segment called "Did You See". See you online soon and please find here the approved slides for the meeting. Regards, Phil📣 Microsoft Partner Townhall – March Edition 🚀
Stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights, technology updates, and business opportunities at the March Partner Townhall. This session will keep you informed on the key trends, innovations, and strategies shaping the Microsoft partner ecosystem. From practical guide to AI and the latest security updates to cutting-edge cloud advancements and partner enablement, our experts will equip you with the insights and tools needed to unlock new opportunities and drive business success. 📆 March 27, 2025 - Online 🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall Agenda & Speakers: 🔷 Top of Mind - Key insights from Andrew Reid 🔷 AI Guide for Swiss SMEs - Practical strategies with Primo Amrein 🔷 Azure SMB Path in the MCAIPP Designation - Deep dive with Andre Heim 🔷 New E5 Security and Compliance Suites - Essential updates with Jasmin Quadrelli 🔷 Partner Enablement Updates - Key resources & updates with Diyor Iskandarov ✨ Secure your spot and register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series using the link to stay connect and informed throughout the year. Let’s connect, innovate, and grow together.🚀
Discover the Future of Productivity - Free Copilot Webinars
Please share with customers and your colleagues. Dear Valued Customer, We are thrilled to extend a free invitation to all customers on the African continent. Whether your company has already invested in Microsoft 365 Copilot, are in the enquiring stage or simply looking to learn more about Microsoft 365 Copilot, our upcoming webinars are designed for you. Join us in these 2 hour insightful sessions to explore how Microsoft 365 Copilot can significantly boost productivity and unlock numerous other benefits for your organization. Our webinars will cover: Topic Description Dates Register Future of Work with AI Get more done and unleash your creativity with Microsoft Copilot. In this webinar, you'll explore how to use Microsoft Copilot to help you research, find information, and generate effective content, all while understanding its role in the future of work with AI. 20 March 2025 14 April 2025 9 May 2025 20 June 2025 Register Here Persona-based Use Cases In this webinar, we will explore persona-based use cases for various business-related scenarios to help you understand the power of AI, specifically Copilot. By delving into these use cases, we will demonstrate how Copilot can enhance decision-making processes. Understanding these applications is crucial for businesses looking to stay competitive in the digital age. 24 & 25 March 2025 15 & 16 April 2025 12 & 13 May 2025 23 & 24 June 2025 Register Here Copilot: The art of effective prompting Discover ways to craft effective and contextual prompts for Microsoft 365 Copilot that create, simplify, transform, and compile content across Microsoft 365 applications. Learn the importance of providing a clear goal, context, source, and expectation in your prompt for the best results. 26 March 2025 17 April 2025 14 May 2025 25 June 2025 Register Here Microsoft 365 Copilot (Product focus session) Join us for a comprehensive webinar on Microsoft Copilot, the AI-powered assistant that enhances productivity within Microsoft 365 applications. Learn how Copilot can automate tasks, provide smart suggestions, and help you make the most of your everyday tools. 27 March 2025 24 April 2025 15 May 2025 26 June 2025 Register Here Design a dream destination with AI In this webinar, you learn about the capabilities of generative AI using Microsoft Copilot. Bring your personal creativity and passion to dream up a novel destination and create the content to help tell its story. 28 March 2025 25 April 2025 16 May 2025 27 June 2025 Register Here Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and take your productivity to the next level with Microsoft 365 Copilot. We look forward to your participation and are excited to help you harness the full potential of Microsoft 365 Copilot.Coming soon: Microsoft Copilot specialization
The Microsoft Copilot specialization showcases your expertise providing consulting and professional services around Copilot. Once available in June 2025, the Microsoft Copilot specialization will demonstrate your experience and capabilities with Copilot, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and agents. Partners with this specialization can help their customers: Explore AI Advisory Services for Microsoft Copilot. Adopt Copilot. Deliver data security and deployment. Enable extensibility with agentic focus. With the Microsoft Copilot specialization, you can continue to work toward attaining a Solutions Partner designation for Modern Work and/or a Solutions Partner designation for Business Applications. If your organization has already attained one or both of these designations, please review the criteria for earning a Microsoft Copilot specialization and begin to work toward the requirements. This specialization is planned for release in June 2025. The requirements include: Performance requirements 1,000 monthly active user (MAU) growth of Microsoft 365 Copilot in the trailing twelve months (TTM). (Claiming partner of record (CPOR), Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Tier 1 or 2) Five Copilot net customer growth in TTM (CPOR, CSP Tier 1 or 2) Skilling requirements Four people with MS-102: Microsoft 365 Administrator (Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert) Two people with APL-4002: Prepare security and compliance to support Microsoft 365 Copilot Two people with MS-7008: Create and extend custom copilots in Microsoft Copilot Studio Customer references Provide three customer references, which must include at least one example of transforming business processes with agent implementation.Resources to Train, Demo, Learn Copilot Studio
There are a lot of material, trainings, articles and more around to start and expand with Microsoft Copilot Studio. Below I assembled a selection of them which I find very helpful to get into Microsoft Copilot Studio. Especially the workshops are guiding you through end-to-end scenarios creating Agents which you than can use and extend based on needs. Topic Description Link Copilot Developer Camp workshop for makers and professional developers who want to learn how to build agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot. https://microsoft.github.io/copilot-camp/ Microsoft Copilot Studio Samples This repository contains samples and artifacts for Microsoft Copilot Studio https://github.com/microsoft/CopilotStudioSamples/tree/main Designing your own copilot using Copilot Studio (L300) lab This lab teaches you how to design your own copilot with Copilot Studio. https://microsoft.github.io/TechExcel-Designing-your-own-copilot-using-copilot-studio/ Microsoft 365 Copilot Samples This repository contains samples that show how to write agents and plugins for Microsoft 365 Copilot. https://github.com/OfficeDev/Microsoft-365-Copilot-Samples Copilot learning hub Find what you, a technical professional, need to enhance your productivity, creativity, and data accessibility. https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/copilot/ Build your first Agent Build your first agent with Azure AI Agent Service https://microsoft.github.io/build-your-first-agent-with-azure-ai-agent-service-workshop/ Generative AI for Beginners (Version 3) - A Course Learn the fundamentals of building Generative AI applications with our 21-lesson comprehensive course by Microsoft Cloud Advocates. https://github.com/microsoft/generative-ai-for-beginners
Become a Sponsoring Partner for the Microsoft AI Tour Lausanne – Apply Now!
We’re excited to invite partners to join the Microsoft AI Tour in Lausanne on Monday, 16th June 2025 as a Sponsoring Partner! This event was formerly known as Microsoft Build: AI Day Switzerland. Showcase your company’s innovations and engage with key decision-makers at this high-profile event. Event website: Website to follow soon. Sponsorship Packages – Gold, Silver & Experience Sponsors: All the details about our sponsorship options are attached. Please complete the application form to apply for your preferred package. Application Deadline: 📆 Submit your application by 11 April 2025 📧 eMail applications to: [email protected] Successful applicants will be notified by 17 April 2025. Let’s make this event unforgettable together! For questions, contact us at [email protected].📢 Microsoft Partner Townhall – February Edition
Get the latest insights straight from Microsoft experts in our Swiss Partner Townhall this February. We’ll share key updates, industry insights, and innovations that impact our partner ecosystem. This session is designed to help you stay ahead, navigate changes, and maximize opportunities with Microsoft. Agenda & Speakers: 🔹 Top of Mind – Insights from the field with Thomas Rupp 🔹 Cloud Migration Factory (CMF) – Best practices and strategies with Andreas Wiedenmann 🔹 CSP Changes & Amendment – Essential updates with Beat Weissenberger 🔹 Microsoft 365 Copilot & Agents Demo – A look at AI Agents in action with Benjamin Müller 📅 Date: February 27th, 2025 📍 Location: Online 🔗 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall You can also register for the entire FY25 Partner Townhall series directly from the same link to stay connected throughout the year. #MicrosoftPartners #PartnerTownhall #CloudMigration #Microsoft365 #Agents #AI #Copilot
Episode 162 of Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meeting | Tuesday Feb 18, 12:30-1:30 Sydney time
Tomorrow is episode 162 of the Microsoft Cloud and Hosting Partner Online Meetings and we have a feature topic "The Future of Hybrid Cloud Partners" to be shared by Dean Corcoran, Regional Technology Strategist for Hybrid Cloud and Data Centre Optimization. Full agenda is Commerce and Operations Update Updates from Past Meetings The Future of Hybrid Cloud Partners by Dean 30 Days in 30 Seconds which is a look at recent news items News, Views and Venues looks more deeply at some of the significant announcements and events Skilling, Training and Readiness covering options for education of Sales, Pre-sales and Technical staff Did You See seeks to summarize some of the skilling events in the past month Please join us online for the one hour Teams meeting. If you don't have an invitation just send me, [email protected], an email. Also, please note these sessions are not recorded and using any recording apps will be removed from the meeting. Join the meeting to understand why. Content for the meeting is available here. Regards, PhilYour Invitation for Swiss Partner Day 2025
We’re excited to announce that registration is now open for Swiss Partner Day! 🚀 Mark your calendars for March 12, 2025, and join us for an exclusive half-day event where our partners will discover cutting-edge innovations in Copilot, AI Agents, revolutionize their competitive strategy with the Cloud Migration Factory (CMF), and be inspired by our dynamic keynote speakers. This event is ideal for partners eager to unlock new growth opportunities and lead the charge in Cloud and AI-driven transformations. 👉 Don’t miss out - register now to secure your spot: https://aka.ms/swisspartnerday #SwissPartnerDay #Partner #Event #AI #Microsoft #MicrosoftSwitzerlandEmpowering partners with AI: Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat - Skilling Opportunities
We're thrilled to share several new resources and upcoming events to help you harness the full power of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents. Here’s what’s new: 🚀 Copilot Accelerate Program Update The Copilot Proof of Value engagement kit now includes detailed, scenario-based guidance on building agents and configuring Copilot Analytics. This update helps you deliver an immersive experience that showcases out-of-the-box Copilot capabilities and robust ROI reporting. 👉 Download the Copilot Proof of Value Engagement Kit 📅 Upcoming Partner Skilling Events Innovate with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Build Your Own Agents Workshop When: February 18-20 Discover how Microsoft 365 Copilot enhances creativity, productivity, and skills. Learn about technical requirements, configuring Copilot, and extending its capabilities with plugins. 👉 Register for the Innovate with Microsoft 365 Copilot Event Build and Extend AI-Powered Agents with Copilot Studio Workshop When: March 4-6 Dive into Copilot Studio’s graphical development environment to build AI-powered copilots. Gain hands-on experience in creating solutions that serve both employees and customers. 👉 Register for the Build and Extend AI-Powered Agents Event GitHub & GitHub Copilot Partner Sales Bootcamp When: March 11 This one-day bootcamp is designed to equip you with strategies and best practices for selling GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Copilot, and GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS). 👉 Register for the GitHub & GitHub Copilot Partner Sales Bootcamp 🌟 NEW Digital Event: Level Up Your Skills with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents Sales Bootcamp: February 25 Technical Bootcamp: February 26-27 Enroll in our Level Up CSP bootcamp series to master both the sales and technical aspects of Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents. This training covers everything from selling strategies to hands-on labs in security and agent configuration. 👉 Learn More and Register for the February Level Up CSP Bootcamps 🎥 On-Demand Resource: Reimagine Your Copilot CSP GTM with Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Missed the live event? Watch the on-demand session to see how the latest Copilot innovations can empower your customers at every stage of their AI journey. 👉 Download the Partner-Ready Event Deck 👉 Watch the Event Recording On Demand 🔄 Updated Copilot Studio Partner Assets We've refreshed several assets on Partner Hub to reflect the latest Copilot Studio enhancements: NEW: Enabling agents in Copilot Chat blog Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes pitch deck & seller guide Updated: Copilot Studio technical pitch deck, governance/security deck, and extensibility pitch deck 👉 Bookmark the Copilot Studio Page on Partner Hub and check back regularly for updates. NEW! Enabling agents in Copilot Chat blog Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes pitch deck Updated: Agent-powered Business Processes seller guide Updated: Copilot Studio technical pitch deck Updated: Copilot Studio: Governance, Security, Administration, and Management deck Updated: Copilot Studio pitch deck Updated: Copilot extensibility pitch deck Stay tuned for more updates and make sure to register for these events to leverage the latest innovations in Copilot and agent technology!
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