📢 Swiss Partner Townhall – May Edition
🗓 May 28th 🕤 9:30 – 10:30 AM (Online) 👉 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall We’re back with our Monthly Swiss Partner Townhall, your go-to forum for the latest updates, strategies, and guidance to empower your business. 💡 This month’s agenda is packed with timely topics and expert speakers: 🔹 Top of Mind – Andrew Reid 🔹 New European Digital Commitments: What They Mean for Switzerland – Moritz Oberli 🔹 3-Year SKU Strategy & Promotional Roadmap – Thomas Rupp 🔹 Technical Presales & Development Services Benefits – Beat Weissenberger 🔹 Understanding Security Score Requirements: FAQs – Manuel Michaud 🔹 Events & Partner Enablement Updates – Diyor Iskandarov 🎯 Stay informed. Stay competitive. Stay connected. We look forward to seeing you there. 👉 Register here: https://aka.ms/swisspartnertownhall #SwissPartnerTownhall #MicrosoftSwitzerland #PartnerNetwork #Switzerland #Cloud #AI #Innovation #Technology #TechUpdates #DigitalSwitzerland #PartnerEnablement #CloudInnovationAI 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/Swiss Partner Townhall – January 30th, 9:30 CET
Dear Partners, We are inviting you to our monthly Swiss Partner Townhall, happening on Tuesday, January 30th, from 9:30 to 10:30 CET. This virtual event is your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and opportunities to maximize your success as a Microsoft Partner. 📅 Date: January 30th, 2025 ⏰ Time: 9:30 - 10:30 CET 📍 Online 👉 Register now Agenda at a Glance Time Topic Speaker 9:30–9:35 Opening Diyor Iskandarov 9:35–9:45 Key Partner Priorities Andrew Reid 9:45–10:05 Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat Announcement Stefanie Thommen 10:05–10:20 Copilot Studio & Agents Nadine Nyffenegger 10:20–10:30 Partner Benefits Updates Jana Caduff Why Attend? Join us to explore how AI-powered tools like Copilot Chat, Copilot Studio, and Agents can transform collaboration, streamline business processes, and deliver tailored customer solutions. Plus, get key updates on the MAICPP & IUR to ensure you’re maximizing your partner benefits. This Townhall is your chance to stay ahead with cutting-edge AI innovations and unlock the full potential of your Microsoft partnership. 👉 Register now to secure your spot and kickstart a successful 2025 with Microsoft. We look forward to seeing you there. #SwissPartnerTownhall #Microsoft365 #CopilotChat #MicrosoftPartners #Switzerland #Copilot #AILeverage the updated M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners
Dear Partners, Please download and leverage the updated the M365 SMB Upsell Guide for Partners. It shows how to address the most common upsell scenarios and gives guidance on what to position in the conversation with the customer. We will keep posting the latest version of the guide here once it is updated.
FY24 Modern Work & Security Partner Guide for SMB - now available for download!
Dear Parters, If you are present in the SMB market and would like to understand how Microsoft can support you programmatically in driving your Modern Work & Security business, then download and use our Modern Work & Security Partner guide. The guide summarizes programs and resources that help you to plan your enablement, go-to-market, target customers and identifying and developing opportunities from pre-sales to post-sales. Please find the download link below and leverage the guide actively. The guide will be periodically updated so make sure you use the download link in order to always have the latest version at hand.Don't miss: Cloud Solution Provider H2 Acceleration Moment | January 18, 2024
Join us for the Cloud Solution Provider H2 Acceleration webcast hosted by Microsoft executives Jared Spataro, CVP of Modern Work and Business Applications; Kevin Peesker, CVP SMC & Digital; and David Smith, VP of Global Channel Sales. We will provide the latest product updates, marketing program updates and new go-to-market investments to help you manage upcoming renewals and get customers AI ready! Register now!New Modern Work partner marketing campaigns for you!
Want to generate more leads for your Modern Work solutions? Take advantage of new Microsoft 365 partner-ready marketing campaigns! Choose from customizable marketing content in Partner Marketing Center or find automated campaigns in Digital Marketing Content OnDemand. Save time on making go-to-market content and focus more on creating productivity solutions for your customers. Leverage campaignsSecure Productivity for SMBs
A recent Gartner report predicts that by the end of 2023, 39% of global knowledge workers will adopt hybrid work arrangements, up from 37% in 2022. And with the rise of AI-driven technology, keeping data secure and employees productive are challenges all businesses face. For small businesses, technology is a double-edged sword, offering both productivity enhancements and cybersecurity risks. Microsoft 365 Business Premium offers a solution that combines flexibility, efficiency, and security to help SMBs transition to the cloud seamlessly. Here's how Microsoft 365 benefits SMBs: Establish a Zero Trust foundation. Simplify endpoint management. Enhance intelligent productivity. Leverage this six-week campaign, designed for CSP partners and start to promote migration to Microsoft 365 Business Premium, upselling, and cross-selling to your existing customer base by emphasizing improved security, intelligent productivity, and enterprise-grade device and app management. Help your SMB customers embrace the future of AI with Microsoft 365 Business Premium, enabling them to revolutionize their operations and thrive in an AI-powered world.Get AI Ready with Microsoft 365
Dear Partners, Get ready to put the power of AI to work for your SMB customers! With Microsoft 365, SMBs can safely run their business from anywhere with a secure, comprehensive, AI-powered cloud solution that makes hybrid work, work.   And with its new capabilities -- like the recently announced Microsoft 365 Copilot -- your SMB customers can transform the way they work and focus on the things most important to their business.  Call To Action: Use this Get AI-ready Pitch Deck to guide your conversation with SMB customers. It will help you: Highlight the cloud-only value of Microsoft Teams and Copilot with on-premises customers. Re-engage with existing customers by showcasing the new security value in Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Mobile Threat Defense. Highlight new productivity experiences like Loop and Teams Payments with Microsoft 365 Business Basic customers. Here are additional resources to help you take advantage of this opportunity today: Get AI Ready To SMB customer email: https://aka.ms/GetAIReadyOFT SMB May Blog: Microsoft 365 innovations AI and collaboration tools help SMBs grow SMB Portal: https://aka.ms/CSPGetAIMicrosoft continues to innovate to help secure small businesses
We know small and medium-sized businesses drive our economy by providing value to their customers through new recipes, inventory, services, and more. Like you, we're dedicated to bringing smiles to customers' faces and want to make cybersecurity simple and accessible so you can focus on growing your business. We're committed to delivering innovative security solutions that protect against cyberattacks. Find features in our blog we've introduced to tighten your security and ease your mind as you rely on technology to streamline operations, respond to customer needs, and communicate with employees. Learn more!
