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Ultimate Partner LIVE is coming to Redmond, WA on May 1–2
This is your chance to: 🔹 Connect with Microsoft executives + top industry leaders 🔹 Get the inside track on FY26 priorities 🔹 Deep-dive into AI, Marketplace, GTM, and ecosystem strategies 🔹 Participate in immersive, hands-on workshops 🔹 Build high-impact connections in a curated executive room With 30+ powerhouse speakers and sessions like: ✅ The Marketplace Ecosystem Opportunity ✅ Microsoft’s AI & Software Vision ✅ The Power of Partnerships: Building AI Together ✅ Unlocking the Opportunity Through Ecosystem Thinking …and more, this is a great opportunity for anyone building with or selling through Microsoft. 🔥 Bonus: Use code ULTIMATEVIP50 for an exclusive discount at checkout. 🔗Learn more...Ultimate Partner LIVE is coming to Redmond, WA May 1–2
This is your chance to: 🔹 Connect with Microsoft executives + top industry leaders 🔹 Get the inside track on FY26 priorities 🔹 Deep-dive into AI, Marketplace, GTM, and ecosystem strategies 🔹 Participate in immersive, hands-on workshops 🔹 Build high-impact connections in a curated executive room With 30+ powerhouse speakers and sessions like: ✅ The Marketplace Ecosystem Opportunity ✅ Microsoft’s AI & Software Vision ✅ The Power of Partnerships: Building AI Together ✅ Unlocking the Opportunity Through Ecosystem Thinking …and more, this is a great opportunity for anyone building with or selling through Microsoft. 🔥 Bonus: Use code ULTIMATEVIP50 for an exclusive discount at checkout. 🔗Learn more...A new era of AI reasoning has arrived
We’re excited to share that the latest o-series models — o3 and o4-mini — are now available in the Azure OpenAI Service via Azure AI Foundry and GitHub! These new models unlock powerful capabilities in reasoning, safety, and multimodal AI — including: Enhanced reasoning & safety with deliberative alignment Vision support to analyze and understand visual data Multiple API options with reasoning summaries Parallel tool calling for advanced agentic solutions New audio models for transcriptions and customizable text-to-speech Whether you're building intelligent apps or exploring AI-driven innovation, these models are built to take your ideas further, faster. Learn more to get started!🚀 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 LaneREGISTER: Renewal Opportunities for CSP Partners Webinar | May 6
REGISTER TODAY! Open to all Partners Join us for the Accelerate CSP Growth with Corporate Customers and New Copilot Value Webinar on May 6th to learn about new offers and promotions! Microsoft's Ignite 2024 event revealed a $661 billion market opportunity for SMBs in FY25, with $467 billion in cloud solutions. CSP partners can capitalize on this by focusing on timely renewals and strategic upsells, which increase revenue recapture rates by 20%. NEXT STEPS (PDMs and PTSs who work with CSP partners) Review. Renewal guidance for partners blog post. Share. Renewal opportunity and campaign in a box with partners using OFT email template. Attend. May 6 session. Choose from one of the two Webinar sessions OPTION 1 WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 TIME: 9AM PST / 11AM CST / 12PM EST / 5PM GMT WHERE: Register (1-HR Online Event) OPTION 2 WHEN: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 TIME: 6PM PST / 7PM CST / 8PM EST / 1AM GMT WHERE: Register (1-HR Online Event)
Training Services Partner Onboarding Status
Hi All, I recently obtained my Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) credential and hold the PL-300: Power BI Data Analyst Associate certification. I've recently submitted my TSP Onboarding Form, but yet to receive any confirmation. Approximately how long will this process take? I've added the link of the form which I've submitted could you please confirm if this is the right form? https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=v4j5cvGGr0GRqy180BHbR0metu95789JmI_f5N8hkHhUNVY5MjFNOE5OTUFOUTBJWVhRSTA3M1A0TS4u&route=shorturl Thank you and looking forward to a response! Your time is much valued!📣 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
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Achievement Code Request not available in UAE
Hi Team, we are facing issues in our UAE Region to create Achievement Codes for our classes next week. It is only in this region where we are missing the Achievement Code button at the moment. Other countries working well. Can you please immediately advise back if there are any issues or any workaround to solve this issue? Thanks for your support! DianaNew Training Services Partner Onboarding Update
Hello new TSPs. We are currently updating the onboarding process to provide better communications around process and timing. While we work to update, please send me a private message if you have completed the onboarding form and you are currently waiting on a response. I anticipate this workaround to last for a few weeks and for us to have a new process in place in January. Once the update is complete and the normal process resumes, I will delete this thread. Thanks, DanTSP - first class first time as new company
Hey, I'm feeling a bit lost about where to find the detailed information I need. I'm and MCT, and I also run my own company where I'd like to hold training sessions. I already have a group of students interested in taking a class with me. The problem is, I'm unsure about how or where to register my class. I do have an MTM login and other needed accounts (at least I think so), but it's all quite overwhelming. Would you be able to guide me through process of registering and setting up my first class as both an MCT and a training provider for my own company? I also bought already Partner Success Core Benefits and registered as TSP (event got email "Welcome to the Microsoft Training Services Partner Program". But still don't understand what next steps should be for being able to do the training. Thanks so much for your help!
Microsoft Partner Center API - 401 Unauthorized when using access token
I am attempting to retrieve the list of customers from the Microsoft Partner Center API, but I am consistently receiving a 401 Unauthorized error when using the access token obtained from the Microsoft identity platform. Steps to Reproduce: Requesting Access Token I successfully obtained an access token using the following POST request: POST https://login.microsoftonline.com/<tenant_id>/oauth2/token HTTP/1.1 Host: login.microsoftonline.com Content-Type: application/x-www-form-urlencoded; charset=utf-8 grant_type=client_credentials &client_id=<your_client_id> &client_secret=<your_client_secret> &resource= https://api.partner.microsoft.com In response, I receive a valid access token. Calling Partner Center API I am then using the token in the following API request to retrieve customer information: GET https://api.partnercenter.microsoft.com/v1/customers Authorization: Bearer <access_token> Content-Type: application/json Issue The response to the above GET request is as follows: HTTP/1.1 401 Unauthorized Content-Length: 0 Could you please assist in identifying why I am receiving the 401 Unauthorized error and what steps can be taken to resolve this issue?
Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program - Train the Trainer Events (DIAD/FAIAD/RTIAD)
We invite you to attend an upcoming Train the Trainer session for Microsoft Partners to learn more about the Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) Partner Events Program and how to lead workshops that empower customers to use and adopt Microsoft products. Our Train the Trainer events are designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools necessary to deliver successful Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) sessions. ✨ Why Attend? Hands-On Experience: Participate in labs and demos just like customers will. Expert Guidance: Learn from experienced trainers and get your questions answered. Comprehensive Resources: Access all the content and support you need to succeed. 📅 Upcoming Events: Dashboard in a Day This is a one-day, hands-on workshop for business analysts, covering the breadth of Power BI capabilities. Currently available on-demand. Inquire at xiadevents@microsoft.com Fabric Analyst in a Day This is an intermediate-level training designed for Power BI Data Analysts who have at least one year of experience on Power BI but are new to Microsoft Fabric. May 9 (EMEA - CEST) : Fabric Analyst in a Day June 6 (Americas - CST) : Fabric Analyst in a Day Real-Time Intelligence in a Day This is an intermediate-level training designed for Power BI developers looking to extract insights and visualize streaming and time sensitive data. May 16 (EMEA - CEST) : Real-Time Intelligence in a Day June 13 (Americas - CST) : Real-Time Intelligence in a Day Once registered, look for your registration confirmation email from notification@msftevents.microsoft.com that contains your unique Teams meeting link to join the virtual event. Be sure to check spam and junk folders, and mark as a safe sender. If you are unable to locate your registration confirmation, email pappspartnerevents@microsoft.com. We look forward to seeing you at an upcoming event! Partner with us! Are you a Microsoft Partner interested in the opportunity to join the program and deliver Microsoft In a Day (XIAD) events? 🔍 Learn more about the program and review partner eligibility criteria: https://aka.ms/xiadpartneropportunity. 📧 Contact the XIAD Program team: xiadevents@microsoft.com 📤 Submit requests to deliver events: https://aka.ms/xIAD/PartnerEventsBroken Benefits
As a Solution Partner in good standing, One of the "benefits" is Microsoft Product Support, In fact, when our clients have issues only questions submitted here will get answered. Problem is, the instructions say: While steps 1 and 2 are easy, when trying to accomplish step three, for a benefit in which we are entitled, we get this when going to the customer page. Can someone please explain to me HOW I'm supposed to add my customer to get support? This seems like a clear breach of benefits. To pre-answer some your questions: I'm a global admin on this domain, I have all partner administration roles assigned to me.REGISTER: Empowering Nonprofits Webinar | Apr 24
Register Now: Webinar Open to all Partners Microsoft Cloud Champion Series: Empowering Nonprofits Join us for a series of events designed to recruit and enable Microsoft partners on nonprofit industry topics. Event Highlights Nonprofit Industry Insights. Understand the unique challenges and opportunities within the nonprofit sector and how Microsoft solutions can drive impactful change. Microsoft Solutions. Explore Microsoft 365, Copilot, Azure, and more to enhance operational efficiency and improve donor engagement. Special Offers. Learn about discounts available to nonprofits and how to leverage them for cost-effective solutions. Go-to-Market Support. Get tools and resources to effectively market and sell Microsoft solutions to nonprofits. Interactive Sessions. Engage with industry experts and Microsoft representatives, participate in discussions, and network with peers. Why Attend? Expert Guidance. Gain insights from seasoned professionals. Hands-On Learning. Experience practical demonstrations and activities. Collaborative Environment. Connect with peers and build valuable relationships. Event Schedule Session 1: Introduction to the Nonprofit Industry and Microsoft Solutions Session 2: Azure for Nonprofits Session 3: Business Applications for Nonprofits Session 4: Modern Work for Nonprofits Secure your spot and empower nonprofits with best-in-class technology solutions! When: Thursday, April 24, 2024 Time: 2pm PST | 4pm CST | 5pm EST | 10pm GMT Where: Register Today (1-HR Online Webinar)Discover what's new with GPT-4.1 on Azure OpenAI
The latest evolution in generative AI is here—GPT-4.1, along with 4.1-mini and 4.1-nano, is now available on Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and GitHub. With major upgrades in coding, instruction following, and long-context processing, GPT-4.1 is designed to help developers build smarter, faster, and more customized AI solutions. Plus, fine-tuning support is rolling out soon, making it even easier to tailor the models to your business needs. 👉 Learn more and explore the new features, performance benchmarks, and how to get started with GPT-4.1 today. Announcing the GPT-4.1 model series for Azure AI Foundry and GitHub developersMCT New and Renewing MCTs.
We are getting very close to launching our new MCT Enrollment tool for renewals and new enrollments. To facilitate this, we are no longer accepting manual enrollments for becoming an MCT. I have informed the ICSPs. However, this will only be temporary, as our tool is expected to be operational by the end of next week (April 25th). I have informed the MCTs in the MCT Lounge as well. Additionally, I have invited MCTs to join me next week (April 24-25) during our monthly MCT Program update meetings to learn about the renewal process. Thank you all for your patience over the past year as we completed our SFI upgrades. Sarah Kong MCT Program Manager
Microsoft Partner Agreement (“MPA”) and Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (“CSP”) notice of suspensi
We just got this email from Microsoft: Microsoft Partner Agreement (“MPA”) and Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (“CSP”) notice of suspension and termination proceedings This is regarding your company’s Microsoft CSP account with tenant ID XXXX The problem is that behind this ID is our Azure subscription with all our services and data. There is no option to reply to the email to understand what happened. We are a small company from the US working on SAAS products. We have CSP agreements from 2018 that are renewed each year. I checked what could be wrong and went through all: The account seems ok and is verified Security in Entra ID is ok; security defaults are enabled We tried to ask for support, but the issue is unclear. They mention: In the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Agreement, both Microsoft and our partners reserve the right to walk away from the partner relationship by providing 30 days' notice to the other. Neither party is required to offer an explanation for the decision to terminate the partner agreement. As Microsoft is exercising its rights under this section 4.b of the Microsoft AI Cloud Program Agreement, we are unable to share an explanation or further details. Can anyone help here?Microsoft CSP - Indirect Reseller Status is Suspended and Can't Get Fixed
I am in a very bad spot with our indirect reseller Microsoft account and am hoping that maybe someone out there might be able to help me. In mid May, I placed an order with Pax8 for a new customer and the order was rejected by Microsoft with the error, "Associated partner LegalBusinessProfile NotFound." It turns out that when we moved offices and I updated our business's address at partner.microsoft.com, Microsoft de-authorized our partner status, which I didn't catch, and then put our Cloud Service Provider (CSP) indirect reseller program into "Suspended" status after some time. In the partner center, I was able to get our legal business profile fixed easy enough - I just had to open a ticket and send them some legal documentation. Everything under the "Partner" tab in the Partner Portal is now green checkboxes and "Authorized". Pax8 tried the provisioning again, and got the same error. It turns out that our "Indirect Reseller status" is now "Suspended" and this wasn't changed when the "Partner" status was fixed. Microsoft has a webpage that describes why this can happen and what to do to get it fixed at https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/partner-center/account-settings/suspended-partner-center-account . It says, "Microsoft suspends Partner Center accounts for Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program when: Significant account abuse is detected Your vetting status is Rejected for more than 30 days" We haven't had any account abuse (mercifully, our existing tenants are still operational and being billed for through Pax8), so our vetting status was almost certainly to blame. That same document says, "If you are sure that your account is compliant and should be moved back to Active state, contact Support for help with reactivating your account," so I opened a ticket with Microsoft. Actually, 3 tickets so far, because every single one has the same copy-and-paste reply: Thank you for contacting Microsoft Partner support about the suspension of the CSP account. In the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Agreement, both Microsoft and our partners reserve the right to walk away from the partner relationship by providing 30 days' notice to the other. The notice of suspension and termination proceeding was provided April 2024. Neither party is required to offer an explanation for the decision to terminate the partner agreement. As Microsoft is exercising its rights under this section 4.b of the Microsoft AI Cloud Program Agreement, we are unable to share an explanation or further details. Thanks, I can't get anywhere with Microsoft support. We just landed a big customer and need to set up their tenant. I am afraid that if this goes on much longer or if somehow we are unable to add any more customers to our Pax8 account, that we'll lose this customer, which is large enough to really hurt the business. Does anyone here have any ideas on how to get through to someone at Microsoft that could help with this situation? Does anyone else have any other ideas on what else we could try? Some additional notes: When clicking "Agreements" in the partner portal, we get an error message, "Service unavailable. Something went wrong. Please try reloading the page, if this problem persists please contact Microsoft support." Everything in Legal Info/Partner looks good. Our "Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program status" is "Active". Everything in Legal Info/Reseller looks good except that "Indirect Reseller status" shows "Suspended". Under Identifiers/Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, I have 1 PartnerGlobal ID and 2 PartnerLocation IDs, corresponding to our old and new addresses. Do I need to delete the old PartnerLocation ID? I haven't done so because it looks like this step is irreversible but I am getting desperate enough to try it. Our "Company profile" is not filled out, but the "Update" button stays grayed out after I fill in the information and it appears that I am unable to update this. I thought that maybe I just needed to sign the "Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Agreement" again, but I can't find anywhere on the partner portal where I would do so. I went through my emails exhaustively and we did not receive a, "notice of suspension and termination proceeding" in April 2024, or any other time for that matter. I can't find a copy of the Microsoft AI Cloud Program Agreement to even see what section 4.b says. I've dealt with government bureaucracies a lot in my career, but I've never experienced a Kafkaesque situation 10% as bad as this one. This is probably the most stressful thing I've dealt with in this business in the last decade. This could destroy our business if I can't get this sorted out. Sorry for the wall of text, but I tried to include as much detail as possible and it got long. If you got to this point in my post, thank you for helping or trying to help me. The latest ticket ID we have from Microsoft is 2406050040012239
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