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Billed invoice reconciliation API v2 legacy support
Hi, we are just in the transition to the new Billing recon API. We noticed that we are able to get data for invoices from the NCE model but not for invoices from legacy CSP. In detail: POST request to https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/reports/partners/billing/usage/billed/export is successful (202 Accepted) The following GET request to https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/reports/partners/billing/operations/[GUID] is successful on the HTTP Layer (200 OK) but the status is failed: { "@odata.context": "https://graph.microsoft.com/v1.0/$metadata#reports/partners/billing/operations/$entity", "@odata.type": "#microsoft.graph.partners.billing.failedOperation", "id": "...", "createdDateTime": "...", "lastActionDateTime": "...", "status": "failed", "error": { "message": "No reconciliation data available currently for Invoice D.... Please try again later.", "code": "5000" } } The same flow (same auth token, etc.) with a NCE invoice works successful. I didn't find any documentation if legacy CSP is even supported on the new API or not. Maybe someone can confirm this. And if it should work maybe someone can give details to the error recieved above.
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!EVENT: Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event | Jul 22
REGISTER NOW | Free online event We are excited to announce the Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event on July 22, 2025. This free digital event is your chance to dive into the go-to-market (GTM) priorities and initiatives for FY26 across Microsoft Business Applications and Modern Work. With AI-powered technologies like Microsoft 365 Copilot revolutionizing the workplace, partners can play a crucial role in boosting productivity, reshaping work, and sparking innovation. Learn about our investments to help you grow your business and deliver impactful customer engagements. At this year's event, you can choose from sessions focused on: Business Applications System Integrator FY26 GTM For partners providing Dynamics 365 and Power Platform services to Enterprise and Corporate customers. Overview of FY26 opportunities and co-sell engagement with Microsoft. Focus on Low Code, Sales, Service, ERP, Role-based Copilot, and Copilot Studio. Leveraging CRM and ERP data for AI insights with Copilot. Modern Work System Integrator FY26 GTM For partners selling Microsoft 365 and Copilot-related solutions with Microsoft sales teams. Top FY26 growth opportunities. Key areas: Microsoft 365 Copilot, E3 and E5 suites, Teams Phone, Teams Rooms, Teams Premium, Windows 365, Frontline Worker, and MicrosoftViva. Partner-Led CSP FY26 GTM For CSP partners to build Modern Work and Business Applications Copilot practice. Use Microsoft GTM programs and cloud portfolio for customer lifecycle support. Accelerate Copilot practice with Microsoft. Don't miss this opportunity to shape the future with Microsoft WHAT: Microsoft Partner FY26 GTM Kickoff Event WHEN: July 22, 2025 WHERE: REGISTER TODAY | Online ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of new Copilot campaign, “Be the Pilot”
Introducing "Be the Pilot," From homework help and overcoming stage fright to cracking writer’s block and simplifying work tasks, Copilot is here to assist safely and securely. This campaign showcases how Copilot empowers individuals with confidence, creativity, and focus, while offering organizations secure, enterprise-level tools for future transformation. The ads highlight the simplicity, fun, and energy of having an AI companion, with a touch of humor to align with the Microsoft mission of empowering people through technology. Launching with 10 creative pieces, and then, expanding with new use cases as we go. Starting Thursday, April 10, you’ll see this campaign across digital web ads, social media, and online videos in the US, with social campaigns and UK expansion next month. VIEW and SHARE the "Be the Pilot" ads on the Microsoft YouTube channel. LEARN more about the Copilot features announced last week.ANNOUNCEMENT: Launch of new Copilot campaign, “Be the Pilot”
Introducing "Be the Pilot," From homework help and overcoming stage fright to cracking writer’s block and simplifying work tasks, Copilot is here to assist safely and securely. This campaign showcases how Copilot empowers individuals with confidence, creativity, and focus, while offering organizations secure, enterprise-level tools for future transformation. The ads highlight the simplicity, fun, and energy of having an AI companion, with a touch of humor to align with the Microsoft mission of empowering people through technology. Launching with 10 creative pieces, and then, expanding with new use cases as we go. Starting Thursday, April 10, you’ll see this campaign across digital web ads, social media, and online videos in the US, with social campaigns and UK expansion next month. VIEW and SHARE the "Be the Pilot" ads on the Microsoft YouTube channel. LEARN more about the Copilot features announced last week.5/20: The power of distribution to accelerate SMB marketplace sales and partnerships
The Microsoft SMB and SMC segments, where thousands of customers make purchases utilizing Cloud Solution Provider licensing, represent a tremendous opportunity for software development companies in the Microsoft commercial marketplace. The most efficient and impactful way to tap into this opportunity is to work with an authorized Cloud Solution Provider Distributor like TD SYNNEX Alliances, Marketing, Product Management, Sales, and Executive roles - join us on May 20th to learn more about: ▪️How to engage with and benefit from a Distributor relationship with TD SYNNEX ▪️How customers in SMB and SMC make marketplace purchases through the marketplace ▪️How you can use ISV-CSP private offers to capture a larger share of these purchases ▪️How to scale with TD SYNNEX to reach thousands of Microsoft CSP resellers who can sell and support your solutions. Hear from TD SYNNEX experts, Charlie Barnett, Ed.D and Tracy Holtz in a dynamic fireside chat moderated by Bri Berry as they delve into key strategies for navigating the hyperscaler marketplace. Learn how TD SYNNEX differentiates itself, addresses software development companies’ challenges, and provides the framework for scalable growth. Register here.Updated MPA - Extended Term & Opt Out Explanation
Dear community, We are an Indirect Provider in CSP and we have been reviewing the updated version of the MPA that is available for review in Partner Center. As we were reading it, we saw a new clause. more specifically clause 8 (g) in page 43 that describes that and I quote "Extended Term for Expiring Subscriptions. If a Software Subscription or seat-based OLS Subscription is not renewed at the end of the subscription term, access to the applicable Software or OLS will continue following expiration for 30 days and may continue thereafter for successive one-month periods until cancelled (“Extended Term”). Microsoft reserves the right to invoice Company for the Extended Term at the then-current published price for a monthly subscription plus a three (3) percent uplift. If it does, Microsoft will provide Company with an opportunity to opt out of the Extended Term prior to the expiration date and request instead that the applicable Subscription either be renewed automatically or disabled immediately upon expiration. Company will have 90 days to extract Customer Data from a disabled account, but the Subscription cannot be reactivated." Following the above new clause, could please help us understand the following two questions: Does the "Extended Term" as described above include the 30 first days after the expiration of a subscription or not? Could you please enlighten us on the way that this "opt out opportunity" will be systematically implemented? How will we be able to utilize this opportunity for our partners/indirect resellers? Kindly asking for your significant help on these points as it is critical for our business decisions to avoid unforeseen costs for our partners. Thank you in advance, NickImmediate Discontinuation of Azure Passes
Important breaking news that has immediate impacts to TSPs delivering courses that currently use an Azure Pass. Effective immediately, Microsoft is discontinuing the use of Azure passes and recalling any Azure Passes in use by students and trainers. Why is Microsoft removing the Azure Pass option? As a part of the commitment to provide the best possible learner experience, Microsoft was in the process of moving away from using Azure passes to provide cloud access to course labs. The lab experience via the Lab Hosters (LH) removes friction for learners (i.e. activation and support considerations) and provides a more uniform training experience for our learners regardless of their location. Recently, Microsoft has experienced a significant increase in potential fraud and unintended use of Azure services, resulting in the immediate discontinuation of Azure Passes. Which courses are impacted by the discontinuation of the Azure Pass? The following course will not have labs available until end of January: SC-200T00: Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Lab Hosters are working quickly to convert the following courses to non-Azure Pass. Please consult directly with your Lab Hoster to find out the status of what they have available. AZ-2001: Implement Security Through a Pipeline Using Azure DevOps AZ-2008: DevOps Foundations: The Core Principles and Practices AZ-400T00: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps solutions SC-300T00: Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator All localized versions of labs for these courses are offline. An ETA on when they will be available will be provided at a later date. Please consult with your Authorized Lab Hosters to see if your delivery will be impacted as a result of not having Azure passes. Additional information can be found in the attached FAQ. DanCommit Units are included in the Azure reservation and Savings plan Lever of Azure CSP motion?
When we sell MDC or Sentinel in PAYG we can have these incentives: up to 80k usd 4% on ACR for CSP motion up to 25k usd 3% of ACR for MDC and Sentinel for workload accelerator When we sell Pre Purchased Plans/Commit Units, are they falling in the Azure reservation and saving plans lever with 10% rebate? The guide says "(Includes PTUs4 , ACR from Reserved Instance, and Azure Savings Plan consumption)" only. Thank you
TSP - 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!4/30 Customer office hours Q&A: A preview into new marketplace functionality
One more marketplace office hour to share! Join us on April 30th for this session focused on new marketplace functionality. (Note - while this session is geared towards customers, partners are also welcome to attend.) My marketplace teammates will walk through some new marketplace functionality that helps further streamline financial operations to helps organization be more efficient. Get a deep dive into private offers with new enhancements in flexible billing and more that help safeguard organizations from shadow IT, while fueling innovation. This session will also feature opportunity for live Q&A. Register here.
Welcome to the Next Era of AI: Intelligent Agents at Scale
Every generation of technology has its inflection point—and for AI, that moment is now. As Microsoft celebrates its 50th anniversary, we’re not just honoring our legacy—we’re building the future with Azure AI Foundry, a platform designed to help organizations design, deploy, and scale powerful AI agents with confidence. Explore how AI is evolving from passive tools to active collaborators in the workplace, and how Azure AI Foundry is empowering developers and enterprises to lead this transformation. Here’s a sneak peek at what you’ll discover: Multi-agent systems made easy: With the general availability of the Semantic Kernel agent framework, orchestrating complex agent workflows is now faster, simpler, and more scalable than ever. Built-in AI safety: Learn how the new AI Red Teaming Agent helps uncover safety risks automatically—scaling responsible AI development across your organization. Seamless developer experiences: We’re meeting developers where they work with the new Azure AI Foundry extension for Visual Studio Code and enhanced GitHub Copilot agent mode. Whether you’re building smarter business processes, next-gen customer experiences, or future-ready AI apps, Azure AI Foundry gives you the foundation to scale with trust and agility. Let’s dive into what’s new—and what’s next—for AI innovation. Read more🚀 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!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! Diana
Error when i try to test deploy our Azure application offer solution from marketplace
Hi All, We have published our azure app offer and recently went live successfully. But when i try to access it from marketplace and test the deploy as a customer by giving all the parameters, i got below error at the end. I have reviewed the templates and i dont see anything wrong. And all test passed with the azure testing tool. Please advice if you come across this error and help us in fixing this. Thank you.
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