Partners who demonstrate deep knowledge, extensive experience, and proven success in deploying and managing Microsoft 365 Phone System may seek the Calling for Microsoft Teams specialization. Based on a recent Forrester TEI Study, calling in Microsoft Teams improves employee and company performance and provides enhanced security, compliance, uptime, and mobility¹. Today, businesses need a modern voice solution that combines unified communication and teamwork.
Creating a calling practice for Microsoft Teams provides partners with a unique opportunity to drive customer business value and develop new revenue streams for partners.
The Calling for Microsoft Teams specialization allows partners with an active Solutions Partner for Modern Work designation to further differentiate their organizations, demonstrate their capabilities, and build stronger connections with customers.
Partners who meet the comprehensive requirements to earn an specialization receive a customer-facing label that they can display on their business profile in Microsoft AppSource, are prioritized in customer searches to drive new business, and can generate a certified letter from Microsoft that verifies the specialization that they have earned.
Learn more about Calling for Microsoft Teams partner opportunity.
Forrester TEI Study: https://query.prod.cms.rt.microsoft.com/cms/api/am/binary/RE4n7pe
Updates to Cloud Productivity competency and applicable specializations
Monthly active usage (MAU) has replaced active entitlements (AE) as the way we measure performance requirements. While AE is measured at the SKU level, MAU measures at the customer tenant level. With MAU, we can more accurately measure your progress towards attaining a Cloud Productivity competency and applicable specializations. Review the FAQ for more information on this change.
How do I apply?
Only administrators of an organization’s Microsoft partner account can submit an application for the Calling for Microsoft Teams specialization on behalf of the organization. If you have the appropriate role and access, you can apply by signing into your Partner Center account and navigating to your Partner Center dashboard > Membership > Specializations.