Microsoft 365 Copilot for Enterprise Generally Available November 1, 2023
Last month at an event in New York, we announced our vision for Microsoft Copilot – a digital companion for your whole life – that will create a single Copilot user experience across Bing, Edge, Microsoft 365, and Windows. As a first step toward realizing this vision, we’re unveiling a new visual identity – the Copilot icon – and creating a consistent user experience that will start to roll out across all our Copilots, first in Windows on September 26 and then in Microsoft 365 Copilot when it is generally available for enterprise customers on November 1. Next steps Read the Microsoft 365 blog post to get full details about the announcement. Find resources to help you get ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot, engage with customers, and make the most of the opportunity. -- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is a paid, Partner offering that includes a Partner Success Account Manager and technical, consultative benefits to help you grow in the Microsoft Cloud more quickly. To speak with an ASfP specialist about your needs and the benefits of ASfP, complete this form today.New Copilot for Microsoft 365 CSP Resources!
To support the expansion of Copilot for Microsoft 365 into all channels, we’re excited to share an extended, new set of resources and content available to help Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners and partners who serve small and medium-sized business (SMB) customers grow their AI practices and pitch Copilot. Visit the Copilot for Microsoft 365 CSP practice page to leverage this information. In addition, to drive customer intent to learn more about Copilot, we’ve launched the new Get Copilot Ready SMB Briefing for partner use. This new briefing enables you to demonstrate the capabilities of Copilot in a real-world scenario. Find this briefing and all our briefings on our Microsoft SMB Briefings page. Additional Copilot Resources: Bringing the full power of Copilot to more people and businesses - The Official Microsoft Blog Copilot for Microsoft 365: expanded partner opportunity - Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program -- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is a Microsoft Partner offering that provides unmatched value through a wide range of Partner benefits including account management, technical cloud enablement consultations, and an elevated technical support experience across the Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform) Partners in ASfP have higher Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Capability Scores, attain more Solutions Partner designations, and see uplifts across Azure, M365, and D365. View the data and learn more on the new ASfP Impact slide below. To learn more.. Book a meeting with an ASfP Evangelist Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Visit the ASfP Website Stop by the ASfP Partner Community Visit the PSfP WebsiteDay 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Duration: 240 minutes Day 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365 (M365v601EXT) January 24, 2024 9:00 AM America/Chicago Day 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365 - China (M365v604EXT) January 31, 2024 7:00 PM America/Chicago Day 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365 - Korea (M365v604EXT) January 31, 2024 7:00 PM America/Chicago Day 1: CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365 - APAC (M365v604EXT) January 31, 2024 7:00 PM America/Chicago Microsoft 365 | Microsoft 365 Sales & Technical Bootcamp Series Powered by CSP Masters Training Join us for a half-day of virtual training focused on building a practice and landing your first sale with Copilot for Microsoft 365. During this sales bootcamp, you will learn how to build a profitable managed services practice with Copilot for Microsoft 365, and how to land your first sale. It is developed for CSP business leaders, sales leaders, and sellers. CSP Masters Sales Bootcamp agenda Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 Build a successful CSP managed services practice with Copilot for Microsoft 365 Get customers ready for Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sell the value of Copilot for Microsoft 365 Go to market programs, tools and resources to accelerate in CSP Stay Connected! For additional Microsoft 365 training and resources, visit the Microsoft 365 & Security for Partners Portal and subscribe to receive our email communications. Interested in the On-Demand Recordings? The on-demand recording and a copy of the presentation(s) will be published within 7-10 business days post-event. For webinars, visit the M365 Modern Work for Partners site. For bootcamps, visit the M365 Partner Readiness Hub site. Please contact iplive@microsoft.com to cancel your registration and include the session title or session ID in the subject line. If you choose to participate in this session using Microsoft Teams, your name, email address, phone number, and/or title may be viewable by other session participants. -- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is a Microsoft Partner offering that provides unmatched value through a wide range of Partner benefits including account management, technical cloud enablement consultations, and an elevated technical support experience across the Microsoft Cloud (Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Power Platform) Partners in ASfP have higher Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Capability Scores, attain more Solutions Partner designations, and see uplifts across Azure, M365, and D365. View the data and learn more on the new ASfP Impact slide below. To learn more.. Book a meeting with an ASfP Evangelist Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Visit the ASfP Website Stop by the ASfP Partner Community Visit the PSfP WebsiteMicrosoft Security Copilot - Partner Interest Form
If you are a Partner interested in Microsoft Security Copilot, how to engage customers, and want to learn more about Security Copilot, complete this form today! Microsoft Security Copilot Partner Interest Form By signing up, you will receive updates and communications as they become available. To be considered for the Security Copilot design advisory council for partners and to interact with our engineers, please indicate "yes" on question 8 and provide supplemental information in questions 9-13. **Please note capacity is limited, so submission of this form does not guarantee entry into the Security Copilot design advisory council. Visit https://aka.ms/InspireSecurityblog2023, to learn about recent Microsoft Security announcements. By filling out this form you agree to receive communications from Microsoft about Security Copilot. Communications will be sent from an @microsoft.com alias. -- Advanced Support for Partners program is a paid Partner offering that includes dedicated account management, technical enablement benefits, and reactive support enhancements. Private previews and Partner previews across various technologies come up regularly, which we share or find for our ASfP Partners to be a part of when there is interest. Learn more about ASfP at aka.ms/asfp and complete this form to speak with an ASfP Evangelist about your needs and all the benefits ASfP offers.Getting ready for Microsoft AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot Webinar - August 24, 2023
Getting ready for Microsoft AI and Microsoft 365 Copilot Register Now When: August 24, 2023 10:00 AM (America/Chicago) Duration: 60 minutes As a partner, you have the opportunity to leverage the power of AI to enhance your solutions, services, and customer experiences. But how do you get started with AI and what does it mean to be AI-ready? Being AI-ready means that you have the skills and mindset to embrace AI as a strategic asset, the ability to identify the potential use cases for AI, and the know-how to help customers navigate the benefits, challenges, concerns, and expectations. In this session, you will explore: How to build your foundational understanding of AI Services opportunities around Microsoft 365 Copilot Getting customers ready for Microsoft 365 Copilot We recommend that attendees watch the June 22 webinar to help prepare for this session: Introducing Microsoft 365 Copilot: The AI-Powered Future of Work. For additional Microsoft 365 training and resources, visit the Microsoft 365 & Security for Partners Portal and subscribe to receive our email communications. The on-demand recording and a copy of the presentation(s) will be published at the M365 Partner Readiness Hub within 7-10 business days post-event. Please contact iplive@microsoft.com to cancel your registration and include the session title or session ID in the subject line. If you choose to participate in this session using Microsoft Teams, your name, email address, phone number, and/or title may be viewable by other session participants. Presented by Robert Gates Principal Partner Solution Architect MicrosoftMonthly Microsoft Blog Roundup for August 2023
The July 2023 Microsoft Monthly Blog Roundup has arrived! Review this Newsletter for Microsoft news and product info from Microsoft.com and various Microsoft Product Team blogs. Quick Guide: Page 1: Top News and Late Breaking News Page 2: How Microsoft Does "IT", Executive Briefings, Threat & Vulnerability Mgmt and Azure Page 3: PowerShell, Windows, Virtualization and SQL, Big Data & AI Page 4: SharePoint, Exchange, Skype & Teams and System Center & IOT Page 5: Dynamics, Office, Other and Developer Page 6: Monthly Reminders and Taste of Premier Page 7: Support Webcasts, Security Update Guidance and Support Lifecycle -- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is a paid Partner offering that accelerates cloud growth and enhances cloud capabilities. ASfP provides partners with a Partner Success Account Manager that can deliver tailored, proactive communications like this one, in addition to being a strategic business advisor from within Microsoft to guide you on your unique Partner journey. Complete this form today to speak with an ASfP specialist about your needs and to learn about all the benefits Advanced Support for Partners provides.Microsoft Copilot Sales Bootcamp Available On Demand!
If you missed the Microsoft Copilot Sales Bootcamp in September, you can now access the content on demand! We help demystify AI and Copilot by covering the narrative, customer conversations, and technical requirements to take advantage of the AI opportunity. Discover how to make the most of this opportunity and get your customers ready for Copilot. What’s covered Day 1 – Azure and GitHub Day 2 – Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Day 3 – Modern Work and Security Register to start watching today! Find more on-demand content If you’ve missed one of our recent digital events or want to revisit an event you watched live, visit the On-demand Digital Events page on our website or the Readiness Hub to find all the latest digital events that are available on demand. --- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is an economically priced Microsoft Partner offering that provides unmatched value to partners through a wide range of benefits including account management, technical cloud enablement consultations, and an elevated technical support experience across the Microsoft Cloud, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. To learn more.. Book a meeting with an ASfP Evangelist Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Visit the ASfP website Stop by the ASfP Partner CommunitySales and Pre-Sales Enablement for Partners - Register Today + On-Demand Training Available Now
Sales & Presales Enablement Bootcamps for Partners FY24 Solution Play Sales Bootcamp November 28-30, PT November 29 – December 1, GMT SMB Sales Bootcamp December 5-7, PT December 6-8, GMT Sales & Pre-sales Enablement for Partners Whether you are new to sales or want to dive deeper into a specific Microsoft solution area, there are training options that fit your knowledge level, role, and, most importantly, your schedule. This hub provides resources to build a flexible learning journey across the depth and breadth of our partner sales and pre-sales training programs. Register now to access on-demand content straight away and enroll for new events as they become available. -- Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) is an economically priced Microsoft Partner offering that provides unmatched value to partners through a wide range of benefits including account management, technical cloud enablement consultations, and an elevated technical support experience across the Microsoft Cloud, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and the Power Platform. To learn more.. Book a meeting with an ASfP Evangelist Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Visit the ASfP website Stop by the ASfP Partner CommunityUnleashing Success: The Impact of Advanced Support for Partners on Microsoft Cloud Businesses
Unleashing Success: The Impact of Advanced Support for Partners on Microsoft Cloud Businesses A blog post by Asher Nierman, Sr. Campaign Manager at Microsoft Are you a Microsoft partner who wants to accelerate your cloud business, differentiate your solutions, and grow your customer base? If so, you might be interested in Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP), a paid partner offer that provides you with a range of benefits to help you succeed on the Microsoft Cloud. ASfP is more than just a support plan; it is a comprehensive partner experience. The Partner Success Account Manager (PSAM) and the global team of experts alongside them provide the foundation of the ASfP offering. Additional layers include Microsoft-direct consultative technical guidance, improved reactive support, and various components that help Partners grow and expand their operations to new levels. But don't just take our word for it; we have data to back up the value of ASfP for our partners. We recently conducted an analysis of the impact of ASfP on the partners and the results are impressive. They clearly show that ASfP partners outperform non-ASfP partners in several key areas. Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Impact We compared the performance of ASfP Partners and non-ASfP partners and found that ASfP partners have a significant advantage in attaining Solutions partner designations and growing their cloud business. Here are the highlights from our analysis: ASfP partners have a 47% uplift in Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Capability Score, which reflects their overall cloud maturity and readiness.* ASfP partners are 2.2x more likely to have at least one Solutions partner designation, which demonstrates their proven expertise and technical capability and success in the Microsoft Cloud* Microsoft Cloud Revenue Uplift Building on the success of ASfP partners in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, our analysis reveals further compelling advantages when looking at actual revenue uplift for three primary solution areas, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, and Azure. Here are the highlights from the study: ASfP partners have a 3x deployment rate across Dynamics 365 solutions, ASfP partners have a 1.7x deployment rate across Microsoft 365, 1.7x, and For Azure, ASfP partners drive 92% more Azure Consumed Revenue (ACR), vs the control group.* These results show that ASfP partners are more capable, more differentiated, and drive more Cloud revenue than non-ASfP partners. Advanced Support for Partner Satisfaction But that's not all. ASfP partners are highly satisfied with their PSAM and have a higher overall partner satisfaction (OSAT) than non-service plan partner OSAT. From active ASfP Partners: ASfP partners rate their Partner Success Account Manager (PSAM) 4.8 out of 5, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the account management and guidance they receive.* ASfP partners rate their proactive services satisfaction an average of 4.7 out of 5, based on 7,500 delivered services that help them improve their cloud skills and solutions.* ASfP partners have a higher overall partner satisfaction (OSAT) score than non-service plan partners, reflecting their positive perception of the value and support they get from Microsoft.* This data serves as a testament to the value ASfP partners place on the personalized and proactive partner experience provided by ASfP. They also highlight the importance of the PSAM, a key differentiator and trusted advisor who helps partners navigate the Microsoft partner ecosystem, align their business goals with Microsoft priorities, and leverage the best resources and opportunities to gain skills and knowledge that leads to expanded cloud businesses and offerings. How to Join ASfP and Start Your Journey to Success If you are interested in joining ASfP and benefiting from the partner experience and impact that we have described or to speak directly with our team to discuss your unique needs and to assist with options, please complete this form today. ASfP is a paid partner offer, though we believe that the value and return on investment that ASfP delivers far outweighs the cost. A quote from one of our Partners and documented on the ASfP Website in a published success story: “Our experience in ASfP has been invaluable and is directly correlated to our ability to serve more customers, across more technologies, and with higher levels of customer satisfaction, which has allowed us to exceed our growth targets and properly plan for the future.” Lance Wilson, CEO – AMG Services. Premier Support for Partners For Partners seeking the highest level of technical enablement and support, another option for Partners to consider is Premier Support for Partners (PSfP). This offering includes benefits, features, and add-ons beyond those in ASfP and is a great option depending on needs and budget. To learn more, please visit Microsoft Premier Support for Partners and leverage that form to speak with a PSfP specialist. We hope that this blog post has given you insights into the impact of ASfP on our Partners and how ASfP can help you achieve more across the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program and Microsoft Cloud. We invite you to join ASfP and continue your journey to Microsoft partner success with us. To speak with an ASfP Evangelist, complete this form today. *The ASfP Impact slide with additional information and sources can be found here.* Additional resources available to you: Visit the ASfP Website Visit the PSfP Website Stop by the ASfP Partner Community Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Book a meeting with an ASfP EvangelistCSP Masters Sales Bootcamp: Copilot for Microsoft 365
Register today! Join us in March for the CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Sales and Technical Bootcamps! You will hear about the latest CSP learnings and how to expand your CSP Copilot practice beyond Copilot for Microsoft 365. The CSP Masters Copilot for Microsoft 365 Bootcamps are updated for your Copilot journey. If you attended the previous bootcamps, you’ll want to register for the March events to hear important updates. Sales bootcamp March 5 (Americas/EMEA) March 12 (APAC) Technical bootcamp March 20 (Americas/EMEA) March 27 (APAC) Register today! -- While the CSP Masters Copilot Bootcamps for Microsoft 365 in March offer valuable insights, we at Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) are here to take your journey further. ASfP provides comprehensive planning and technical enablement for AI and Copilot initiatives, enabling you to grow faster in the Microsoft Cloud. To learn more.. Book a meeting with an ASfP Evangelist Download the ASfP Fact Sheet View the ASfP Impact Slide Visit the ASfP Website Stop by the ASfP Partner Community Visit the PSfP Website
