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5 Topics#BuildFor2030: nominate for impact accelerator and feature opportunities
We’re inviting all partners to join us to #BuildFor2030 and innovate changemaking solutions, in support of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Read this blog by Gena Goh to learn about nominations for the #BuildFor2030 feature opportunities and Entrepreneurship for Positive Impact accelerator FY24 cohort. #BuildFor2030: nominate for impact accelerator and feature opportunities Nomination deadline has been extended to September 8, 2023 We look forward to receiving your nominations! Nominate here: https://aka.ms/BuildFor2030.236Views0likes0CommentsImportant Microsoft 365 licensing changes in Europe
Microsoft is making important changes to the licensing and availability of Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams in the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland. We are making these changes in response to feedback from the European Commission (EC). We believe this new licensing approach takes meaningful steps to address the Commission’s feedback while limiting disruption for customers and partners. Starting on October 1, 2023, we will introduce a new lineup of commercial Microsoft 365 and Office 365 suites in the EEA and Switzerland that do not include Teams, and a new standalone Teams offering for Enterprise customers. Existing customers in the EEA and Switzerland who wish to continue using the suites to which they have already subscribed may continue to use, renew, and add seats to their current plans as usual. This new lineup will: Introduce new EEA/Switzerland-specific suites without Teams, which will be named the same as the full suites plus “EEA (no Teams).” Introduce a new EEA-specific standalone Teams SKU for Enterprise: Microsoft Teams EEA End the sale of net-new subscriptions to all existing Enterprise SKUs with Teams (Office 365 E1/E3/E5 and Microsoft 365 E3/E5) in the EEA and Switzerland Continue to offer existing SMB and Frontline suites with Teams (Business Basic/Standard/Premium, Microsoft 365 F1, Microsoft 365 F3, Office 365 F3) alongside the new versions without Teams. A full breakdown of SKU and price changes can be found in the licensing blog. You can read more about the decision to make this change in Microsoft’s public announcement. Consult the FAQ document and partner guidance deck on the Teams in EU partner web site to learn more. There is a short training video available to help you learn how to talk about this change to your EEA and Swiss customers. For questions not addressed in the FAQ, or to receive clarification on pricing, offer availability and upgrades, migrations and conversions, please create a support request in Partner Center.607Views0likes0CommentsCongratulations to the 2023 Microsoft Western Europe Partner of the Year Awards winners
To complement our global 2023 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, today, we are recognizing a set of unique partners for their exceptional contribution to our Western Europe markets. The Western Europe Partner of the Year Awards celebrate outstanding success and innovation by partners in 10 categories spanning across customer impact, alignment with our vision & strategic priorities and performance excellence within the Western Europe Area. • WE Indirect Provider Award: Arrow • WE Managed Service Provider Award: Insight • WE Hosting Services Provider Award: Cronos • WE Global System Integrator (GSI) Award: Capgemini • WE Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Award: Cognite AS • WE Azure Award: Nordcloud • WE Business Applications Award: Cegeka • WE Modern Work Award: Crayon • WE Security Award: Accenture • WE Secure the Channel Award: Computer Gross *For more information, please visit WE POTYA 2023 announcement788Views0likes0CommentsMicrosoft Power Women in Tech Award WINNER
Microsoft Power Women in Tech is a newly established award designed to highlight women in the tech industry who promote diversity and inclusion. The award spans Microsoft's partner network in Western Europe and one winner per country in 11 countries has been selected. In Sweden, the winner is Beatrice Silow, who works as Communications and Culture Manager at Nexer Group. A big and well-deserved congratulations to Sweden's winner - Beatrice Silow! Read the full article here471Views1like0CommentsDiscover the Microsoft Inspire Session Catalog
Excitement is building for Microsoft Inspire: content will focus on accelerating AI transformation with Microsoft, driving customer success together and fueling partner business growth and profitability. Explore our Session Catalog online now to find the most relevant topics to you and your business. Personalize your journey!285Views1like0Comments