{"id":22490,"date":"2025-07-30T13:13:55","date_gmt":"2025-07-30T17:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/?p=22490"},"modified":"2025-09-06T01:29:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-06T05:29:25","slug":"microsoft-partner-program-for-msps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r-swca2-app15-sherwebbl-change-font-czgcf8cmcjh3asb3.canadacentral-01.azurewebsites.net\/blog\/partner\/csp-programs-incentives\/microsoft-partner-program-for-msps\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Microsoft changes: How MSPs can grow with the right partner"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this updated guide to navigating Microsoft changes, Alexandre Laflamme<\/a>, Partner Programs and Sales Incentives Manager at Sherweb, explains what MSPs need to know about the evolving Microsoft Partner Program for MSPs. Learn how upcoming CSP updates and new program requirements could impact your business and how working with the right partner can simplify Microsoft, keep you eligible for incentives and set you up for long-term growth.<\/em><\/p>\n

Feeling overwhelmed by Microsoft\u2019s evolving partner programs? You\u2019re not alone. From shifting CSP requirements<\/a> to new incentives tied to AI and security, it\u2019s a lot to absorb, especially if you\u2019re focused on running and growing your MSP. The good news: you don\u2019t have to figure it out alone.<\/p>\n

This blog is your starting point. Whether you\u2019ve worked with Microsoft for years or are just starting to explore your options, we\u2019ll walk you through what\u2019s changing and how Sherweb can help you turn complexity into opportunity.<\/p>\n

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  1. What is the Microsoft CSP program and what\u2019s changing?<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Why the new CSP rules matter to your MSPP<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. How Sherweb helps MSPs stay eligible, supported, and growing<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Ready to take the next step? Start here<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    What is the Microsoft CSP program and what\u2019s changing?<\/h2>\n

    If you\u2019ve ever sold Microsoft licenses to your customers, you\u2019ve participated in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)<\/strong> program, either directly through Microsoft or indirectly through a partner like Sherweb. It\u2019s the primary way Microsoft delivers cloud services (like Microsoft 365 and Azure) to businesses around the world.<\/p>\n

    In October 2025, CSP is getting a major update as part of the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP)<\/strong>. The goal? To reward partners who help customers adopt key technologies like AI, cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. But with those rewards come new requirements.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s a quick snapshot of what\u2019s changing:<\/h3>\n