{"id":26098,"date":"2026-09-28T09:13:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:13:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/?p=26098"},"modified":"2026-09-28T09:13:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:13:11","slug":"microsoft-updates-msps-september-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r-swca2-app15-sherwebbl-change-font-czgcf8cmcjh3asb3.canadacentral-01.azurewebsites.net\/blog\/microsoft-ecosystem\/microsoft-updates-msps-september-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sherweb&#8217;s Microsoft updates for MSPs \u2014 September 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-26098-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-SEPTEMBER-2026-Blog.wav?_=1\" \/><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-SEPTEMBER-2026-Blog.wav\">\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-SEPTEMBER-2026-Blog.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><span class=\"TextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-CA\" xml:lang=\"EN-CA\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">Short on time?\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">Here\u2019s<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">\u00a0a quick audio\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">breakdown\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">of the\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\">top five updates<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW160474354 BCX0\"> this month.<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The most important Microsoft announcement for MSPs this month is the new Copilot in 30 trial program for SMBs, which is now live in the Sherweb portal. There are also several changes related to Microsoft shifting the balance between on-premises and cloud for Dynamics 365.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s the full breakdown of what to have on your radar this month and what each change means for you and your customers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">TLDR: Deadlines and pricing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Short on time? Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s time-sensitive and what&#8217;s changing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dates to watch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now through December 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Copilot in 30 trials are available in the Sherweb portal. <a href=\"#0\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Partner margins drop across the Dynamics Price List (DPL) and Solution Provider Agreement (SPA) program. <a href=\"#1\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1, 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: All new Business Central on-premises subscriptions must be transacted through CSP, and the DPL\/PSBC route retires. <a href=\"#2\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 30, 2031<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: End of sale announced for Dynamics NAV. <a href=\"#3\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pricing and program changes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Copilot in 30 pairs a 25-user, 30-day Copilot Business trial with partner resources for customers with fewer than 300 employees. <a href=\"#0\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Margin change<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: DPL margins have been reduced on perpetual, subscription and enhancement plan offerings. CSP margins remain unchanged. <a href=\"#1\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now in effect<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Four AI Business Solutions specializations now measure deployments by monthly active users instead of monthly consumed value, and the gross growth requirement is gone. <a href=\"#6\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now in effect<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Low Code Application Development and Intelligent Automation have been combined into the new Agentic Business Solutions specialization. <a href=\"#7\">(Jump to section.)<\/a><\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Product and feature updates<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"0\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot in 30 trials now generally available<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot in 30<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a new limited-time partner-led Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial for your SMB customers. It&#8217;s now available in the Sherweb portal until<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> December 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built for organizations with fewer than 300 employees, the motion pairs a 25-user, 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial with resources and guidance to help customers identify priority users, explore relevant use cases and evaluate potential value before broader deployment.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Through Copilot in 30, partners can introduce Copilot to more customers through a simple, repeatable framework built for scale. It also addresses the most common objection in SMB Copilot conversations, which is that customers can\u2019t picture how it would actually help them.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This motion is designed to:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bring in net-new Copilot customers through a no-cost evaluation<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Help customers build their own use cases before they buy<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Build a long-term Copilot growth pipeline<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Open the door to Cowork opportunities and usage-based expansion<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To get started, download the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Downloads\/?filename=abs\/protected\/Copilot-in-30-launch-kit.zip\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot in 30 launch kit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and review the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/Downloads\/?filename=abs%2Fprotected%2FCSP-M365-Copilot-Partner-FAQ.pdf\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Partner FAQ<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/microsoft-ecosystem\/copilot\/copilot-in-30-trial\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more on the Sherweb blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guide trials with a personalized success plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotIn30\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Success Planner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is a free tool designed to help customers maximize their 25-user, 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial. The planner creates personalized learning plans for trial users and provides admins and sponsors with a roadmap for setup, communications, progress tracking and end-of-trial evaluation.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for your customers<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The guided 30-day plan helps customers build Copilot into their daily workflow, covering Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365 apps and agents, with recommended prompts and learning resources throughout the trial.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The planner offers a structured framework to support customer engagement, track adoption and facilitate trial-to-paid conversion discussions.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Copilot Success Planner is available at no cost and does not require sign-in, making it easy to share with customers before a trial begins.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#16\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"3\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">End of sale date for Dynamics NAV: April 30, 2031<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">April 30, 2031<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, customers will no longer be able to renew their service plans (such as EP and AP), renew subscriptions, purchase additional perpetual licenses or use Dynamics NAV subscriptions through a Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA).\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While you still have time before the deadline, you have a definite end point to build customer conversations around. Start with customers on active Dynamics NAV service plans or subscription licenses, then build a roadmap to ensure a successful move to Dynamics 365 Business Central before April 2031. You\u2019ll also want to walk those customers through the Microsoft programs available to bring down migration and licensing costs.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Dynamics%20NAV%3A%20Migration%20Path%20to%20Business%20Central\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">What\u2019s changing with Business Central on-premises subscriptions in February 2027?<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1, 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, all new Business Central on-premises subscription licenses must be transacted through the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. As part of this change, Microsoft is also retiring the Dynamics Price List (DPL) and PartnerSource Business Center (PSBC) purchasing routes for new Business Central on-premises subscriptions.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for partners<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you currently sell Business Central On-premises subscriptions through DPL or PSBC, you need to enroll in the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider program before <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 1, 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contact your Sherweb account manager, email <\/span><a href=\"mailto:partners@sherweb.com\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">partners@sherweb.com<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> or visit Partner Center to start the enrollment process before the deadline.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Dynamics%20NAV%3A%20Migration%20Path%20to%20Business%20Central\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pricing updates and promotions<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"1\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">DPL partner margin reduction planned for December 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Effective <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, partner margins under the Dynamics Price List (DPL) and Solution Provider Agreement (SPA) program will be reduced across perpetual license, subscription and enhancement plan offerings. This applies to the on-premises licensing channel only with no change in CSP partner margins.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Along with the Dynamics NAV end of sale and the Business Central on-premises move to CSP, this is another signal for partners to accelerate customer transitions to Business Central Cloud. Reinforcing Microsoft\u2019s continued investment in cloud-based licensing and services, the cloud side is where partner margins remain stable. It\u2019s also how customers can take advantage of ongoing innovation, AI capabilities and migration incentives.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can get additional details through PartnerSource Business Center (PSBC) and Microsoft\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/DPLMarginUpdate2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">margin update documentation<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (PSBC login required) or on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/Blog\/?title=Dynamics%20NAV%3A%20Migration%20Path%20to%20Business%20Central\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft\u2019s blog<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft partner program updates<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"6\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Changes to the Sales, Service, Finance and Supply Chain specializations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In August, Microsoft updated the AI Business Solutions specializations for Sales, Service, Finance and Supply Chain. The following changes apply across all four:<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligible customer deployments are now measured using Monthly Active Users (MAU) instead of Monthly Consumed Value (MCV)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The gross growth performance requirement has been removed, simplifying qualification criteria<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft Marketplace product tags are being updated to match Microsoft&#8217;s current product portfolio and naming conventions<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These changes are designed to make specialization attainment and renewal more closely aligned with actual customer adoption and usage rather than consumption-based metrics. If you hold or are working towards one of these four specializations, review updated performance criteria, validate customer adoption metrics and confirm your Marketplace offers are tagged correctly so they support future qualification and renewal.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#updates-to-sales-service-finance-and-supply-chain-specializations\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"7\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Low Code and Intelligent Automation specializations have merged into new Agentic Business solutions specialization<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">July 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, the Low Code Application Development and Intelligent Automation specializations have been consolidated into the new Agentic Business Solutions specialization. Partners previously enrolled in either specialization were automatically transitioned to the new specialization, keeping their existing anniversary dates. There\u2019s no change to the Solutions Partner designation.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review your team\u2019s current certification status and identify any gaps against the new requirements. This update creates a new pathway to demonstrate expertise across Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio and agentic AI solutions, helping differentiate your organization in the Microsoft ecosystem and with customers seeking AI-driven business transformation.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#update-to-the-advanced-skilling-metric-for-the-solutions-partner-for-modern-work-designation\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other updates<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Extending agentic capabilities of Dynamics 365 Sales through MCP<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft has extended the capabilities of agentic Dynamics 365 Sales by enabling Microsoft-built sales agents, including the Sales Qualification Agent and Sales Opportunity Agent, to securely access trusted third-party sales intelligence in real time. Powered by Model Context Protocol (MCP), this new capability eliminates the need for custom CRM integrations or duplicate data storage, allowing agents to leverage external insights directly within sales workflows.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">MCP enables secure access to external business data without requiring complex custom integrations. If you have expertise in Dynamics 365 Sales, Copilot Studio, Power Platform and AI integration services, you will be well-positioned to help customers deploy sales agents that can securely interact with a growing ecosystem of business applications and data sources.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/dynamics-365\/blog\/business-leader\/2026\/07\/21\/extending-agentic-microsoft-dynamics-365-sales-with-mcp\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Webinars and events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sherweb webinars<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/about\/events\/microsoft-fy27-incentives-key-changes-and-what-they-mean-for-msps\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft FY27 incentives: Key changes and what they mean for MSPs<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (On demand)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"10\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/about\/events\/the-latest-microsoft-365-threats-and-how-to-shut-them-down\/?utm_campaign=m365_microsoft_monthly_update_-_july_2026&amp;utm_campaignid=b8634514-8675-f111-ab0e-70a8a5ab667b&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_source=pdf&amp;utm_content=new\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The latest Microsoft 365 threats and how to shut them down<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (On demand)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft webinars and events<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Technical training<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotProjectReadySMB\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft 365 Copilot + BSKUs (SMB) &#8211; Project Ready<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/A365ProjectReady\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Agent 365 &amp; ME7 Partner Skilling &#8211; Project Ready<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/skilling-hub.com\/en-US\/listing\/lj::cowork-learning-journey-technical\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cowork &#8211; Project Ready<\/span><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5b01bb38,128f1633,138b787b\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Fabric: Databases<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (September 30-October 1)<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5b01bb38,128f1633,138b7882\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agentify business processes with Power Platform across industries<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (September 29-October 2)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5b01bb38,128f1633,138b7889\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">AI-powered threat protection with Microsoft Security Copilot across Security Workloads<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (September 30-October 2)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sales training\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"12\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5b01bb38,128f1633,138b7863\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cowork &#8211; 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ME7 Partner Skilling &#8211; Sales Ready<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other events\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"13\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5b01bb38,128f1633,138b7883\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Promptathon: Prompting techniques for everyday productivity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (September 30)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Staying ahead of Microsoft change<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you have questions about how any of these updates affect your Sherweb account or your customers, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/about\/contact-us\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">reach out to our team<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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