{"id":26125,"date":"2026-10-14T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/?p=26125"},"modified":"2026-10-14T08:25:57","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T12:25:57","slug":"microsoft-updates-msps-october-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/r-swca2-app15-sherwebbl-change-font-czgcf8cmcjh3asb3.canadacentral-01.azurewebsites.net\/blog\/microsoft-ecosystem\/microsoft-updates-msps-october-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Sherweb&#8217;s Microsoft updates for MSPs \u2014 October 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-26125-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-OCTOBER-2026-Blog.wav?_=1\" \/><a href=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-OCTOBER-2026-Blog.wav\">\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/M365-Microsoft-Monthly-Update-OCTOBER-2026-Blog.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em>Short on time? Here&#8217;s a quick audio breakdown of the top five updates this month.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Most of this month&#8217;s Microsoft news is about Copilot, and one change is worth planning for now. Starting December 1, usage-based billing turns on by default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses in CSP. Microsoft also introduced the new Copilot, opened the Frontier Partner specialization and updated ASPX with new ways to find Copilot opportunities in your customer base.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s 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, 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><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s what&#8217;s time-sensitive and what&#8217;s changing this month.<\/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\">November 2, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Partner Center sandbox environments open for testing usage-based billing. <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\">: Usage-based billing becomes the default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses in CSP. <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=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">December 31, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Last day to start Copilot in 30 trials. <a href=\"#1\">(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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Billing change<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Pay-as-you-go becomes the default for new Copilot Business licenses, with a default spending limit of 4,000 Copilot Credits per user per month. <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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The new Copilot brings Home, Code and Autopilot into one experience, rolling out through the Frontier program. <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=\"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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now live<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The Frontier Partner specialization opened to eligible partners on September 30. <a href=\"#3\">(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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Now in effect<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: The Copilot Cowork CSP Activation Incentive launched September 1. <a href=\"#4\">(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\">Usage-based billing default for new Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses starting in December<\/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\">December 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, usage-based billing (UBB) will be enabled by default for new <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/blog\/article\/partner-led-smb-m365-copilot?wt.mc_id=bc4u2ix2jv\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Business licenses<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, including standalone offers and bundles, purchased in Cloud Solution Provider (CSP).\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pay-as-you-go will be the default billing configuration to help customers access eligible usage-based experiences, including Copilot Cowork, Work IQ APIs and GitHub Copilot Harness, with less billing setup, while also providing flexibility to expand usage over time based on business needs.\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key details<\/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=\"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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updated effective date:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> December 1, 2026 (previously communicated as November 2, 2026)<\/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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Default spending limit:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> 4,000 Copilot Credits per user\/month. This can be adjusted by admins. For example, a customer with 100 Copilot Business users could consume up to 400,000 Copilot Credits per month under the default spending limit, with UBB charges based on actual usage.<\/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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partner Center sandbox environment: <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help drive partner technical readiness and testing, Partner Center sandbox environments will be available November 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\">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\">This change simplifies customer onboarding and reduces billing friction, making it easier to activate eligible experiences like Copilot Cowork, Work IQ APIs and GitHub Copilot Harness in Copilot Studio.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Next steps to prepare for the change<\/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=\"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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Familiarize your teams <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with the upcoming change and preset monthly limit.<\/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=\"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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talk to customers <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to help them understand usage-based billing options.<\/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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Review Microsoft resources: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBDefaultOnPartnerDeck\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">UBB for SMB partner opportunity slide deck<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/UBBforSMB\/FAQ\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">FAQ<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-october#update-usage-based-billing-is-default-on-for-new-microsoft-365-copilot-business-licenses-starting-december-1-2026\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Introducing the new Copilot: One connected experience, designed for the next phase of AI-powered work<\/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 introduced the new Copilot, which combines Home, Code and Autopilot into one experience. Together, these capabilities bring AI-powered work into a single experience so that teams can match the right tool to the job in the flow of work.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For Microsoft partners, this next era of Copilot expands the opportunity to help customers redesign processes, build and integrate solutions, drive adoption and manage and optimize AI at scale.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What&#8217;s new:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One Copilot experience combines:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\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;:1440,&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=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fHome: Where Chat and Cowork come together with the full power of Office<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\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;:1440,&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=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Code: Extends solution-building to every knowledge worker<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\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;:1440,&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=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Autopilot: A persistent, proactive and personal agent hosted in the cloud<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A commercial model for AI-powered work<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: User subscriptions support everyday Copilot value, while usage-based billing gives customers flexibility to access advanced capabilities. FinOps for AI introduces new ways to govern costs and connect spending to business outcomes.\u202f<\/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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Platform innovation to extend and scale AI<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: New and enhanced platform capabilities empower partners to build, integrate, deploy, govern and manage differentiated AI solutions at enterprise scale. The new Copilot is rolling out through the Frontier program, with new capabilities and experiences arriving continuously.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">As customers move from individual AI assistance to delegated, automated and agent-powered work, there\u2019s an opportunity to turn this product evolution into measurable outcomes, expanded services, differentiated software, increased consumption and deeper customer relationships.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/blog\/article\/ai-at-work-marketing-moment\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read the blog post<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for the full announcement and to learn more about the partner opportunity.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"1\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Guide every Copilot in 30 trial with a personalized 30-day 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 has introduced the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotIn30\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Success Planner<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, a free tool designed to help partners maximize the value of the 25-user, 30-day Microsoft 365 Copilot Business trial.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The planner creates a personalized 30-day learning journey based on each customer&#8217;s industry, priorities and ways of working, helping your customers adopt Copilot through guided activities across Outlook, Teams, Microsoft 365 apps and agents.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For administrators and trial sponsors, the planner also provides a roadmap with setup guidance, weekly checkpoints, progress tracking, and end-of-trial evaluation support, making it easier to drive engagement and measure success throughout the trial period.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The tool is available at no cost, requires no sign-in and can be shared with customers before a trial is activated.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fCopilot in 30 trials are available through December 31.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-august#guide-every-copilot-in-30-trial-with-a-personalized-30-day-success-plan\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more about Copilot in 30<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherweb.com\/blog\/microsoft-ecosystem\/copilot\/copilot-in-30-trial\/#4\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">see a sample success plan<\/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=\"3\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Frontier Partner specialization now live<\/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\">\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 30, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, eligible partners can now earn the new Frontier Partner specialization. This specialization recognizes partners who can design, build, deploy, govern and secure AI agents across the full Microsoft Frontier Transformation stack (includes Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI Foundry, GitHub Copilot, Microsoft Defender, Microsoft Entra, and Microsoft Purview).<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><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\">Partners who earn this specialization gain stronger differentiation with customers and access to a rich set of Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program benefits, including:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A customer-facing Frontier Partner specialization badge.<\/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=\"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;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Eligibility for Frontier-aligned co-sell opportunities.<\/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=\"14\" 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 Agent pre-purchase plan (P3) credits and Microsoft 365 E7 licensing.<\/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=\"15\" 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\">Packaged go-to-market resources, including marketing campaigns and case study opportunities.<\/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=\"16\" 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 AI Cloud Partner Program Concierge support through the qualification and audit process.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september#21\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"4\" aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">New incentives for Microsoft Copilot Cowork adoption<\/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\">On <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Microsoft launched the Copilot Cowork Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Activation Incentive, creating an additional earning opportunity for partners and rewarding partners for driving customer adoption and usage of Copilot Cowork. This investment recognizes the critical role partners play in helping customers realize value from AI and accelerating consumption growth.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combined with existing CSP incentives, this investment provides CSP indirect resellers and direct bill partners with even more ways to grow their earnings while helping customers successfully adopt and scale Copilot Cowork.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more about the opportunity in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/coworkactivationbonus\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">incentives guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other updates<\/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\">ASPX updates: Uncover more Copilot opportunities<\/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\">AI Business Solutions &amp; Security Partner Experience (ASPX) has evolved from a reporting platform into an action-oriented tool that helps partners identify customer readiness, remove adoption barriers and accelerate Microsoft 365 Copilot growth opportunities.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key FY27 enhancements include<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"17\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Free-to-paid conversion insights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to identify customers showing strong Copilot purchase intent.<\/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=\"18\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 E7 opportunity targeting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> using usage and licensing signals to prioritize expansion opportunities.<\/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=\"19\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copilot Cowork adoption insights<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to highlight accounts seeing value and increasing AI engagement.<\/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=\"20\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Frontier account signals<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> to identify customers ready for advanced AI workloads.<\/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=\"21\" 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\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Simplified API v1.5 integration,<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> reducing complexity from 80+ endpoints to just four, making it easier to integrate ASPX data into CRM and reporting tools.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What this means for you<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These updates help you move beyond reporting and take action throughout the customer lifecycle, from adoption and expansion to monetization and long-term growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/announcements\/2026-september#aspx-updates-to-uncover-opportunities\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Multi-tenant agent management now in public preview\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 introduced multi-tenant agent management in public preview within the Microsoft 365 admin center, giving administrators a centralized way to manage agents across multiple customer or subsidiary tenants from a single interface.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202fThe new experience allows admins to view a consolidated agent inventory, deploy or block agents across eligible tenants, review tenant-specific insights and risks, and switch between managed tenants without maintaining separate administrator accounts.<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For CSP partners using Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP), this enhancement helps reduce administrative overhead, streamline agent deployments and maintain consistent governance across customer environments, making it easier to manage AI agents at scale.<\/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#8\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/admin\/manage\/agent-365-overview?wt.mc_id=8nef8mp7cw\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">explore multi-tenant agent management in the Microsoft 365 admin center<\/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\">Identify migration opportunities with Dynamics 365 Activate<\/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\">Dynamics 365 Activate is a unified, AI-assisted solution that helps assess existing business application environments, define the future-state solution and plan migrations to Dynamics 365 with greater clarity and confidence.\u202f<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beginning with a limited public preview for Salesforce-to-Dynamics 365 migrations, it analyzes data, processes, customizations and dependencies to help implementation teams identify risks, define the future-state solution and build a clearer migration roadmap.<\/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-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This update gives you a timely reason to engage customers reviewing their CRM strategy or considering a move from Salesforce. You can help identify the opportunity, understand business priorities and connect customers with appropriate Dynamics migration and implementation expertise.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Resources: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b8396f\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dynamics 365 Partner Hub<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f |\u202f <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b83970\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Learn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f |\u202f <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b83971\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Preview sign-up<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Studio and Cowork: New natural-language experiences<\/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\">New natural-language experiences in Copilot Studio and Copilot Cowork help customers turn ideas into AI-powered business solutions. Customers can describe a business need, generate a working application through conversation and refine the solution as requirements evolve.<\/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\">Customer conversations often reveal recurring challenges across operations and productivity. Use these discussions to uncover areas for AI-assisted applications and process improvements. The starting point should remain about the customer\u2019s desired outcome, users, governance requirements and business needs then choose the tool that aligns best with their requirements, including Copilot Studio, Copilot Cowork or Power Apps.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b8396c\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Learn more on the Agents Partner Hub page<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dynamics 365 ERP: New demos help start business-value conversations<\/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\">New ERP transformation simulations showcase Cowork in Dynamics 365 ERP, agentic AI across the supply chain and the Finance agent in Microsoft 365. The resources include guided prompts, key highlights and talking points designed to connect product capabilities with business value.<\/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\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Use these demos to introduce AI and ERP scenarios without leading with a technical deep dive. They can help account teams recognize interest, clarify the business challenge and determine when a more detailed solution conversation is appropriate.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Demos: <\/span><\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b8397a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Agentic ERP demo videos<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Explore Copilot and AI opportunities across Dynamics 365<\/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 continues to expand Copilot and autonomous agent capabilities across Dynamics 365 workflows. A consolidated guide is available to help partners understand the AI capabilities across the Dynamics 365 portfolio.<\/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\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This guide can support account planning and opportunity discovery by connecting customer priorities with relevant Copilot and agent scenarios. It can also provide a shared reference for sales, technical and customer success teams.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Learn more with the<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/t135.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h2a31ca85,131d6178,14b83978\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dynamics 365 Copilot &amp; AI guide<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/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 &amp; 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<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"33\" 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\/find-your-next-microsoft-copilot-opportunity-with-aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Find your next Microsoft Copilot opportunity with ASPX<\/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=\"33\" 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:\/\/info.sherweb.com\/msp-masterclass-cyber-resilience-montreal?_gl=1*duq775*_gcl_au*MTM3OTI4MTMzNC4xNzg1NzU5MDQw\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">MSP Masterclass: Cyber Resilience<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (October 21 in Montreal)<\/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 &amp; 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 and sales training<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cowork skilling<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Build the sales and technical skills to position and deliver Copilot Cowork solutions.<\/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=\"22\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d3e\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cowork Learning Journey (Sales Ready)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Self-paced training)<\/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=\"23\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d3f\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Cowork Learning Journey (Project Ready)<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Self-paced training)<\/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\">Copilot for enterprise customers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Build the skills to position, sell and deliver Microsoft Copilot solutions.\u202f<\/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=\"24\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d40\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Sales Learning Journey<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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=\"25\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d41\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Technical Learning Journey<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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\">Copilot for SMB customers<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Build the skills to position, sell and deliver Microsoft Copilot solutions.<\/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=\"26\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d42\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Sales Learning Journey for SMB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Self-paced training)<\/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=\"27\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d43\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Project Ready Learning Journey for SMB<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (Self-paced training)<\/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\">\u202fOther Microsoft training<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"28\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d49\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Agent 365 &amp; Microsoft 365 E7 Partner Skilling (Sales Ready)<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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=\"29\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d4a\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Agent 365 &amp; Microsoft 365 E7 Partner Skilling (Project Ready)<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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=\"30\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d44\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Selling M365 Copilot Cowork: From Productivity to Business Impact<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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=\"31\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d46\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Position an autonomous workplace with Copilot Cowork<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Self-paced training)<\/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=\"32\" 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\"><a href=\"https:\/\/t.e-mails.microsoft.com\/r\/?id=h5e325e5c,129011eb,139b5d4b\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Position Microsoft 365 E7 for customers to realize Frontier Firm potential<\/span><\/a> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">(Oct. 22)<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 aria-level=\"3\">Other events<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"34\" 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