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And it's a wrap! We are in the final hours of the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 awards: the portal closes 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝘁 𝟲 𝗽𝗺 𝗣𝗦𝗧 sharp. As every year, it has been a wind whirl of tasks crunched in less than 8 weeks of: 👉 interviewing 👉 researching 👉 back-and-forth messaging 👉 writing & editing 👉 feedback implementing 👉 last-minute inserting 👉 last-last-minute cutting 👉 creating 'final' versions 👉 modifying to 'final_FINAL' versions Like every year, I am blown away by how some partners make a difference with their solutions built on Microsoft technologies. And I feel privileged to learn about them first-hand. *** Microsoft partners who have prepared the Partner of the Year award submission at least once know it is a hefty process. But those who apply for the first time might not be aware of the effort required. Some partners have been reaching out in the last three days, asking if something could still be done. Unfortunately, I had to turn them down and ask to plan for next year. I don't make low-quality submissions where I could scramble something up in one afternoon, knowing the required information is missing, and the submission does not respond to the awards' requirements. I'm only in if we have the time and the right ingredients for a Wow submission that truly stands a chance of winning. Otherwise, what's the point? *** To all Microsoft partners who have submitted their stories, and especially to my clients, fingers crossed! I'll be anticipating the 𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀' 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 and doing the happy dance if you win or become finalists, just as much as you are! Good luck, everyone! #MicrosoftPartners #PartnerOfTheYearAwards

It's nice seeing the culmination of your hard work bear fruit, right? It leaves you with a warm fuzzy feeling inside. A cheeky smile on your face that follows you into every video call. And a skip in your step that has the kids asking: "Why are you in such a good mood?" Just over two years ago HSO began operating in the Public Sector. Aside from the underlying Microsoft tech, and our existing service offerings, we had no real value add IP. From a marketing perspective, this is a great challenge. A great challenge, but also a difficult one. Fast forward two years and oh how things have changed ... Our unique IP is delivering value and positive change to Public Sector organisations across the UK. And this has culminated in HSO finishing as a finalist for the Microsoft Government partner of the year award. Now, I'm not one to crow about achievements ... Aside from that one time I appeared on a TV gameshow ... Yet I will crow about this award because HSO was chosen from among 400,000 Microsoft partners. 1 in 400,000!! So yes, I think a little brag is justified. Drop me a DM if you're interested in finding out what pricked the judge's ears up. #microsoftpartner #publicsector #government #dynamics365 #pwoerplatform #azure #cloudtechnology #therightmicrosoftpartner #microsoftpartneroftheyear https://lnkd.in/epUEvhZz

Microsoft’s Partner of the Year award season is here! As a previous winner, here are a few tips to consider when preparing your submissions: ✅ Confirm your organization’s eligibility for a category prior to drafting your submission! 👩💼 Tell a story: Product capabilities are important but the best use of your 8,000 character count will be describing your customer’s journey, their challenge and how you + Microsoft solved it. 🗣️ Prior to submitting your nominations, ask for feedback from your Microsoft PDM, sales team or other advocates you work with. ⏰ Allow yourself extra time for internal reviews and edits. Winning submissions require many contributors and reviews from folks who also have other full-time jobs. 🗺️ Don’t forget “Country/Region Awards”. Many ISVs focus on product award categories. You can also be considered for a country-specific POY award if you have strong sales engagement with a local Microsoft sales office. A quick review of your Co-sell wins can reveal obvious countries to submit. Good luck everyone! REV Alliances #microsoftpartner

🌐 August Update for Microsoft CSP Partners 🌐 🗓 Date: August 7, 2024 🔍 Who Should Read: CSP Direct Bill Partners & Indirect Providers This month at Microsoft CSP, we’re rolling out updates that promise to enhance your operations. Dive into what’s new and how to leverage these changes to boost efficiency! Highlights of this Update: Newly Updated Partner Launch Calendars: Get a clear view of upcoming launches and initiatives. Perfect for planning and aligning your strategies with Microsoft’s roadmap. Download Our Bimonthly Newsletter: Your snapshot of the most recent CSP activities and insights, all compiled in one convenient document. Navigate with Ease Using Partner Journey Maps: These maps are your guide through Microsoft’s strategic transformations, helping you understand and adapt to changes effortlessly. Upcoming CSP Spotlight Webinars: Don't miss out on our expert-led webinars where we discuss the latest in CSP licensing. This is essential for all partners looking to stay updated! Sign Up Now Have questions? Connect directly with our experts or get in touch with your Microsoft Partner to navigate any challenges. We would also like to extend our congratulations to Julia Cawthra, MBA and Ken Pacquer for their efforts in bringing these updates to us! #MicrosoftCSP #CloudCockpit #MSPartners #CloudSolutions

25 workings days left to enter your submission! If your crafting your Microsoft Partner of the Year Award entry, watch our on demand webinar to learn what judges are looking for in an award winning entry: #microsoftpartner #partnermarketing #channelmarketing

Coming up to the end of my 2nd week at ANS 💪 Really grateful for the warm welcome I've had from everyone!   So why did I actually join ANS and what do they do? Loads of Experience: ANS is a team of 750+ experts who are helping companies solve complex problems using technology. From data management to cloud solutions, security, and low-code development, ANS is a go-to partner for companies in the UK to just get stuff done. Over 200 new customers joined ANS in the last year alone, so it’s the right time to join and start helping others. Legendary Partner: As a top 1% Microsoft partner in the world, ANS helps companies that rely on Microsoft technology to run their business. That's a huge number across the UK who may need support. Incredible People: There are some real stars at ANS. Experts like Chris Huntingford 🚀, Lewis Baybutt, Craig White, Keith Atherton and Azim Zicar are incredible at what they do and are part of an elite community of Microsoft MVPs. Strong Values: Fundamentally ANS are about putting in the work and giving a damn which I love! If you want to get a feel for what ANS does, there's some great events coming up: - How to Deploy Co-Pilot in your Organisation's Environment - 26th March - Unlocking Efficiency: How to tackle Paper Process Pains in NHS Trusts with Low-Code - 25th April Links in the comments for these. #digitaltransformation #lowcode #powerplatform

Good Morning Network. Some important updates coming from Microsoft regarding changes to the MAICPP for this FY: Starting January 22,. 2025, Microsoft will no longer be selling Microsoft Action Pack, Learning Action Pack, or legacy Silver/Gold benefits. Partners with an eligible active legacy silver/gold purchase status as of January 21, 2025, will be eligible until September 30, 2025, to earn FY25 CSP incentives. Additionally, Microsoft will be adding more than 20 licensing benefits such as Entra ID, Defender for Endpoint P2, and multiple Copilot products to their offerings and releasing the new Partner Launch Benefits, Partner Success Core Benefits, and Partner Success Expanded Benefits packages. Timeline:  January 21, 2025: Last day to purchase/renew legacy benefits offerings  Benefits renewed on or before January 21, 2025, date will be active for 12 months after their renewal date. Partners cannot renew early. January 22, 2025: Partners with Action Pack, Learning Action Pack or legacy silver/gold benefits will no longer be able to purchase or renew these offerings. January 22, 2025: All eligible benefits packages will be immediately granted the new benefits offerings, *some including the limited Copilot IUR’s September 30, 2025: Partners with silver/gold benefits will stop receiving incentives. Partners will need to attain a Solutions Partner designation or Specialization to earn incentives & rebates for FY26. If you are a current Action Pack/ Legacy Silver or Gold Microsoft partner and need support in planning your transition to the Solution Designations then please feel free to get in touch.

How do you know if your IT project is strong enough to submit for the 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱? 🏆 As of today, Microsoft partners are officialy able to submit their flagship customer stories for the 2024 Partner of the Year Awards. The 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟯. Partners wonder if their customer stories stand a chance at this global contest every year. These entries must have 'special ingredients' to be considered among the top four per each category (selecting one winner and three finalists). Here are 𝟥 𝘮𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘦𝘴 to watch for 👇 🔍 1️⃣ Your tech created a significant 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. —The transformation must be visible in the 'before and after' scenario comparison. 🔍 2️⃣ The impressive 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲. —Think increased ROI, massive time or cost savings, improved productivity, company growth in revenue, size, market share, number of new leads or deals closed, and similar. —The numbers don't have to be exact (for example, close to $5M), and you can use percentages, but they must be tangible. "Significant increase" doesn't cut it. 🔍 3️⃣ You have 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗳 about the project results. —Your client organization is ready to share happy customer' quotes from relevant people (and it all happens in a confident contest environment). —You have published articles, case studies, social media posts, press releases or other evidence in the public domain that support your claims about this project. *** Did your company work on 2023 projects that check all 3 boxes above? Reach out if you need help turning them into engaging submissions with winning stories. #partneroftheyear #microsoftpartners #Microsoft #awardwinning #awards2024

Pexip has been named Microsoft ISV Partner of the Year 2024! 🏆 This incredible achievement is a testament to Anders Løkke plus our team's hard work and dedication, as well as the strong partnership we've built with Microsoft. Our success in deploying an astonishing number of Teams rooms across the market demonstrates the power of collaboration and innovation in the #DigitalWorkplace. This recognition reinforces our position as a leader in #VideoConferencing and #UnifiedCommunications solutions. A huge thank you to everyone at Pexip and Microsoft who made this possible. Together, we're shaping the future of #HybridWork and driving #DigitalTransformation for businesses worldwide. #MicrosoftPartner #Innovation #TechnologyLeadership #CloudComputing #EnterpriseCollaboration Let's continue pushing boundaries and creating seamless communication experiences! What's your favorite feature of Microsoft Teams? Share in the comments below! 👇