Last week, Microsoft quietly published information to its partner web site which made it clear that one of its program's main benefits -- internal use rights (IURs) -- would be axed in July 2020.

Microsoft has been encouraging, cajoling, and easing its reseller partners into focusing on cloud offerings for well over a decade. But it wasn't until today, March 16, that Microsoft announced some ...

“It is a big shift going from gold and silver competencies aligned [to a model] to the six solution areas. But the opportunity that gives us … that’s how Microsoft goes to market,” Microsoft partner ...

‘Customer needs are constantly evolving, which is why we are announcing this evolution now and preparing for the changes it will bring,’ Microsoft Channel Chief Rodney Clark said in a blog post.

Microsoft Corp. today announced some changes to its Cloud Partner Program, giving its partners new options to differentiate themselves and their products and services within its marketplace. The Cloud ...

Microsoft announced its Cloud Partner Program has been rebranded the "Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program," infusing AI into the program's name and wares. The company's partner program provides perks ...

Microsoft is leaning heavily into its cloud and AI business off the back of strong second quarter of financial year 2026 earnings, making its partner policy change and operational requirements for ...

Microsoft made changes to its partner program this week that should lead to a better match between skills and needs. Disclosure: Microsoft is a client of the author. Microsoft presented some major ...

Microsoft Gold CertifiedPartners that have obtained this competency have a successful record ofdeveloping and marketing packaged software based on Microsoft technologies. The Microsoft Partner Program ...