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Microsoft partners bring the deep expertise and innovation needed to deliver transformative solutions to their customers—and we are committed to helping you stay at the forefront of AI transformation. That’s why we continue to invest in product innovation, support, and a broad set of partner benefits.

At MCAPS Start for Partners, our annual digital sales readiness event, we announced several exciting updates to the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, including an evolution of solution areas, enhancements to benefits and incentives, and a more partner-centered skilling experience.

We have consolidated our six solution areas into three new commercial solution areas based on customer demand. This streamlined approach will not only make it easier for partners to align their capabilities with the market but will also enable Microsoft to focus FY26 investment in these areas.

Here is how the six solution areas have been consolidated:

• Business Applications and Modern Work have combined to form AI Business Solutions. Read the FY26 playbook to learn what this means for you.


• All three Azure solution areas (Data & AI, Digital & App Innovation, and Infrastructure) have combined to form Cloud & AI Platforms. Explore the FY26 playbook for more information.


• Security will remain its own commercial solution area. Dive into the FY26 playbook to learn what to expect.

These new commercial solution areas are in market now, and changes to Solutions Partner designations and specializations will follow later in FY26. No immediate action is required. We’ll share updates in the coming months to ensure you’re ready to take advantage of this opportunity.
 

Refreshing benefits, designations, and specializations

Strengthen your cloud and AI practice through benefits that are purpose-built to meet your needs. Our refreshed benefits offerings follow partners through every element of the partner journey: from creating your solutions, to going to market, to differentiating your organization in the marketplace. Compare our offerings and review the below updates, which are planned for February 2026:

• Azure credits for Copilot Studio


• Additional seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot


• Updated benefits within partner benefits packages (Launch, Success Core, and Success Expanded), ISV Success packages (Core, Expanded, and Advanced), Solutions Partner designations, and specializations

We’re also introducing four new Solutions Partner designations later in FY26. These designations, which will help you differentiate your business in the Microsoft marketplace, include:

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