AppDirect's Microsoft Corner
Your go-to spot for all updates on Microsoft business at AppDirect.
Win big with Microsoft and AppDirect this year. On the first of each month, we'll update this Microsoft corner with the latest and greatest in Microsoft news and announcements so you're always in the know. If you have any questions - we have a team ready to support your Microsoft growth here!
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Microsoft MCAPS Start Recap
On Tuesday July 15th, Microsoft hosted their Partner Webinar announcing all the major changes for FY26. This year Microsoft announced some of the company’s most significant updates to the Microsoft Ecosystem since the turn of the century with AI initiatives being the focal point.
New Solution Area’s, New Partners Designations and Certifications, Increased CSP Incentives and Funding—these are just some of the high-level priorities and updates ahead! Let’s walk you through all the key changes so you’re up-to-date and in the know:
- Copilots on every device across every role
- M365 and D365 core execution
- Frontier AI Solutions
- Migrations and Modernization
- Security the Cyber foundation
- Copilot Specialization: For Partners delivering in-depth Copilot implementations
- Sovereign Cloud: Focused on data residency & compliance
- Support Designation: A designation around Support services that Partners can offer
- Device Designations: Now OEM’s focused on Copilot + PCs and hybrid Devices can differentiate themselves
- Microsoft has increased the funding and incentives through the CSP Channel, with 70% of the overall funding mechanisms will now be available for the CSP motion. (More details to come here)
- Continued focus on Skilled Partners in the Ecosystem: Dive in and get more details here
Upcoming Events with Microsoft
Meet the Microsoft team at our upcoming events, listed below. We can't wait to see you there!
October 21 - 22 | Emerging Tech Sales Workshop: Nashville, TN
November 18 - 19 | Emerging Tech Sales Workshop: Orange County, CA
Meet the Microsoft team at AppDirect
