July update: What’s new for partners in AI Business Solutions
The July AI Business Solutions newsletter showcases significant opportunities for Microsoft partners, ranging from new Microsoft 365 Copilot SKUs to licensing updates, special offers, and upcoming events. Let’s explore these changes and how you can effectively drive adoption for your clients.
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Introducing Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs:
The AI opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have just become more scalable. The Microsoft 365 Business with Copilot SKUs is now officially available, providing a straightforward, dependable offer with AI integrated into every license. This means quicker sales, bigger deals, and an easier route to renewal growth, all without the hassle of add-ons or promotional windows.
Read the blog post for more insights and further details in the Partner Center announcement.
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New licensing prerequisites for Microsoft Agent 365:
For new Microsoft Agent 365 purchases, prerequisite licenses are now necessary to ensure customers have a solid security, identity, and compliance foundation for the effective use of agent capabilities. Customers can meet these requirements through suitable Microsoft 365 licensing or by acquiring the relevant security components, as detailed in the Microsoft Product Terms. Use this update to evaluate customer readiness early, pinpoint licensing gaps, and guide them toward the appropriate Microsoft 365, Business Premium, and security solutions for effective AI adoption. Learn about how this update can empower your customers by exploring the Microsoft Product Terms.
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Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select purchasing pause lifted:
After a temporary pause on purchases for the Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select 256-GB SKU within the CSP channel, this SKU is now available for purchase as of July 1, 2026. This aligns with the standard CSP publishing schedule. Make sure to inform interested customers about this availability timeline, as existing Windows 365 entitlements are unaffected. Explore the Partner Center announcement to find out how the Windows 365 GPU Enterprise Select 256-GB SKU can optimise your customers’ graphic-intensive workloads.
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Improved targeting for per-user promotions:
In FY27, Microsoft will enhance targeting for offers based on seat count, which will strengthen strategies for partners to acquire customers and expand their reach. Discover more in the Partner Center announcement.
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Frontier Accelerate for Copilot is a key FY27 investment for AI and agents:
FY27 partner investments are rolling out, with Frontier Accelerate for Copilot being a standout investment across Microsoft 365 E7, Copilot, agents, and Agent 365. It facilitates discovery, technical workshops, and deployment actions designed to transition customers from AI curiosity to operationalising Copilot and agent scenarios at scale. Moreover, this year’s CSP incentives reward the adoption and growth you achieve. Check out the FY27 incentives guide and register for a Partner Investments Community Call (in the Americas or Asia).
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Save with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business:
Customers need AI that shows real value immediately. Microsoft 365 and Copilot are here to help teams boost productivity, streamline daily tasks, and reduce costs across the board. Available now, a new wave of FY27 CSP promotions offers an attractive and easy-to-present lever to scale Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Business. Learn more about these offers below on the CSP offers and promotions site.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot:
Now offering a 15% discount on new one-year subscriptions for 300+ licenses and a 30% discount on 1,000+ licenses for SMB and corporate clients; also, 15% off new three-year subscriptions on 300+ licenses through September 30, 2026.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot:
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Microsoft 365 E7:
10% discount on new one-year subscriptions for 10+ licenses and 15% on 100+ licenses; 15% off new three-year subscriptions on 300+ licenses through December 31, 2026.
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Microsoft 365 E7:
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Business:
Up to 15% off new add-on subscriptions for up to 300 licenses and 25% off new Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Copilot Business bundles for up to 300 licenses through December 31, 2026.
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Microsoft 365 Copilot Business:
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Kick off FY27 ready to implement and scale Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents:
Join us at the MCAPS Start for Partners event for an in-depth exploration of how partners can tap into immense transformation powered by Copilot and agents—anchored in genuine customer scenarios, revamped business processes, and scalable impacts. Register now to discover the next wave of AI opportunities.
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Don’t miss the Microsoft Partner FY27 GTM Kickoff Event:
For an in-depth look at the priorities discussed during MCAPS Start for Partners, join this essential FY27 planning session. Get insights directly from Microsoft executives regarding priorities, strategize around Frontier Transformation, and gain perspectives on market trends and investments driving growth.
Register for the Microsoft Partner FY27 GTM Kickoff Event on July 28.
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Nominations for the 2026 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards have closed:
Thank you to everyone who nominated their organisations—and stay tuned for winner announcements in November.
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Convert AI demand into sustainable revenue with Frontier Transformation campaigns:
Create AI thought leadership and generate pipeline with the Frontier Transformation campaign, a ready-made co-branded initiative that assists customers in integrating AI within their operations while ensuring governance, security, and intelligence for scalability. This can help you go to market faster, garner qualified leads, and position your firm as a strategic AI partner. Check it out in the Partner Marketing Center Pro, download essential campaign assets, or head over to the Partner Marketing Center for more insights.
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Discover the Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub, your go-to platform for all skilling needs:
In today’s rapidly evolving market, skilling is more crucial than ever for embracing new technologies, fostering innovation, and securing business. The Microsoft Partner Skilling Hub consolidates all partner skilling resources into a seamless experience, offering sales, technical, and solution-based learning paths linked to Solutions Partner designations and specialisations, with continually refreshed content. Explore the Skilling Hub today.
Copilot Cowork is now available to everyone:
This update provides fresh opportunities to offer AI-driven collaboration and automation for your clients. With Copilot Credits-based consumption, Copilot Cowork allows for the monetisation of ongoing usage, while built-in administrative controls support governance and visibility at scale. This creates a clear path to expand services, increase adoption, and grow recurring revenue. Read the Partner Center announcement and check out the Cowork Microskilling training to kickstart your consumption-led Copilot strategy now.
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Increment strengthens school data security and AI readiness: Increment collaborated with Australian public education systems to bolster the protection of sensitive student data and prepare for AI adoption. By leveraging Microsoft’s security and compliance solutions, they established scalable data governance practices in large, complex school settings. This initiative mitigated risks, enhanced visibility into sensitive data, and laid a solid foundation for securely using tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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Ingram Micro guides partners through cloud and AI modernization: Ingram Micro works alongside partners to transition customers from outdated infrastructure to Azure-based environments, creating a structured pathway from cloud migration to AI incorporation. By offering technical know-how, funding schemes, and repeatable methodologies, partners can simplify complexities, optimise expenses, and deliver secure solutions that pave the way for AI-driven workloads.
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Sign up for the monthly Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program newsletter: Encourage your teams to sign up for the newsletter and stay updated on the latest news, incentives, and partner opportunities. It’s a simple way to grab the freshest partner insights delivered straight to your inbox.
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