March update: What’s new for partners in AI Business Solutions

• Unveiling Microsoft 365 E7: The Ultimate Suite— The real hurdle isn’t just creating AI agents, but ensuring they operate securely at scale. Microsoft 365 E7 combines M365 E5, Entra Suite, Copilot, and Agent 365 to open new avenues for partners in deployment, governance, and optimisation. Don’t miss the Agent 365 AMA on March 18 and the Digital Partner Airlift for SI and CSP partners on March 31 to dive deeper.
• Customers seek a solid starting point for AI—become the go-to advisor who provides it. With Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents, you can enhance service delivery, broaden reach, and drive transformation company-wide. Discover how other partners are boosting profitability through our Copilot monetisation series.
• Seal more deals with extended promotional terms for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business offers—including new bundles for customers with under 300 seats—valid until June 30, 2026.
• Microsoft is boosting investments and market offers to fast-track Copilot adoption across organisations. Expand license coverage, build momentum beyond initial pilots, and position Microsoft 365 Copilot as a robust foundation for scalable AI productivity with a limited-time 30% CSP (Cloud Solution Provider) promotion complementing existing 15% and 20% promotions.
• We’re launching month-to-month CSP billing flexibility for Microsoft 365 Copilot Business and respective bundles from March 1, 2026.
• Tap into new partner profitability resources to maximise margins, incentives, and deal profitability with Microsoft 365 Copilot Business bundles.
• Discover the new Partner Marketing Center Pro to tailor or activate ready-to-use Microsoft campaigns and assets with AI tools.
• To facilitate high-volume transactions and ease friction, we’re raising the maximum license limit for eligible CSP promotions from 2,400 to 9,999 licenses. This change standardises guidance across Core, Security, and Copilot to drive upsell momentum.

• Join us for interactive discussions on the latest updates regarding AI Business Solutions partner investments. These community calls start with insights from Microsoft partner investments specialists, followed by a Q&A session.
• Enjoy savings of up to 35% with these Microsoft 365 Copilot Business promotional offers, available to all CSP partners on annual commitments (monthly or annual billing) until June 30. Activate using the Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Launch Kit.
  • 15% off Microsoft 365 Copilot Business for 1–300 seats ($18 per user per month*)
  • 35% off Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 Business Bundle for 10–300 seats ($22 per user per month)
  • 25% off Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Business Bundle for 10–300 seats ($32 per user per month)
• Leverage funding opportunities to propel Microsoft 365 initiatives and implement Secure AI Productivity Envisioning and Proof of Concept (PoC) engagements. These funded activities assist customers in advancing Microsoft 365 adoption while offering partners a chance to generate added revenue ahead of forthcoming pricing and packaging updates.
• Enhance data security for Copilot at a reduced cost with Microsoft Purview Suite for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which is available at 50% off until June 30, 2026.
• Customers who have licensed Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium alongside Microsoft 365 Copilot Business or Microsoft 365 Copilot are eligible for 50% off enhanced data security on Purview Suite for Business Premium. This limited-time offer runs until March 31, 2026. CSP-authorized partners can present new customers with 15% off Microsoft 365 E5, which has been extended until June 30, 2026.
• Help customers transition from on-premises setups or upgrade from Microsoft Office 365 with 10% discount promotions for new-to-E3 or new-to-E5 customers or Defender and Purview Suites on CSP three-year subscription agreements until June 30, 2026.
• Lead a 90-minute interactive Security Immersion Briefing on Microsoft Defender for Business Premium and Microsoft Purview for Business Premium (50–300 licenses) to serve as a trusted security advisor and empower clients to confront rising cybersecurity threats. We’ve lifted execution caps, allowing partners to conduct unlimited briefings with up to 20 simultaneously running. With new delivery options, distributors and resellers can collaborate or deliver directly—offering greater flexibility and scalability.

• Mark your calendars for March 31 for our upcoming sessions for CSP partners and SI partners to discover Microsoft’s Agentic System of Work—an integrated framework encompassing Copilot, agents, and Agent 365—and its implications for partners shaping the future of Frontier Firms.
• Check out the Partner Skilling Hub for the newest training materials that will help you achieve Solutions Partner designations and gain specialisations.
• Stay updated on live and on-demand event offerings:

• Discover a tailored collection of partner-ready, customizable marketing campaigns crafted to demonstrate how Microsoft AI revolutionises productivity, simplifies processes, and delivers tangible business results. These campaigns come equipped with ready-to-use messaging, resources, and guidance, all designed to accelerate the adoption of Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365 Copilot, and Dynamics 365—firmly anchored in secure, responsible AI principles. Visit the Partner Marketing Center to explore AI Business Solutions campaigns, align with customer needs, and initiate your upcoming marketing efforts.
• The Partner Center AI assistant now highlights which Microsoft 365 Business customers are nearing renewal and which ones are ideal candidates for Copilot Business. This allows your team to focus on high-potential accounts, swiftly identify eligible promotions, and convert renewals into targeted upsell chances with minimal manual effort. Log into Partner Center to access the AI assistant and check your Microsoft 365 Business renewal suggestions.

• IDC Technologies transforms higher education with Microsoft 365 Copilot: Through strategic implementation and specially crafted workshops, IDC Technologies empowered a government education institution in the UAE to adopt and excel with Copilot.
• Enhancing accuracy for an accounting firm with Microsoft 365 Copilot: ITCG developed a cohesive experience with Microsoft 365 Copilot that resulted in higher precision, streamlined workflows, and better decision-making for G K Choksi & Co, a prominent Chartered Accountant Firm based in Ahmedabad, India.
• Insight Canada helps clients harness Microsoft 365 Copilot value: Through a thorough readiness assessment and tailored adoption pilot programme, Insight Canada teaches clients how to customise Copilot and unlock value across various industries.
• RSM rethinks the future of work: This leading professional services firm acted as Customer Zero by globally implementing Microsoft 365 Copilot to enhance operations, upskill teams, and serve as a knowledge base.

* In this document, $ refers to US dollars (USD).