Stand out with designations, specializations, and badges introduced in recent months

Highlight your achievements and set your solutions apart by taking full advantage of the latest Solutions Partner accolades, specialisations, and badges introduced since Microsoft Ignite 2025. These recognitions validate your advanced skills in areas like AI, cloud technology, security, and support, while also granting you benefits from the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program that can propel your success further.

Frontier Partner Badge

Use the Frontier Partner badge to convey to your customers that your business is at the forefront of AI transformation. This badge signifies a commitment to an AI-focused approach that balances AI tools with human creativity to foster innovation. It distinguishes partners who have shown expertise across various Microsoft Cloud and AI domains by earning multiple Solutions Partner recognitions and specialisations, including those in Microsoft Copilot, AI Apps on Microsoft Azure, and Data Security. Take a look at this guide to understand the eligibility criteria and see if you meet the requirements.

Frontier Distributor Designation

This designation acknowledges Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) distributors that excel in cloud, AI, and security distribution. Achieving this standard not only establishes your role as a leader in modern distribution but also reassures indirect resellers that you contribute to growth and better customer results. Check with your Microsoft contact and review your capability score to evaluate if you’re ready. Get more details here.

Support Services Designation

Demonstrate to your clients that your team can deliver top-notch support for Microsoft products and services. The Support Services designation helps partners showcase their excellence in support and opens up exclusive Microsoft support benefits. Approved partners gain market recognition for their support capabilities, access to improved Microsoft services, and performance rewards. Validation involves a third-party audit of your support operations, staff skills, and metrics like customer satisfaction and case rates. Download this resource to find out more about the eligibility criteria and learn how to express your interest.

Digital Sovereignty Specialisation

Establish your company as a trusted provider of secure and sovereign cloud solutions for clients with intricate security demands. The Digital Sovereignty specialisation acknowledges your advanced expertise in sovereign cloud services, compliance, and data residency, paving the way for valuable opportunities in regulated sectors. Check out this presentation to showcase your advanced capabilities in this area.

SAP on Microsoft Azure Specialisation (Updated)

Boost your capabilities with SAP on Microsoft Azure by verifying your skills in planning, migrating, and managing SAP workloads. The refreshed SAP on Microsoft Azure specialisation simplifies the process for partners while maintaining rigorous technical standards, paving a broader path to market advantages. Starting January 2026, the Azure revenue requirement has been reduced to $7,500 over three months, and Microsoft training can now be directly confirmed in Partner Center through certification or learning modules. Explore the updated requirements in Partner Center and apply or renew through the streamlined qualification process.

Agentic DevOps with Microsoft Azure and GitHub Specialisation (Updated)

Demonstrate your expertise in delivering AI-enhanced DevOps solutions using Azure and GitHub. The newly named Agentic DevOps specialisation reflects how partners are leading modern development with Azure, GitHub, and AI-powered tools. Explore the updated performance criteria and audit checklist.

AI Apps on Microsoft Azure Specialisation (Updated)

Strengthen your position in developing, deploying, and managing AI-driven applications with the revised AI Apps on Microsoft Azure specialisation. The new criteria maintain a strong performance standard and focus on measurable customer impact. Explore the updated requirements, then head over to Partner Center to confirm your eligibility and prepare for audit or renewal.

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