Microsoft Unveils Major CSP and Copilot Updates to Accelerate Partner Growth in FY26
On May 1, 2025, Microsoft announced the latest enhancements and changes aimed at accelerating Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) growth in the era of AI and linked to the significant opportunity in the small medium enterprise and channel (SME&C) space.
The new offers and updates announced on May 1 are:
- New three-year terms for Microsoft 365 in CSP along with a limited-time 10% promo for customers new to Microsoft 365: Three-year subscription terms for Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 coming to CSP
- Extension of the Microsoft 365 Copilot CSP 15% off promotion
- Net paid seat adds (NPSA) reporting for partners
- New authorization requirements for direct bill, distributor, and indirect reseller partners in CSP: Requirement updates for CSP partners, together with all changes in the FY26 CSP authorization 1 pager and the CSP Accelerate Partner FAQ
- Updated CSP incentive eligibility for FY26
Get an overview of these changes and Read the full blog post here.
Work Trends Index and Copilot Wave 2 release
On April 23, 2025, Microsoft made announcements related to the importance and opportunity with AI and the Copilot options it offers partners and customers:
- The latest findings from the 2025 Work Trend Index (WTI)
- The introduction of groundbreaking M365 Copilot product capabilities that will completely change how individuals and organizations leverage AI with Microsoft 365 Copilot and Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat.
Updates Include:
- AI-powered Search to help users find information faster at work.
- A new Create experience built for business that unlocks design skills for everyone.
- Copilot Notebooks to turn content and data into instant insights and action.
And a new Agent Store to easily find and access agents right in the flow of work.
Learn more about the 2025 WTI report in Jared Spataro’s blog post
Learn more about the latest Microsoft 365 Copilot announcement in Colette Stallbaumer’s blog post, including the concept of the “agent boss” and deeper integration of agents into everyday workflows.
Windows 365 Global promotional offer
We are excited to announce a global promotional offer of 20% off all Windows 365 subscriptions for net new Windows 365 customers, starting May 1, 2025 and running through October 31, 2025. This offer is live in all markets where Windows 365 is available for purchase. It will be accompanied by a coordinated Microsoft marketing campaign, starting with a Windows blog post, a web landing page, and social media (assets to come).
Copilot Getting Started promotion seat max increased to 2,400!
We’re excited to share that the Microsoft 365 Copilot Getting Started promotion has been enhanced to offer even more value. The seat cap has been raised to 2,400, while still keeping the 10-seat minimum in place. Unlock the power of Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat and agents at an exclusive discounted rate – available through the end of the fiscal year.
New and updated Secure Productivity resources
The Secure Productivity practice development and GTM pages now feature a dozen new and updated resources – including partner opportunity resources, pitch decks, and guides. Visit the April 2025 tab on our what’s new page to access these resources and more.
Licensing and pricing changes for on-premises server products
Subscription editions of Exchange Server and Skype for Business Server will launch in July alongside a price increase on all on-premises server products. Prices for SharePoint, Exchange, and Skype for Business Server will increase by 10 percent, CAL suites by 15 percent, and ECAL suites by 20 percent. These price changes will affect all volume licensing programs on July 1, 2025, with SPLA effective January 1, 2026.
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