September 2022 announcements
This page provides the announcements for Microsoft Partner Center for September 2022.
New commerce license-based services price list for October 2022 includes an unpurchasable commercial product SKU
Date: September 30, 2022
Summary
The new commerce license-based services price list for October 2022 includes a commercial product SKU, which isn't purchasable yet. Disregard this product in the price list. It has been included in error.
Note: This announcement ONLY applies to the new commerce licensed-based October price list. All other price lists and months are unaffected.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct-bill partners and indirect providers who sell license-based offers
Details
On October 1, 2022, CSP partners using the new commerce license-based price list should ignore the Windows Intune Workload Identities Premium SKU 0002, which isn't yet purchasable. It's expected to launch in the coming months.
| Product Name | Product ID | SKU ID | Term Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Workload Identities Premium | CFQ7TTC0R9QB | 0002 | All term durations (month, one year, three year) |
Next steps
- Don't attempt to purchase the SKU because it isn't yet purchasable.
- Share this information with the appropriate contacts in your organization.
- More information on this product will be available in the future via the Microsoft Entra (Microsoft Azure Active Directory) blog.
Reminder: Save on Azure compute services through the CSP program
Date: September 28, 2022
Summary
Microsoft is introducing a new way to save on Azure compute services through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program.
Note
Azure savings plan for compute is now live. For details, see the the October 18 announcement Now live: Azure savings plan for compute
Workspace
Customers
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the CSP program or LSP partners
Details
Microsoft is introducing a new way to save on Azure compute services through the CSP program. These new Azure offers can unlock growth opportunities for partners with new or existing customers while reducing operational overhead when compared to existing offers.
Next steps
The full announcement is only available to Microsoft partners. Sign in to access the full announcement.
Change log
- October 18, 2022: Azure savings plan for compute is live.
- September 28, 2022: Reminder of upcoming changes
- September 1, 2022: Original announcement
Changes to CSP partner benefits for Azure reservations in 2023
Date: September 22, 2022
Summary
Important changes are being planned for Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partner compensation for Azure reservations purchases in 2023.
Workspace
Benefits
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the CSP program
Details
CSP partners selling Azure reservations will have a new compensation model starting in January 2023. The full announcement is only available to Microsoft partners.
Sign in to access the full announcement.
Next steps
Review the full announcement about this change (available only to Microsoft partners) by signing in.
New API requirements for partner attestation starting November 7, 2022
Date: September 21, 2022
Summary
To help partners and customers run their business based on trust, there will be new API requirements for partner attestation, effective November 7, 2022.
Workspace
Account settings
Impacted audience
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) indirect providers
Details
Microsoft runs on trust. We're committed to providing a compliant, safe, and secure method of transacting customer subscriptions in the CSP program. To achieve this, Microsoft is enhancing features for transactional APIs in CSP. We originally communicated these required changes in October 2021, December 2021, and February 2022, and the launch date was previously set to February 2022. We've now rescheduled the launch to November 7, 2022, but this feature change is already available from the customer order user interface (UI) in Partner Center.
The changes will break existing experiences for the specified APIs, and until you make the necessary API updates, you can't place orders. Therefore, we strongly advise partners to make the API updates as soon as possible.
Partner and customer impact
As previously mentioned, CSP indirect providers can't complete purchases without first attesting that they're acting as either direct or indirect providers. Partner attestation requires acknowledgment on behalf of the organization: "I confirm that my organization is acting as an indirect partner when choosing a reseller and as a direct partner in the absence of selecting a reseller."
The following APIs require updates:
Next steps
Share this information with all appropriate contacts in your organization, and make the required API updates as soon as possible.
Questions?
More details can be found in the Enrollment for Application Platform webinar:
Azure Security best practices
Date: September 20, 2022
Summary
Protect your access to cloud resources with best practices for Azure Security.
Workspace
Account settings
Impacted audience
Direct and indirect providers, indirect resellers
Details
All partners in the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program accessing Partner Center and Partner Center APIs are required to follow the security guidance in this article on the best practices for Azure Security to protect themselves and their customers. Check your security requirements in Partner Center today.
Following basic security best practices can protect you and your customers from bad actors, mitigate security issues, and help remediate security escalations.
- Add a security contact who will be informed when there's any security-related issue on the CSP tenant.
- Ensure multifactor authentication (MFA) is in use and conditional access policies are enforced (for example blocking users by location and other common conditional access policies).
- Ensure Azure budget spending limits are set up with the right notifications in place.
- Adopt the Secure Application Model framework.
- Remove delegated administrative privileges (DAP) connections when not in use.
- Set up Azure fraud alerts to receive notifications when either you or your customer's Azure subscription shows possible crypto-mining activity and suspicious activity in a 30-day period.
- Regularly check the Partner Center activity logs to monitor any user activities, including high privileged user creations, high privileged user role assignment, and so on. You can also use Partner Center activity log APIs to create a custom security dashboard on key user activities in Partner Center to proactively detect suspicious activities.
For further information, check out these resources:
- CSP security best practices
- Adding a security contact
- Setting up MFA for users
- Coming conditional access policies
- Conditional access - block access by location
- Setting up Azure spend limits
- Enabling the Secure Application Model framework
- How to get Azure fraud notifications
Next steps
Take action on the detailed steps as soon as possible.
Questions?
Contact Partner Center support for questions, queries, or more information.
Introducing the new Microsoft eCDN SKU
Date: September 19, 2022
Summary
We're excited to introduce a new standalone offer, Microsoft eCDN (Enterprise Content Delivery Network), designed to enhance live video streaming across your organization.
Workspace
Customers
Impacted audience
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP)
Details
Following the completion of Microsoft's acquisition of Peer5 this last year, both teams have been committed to building a better hybrid workplace for a new era of communications. Over the past year, Microsoft and Peer5 have been working hard to bring that vision to fruition with the integration of Peer5 and Microsoft Teams.
As of September 1, 2022, customers can purchase a new first-party, standalone offer, Microsoft eCDN, a WebRTC-based solution from Microsoft that uses peer-to-peer streaming technology and is available for 0.50 US Dollars per user per month with an annual subscription. The new SKU is available for purchase worldwide by commercial (including worldwide public sector) and nonprofit customers via Volume Licensing (VL), CSP, and online directly from Microsoft.
With Microsoft eCDN, customers can seamlessly and securely live stream global meetings, all-hands calls, and town halls, and to distribute company-wide trainings on Teams live events, thereby mitigating impacts to the corporate network and line of business (LOB) applications. It's designed to enhance network reliability, reduce network saturation, and deliver secure, high-quality, large-scale live video streaming with optimized network performance directly on Teams live events.
Microsoft eCDN provides robust value for video streaming, including:
- Compliance with Microsoft 365
- Enhanced network reliability for Teams by reducing the load on the corporate network
- Vendor consolidation and reduced total cost of ownership
- Browser-based technology
- Advanced analytics during and after event
- A silent tester to troubleshoot network issues before event
- Compatibility with third-party video streaming services
Pricing
Estimated retail price of USD0.50 per user per month
New commerce experience or Modern - Partner-led:
| Offer name | Product ID |
|---|---|
| eCDN | CFQ7TTC0JSQ1 |
Next steps
- View the public blog announcement.
- Share this communication with the appropriate stakeholders in your organization.
Questions?
If you have questions, email eCDN support.
Change log
September 20, 2022: Added estimated retail price information.
View the latest promotions and offers
Summary
The latest Global Promo Readiness Guide has now been published.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the Cloud Solution Provider program
Details
The latest Global Promo Readiness Guide, a consolidated view of all current and upcoming promotions, is now available on the Operations Readiness resource gallery. See active and upcoming promotions and offers at the Global Promo Readiness Guide collection.
Next steps
Review the latest monthly Promo Guide in the Operations Readiness resource gallery. Share this information with the appropriate contacts in your organization, and let us know if the guide is helpful by responding to the Was this page helpful? question at the bottom of the page.
Questions?
If you have questions, contact your Regional Operations Center using the Call Logging Tool (CLT) or by using explore.ms. Follow the standard CLT process closely so we can resolve your query as quickly as possible.
Windows 365 15 percent post-event promo
Date: September 15, 2022
Summary
The Windows 365 post-event promo offers a 15 percent discount from now until December 31, 2022 for customers who purchase 50 or more net-new Windows 365 seats after a qualifying event.
Workspace
Customers
Impacted audience
Windows 365 partners and customers
Details
We're pleased to share more details about the Windows 365 post-event promo, which offers a 15 percent discount from now until December 31, 2022 for customers who purchase 50 or more net-new Windows 365 seats after a qualifying event.
The discount, which is only for new purchases, will be valid for the entire subscription term and must be transacted using volume licensing (VL). Cloud Solution Provider isn't eligible.
Qualifying events are any presales customer event with a Windows 365 component, such as a Cloud PC event-in-a-box, a NextGen Windows workshop, or even a one-to-one partner-led sales briefing on Windows 365.
Contracts must be fully executed by December 31, 2022 to qualify.
Don't delay, and start discussing with your customers today.
Next steps
Join our webinar on September 22, 2022 to learn more.
Questions?
Contact Support if you have questions or need more information.
Reconciliation data model changes available in sandbox on September 15
Date: September 15, 2022
Summary
Reconciliation data model changes in the upcoming new offer for Azure compute services will be available in the sandbox on September 15, 2022.
Workspace
General
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program and Licensing Solution Partners (LSP)
Details
Microsoft is introducing new ways to save on Azure compute services. Reconciliation data model changes in the upcoming new offer for Azure compute services will be available in the sandbox on September 15, 2022. This new offer will require more data to reconcile purchases to consumption and cost.
The full announcement is only available to Microsoft partners. Sign in to access the full announcement.
Next steps
Cloud Solution Providers (CSP) Fundamentals: CSP and new commerce experience (NCE) overview
Summary
We're holding CSP Fundamentals sessions to provide guidance to partners in setting up, managing, and transacting in CSP and NCE.
Workspace
General
Impacted audience
CSP direct-bill partners and indirect providers
Details
Session duration: 90 minutes
Agenda:
- CSP overview
- NCE overview
- Resources
- Q&A
Pre-session work:
Review the following materials before the session:
- CSP monthly updates
- CSP launch updates
- NCE seat-based readiness resource gallery collection
- NCE handbook
Next steps
Register for your preferred session by selecting the appropriate link:
CSP Fundamentals listing page (eventbuilder.com)
| Region | Time | Date | Language |
|---|---|---|---|
| Americas (EN) | 2:00 PM Eastern Time (UTC-4) | October 11, 2022 | English |
| Americas (ES) | 10:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC-4) | October 11, 2022 | Spanish |
| Americas (PT) | 10:00 AM Eastern Time (UTC-4) | October 12, 2022 | Portuguese |
| EMEA (EN) | 9:30 AM Eastern Time (UTC-4) | October 12, 2022 | English |
| Asia Pacific (EN) | 11:30 AM SGT (UTC+8) | October 12, 2022 | English |
Questions?
Contact Support if you have any questions or need more information.
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Extended timelines: Securing the partner ecosystem by transitioning to GDAP
Date: September 12, 2022
Summary
Microsoft is extending the previously announced timelines for key actions partners need to take to secure their ecosystem.
Workspace
Account settings
Impacted audience
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) direct-bill partners, indirect providers, and indirect resellers (and their respective advisors)
Details
We've made a business decision to provide partners extended time to make the transition from delegated admin privileges (DAP) to granular delegated admin privileges (GDAP).
The new timelines for the following milestones will be announced in early October. We expect the milestones to be delayed one to three months.
- Microsoft will stop creating DAPs when a new customer or reseller relationship is created.
- Microsoft will start removing DAPs that have been inactive.
- Microsoft will transition existing active DAP connections to GDAP roles.
Partners in the CSP program are responsible for their customers' consumption of Microsoft cloud services. It's important that you're aware of—and take steps to mitigate and remediate—security issues that affect you and your customers.
We encourage partners to continue taking the necessary steps to transition to GDAP by following these steps:
- Review the DAP report, and remove DAP relationships that aren't required.
- Use the bulk migration tool to transition to GDAP.
We appreciate those efforts and look forward to continuing to work with you to improve the security posture of our ecosystem.
Next steps
- Sign up for dedicated CSP Security Q&A sessions to have your queries answered by subject matter experts.
- Find relevant links and guides in the Operations Readiness gallery.
- Review a summary of steps partners need to take within the milestone view.
- For technical documentation, review the docs articles and API documentation.
Live: customTermEndDate can now be configured for NCE migration
Date: September 12, 2022
Summary
We're introducing a new field, CustomTermEndDate, to align with new commerce experience subscription end dates.
Workspace
Customer
Impacted audience
Direct-Bill and Indirect Providers
Details
In March 2022, we launched a key capability for partners to manage new subscriptions or renewed subscriptions to align with term end dates.
This capability is called coterminosity and is available from both the Partner Center user interface and APIs.
We're now launching a feature for you to migrate a legacy subscription to new commerce and align with the New Commerce Subscription End Date. An end date can be set to align with an existing non-trial OnlineServicesNCE subscription or calendar month.
For more information about aligning subscription end dates, see Align subscription end dates in Partner Center.
The Create a new commerce migration API now has a new field, customTermEndDate.
Resources
Next steps
Familiarize yourself with the new feature and share this information with relevant people.
Questions?
For more information about this change, view the resources in the Next steps section of the September 9 announcement, Live: New grid view in the Partner Center referrals workspace.
If you have any questions, submit a support request at the Partner Center support page.
Live: New grid view in the Partner Center referrals workspace
Date: September 9, 2022
Summary
We're introducing a familiar grid view for the Co-sell opportunities referrals page for deal management.
Workspace
Referrals
Impacted audience
Referral admins in Partner Center
Details
Partner Center is the central place for partners to manage their relationship with Microsoft. To streamline engagement between us and to make it simpler and easier to do business together, we're continuing to invest in and update the user experience.
As part of this investment, we're introducing a familiar grid view for the Co-sell opportunities referrals page for deal management.
For a limited time, users can switch between the new grid view and the previous user interface (UI), using the toggle button in the upper right corner.
New features and updates in this release include:
- A new grid view within the Referrals workspace Co-sell Opportunities tab
- Faster performance and page load times
- Improved sorting and filtering functionality
- Relocation of action buttons for a more seamless flow
- Search functionality to find deals easily
Next steps
Review these resources:
Share this information with the appropriate stakeholders in your organization.
Microsoft will collect user data and direct user feedback for immediate and future updates. Use the feedback icon in Partner Center to send feedback about the new experience.
Questions?
For more information about this change, view the resources in the Next steps section.
If you have any questions, submit a support request at the Partner Center support page.
Monthly updates to the Partner Center Referrals workspace UI
Date: September 7, 2022
Summary
Updates to the Partner Center Referrals workspace will be released over the coming months.
Workspace
General
Impacted audience
Partner Center Referrals administrators
Details
Over the life of our partner channel, we've seen explosive growth in the overall size of the Microsoft partner ecosystem. Partner Center was introduced several years ago to consolidate all Microsoft partner tasks into a single, secure, and dynamic digital experience.
Partner Center has become our hub for:
- Creating, renewing, and managing Microsoft Partner Network membership.
- Earning, assigning, accessing, and maintaining partner benefits.
- Publishing into storefronts—AppSource and Commercial Marketplace.
- Tracking eligibility and payouts for channel incentive programs.
- Managing leads, referrals, and co-sell opportunities with Microsoft.
Partner Center is the central place for partners to manage their relationship with Microsoft. As part of our commitment to streamlining engagement between us and making it simpler and easier to do business together, we're continuing to invest in and update the user experience. With the help of your feedback, we've invested in design and functionality improvements across Partner Center navigation, opportunity relevance, and user experience consistency.
Later this calendar year, users will see new updates in Partner Center that will bring improvements to the Referrals workspace. The changes will help partners have a more efficient, productive, and faster experience. As part of the updates, we'll define clear user roles and institute consistent and inclusive design principles. We'll launch with the initial experience and continue to release improvements throughout the calendar year.
Refer to the following table for the phases, timeline, and corresponding changes to the features on the Co-sell Opportunities Referrals page. These changes will be available first as a pilot to select partners, followed by a general availability release.
| Phase | Feature | Launch date | User Interface (UI) improvements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grid view | September | We're introducing a familiar grid view for the Co-sell Opportunities Referrals page for deal management. Users will see the updated experience by default, with the ability to toggle back to the original experience for a limited time. |
| 2 | Deal details | September | We're changing the layout of how the deal details are shown so we follow a better layout and organization. |
| 3 | New deal flow | October | We're changing the new deal flow to match the user experience of the other flows in the Referrals workspace. |
| 4 | Leads tab | November | We're changing the Leads pages to match the user experience of the other flows in the Referrals workspace. |
| 5 | Business profiles | December | We're changing the Business profiles page to match the user experience of the other flows in the Referrals workspace. |
Next steps
- Review the resources about this topic, and share them with the appropriate stakeholders in your organization.
- Be aware of forthcoming announcements with more resources and details for each phase as updates are released.
Microsoft will collect user data and direct user feedback for immediate and future updates.
Questions?
For more information on this change, view the resources listed in the previous sections. If you have any questions, submit a support ticket via the Partner Center Support page.
September Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) community update and reminders
Date: September 7, 2022
Summary
The CSP monthly update newsletter is now available, along with more CSP community resources that provide you with essential program updates.
Workspace
General
Impacted audience
CSP direct-bill partners and indirect providers
Details
This month's resources cover the following topics:
Launches
Clinics
CSP Community Q&A reminder
The monthly CSP community Q&A session provides you with an opportunity to learn more and ask questions about changes affecting the program.
Register here to join upcoming calls.
Always available—Launch content on demand
Within the monthly CSP community collection, you can find:
The downloadable CSP Monthly Update newsletter, which aggregates recent CSP announcements, updates, events, and reminders in an easy-to-read document.
The CSP Announcement Calendar, which provides a timeline view of upcoming changes affecting the program.
CSP launch update resources with easy-to-consume content about key operational changes.
Refreshers and reminders feature topics of interest that will be discussed in the community Q&A call.
For a consolidated view of all recent and active launches in a single place, visit the partner launch calendar. You'll find a timeline for each launch and links to published materials to help you learn more about that launch.
Need licensing readiness? The monthly CSP spotlight webinars cover the latest CSP licensing information available for all partners.
Next steps
Review the community resources and register for the Community Call Q&A.
Questions?
The monthly CSP community Q&A call is the best place to bring questions about operational change in the CSP program. You can submit a question up to 48 hours before the call. All launch-related questions will be answered in the call and in the Q&A document published after the call.
Questions on any other CSP topic? Visit the Partner Center support page.
Change log
September 23, 2022: Removed link
Microsoft Publisher Agreement version 8.0 – October 2022 update
Date: September 7, 2022
Summary
We've updated the Microsoft Publisher Agreement.
Workspace
General
Impacted audience
Publishers
Details
We've updated the Microsoft Publisher Agreement to clarify our respective tax obligations, remove outdated terms, and make the agreement easier to read.
Next steps
Read the Microsoft Publisher Agreement
To see what's changed since the last version, see Change history for Microsoft Publisher Agreement version 8.0 – October 2022 update
New Teams Rooms licensing is here
Date: September 7, 2022
Summary
Meet Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro, a new offer that brings together the value of existing Teams Rooms features, new innovations, and the managed services platform in one license.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) partners
Details
Today, we're excited to announce changes to our Microsoft Teams Rooms licensing model that will simplify the journey for your customers and accelerate adoption.
Customers are eagerly seeking solutions for their hybrid work and return-to-office challenges, and these changes will help ensure that we have the right offers to support their workplace needs.
Updates include:
- New Microsoft Teams Rooms licensing structure
- Update to Teams Rooms managed services
Refer to the public announcement for complete details.
You can also refer to this article containing partner guidance on steps to take or how to support your customers posted on August 13, 2022.
Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro is offered at USD40 estimated retail price (ERP) per month and is available through all our purchasing channels:
- Enterprise Agreement
- Enterprise Agreement Subscription
- Enrollment for Education Solutions
- New commerce experience (NCE)/Modern—customer-led
- NCE/Modern—partner-led
- CSP
- Web Direct
The new Pro SKUs are:
- Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro
- Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro for EDU
- Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro for GCC
- Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro without Audio Conferencing
- Microsoft Teams Rooms Pro without Audio Conferencing for EDU
Teams Rooms Basic (zero dollar) SKU is available via Web Direct. The SKU can be enabled by acquiring a zero-dollar Teams Rooms Basic license and assigning it to the device via the customer's Microsoft 365 Admin portal.
Next steps
We've developed several resources to support you through this transition:
- Learn more about Teams Rooms licensing.
- Download the Teams Rooms Licensing Messaging Framework.
- Download the Teams Rooms Licensing Data Sheet.
New ways to save on Azure compute services through the Cloud Service Provider (CSP) program coming soon
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
Microsoft is introducing a new way to save on Azure compute services through the CSP program.
Note
Azure savings plan for compute is now live. For details, see the the October 18 announcement Now live: Azure savings plan for compute
Workspace
Customers
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the CSP program and LSP partners
Details
Microsoft is introducing a new way to save on Azure compute services through the CSP program. These new Azure offers can unlock growth opportunities for partners with new or existing customers while reducing operational overhead as compared to existing offers.
Next steps
The full announcement is only available to Microsoft partners. Sign in to access the full announcement.
View the latest promotions and offers
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
The latest Global Promo Readiness Guide has been published.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
Partners transacting through the Cloud Solution Provider program
Details
The latest Global Promo Readiness Guide, a consolidated view of all current and upcoming promotions, is now available at the Operations Readiness resource gallery.
See active and upcoming promotions and offers at the Global Promo Readiness Guide collection.
Next steps
Review the latest monthly Promo Guide in the Operations Readiness resource gallery. Share this information with the appropriate contacts in your organization, and let us know if the guide is helpful by responding to the Was this page helpful? question at the bottom of the page.
Questions?
For questions about these offers, check your relevant Yammer communities.
Microsoft 365 Nonprofit pricing and Audio Conferencing licensing updates
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
Beginning September 1, 2022, we're making changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 nonprofit plans.
For more information, see the Details section of this announcement.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
All partners
Details
What's changing? Beginning September 1, 2022, we're making the following changes to Microsoft 365 and Office 365 nonprofit plans.
| Product | Previous price (USD) | Price on September 1, 2022 (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Office 365 E1 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Office 365 E3 | 4.50 | 5.75 |
| Office 365 E5 | 14.00 | 15.20 |
| Microsoft 365 E3 | 8.00 | 9.00 |
| Microsoft 365 Business Premium | 5.00 | 5.50 |
These increases will apply globally with local market adjustments for certain regions. We'll continue to provide nonprofits discounts of up to 75% on many other Microsoft 365 products.
Note
These changes will not affect any nonprofit offers available as a grant, including:
10 licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Premium
300 licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Basic
2,000 licenses of Office 365 E1 via Enterprise Agreement.
Next steps
Familiarize yourself with this information and share it with the appropriate people.
Questions?
- Nonprofit FAQ - Microsoft Nonprofits
- For more information, download Microsoft 365Nonprofit Pricing and Audio Conferencing Updates-Update.
Introducing the Microsoft 365 SMB and New Customer Upsell Promotion for Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Customers
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
The Microsoft 365 SMB and New Customer Upsell Promotion for Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) Customers is now available.
A 16.7 percent discount is available to:
- Customers who are new to Microsoft 365
- Existing customers who upgrade to a more premium product
who choose to start with a low-risk monthly commitment across any of the products listed in the Details section of this announcement.
This offer is valid from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Workspace
Customers
Impacted audience
CSP indirect providers and resellers and direct-bill partners
Details
Microsoft created the SMB New Customer and Upsell promotion to enable partners to pitch how Microsoft 365 helps prospective and existing customers do more with less by consolidating vendors or improving their security and productivity posture with more premium products.
The SMB New Customer and Upsell promo provides a 16.7 percent discount to:
Customers who are new to Microsoft 365
Existing customers who upgrade to a more premium product who choose to start with a low-risk monthly commitment across any of the following products:
Microsoft 365 Business Basic
Microsoft 365 Business Standard
Microsoft 365 Business Premium
Microsoft 365 Apps for Business
Microsoft Teams Essentials (Azure AD Identity)
Microsoft Defender for Business
This offer is valid from September 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023.
Next steps
For more information about available promotions, download the Global Promotions Readiness Guide. (The guide is saved to your default download folder, sometimes with no notification.)
Questions?
For more information about the Microsoft 365 SMB and New Customer Upsell Promotion, download the Microsoft Small and Medium Business Do More with Less NCE Offer FAQ.
Change log
September 9, 2022: Updated Microsoft Teams Essentials on the 16.7% discount list to Microsoft Teams Essentials (Azure AD Identity)
October 1 Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) software subscription offer and price list changes
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
On October 1, 2022, CSP software subscription opportunities will be expanding with corresponding price changes.
Workspace
Pricing
Impacted audience
CSP partners
Details
Partners will have new options to sell software subscriptions and hosted solutions that include software. Products affected include Windows Server, SQL Server, and Remote Desktop Services (RDS). In addition to associated product licensing changes, there will be the following CSP offer updates:
- New one- and three-year subscriptions to Windows Server Datacenter edition will be available.
- A monthly billing option will be available with one-year software subscriptions to affected products.
Over time, one-year software subscription prices will be aligned with offers sold under the Services Provider License Agreement (SPLA). Some prices might decrease while others might increase.
On October 1, the following CSP software subscription price list changes will take effect:
| Product ID | SKU title | Current price (USD) | Effective October 1 (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DG7GMGF0D5RK | Windows Server 2022 Standard - 8 Core License Pack 1 Year | 272 | 213.60 |
| DG7GMGF0DVSV | Windows Server 2022 Remote Desktop Services - 1 User CAL 1 Year | 56.04 | 77.04 |
| Not yet available | Windows Server 2022 Datacenter - 8 Core License Pack 3 Year | N/A | 3091.68 |
| Not yet available | Windows Server 2022 Datacenter – 8 Core License Pack 1 Year | N/A | 1481.28 |
Note
Partners who transact software subscriptions should always download the latest price list to see current prices.
Next steps
- To learn more, review the CSP pricing and offers pricing resources.
- Share this information with all appropriate contacts in your organization
- For more information on the October 1 release, see the partner blog on these hosting changes.
Email notifications for marketplace leads in Partner Center
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
Email notifications or digest emails are sent when marketplace leads are generated in Partner Center
Workspace
Referrals
Impacted audience
Partners with Marketplace leads for offers listed in the Microsoft commercial marketplace (Referral admins)
Details
In today's fast-moving world, we want to reach you where you are—your email inbox.
Partner Center now sends email to you when a lead is created so you can quickly reach out to your customers and help them with the offer installation and pricing.
If you have many leads, we don't want to bombard you with email, so we just send you a single digest email every day. This email is sent to Referral admins in Partner Center.
Marketplace leads are always available in the Referrals workspacein Partner center.
Next steps
Sign in to Partner Center > Referrals > Leads and start reaching out to them right away!
Removal of check payment instructions from new commerce invoices in the US (including Puerto Rico) and Canada
Date: September 1, 2022
Summary
Starting October 1, 2022, partner invoices will no longer contain physical check remit instructions on the face of their summarized invoice.
Workspace
Billing
Impacted audience
Direct-bill partners transacting through the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program
Details
Effective October 1, 2022, Microsoft will remove the check payment option from new commerce invoices. This change affects only the United States (including Puerto Rico) and Canada.
- Before December 1, 2022, current check payers are required to update their accounts payable or procurement system to pay Microsoft through wire transfer or automated clearing house (ACH) going forward.
- All new and prospective partners will be required to remit payment to Microsoft only via wire transfer or ACH.
Next steps
For more information regarding Partner Center billing, see Understand your bill and reconciliation file in Partner Center.
Questions?
If you have questions, create a support request at the Partner Center Support page.