Microsoft has launched the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, empowering partners to deliver customer value through Microsoft AI and the Microsoft Cloud. The program caters to partners of all business models, from startups to independent software vendors (ISVs) and service partners, offering a comprehensive portfolio of investments. Partners can monetize their intellectual property, services, and value-add offerings on the leading AI platform provided by Microsoft.
With the increasing demand for AI integration, Microsoft’s partner ecosystem has actively transacted on Azure AI and Azure OpenAI service. Over 200 partners have already met the prerequisites for the Build and Modernize AI Apps with Microsoft Azure specialization, showcasing their expertise and success in building intelligent apps.
The Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program enables partners to accelerate time to market, differentiate themselves with innovative solutions, and amplify their value-add services. Microsoft supports partners throughout the journey, providing onboarding, skilling, go-to-market strategies, incentives, and co-selling opportunities.
The program includes investments in Azure Migration and Modernization and Azure Innovate, assisting partners in supporting customers’ cloud journey and AI adoption. Partners can leverage the AI Transformation Playbook to build their AI practice and showcase technical expertise and customer success through the Build and Modernize AI Apps with Microsoft Azure specialization.
ISV partners benefit from ISV Success, accessing product and cloud benefits, demo and sandbox environments, technical consultations, and sales and marketing support. GitHub Copilot—an AI-powered pair programmer—will be available to ISV Success partners by the end of 2023.
Microsoft’s strategic investments in the commercial marketplace simplify the sales process and expand partner opportunities. Partners can collaborate through multiparty private offers to sell customized deals in the Microsoft commercial marketplace.
The upcoming industrial metaverse offering, aligned with Solutions Partner designations, will provide new opportunities for partners in the industrial sector.
For more information, visit the Microsoft Inspire website or the Official Microsoft Blog post.
