MPN ID: five letters to unlock the possibilities of your Microsoft partnership
So, have you heard of this exciting up-and-coming start-up called ‘Microsoft’? Only kidding, of course. We all know that Microsoft’s continuing history of innovation, enablement, and user centricity is the chief reason we are where we are now, using the tools we use. And cloud solutions are no exception to this success story. Deciding to […]
Dynamics 365 EP to CSP promotion: help your clients with cash flow
Are your customers still using the perpetual (on-premise) version of Microsoft Dynamics? If the answer is yes, here’s another question: Have you been talking to them about migrating to Dynamics 365 in the cloud? If so, there’s a way to create a sense of urgency for them, while simultaneously increasing the value of your managed […]
How to choose between direct or indirect Microsoft CSP programs
So you want your IT provider business to become a Microsoft Cloud Solutions Provider (CSP), but you’re not sure which variation of the program is best for you. That choice of partnership, between direct (formerly called Tier 1) and indirect (Tier 2), will have major implications for your managed service provider (MSP) or value-added reseller […]
Direct CSP Changes: Going Indirect Will Save You Thousands a Year in Support Fees
Microsoft has recently announced that they will be updating their requirements for direct partners of the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. As of August 31, 2018, to be a direct partner you will have to purchase a Microsoft support plan and demonstrate key capabilities to help meet your customers’ needs. On-demand Webinar: Get the lowdown […]
5 Reasons to Go Indirect CSP (or why the middleman is worth it)
Whether you want to resell Office 365, become a Dynamics CRM partner, or an online backup reseller, the best and most profitable way to go forward is to become a Microsoft cloud partner. And to go about doing that, you have two options: become a direct provider, or partner with a Microsoft distributor and become […]
