Copilot for Microsoft 365 available to more customers

 
 

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01 jan. 01 Author: Kjeld Larsen

Starting January 22, 2025, Microsoft are adding over 20 in-demand product licenses to the partner benefits packages. This includes Microsoft Copilot products, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft GitHub.

Staying at the forefront of technology innovation is essential for Microsoft partners, and Microsoft offer partners the tools and support to do so.

In January 2024, Microsoft launched 3 distinct benefits packages built to meet the varied needs of partners in any stages of growth designed to help take your business to the next level. They complement the Solutions Partner and ISV Success core and expanded benefits already available for partners. 

The benefit packages are available for any Microsoft partner to purchase and offer Microsoft Partners access to software and services at heavy discounted pricing. The software included are for internal use only, not for resale.

To purchase the packages, Membership Admins can access the Membership Offers page in Partner Center.

Partner Launch Benefits – UDS 345 Annual Fee

Partner Launch Benefits are designed to help you build high-performing solutions and kick-start your business growth. Benefits include:

  • Retail value* USD 13,792
  • Up to 5 users across 9 software products
  • USD700 of Azure credits
  • Microsoft Partner Price: USD345

Partner Success Core Benefits – USD 895 Annual Fee

Partner Success Core Benefits are designed to help you create, build, and expand a strong AI and cloud practice. Benefits include:

  • Retail value* USD 62,086+
  • Up to 25 users across​ 20 software products
  • USD 2,400 of Azure credits
  • Technical presales and deployment hours
  • 5 technical support and consultation hours
  • 2 cloud support incidents

Partner Success Expanded Benefits – USD 3.995 Annual Fee

Partner Success Expanded Benefits are designed to help you scale your reach further and deepen your partnership with Microsoft. Benefits include:

  • Retail value* USD 390,864+
  • Up to 35 users across​ 38 software products
  • USD 4,000 of Azure credits
  • Unlimited technical presales and deployment hours
  • 10 technical support and consultation hours
  • 5 cloud support incidents

See details in the chart below and consult the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Benefit Guide for more information.

Starting January 22, 2025, we are adding over 20 in-demand product licenses to our benefits packages. This includes game-changing Microsoft Copilot products, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Microsoft GitHub.

Deepen your partnership and reach more customers

In addition to partner benefits packages, the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program offers differentiation opportunities that make it easier for customers to identify your organization's broad technical capabilities. Depending on your business growth and goals, you may choose to pursue a Solutions Partner designation, which provides you with a portfolio of tailored benefits, opens you to co-sell opportunities, and helps you stand out in the marketplace with customer-facing badging.

Please consult the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Benefit Guide for more information on software benefits included in Solution Partner Designations and Specializations.  

What is included in the product benefits?

The software and number of licenses included varies depending on the benefit package. All packages include:

  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium
  • Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Dynamics 365 Sales Enterprise
  • Azure Credits
  • Visual Studio

All software is for internal use only, not for resale. See details in the chart below and consult the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program Benefit Guide for more information.

Package:

Partner Launch
Benefits

Partner Success
Core Benefits

Partner Success
Expanded Benefits

Retail Value:*

USD 13,792

USD 62,086+

USD 390,864+

Annual Fee:

USD 345

USD 895

USD 3.995

Windows 365 Enterprise

8 vCPU, 32 GB RAM,
512 GB Storage:

-

1 user

2 users

Copilot Product Benefits

Copilot for Microsoft 365
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 users

Copilot for Sales
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 users

Copilot for Service
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 users

Copilot for Finance
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 users

Cloud Product  Benefits

Azure Bulk Credits
(Production):

USD 700 per year

USD 2.400 per year

USD 4.000 per year

Sharepoint Premium / Syntex
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

USD 500 per year

Visual Studio Professional
Subscriptions***:

1 user

8 users

15 users

Microsoft 365
Business Premium:

5 users

15 users

35 users

Teams Premium
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

5 users

Teams Room Pro
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 users

Power BI
Premium:

4 users

15 users

35 users

Power Apps Premium
From January 22, 2025**

1 user

8 users

15 users

Power Automate Premium
From January 22, 2025**

1 user

8 users

15 users

Power Automate Process
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

2 bots

Entra ID P2
From January 22, 2025**

5 users

15 users

35 users

Defender for Endpoint P2
From January 22, 2025**

5 users

15 users

35 users

Viva Suite:

-

-

15 users

Project Online
Plan 5:

1 user

5 users

5 users

Visio Online
Plan 2:

1 user

5 users

5 users

Dynamics 365 Business Applications

Dynamics 365
Business Central Premium:

4 users

15 users

35 users

Dynamics 365
Sales Enterprise:

4 users

15 users

35 users

Dynamics 365 Customer Service Enterprise:

-

-

35 users

Dynamics 365 Customer Insights:

-

-

1 tenant

Dynamics 365 Marketing (Base Pack):

-

-

1 tenant

Dynamics 365 Finance Premium:
From January 22, 2025**

-

-

35 users

Dynamics 365 Human Resources:

-

-

35 users

Dynamics 365 Project Operations:

-

-

35 users

Dynamics 365 Team Members Enterprise:

-

-

35 users

Dynamics 365 Partner Sandbox

Dynamics 365
Business Central:

5 users

5 users

5 users

Operations Application:

-

25 users

25 users

Operations Application
Tier 2 Add on:

-

1 tenant

1 tenant

Sales, Field Service, and

Customer Service:

-

25 users

25 users

Sales Insights:

-

-

5 users

Human Resources:

-

-

5 users

Guides:

-

-

1 user

Customer Service Digital

Messaging:

-

-

1 tenant

eCommerce and Cloud

Scale Unit:

-

-

1 tenant

Fraud Protection:

-

-

1 tenant

Intelligent Order

Management:

-

-

1 tenant

Marketing:

-

-

1 tenant

Software Licenses:

System Center Client Management Suite:

-

10 licenses

35 licenses

System Center Endpoint Protection:

-

10 licenses

35 licenses

System Center Standard:

-

8 licenses

16 licenses

Endpoint Configuration Manager:

-

-

35 licenses

SQL Server Enterprise
Per core:

-

-

8 licenses

Windows Server Datacenter
Per core:

-

8 licenses

16 licenses

Windows Server Standard
Per core:

-

8 licenses

16 licenses

Windows Server CALs:

-

8 licenses

35 licenses

Windows Server Remote Desktop Services CALs:

-

8 licenses

35 licenses

Advisory Benefits (Technical Presales and Deployment Services)

Advisory hours to help plan, build and implement solutions:

-

5 hours

10 hours

Partner Cloud Support
Incidents:

-

Deduct Hours

Unlimited

Support Benefits

Signature Cloud Support
Incidents:

-

2 incidents

5 incidents

Marketing Benefits

Digital Marketing Content
On Demand (DMC):

Included

Included

Included

Partner Marketing Center

Included

Included

Included

Geo Expansion Readiness
Assessment:

Included

Included

Included

Partner Go-To-Market
Toolbox:

-

-

Included

How to Market with
Microsoft Concultant:

-

-

Included

Partner Profile Optimization and Referral Management:

-

-

Included

 

Microsoft is retiring Action Pack and Legacy silver/gold Partner Benefits

Starting January 22, 2025, Microsoft will no longer sell Microsoft Action Pack, Microsoft Learning Action Pack, or legacy silver/gold benefits.

Partners who purchase or renew these legacy benefits packages before January 22, 2025, will be able to use their benefits for 12 months from their purchase/renewal date. Those with an eligible active legacy silver/gold purchase status as of January 21, 2025, will be eligible for the remainder of the FY25 CSP incentive term (January 22, 2025, to September 30, 2025).

Silver and gold benefits will remain in effect for one year after your last purchase or renewal, but they will not undergo the January 2025 update. Therefore, we encourage every partner to purchase a partner benefits package today to access the new benefits as soon as they are released on January 22, 2025. There are no requirements to purchase, and your partner admin can perform the transaction in Partner Center.

Below are recommendations to help you decide which of the three packages to choose. For qualified partners, we also encourage you to attain a Solutions Partner designation to strengthen your benefits portfolio and stand out in the marketplace.

  • If you have a Microsoft Action Pack or Learning Action Pack, we recommend the Partner Success Core Benefits and Partner Success Expanded Benefits packages, depending on the size and needs of your organization. These benefits are designed to enhance your cloud and AI capabilities and help drive long-term profitability.

  • If you have legacy silver or gold benefits, we recommend Partner Success Expanded Benefits, a comprehensive package designed for organizations ready to expand even further and deepen their partnership with Microsoft. You can also strengthen your portfolio and stand out in the marketplace with a Solutions Partner designation.


Please engage with your TD SYNNEX Software & Cloud Team to learn more.

 

Frequently Asked Questions:

Which product benefits are included with these new partner benefits packages? 

Please reference the Benefits Guide PDF for more information. 

My organization has a Solutions Partner designation; can we purchase the new partner benefits packages?

Yes. You can purchase the new partner benefits packages alongside your Solutions Partner designation and receive the benefits of both.

Can a partner organization purchase more than one (1) of each of the individual partner benefits packages? For example, can an organization purchase three (3) Partner Success Expanded Benefits packages? 

No. An individual partner global account can only purchase one (1) of a given partner benefits package at a time. This is the same as other Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program membership benefits. 

Can a partner organization purchase one of each of the new partner benefits packages at the same time? For example, can an organization purchase one (1) Partner Launch Benefits, one (1) Partner Success Core Benefits, and one (1) Partner Success Expanded Benefits package? 

Yes. A partner can purchase and receive the benefits associated with each of the new partner benefits packages at the same time.

Can my organization continue to purchase a Microsoft Action Pack with the new partner benefits packages?

Yes. Partners can continue to purchase or renew their Microsoft Action Pack.

Notes:

*Retail value is based on Microsoft list pricing and reflects the potential fees for access to Microsoft software and services.
** On January 22, 2025, as a one-time occurrence, these specific benefits are planned to be added into existing active instances of this benefit offer. The information herein is subject to change and should not be interpreted as an offer, endorsement, guarantee, commitment or any other type of representation on the part of Microsoft. All decisions pertaining and related to your business needs including but not limited to strategies, solutions, partner selection, implementation, etc. rests solely with your business. Be sure to review the benefits information in Partner Center before paying the annual fee.*** Visual Studio Professional Subscriptions with monthly Azure credit