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EVENTS
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ANNOUCEMENTS
Microsoft Announces Capability and Pricing Updates Microsoft 365 Suites in 2026
On December 4th 2025 Microsoft has announced that on 1 July 2026, Microsoft will introduce a price increase to all billing plans for the following products, list price changes will go into effect on July 1, 2026.
New capabilities coming to Microsoft 365 suites in 2026
Microsoft also announced expanded availability of AI, security, and management capabilities coming to Microsoft 365 offerings in 2026.
To understand the full value of Microsoft Business, Office, and Enterprise suites, view the webpages for details.
New release of Microsoft Copilot 365 Business
The release of Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, a brand-new SKU designed specifically for organisations with fewer than 300 seats.
This new release of Microsoft Copilot 365 Business delivers a clear message: the AI era isn’t just for enterprises anymore.
With new pricing models and simplified bundles, Microsoft is putting advanced AI productivity tools within reach for millions of small to midsize businesses creating a massive opportunity for partners ready to lead their customers into the next phase of intelligent work.
Microsoft has released new SMB Security SKU’s for Microsoft Business Premium
Three new SMB-security SKUs now offer extended detection and response (XDR) and simplified solutions for data security, compliance, and governance. Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium
• Purview Suite for Business Premium
• Defender and Purview Suite for Business Premium
These suites are designed to be comprehensive across both security and data compliance, priced for extreme value, and aligned to the unique needs of SMB customers.
FY26 Microsoft CSP Incentives Update
In FY26, Microsoft continue to double down on CSP as their hero motion, and making significant ~20% growth in CSP incentives to reward for partner growth through new customer acquisition as well as upselling and expanding existing customer base.
The purpose of this update is to provide you a quick summary of what was announced, the key changes, as well as a one-stop shop to important resources to help you maximise your CSP earnings with speed and agility.
View:
- FY26 Key Updates
- FY26 CSP earning potential across CSAs
- Incentive Eligibility Changes (effective 1 Oct 2025)
Updating Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) authorization requirements to support a thriving Partner ecosystem.
Beginning October 1, 2025, updated CSP authorisation eligibility requirements are enforced for direct bill partners, distributors, and indirect resellers. The enforcement date might vary based on current status (new applicant or existing).
MSFT FY26 Indirect Reseller Requirements:
- Complete business vetting.
- Have a minimum of 1,000 USD TTM billed revenue at the reseller tenant level.
- Complete the mandatory requirements of the Partner Centre security score.
- Accept the Indirect Reseller Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA).
MSFT Authorisation One-Pager found here.
New Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central pricing effective October 2025.
While a lot has changed over the years, our mission with Business Central remains the same: help our customers scale operations without compromise.
The updated prices apply to new subscriptions and to existing subscriptions upon their first renewal on or after October 1, 2025.
Microsoft Global Offers & Readiness
Microsoft Offers
|
Promotion |
Program |
Discount % |
Start Date (In 2025) |
End Date (In 2026) |
|
M365 E5 Compliance promo offer for M365 Copilot |
NCE, partner-led (CSP), VL with EA |
50% |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 |
|
Getting Started with new 20% offer: Save on Windows 365 |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
20% |
May 1 |
Apr 30 |
|
Updated M365 E5 Compliance promo offer for M365 Copilot |
NCE, partner-led (CSP), VL with EA |
50% |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 |
|
Extended: Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E3 and E5 three-year subscriptions |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
10% |
Jun 9 |
Jun 30 |
|
Extended: Accelerate with Microsoft 365 E5 annual term (one-year) 15% offer |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
15% |
Jun 9 |
Jun 30 |
|
Scale Up with Microsoft 365 Copilot 20% targeted offer |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
20% |
Oct 1 |
Jun 30 |
|
Getting Started with M365 Copilot 15% offer |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
15% |
Oct 1 |
Jun 30 |
|
M365 Purview Suite and Defender Suite three-year promo for CSP |
partner-led (CSP) |
10% |
Jan 1 |
Jul 1 |
|
Updated M365 Purview Suite promo offer for M365 Copilot |
NCE, partner-led (CSP), VL with EA |
50% |
Feb 1 |
Feb 1 |
|
Extended: Targeted M365 E3 20% CSP promotion (Scale up with M365 E3) |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
20% |
Oct 13 |
Jun 30 |
|
Dynamics 365 Contact Center |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
40% |
Oct 1 |
Jun 30 |
|
Power Platform Start for Business Promo |
Modern commerce led, modern partner led |
50% |
Dec 1 |
Mar 31 |
|
Introductory offer: Up to 15% off Microsoft 365 Copilot Business |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
15% |
Dec 1 |
Mar 31 |
|
Bundle and save: Up to 35% off Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
35% |
Dec 1 |
Mar 31 |
|
Bundle and Save: Up to 25% off Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Microsoft 365 Copilot Business |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
25% |
Dec 1 |
Mar 31 |
|
Bridge to Cloud 3 promotion |
NCE, partner-led (CSP) |
30% |
Jan 1, 2026 |
Dec 31 |
|
CSP-EP to online Business Central (CSP2BC) – special offer |
NCE partner-led (CSP) |
40% |
Nov 1 |
Mar 31 |