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Introducing Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite
Built to help you seize the agentic moment and drive frontier transformation, general availability of Microsoft 365 E7 and Microsoft Agent 365 is on May 1, 2026.
Starting on April 1, 2026, to accelerate Microsoft 365 E5 to E7 upsell and Agent 365 adoption, Copilot + Power Accelerate will include Agent 365 across Immersion Briefings, Envisioning and proof of concept (PoC) engagements, and Deployment Accelerators. Microsoft 365 E7 and Agent 365 will also be included as eligible for the core, strategic product accelerator and growth levers in Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) incentives.
Extended Service Terms
Extended Service Terms are new end-of term options for partners that need more time to decide between cancelling a subscription or renewing it. This added flexibility costs 3% above the monthly rate for the stock keeping unit (SKU) but allows for ultimate flexibility of renewing, upgrading, or cancelling at any time.
We are letting you know that Microsoft has announced that on 4th May 2026, the free grace period for accessing services on non-renewed subscriptions is discontinued. Customers who don't renew must either cancel at end of term and lose access immediately or enter a paid extended service term (EST) to continue service. The extended service term bills monthly at the current monthly term rate plus a 3% uplift (or 23% if no monthly plan exists).
Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Updates in 2026
As previously advised, Microsoft has announced that effective 1 July 2026, a price increase will apply across all billing plans for the following products, with updated list pricing taking effect from this date.
Microsoft has released the full list of affected products and the % price increase amounts as per the below tables. All pricing is in USD.
The changes will apply globally with local market adjustments for their commercial products and nonprofit pricing will be adjusted in line with commercial pricing.
Note, price increases will apply to new and renewing customers starting July 1, 2026. Existing customers on commercial Microsoft 365 subscriptions impacted by the price update will see the new prices at their next renewal after July 1, 2026.
Disclaimer
Information current as at 18th February 2026. Information is provided in summary form. All information contained on this email is given in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be accurate.
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.
INGRAM OFFERS
Exclusive Ingram Micro NCE Offers
Earn up to $6,000 when you sell Microsoft Cloud solutions to your customers
Ingram Micro is excited to extend two Microsoft NCE incentives to our Partners for rewarding new customer sales & selling M365 Premium SKUs - including Copilot for Microsoft 365 - as well as the addition of security SKUs. These incentives are available through to 31st March 2026.
We want to help ease some of challenges for you – Ingram Micro is rewarding existing partners up to $3,000* when you begin deploying Microsoft cloud solutions to net new customers. Earn a $1 reward for every $1 Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) that your new end-customer brings.
Reaping this reward is simple:
- Deploy new Microsoft cloud solutions for your customers via Ingram Micro.
- Claim your reward using the link here.
Take advantage of the new customer add incentive & leverage Microsoft Cloud Solutions for your customers.
Ingram Micro now offers 30 days free on Microsoft 365 Business Premium, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 E3, Microsoft 365 E5 and Microsoft 365 E5 Security SKUs on new customer & upsell orders placed with Ingram Micro.
- To participate, you must transact Copilot for Microsoft 365, M365 Business premium, M365 E3, M365 E5, M365 E5 Security, M365 E5 Compliance, Microsoft Defender Suite for Business Premium, Purview Suite for Business Premium and Defender and Purview Suite for Business Premium via Ingram Micro and claim via this link.
- Reseller payout is capped at $3k per reseller.
You can cancel select NCE licences that are already a part of Microsoft 365 Business Premium suite, when upgrading from a base licence such as Microsoft 365 Business Basic and Microsoft 365 Business Standard by requesting customer Support.
Unlock growth with Azure
& earn rewards up to $5,000
Small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) need scalable, secure, and efficient solutions to deliver modern experiences as they need to stay competitive.
Promotional period 1 February 2026 to 31 March 2026.
Azure Assessments
We offer Free Azure Assessment services for all migration sizes. You can also earn up to $1,000 when you execute the assessment with the opportunity of deal size of more than $25k USD ARR.
Azure POCs
Execute Proof of concept for customers to showcase the Proposed solution solves the business problems. Leverage Ingram Micro Pre-sales engineers and up to $1,000 Azure credits for POC.
New Customer Incentive
Ingram Micro is rewarding existing partners up to $3,000* when you begin deploying Microsoft Azure solutions to net new customers.
Earn a $1 reward for every $1 Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR) that your new end-customer brings.
Funded Migration Services
Get help with moving your applications, data, and infrastructure. Be it VDI, servers, databases or apps, we got you covered. Leverage Ingram Micro Azure Centre of Excellence with funding from AMM.
Certification Support
You can increase your profitability on Azure by earning backend incentives from Microsoft by achieving a solution designation.
Ingram Micro now offers you funding support up to $1,000 to achieve your immediate and advanced certifications.
Start a Copilot for Microsoft 365 journey with your customers
Ingram Micro & Microsoft also has a range of offers designed to help.
Ingram Micro Exclusive Offer on Copilot: Purchase a full-term annual license or co-termed subscription between Feb 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, and Ingram Micro will provide a rebate for the first 3 months for up to 25 seats capped at $2500 AUD*.
Promotional period 1 February 2026 to 30 June 2026.
Microsoft SMB Bundles
Microsoft recently announced promotions for Copilot Business & three new Copilot Business + Copilot Business bundles, designed for customers who want the fastest, most cost-effective path to Copilot readiness.
For customers with <300 seats:
• 15% off Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (1-300 Licenses)
• 35% off Microsoft 365 Business standard + Copilot Business (10-300 licences)
• 25% off Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot Business (10-300 licences)
• 30% off Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot Business & Purview Suite (10-300 licences)
• 50% off Microsoft Purview Suite for Business Premium (1-300 licences)
For more information on the Microsoft promotion and pricing please see the FAQ document available.
For customers with 300 seats+:
• 15% off Microsoft 365 Copilot – New to Microsoft 365 Copilot only (10+ licences)
• 20% off Microsoft 365 Copilot (100+ licences)
• 30% off Microsoft 365 Copilot (300+ licences)
For more information on the Microsoft promotion and pricing please see the FAQ documents available.