{"id":22751,"date":"2025-07-23T15:49:57","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T19:49:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/?p=22751"},"modified":"2025-07-23T16:41:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T20:41:31","slug":"microsoft-mcaps-start-recap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/en\/microsoft-mcaps-start-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft MCAPS Start Recap: FY26 Redefines the Microsoft Partner Landscape\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"22751\" class=\"elementor elementor-22751\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-178166d0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"178166d0\" data-element_type=\"container\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c1098f7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"3c1098f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"366\" src=\"https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-700x366.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-22754\" alt=\"Microsoft - MCAPS Start for Partners\" srcset=\"https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-700x366.webp 700w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-250x131.webp 250w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-260x136.webp 260w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-1536x804.webp 1536w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-2048x1072.webp 2048w, https:\/\/itcloud.absoludev.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/MCAPS-EN@2x-120x63.webp 120w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c38fdd6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c38fdd6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On Tuesday, July 15th, Microsoft hosted its highly anticipated Partner Webinar, unveiling a wave of changes that set the stage for a transformative FY26. This year marks one of the most significant shifts in the Microsoft Ecosystem since the turn of the century\u2014with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI front and center<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. From new solution areas and partner designations to enhanced incentives and skilling initiatives, the announcements signal a dynamic new chapter for the partner community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><strong>Let\u2019s walk you through all the key changes:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bdb90a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1bdb90a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FY26 Strategic Solution Areas <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15b6b864 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"15b6b864\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Microsoft has defined three new strategic areas that will shape its focus moving forward:\u00a0<\/p><p><span style=\"color: #1d4f91;\"><strong>1- AI Business Solutions<br \/><\/strong><\/span>Combining Modern Work and Business Applications\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Copilots on every device across every role\u00a0<\/li><li>M365 and D365 core execution<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/><span style=\"color: #1d4f91;\">2- Cloud &amp; AI Platforms<\/span><br \/><\/strong>(Copilot Studio, Microsoft Azure)\u00a0<\/p><ul><li>Frontier AI Solutions\u00a0<\/li><li>Migrations and Modernization\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><p><strong><br \/><span style=\"color: #1d4f91;\">3. Security<\/span><\/strong><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"6\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Security as the cyber foundation\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1299c5b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1299c5b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">New Partner Solution Designations \n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31845269 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"31845269\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft is introducing several new designations that allow partners to demonstrate expertise and differentiate themselves:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Copilot Specialization<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: For partners delivering in-depth Copilot implementations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sovereign Cloud<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Focused on data residency &amp; compliance<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support Designation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Around support services that partners can offer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"7\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Device Designations<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Allows OEMs focused on Copilot+ PCs and hybrid devices to stand out<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4409579f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4409579f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Incentives &amp; Funding Increases <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-116f3f1d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"116f3f1d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Major updates to the CSP channel will see a boost in partner support:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft has increased the funding and incentives through the CSP Channel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"8\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">70% of the overall funding mechanisms<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> will now be available for the CSP motion<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More details to come on this topic.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ef77290 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ef77290\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Skilling: Elevating Partner Capabilities <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5eb7c46 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5eb7c46\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft remains committed to growing a skilled ecosystem:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"9\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Continued focus on <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">skilled partners<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in the Ecosystem: <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/training#\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f3f4a08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f3f4a08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">CSP Program Updates <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5855d9bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5855d9bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">More flexibility and tools are now available to streamline partner operations:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New 3-Year Subscription Terms for E3, E5, M365 E5 Security and Compliance Mini-bundles, and Teams Enterprise (Launched June 1, 2025) <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-ca\/partner-center\/announcements\/2025-june\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">EA to CSP Migration Renewal Tool in Partner Center <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #326fde;\"><a style=\"color: #326fde;\" href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/partner-center\/customers\/transition-seat-based-services\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a><\/span><\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-49bc9288 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"49bc9288\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What\u2019s Next? <\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-62a1b285 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"62a1b285\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the Partner Webinar provided high-level insight into FY26\u2019s direction, many details are still under wraps. Microsoft is expected to roll out deeper updates in the coming weeks and months.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stay tuned\u2014FY26 is already shaping up to be a pivotal year for partners and innovation alike.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"On Tuesday, July 15th, Microsoft hosted its highly anticipated Partner Webinar, unveiling a wave of changes that set the stage for a transformative FY26. 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