As AI costs rise, Howard M. Cohen argues MSPs can apply their existing cloud FinOps skills to control client spending through usage visibility, model optimization, routing and shadow AI consolidation. See how cloud cost skills translate to AI spending: https://ow.ly/BewE50ZzMAI #MSP #FinOps #AI

The Secret to Reducing Customers' AI Operating Costs: Apply Your Cloud Skills -- Redmond Channel Partner

How to use the FinOps skills you acquired to reduce your customers’ cloud costs for AI.

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Microsoft has added business process visualization to the Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal, helping project teams align process hierarchies, implementation scope and solution requirements. See how Microsoft is simplifying Dynamics 365 implementations: https://ow.ly/Zwey50ZzoBH #Dynamics365 #ERP

Microsoft Adds Business Process Visualization to Dynamics 365 Implementation Portal -- Redmond Channel Partner

New capability gives implementation teams a graphical view of business processes and their relationships, helping connect Dynamics 365 requirements with configuration and testing work.

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Blackbaud is integrating Raiser’s Edge NXT with Microsoft 365 Copilot, bringing fundraising intelligence into AI-assisted workflows while preserving existing permissions and security controls. See how nonprofits can connect fundraising data with AI: https://ow.ly/A7EA50ZyVtP #Microsoft365Copilot

Blackbaud Connects Raiser’s Edge NXT Fundraising Data with Microsoft 365 Copilot -- Redmond Channel Partner

New integration lets nonprofit teams access constituent and fundraising intelligence from Raiser’s Edge NXT while working inside Microsoft’s AI-powered productivity tools.

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Microsoft Intune adoption continues to grow, but most IT teams are still managing hybrid environments alongside Configuration Manager as they modernize endpoint management. See what the data says about endpoint management's future: https://ow.ly/5TYq50ZyqcT #ConfigMgr #EndpointManagement

Microsoft Intune Adoption Grows, but Configuration Manager Isn’t Going Away Yet -- Redmond Channel Partner

Organizations are increasingly running Intune alongside Configuration Manager while they move workloads to the cloud at their own pace.

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Enterprise AI agents are moving into production, with 59.5% of surveyed leaders already deploying autonomous agents while governance, security and accountability become top priorities. See why guardrails matter as AI scales: https://ow.ly/uU4P50Zy1El #AI #AgenticAI #EnterpriseAI

Enterprise AI Agents Move Into Production, Putting Guardrails in the Spotlight -- Redmond Channel Partner

New research indicates that AI agents are already making the jump from experimentation to production, bringing security, governance and accountability to the forefront of enterprise AI strategies.

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Quisitive has launched Spyglass Guardrail to help secure Microsoft Copilot and AI agents with runtime governance, automated security controls and Microsoft 365 policy enforcement. See how it can strengthen enterprise AI security: https://ow.ly/GqH750Zxn5v #AI #Microsoft365 #Cybersecurity

Quisitive Launches Spyglass Guardrail to Strengthen AI Security Governance and Microsoft 365 -- Redmond Channel Partner

New security capability provides runtime guardrails for enterprise AI, helping organizations enforce policies, prevent data exposure and govern AI interactions.

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Darktrace is integrating its AI security risk signals with Microsoft Agent 365, adding behavioral threat detection and real-time risk insights to help organizations identify AI agent risks faster. See how AI security is evolving with enterprise agents: https://ow.ly/zZQV50ZwUWl #Cybersecurity

Darktrace Integrates AI Risk Signals with Microsoft 365 Agents -- Redmond Channel Partner

Collaboration brings Darktrace security insights into Microsoft Agent 365 to help organizations detect and respond to AI-related threats.

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Microsoft has made the Dynamics 365 Customer Service MCP server generally available, enabling AI agents to automate support workflows with more than 90 built-in tools while maintaining existing security controls. Learn more: https://ow.ly/gwAc50Zw4OJ #Microsoft #Dynamics365 #AI

Microsoft Makes Dynamics 365 Customer Service MCP Server Generally Available -- Redmond Channel Partner

General availability of the Model Context Protocol server enables AI agents to securely access Dynamics 365 Customer Service data and workflows.

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Microsoft reported $90B in quarterly revenue as Azure topped $100B in annual revenue for the first time. Microsoft 365 Copilot also surpassed 30 million paid seats. See Microsoft's latest cloud and AI milestones: https://ow.ly/aXQb50ZuXoB #Microsoft #Azure #AI

Microsoft Tops $90B Quarterly Revenue as Azure Hits $100B Annual Milestone -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft reported record fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2026 results on Wednesday, July 29, driven by continued strength in Azure.

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AI partner programs are evolving quickly, but as Howard M. Cohen explains, Anthropic, OpenAI and Google are taking very different approaches to helping MSPs build enterprise AI practices. See which AI partner program fits your MSP: https://ow.ly/Kkqk50ZuAVn #AI #MSP

The AI Partner Programs MSPs Have Been Waiting For -- Redmond Channel Partner

2026 has been the year of the AI Partner Program. Here's how to evaluate all three and decide which one your MSP should join.

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IntelAgree has brought its AI-powered contract lifecycle management platform to the Microsoft marketplace, adding AI contract analysis, automated workflows and Azure integration. See how AI is transforming contract management: https://ow.ly/AO2c50Zu9VE #Microsoft #AI #LegalTech

IntelAgree Brings AI Contract Intelligence Platform to Microsoft Marketplace -- Redmond Channel Partner

Legal technology vendor joins Microsoft's co-sell program, expanding access to AI-powered contract lifecycle management for enterprise customers.

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Microsoft has introduced Project Perception and expanded Defender protections to help enterprises detect threats, monitor AI agents and respond to attacks at machine speed. See how Microsoft is securing AI agents: https://ow.ly/cclc50Zu9U3 #Microsoft #AI #Cybersecurity

Microsoft Targets AI-Era Threats with Project Perception and Stronger Agent Security -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft is rolling out new security capabilities intended to help organizations identify and stop malicious or risky agent behavior in real time.

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Databricks and Microsoft have expanded their AI partnership, strengthening Azure Databricks, Azure AI Foundry and Genie to build enterprise AI grounded in governed business data. See how enterprise AI evolves: https://ow.ly/HvGT50ZtKCs #AI #Microsoft #Azure

Databricks and Microsoft Expand AI Partnership Around Enterprise Data -- Redmond Channel Partner

Expanded collaboration aims to help organizations connect business data with AI applications through deeper integration between Databricks and Microsoft's AI platform.

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Synopsys, AMD and Microsoft are expanding agentic AI for semiconductor design with autonomous engineering workflows that automate debugging and accelerate chip development. See how AI is reshaping chips: https://ow.ly/CXKe50ZtKBx #AI #Semiconductors

Synopsys Expands Agentic AI Collaboration with AMD and Microsoft for Chip Design -- Redmond Channel Partner

New AI-driven engineering workflows automate key stages of semiconductor development, combining Synopsys design tools with Microsoft's cloud platform and AMD design expertise.

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Microsoft will use MCAPS Start for Partners to outline its FY27 strategy, centered on deploying AI agents in production through new partner benefits, incentives and co-sell programs. See Microsoft's FY27 priorities: https://ow.ly/JTET50Zt5au #Microsoft #AI #MicrosoftPartners

Microsoft Outlines FY27 Priorities at MCAPS Start for Partners Event -- Redmond Channel Partner

Annual virtual event will provide partners with guidance on AI, cloud, security and go-to-market strategies for Microsoft's 2027 fiscal year.

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Manulife is expanding its partnership with Microsoft to accelerate enterprise AI adoption through Microsoft 365 Copilot, Azure AI and secure cloud technologies. See how governance is scaling alongside enterprise AI: https://ow.ly/n6h250ZrTPN #AI #EnterpriseAI #AIGovernance

Manulife Expands Microsoft Partnership to Strengthen Enterprise AI Governance -- Redmond Channel Partner

Financial services company broadens collaboration with Microsoft to scale AI adoption while emphasizing governance, security and responsible use.

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RecordPoint has launched a Global Partner Program with training, partner resources and access to Microsoft's co-sell motion to help organizations strengthen AI data governance and compliance. See how RecordPoint is expanding its AI governance ecosystem: https://ow.ly/346T50ZqHVr #AI #Microsoft

RecordPoint Bets on Channel Partners as AI Governance Spending Accelerates -- Redmond Channel Partner

RecordPoint is shifting to a channel-first strategy with the launch of a new Global Partner Program aimed at helping resellers.

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Microsoft has introduced Defender Experts Threat Intelligence and expanded Defender Experts MDR with multicloud and third-party monitoring through Microsoft Sentinel. See how Microsoft is closing the intelligence-to-action gap: https://ow.ly/ubuz50ZpYjb #Cybersecurity #MicrosoftSentinel

Microsoft Broadens Defender Experts Portfolio with New Threat Intelligence Service and Expanded Hybrid Cloud Protection -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft is extending its managed security services by adding a new Defender Experts Threat Intelligence offering.

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Microsoft and 3M have announced a partnership that combines Azure AI data center infrastructure with enterprise-wide AI adoption across manufacturing, supply chains, cybersecurity and product development. See what's driving the next phase of enterprise AI: https://ow.ly/vPq150Zog50 #Microsoft #AI

Microsoft, 3M Expand Alliance to Pair AI Infrastructure with Enterprise Transformation -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft and 3M are deepening their relationship through a new strategic agreement that addresses both the technology powering next-generation AI and the way large enterprises apply AI across their operations.

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AI is no longer a technology of the future. It's helping professionals solve problems, improve efficiency and unlock new possibilities every day. Here's to the progress AI has made and what's still to come. Happy AI Appreciation Day! 🤖 #AIAppreciationDay #AI #FutureOfWork

Newforma has added a Microsoft Teams connector that automatically captures Teams conversations, files and collaboration history in Newforma Konekt for centralized AECO project records. See how it strengthens project documentation: https://ow.ly/TUyh50ZnKEU #MicrosoftTeams #Construction #AECO

Newforma Adds Microsoft Teams Connector to Improve AECO Project Records Management -- Redmond Channel Partner

Integration helps architecture, engineering, construction and owner organizations capture Teams communications as part of official project documentation.

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Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion in Frontier Company, betting enterprise AI's next competitive advantage is deployment rather than foundation model performance. See why implementation is reshaping enterprise AI: https://ow.ly/CcPB50Zmlmf #Microsoft #AI #EnterpriseAI

Microsoft Shifts Its Enterprise AI Strategy from Building Models to Deployment -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft is investing $2.5 billion on the premise that enterprise AI's next phase will be defined less by advances in foundation models than by organizations' ability to deploy those models successfully at scale.

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In this article, Howard M. Cohen breaks down the latest AI partner programs from Anthropic, OpenAI and Google, exploring what each offers MSPs looking to grow their enterprise AI business. See which program aligns with your goals: https://ow.ly/tLwF50ZlYW1 #AI #MSP #Cloud

The AI Partner Programs MSPs Have Been Waiting For -- Redmond Channel Partner

2026 has been the year of the AI Partner Program. Here's how to evaluate all three and decide which one your MSP should join.

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Microsoft is cutting about 4,800 jobs as part of an AI-focused restructuring, saying the roles are not being replaced by AI while expanding investments in AI engineering and customer deployments. See what's driving the changes: https://ow.ly/cyWX50ZlYS9 #Microsoft #AI #TechNews

Microsoft Restructures Workforce, Eliminates About 4,800 Positions -- Redmond Channel Partner

Microsoft will reduce its global headcount by approximately 4,800 employees as part of a broader organizational restructuring.

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Velosio has acquired Kopis and Acuitas to expand its Microsoft consulting business, adding expertise across Dynamics 365, Azure, Power Platform and AI services for enterprise customers. See what the acquisitions add: https://ow.ly/fZKS50ZjAkk #Microsoft #Azure #Dynamics365

Velosio Expands Microsoft Services Business with Kopis and Acuitas Acquisitions -- Redmond Channel Partner

Acquisitions strengthen Velosio’s Microsoft cloud, business applications and AI consulting capabilities.

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Kyndryl and Microsoft are expanding sovereignty services, combining Microsoft Sovereign Cloud with managed services to support secure Azure, Microsoft 365 and hybrid cloud deployments. See what's driving sovereign cloud adoption: https://ow.ly/jzYa50ZjAfq #Microsoft #Azure #Cloud

Kyndryl Expands Sovereignty Services Through Microsoft Partnership -- Redmond Channel Partner

Enhanced collaboration aims to help organizations meet data residency, compliance and regulatory requirements in cloud environments.

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