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Transforming business and work—the era of AI
AI is no longer a futuristic concept; it’s reshaping businesses today. According to a recent MIT Sloan Management Review, 87% of organizations believe AI will give them a competitive edge.1 AI offers numerous transformation opportunities, such as enriching employee experiences, reinventing customer engagement, reshaping business processes, and driving innovation.
Our AI solutions, including Microsoft 365 Copilot, are designed to enhance productivity and improve the quality of work. These tools are not just about automation, they’re about empowering individuals and teams to achieve more.
As you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of technology, we’re excited to share the latest updates and opportunities that will help you accelerate your business and stay ahead of the curve.
In FY25 H2 we have a unique opportunity to empower our Americas customers with secure AI, enabling organizations to leverage the innovations in Microsoft 365 Copilot while keeping their data and network resources secure and compliant with Microsoft. There’s no better time to get started leveraging the transformative power of AI and the unprecedented and compelling portfolio of customer offers.
CSP offers to empower your customers
Several promotions are available that are designed to help your customers accelerate the adoption of AI, along with other Microsoft solutions, to drive growth and efficiency. These new CSP offers include:
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- Microsoft 365 E5 Security Business Premium add-on. Business Premium customers are now able to purchase Microsoft 365 E5 Security as an add-on for enhanced security with: Microsoft Entra ID Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Identity, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Plan 2, Microsoft Defender for Office 365 Plan 2, and Microsoft Defender for Cloud Apps. Learn more. See the plans.
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- Upsell to Microsoft 365 E3. Available through June 30, 2025, this promo offers a 15% discount to new Microsoft 365 E3 customers, up to 2,400 seats. See the E3 Promo FAQ.
- Upsell to Microsoft 365 E5. Available through June 30, 2025, this promo offers a 15% discount to new Microsoft 365 E5 customers, up to 2,400 seats. See the E5 Promo FAQ.
- Extended: Microsoft 365 Getting Started. Available through June 30, 2025, this promo offers a 15% discount on new Copilot subscriptions for 10 to 300 licenses for 12 months. Learn more.
- Updated: Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance mini bundle. Available through January 2026, this new promo offers a 50% discount on new E5 Compliance seats for Microsoft 365 Copilot customers. This promo can be applied retroactively to customers who have already purchased Microsoft 365 Copilot. See the E5 Compliance Promo FAQ.
Building an agentic world with Copilot and AI
Our vision for the future includes building a world where personal, organizational, business process, and cross-organizational agents work seamlessly together. Microsoft 365 Copilot, along with Copilot Studio, is at the forefront of this transformation, offering tools that cater to various roles, including HR, finance, marketing, legal, software development, security, customer service, sales, and data analysis.
Seize this opportunity by leveraging Copilot Chat to deliver tailored AI solutions that enhance customer engagement and generate new revenue streams. The focus on agentic AI allows partners to develop and manage agents that automate business processes, providing scalable monetization opportunities through a pay-as-you-go model.
By addressing data security and compliance challenges, you can build trust and safeguard customer data, positioning yourself as a leader in the AI transformation journey.
This approach not only drives growth but also ensures that you can offer innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of your customers.
Additional resources
- Global Promo Readiness Guide
- CSP Security page
- Cybersecurity for small and medium business | Microsoft Security
- Partner Sales Bootcamp for Secure Productivity
Join the conversation
Want to explore this and other topics you care about with Microsoft and other US partners? Head over to the Microsoft Americas Partner Community on LinkedIn.
