OTCS-Microsoft Partner Newsletter
Jenny Austin
 

Microsoft updates
 
 

Pricing and offers
 
 
Microsoft 365 Pricing and Packaging Updates

Microsoft 365 pricing update and what it means for your customers

Microsoft announced a global price increase for Microsoft 365 subscriptions, effective 1st July, 2026. New pricing applies to renewals after this date. Partners should review Microsoft’s updates, align customer subscriptions with business needs, and maximize value. OpenText Account teams are available to support conversations and navigate these changes.

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Reduced pricing announced for Microsoft Dragon Copilot

Microsoft announced reduced pricing for Microsoft Dragon Copilot, making AI-powered clinical documentation more accessible for healthcare customers. Partner Center now reflects the updated pricing, encouraging broader adoption of Dragon Copilot across eligible healthcare scenarios.

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Find the right offers faster with Partner Center AI

Use the AI assistant in Partner Center to find and download targeted offers tailored to customers. Access it in the Customers workspace (sparkle icon) and use prompts like “Download targeted offers applicable to my customers.”

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Product news
 
 
OpenText Secure Cloud performance enhancements leveraging Microsoft

OpenText Secure Cloud performance enhancements leveraging Microsoft

In March, we improved Secure Cloud performance globally using Microsoft Azure Front Door's 200+ locations. Static content now loads locally, boosting speed and consistency. Future plans include geographic redundancy for enhanced performance and disaster recovery, though this will take time to implement.

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Microsoft and OpenAI: Separating fact from rumor

Microsoft and OpenAI confirmed their unchanged partnership, maintaining exclusive IP licensing, Azure exclusivity, and revenue terms. OpenAI’s partnerships align with agreements, ensuring no impact on Microsoft’s Copilot roadmap or enterprise AI foundation.

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Heads up: SKU naming update for Microsoft Teams Premium and Teams Events

Microsoft updated the SKU names for Microsoft Teams Premium and Microsoft Teams Events in the CSP price list to improve clarity and channel alignment. This naming change does not impact pricing, features, or existing customer subscriptions.

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License mobility comes to CSP subscriptions

Starting 1st April, 2026, CSP Windows Server and SQL Server subscriptions include License Mobility rights, enabling deployment flexibility in shared cloud environments. Review updated terms, FAQs, and update sales materials to reflect this change.

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Reminder: Rollout 4th May 2026 for Extended Service Terms in CSP

Microsoft has updated Extended Service Terms (EST) rollout timelines in CSP. Starting 4th May 2026, subscriptions with auto-renew set to false will automatically convert to EST. OpenText is preparing mitigation to address unintended renewals under this change.

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Resources
 
 
CSP updates: Stay current on program changes

Access new resources on Unified for Partner

Microsoft announced its next-generation partner support offering, featuring modernized, revenue-based pricing aligned with CSP cloud business. Discover more about the included benefits.

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Retirement of Microsoft Partner University

Microsoft will retire Partner University on 15th June, 2026. Existing user linkings earn skilling credit until June 2027, after which assessments will no longer count. MSPs should review linkings, complete assessments by 2026, and prepare for new skilling paths to maintain Modern Work designation continuity.

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