OTCS-Microsoft Partner Newsletter
July Microsoft Newsletter Intro Video - Steven Dantes
 

OpenText and Microsoft updates
 
 

Pricing, offers and promotions
 
 
What's new in Microsoft 365 pricing and packages

What's new in Microsoft 365 pricing and packages

Microsoft's July 2026 pricing and packaging updates enhance Microsoft 365 with expanded security, AI, endpoint management, Exchange storage, Defender for Office 365, and Intune capabilities.

Partner opportunity: Review upcoming renewals, align licensing, showcase the added value in Microsoft 365 bundles, and help customers maximize their investment.

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A new fiscal year of savings: Microsoft 365 Copilot for SMB

Microsoft has introduced new pricing for its SMB bundles that combine Microsoft 365 Business Standard and Business Premium with Copilot Business:

  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard with Copilot Business: USD $23.50/user/month
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium with Copilot Business: USD $32.00/user/month
  • Simplified pricing makes AI adoption more affordable and predictable (annual commitment, billed annually). 

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Copilot Promotion Extended

The 15% discount on Microsoft 365 Copilot Business (SMB) is now extended through December 31, 2026. Additional promotions, including a new 3-year option for Microsoft 365 Copilot (Enterprise) and additional discounts, are detailed in the Global Promotions Readiness Guide.

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Enhanced Copilot partner economics

Previous restrictions on eligible Microsoft Copilot offers have been removed, aligning them with the standard Microsoft 365 discount structure. This creates a more consistent, predictable commercial experience, making it easier for partners to position Copilot solutions across the Microsoft 365 portfolio.The following offers are eligible under the enhanced model:

  • Microsoft 365 Copilot (Commercial and GCC)
  • Microsoft 365 Copilot Business
  • Microsoft 365 Business Basic + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business
  • Microsoft 365 Business Standard + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business
  • Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Microsoft 365 Copilot Business

We encourage partners to revisit current AI opportunities and explore new customer conversations around Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Business solutions.

Retirement of SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business standalone plans

Microsoft is retiring standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans, transitioning customers to Microsoft 365 suites. Partners should review upcoming renewals, identify the best Microsoft 365 Business or Enterprise plans, and use Extended Service Terms (ESTs) where needed to provide additional time for a smooth customer migration.

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Product news
 
 
Introducing Microsoft Scout

Introducing Microsoft Scout

Microsoft introduced Microsoft Scout, its first “autopilot” agent. Unlike traditional assistants, Scout works proactively in the background, helping users prepare for meetings, prioritize tasks, and keep work moving. Scout is currently available to early adopters through Microsoft’s Frontier program.

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A new fiscal year of innovation: AI gets a new team leader with Microsoft 365 Copilot “Cowork”

Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork is now generally available, adding model choice, plugin extensibility, and cost controls. Acting as an AI team leader, Cowork orchestrates multiple agents, applications, and data sources to automate complex, multi-step business workflows across Microsoft 365.

Note: Microsoft 365 Copilot Cowork requires a Microsoft 365 Copilot license as a prerequisite and Azure plan billing.

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Download the Cowork partner launch kit »

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Microsoft events
 
 
MCAPS Start for Partners

MCAPS Start for partners

Registration is now open for Microsoft’s July 22 event. Get early insight into FY27 priorities across AI, cloud, and security. Hear from Microsoft leaders on key investments, market shifts, and AI-driven opportunities to accelerate growth in the year ahead.

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