To stay ahead in the Microsoft ecosystem, be sure to register for our monthly Microsoft partner update webinar. Below are the key highlights from our June 2025 session.
CSP Data Quality Enhancements
Please note: Any changes made to Partner Center information will trigger a verification process for data validation, and Microsoft reserves the right to audit partners and request verification at any time without cause. Failure to complete the verification process in 30 days may result in a failed/rejected state and be subject to CSP suspension and offboarding. If suspended, no new orders will be allowed under your MPN ID.
To ensure your CSP enrollment is in good standing, your global admin should regularly check partner center notifications via the action center. If you have any questions, please contact Microsoft support directly. Pax8 will not be able to support due to compliance reasons set by Microsoft.
Microsoft Pricing Updates
Recently, Microsoft introduced a 5% price increase on annual paid monthly subscriptions. Monthly subscriptions remain unchanged with a 20% price adjustment. Teams Phone Standard is now $10/user/month, Power BI Pro is $14/user/month and Power BI Premium is $24/user/month.
Automatic Retail Pricing Tool
Partners can now opt-in for automatic pricing updates based on vendor adjustments. This feature is available to specific partner roles and requires PSA tool integration for full functionality.
New CSP Requirements and Incentives
Starting October 1, 2025, indirect resellers must meet new criteria, including business vetting, a minimum of $1,000 TTM billed revenue at the reseller tenant level and Partner Center security score requirements. Additionally, resellers must have Solutions Partner designations or 25 capability points per solution area and have $25,000 TTM revenue for all solution area incentives at PLA. And you’ll have to complete the mandatory requirements of the Partner Center security score and accept the Indirect Reseller Microsoft Partner Agreement (MPA).
Tech for Social Impact
Why specialize in nonprofits? With more than 10 million charities globally and a $32 billion market for cloud solutions, nonprofits represent a significant growth opportunity. Pax8 supports more than 14,000 transacting nonprofits and adds 300 new customers monthly.
Pax8 Tech for Nonprofit Program
Built on three pillars — Marketplace Curation, Reseller Development and Social Impact — this program empowers partners to deliver affordable, relevant solutions to nonprofits. New additions for this sector like SureImpact and Foxit join existing offers from Microsoft, Dropsuite and Mailguard, allowing partners to choose the best solutions that meet the needs of your nonprofit clients and deliver them at an affordable price.
Microsoft 365 Business Premium and Office 365 E1 Grant Changes Coming July 1, 2025
Free SKUs like Microsoft Office 365 E1 (Nonprofit Staff Pricing), Microsoft 365 Business Premium (Nonprofit Staff Pricing) and Microsoft 365 Business Premium Donation (Nonprofit Pricing) will no longer be available. Discounted pricing remains unchanged.
Nonprofit Partner Profitability Example
Here’s an example of how you and your clients can benefit from our nonprofit offerings. A 30-seat nonprofit using only Microsoft grant licenses can save more than $600 a month by bundling Pax8 nonprofit offers from vendors like Dropsuite and Foxit — while partners gain about $45 in margin per customer.
From there, you can attach your services and project work, while your nonprofit clients will know you have their best interests at heart, helping you do good while winning more business.
Enablement Updates
Copilot Enablement Sessions
- June 23: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Teams
- June 25: Copilot in Nonprofit
- June 30: Copilot in Operations
Upcoming Hands-On Labs
- June 24: Mitigating Threats with Microsoft Purview
- June 26: Azure Virtual Desktop
Global Events
- June 26: Data and AI Masterclass – Zwolle
Join Us Throughout 2025
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