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 January 2026 session.
Program Updates
As of January 5, all updates to Microsoft’s CSP partner program are live:
- CSP requirements: Partners must complete business vetting, meet revenue thresholds and achieve Solutions Partner designation or capability points.
- Partner of Record (POR): Partners must use their Partner Location ID (PLA) for Pax8 orders. Self-service PLA validation is now live in the Pax8 Marketplace.
- Microsoft Customer Agreement (MCA): All customers must sign the latest MCA via partner attestation API or direct acceptance.
Microsoft Offers
Currently offered are 50% off E5 Compliance for new and existing M365 Copilot customers with qualified pre-req SKUs and 15% off annual terms for new M365 Copilot customers with qualified pre-req SKUs (minimum 10 seats, maximum of 300 seats). Microsoft also is offering 10% off for M365 E3 and E5 three-year terms (minimum 100 seats, first-time purchase only). See linked FAQs for more information.
Commerce Incentives for FY26
Microsoft’s FY26 Commerce Incentives continue to reward partners for strategic growth across Modern Work, Business Applications and Azure:
- Core rates:
- Azure Consumption Incentive: 3%
- Modern Work and Security: 3.75%
- Business Applications: 4%
- Customer Add Accelerators: New 7.5% accelerators for Modern Workspace and Business Applications.
- CSP Growth Accelerator: 7.5% for M365 Business Premium, E3, E5, CPT, Business Applications and Azure.
- Global Strategic Product Accelerator (Tier 1): M365 Business Premium and E3 enhanced from 3%–4%.
- Global Strategic Product Accelerator (Tier 1): Finance and Supply Chain at 7%.
- GSP Tier 2: E5, Copilot and Business Central: 7–8%, depending on SKU.
- PSTN Calling and Conferencing Accelerator: 20% (global).
- Workload Accelerator (Data and App Innovation, Analytics + AI): 7.5% new accelerator.
- Azure Reservation: 3%.
AI-Powered Accounting
As an MSP, how many of your clients are still using QuickBooks or Xero? Are they asking for more automation or AI-driven insights?
Book time with the Pax8 Professional Services team to learn about new offers, like a $2,000 discount on our Kickstart implementation pack.
To learn more about Business Central, join one of our Dynamics events.
Microsoft 365 Copilot and Agents Update
Copilot now functions as the user interface for AI across Microsoft 365, bringing together secure chat, task‑oriented agents and enterprise controls. Current offerings include the following.
Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat
- Free and metered agent access (via Azure).
- Web‑grounded chat, Pages, file upload, image generation and code interpreter.
Microsoft 365 Copilot for Business
- $21/user/month, up to 300 users, requires M365 Business SKU prerequisite.
- Unlocks work‑grounded chat (tenant Graph and connectors), Copilot in Teams/Outlook/Word/Excel/PowerPoint and agent creation with Copilot Studio.
Microsoft 365 Copilot (Enterprise)
- $30/user/month, no seat cap
- Full EDP, management, analytics and expanding feature set over time.
Microsoft 365 Business and Copilot Bundles
These new bundles simplify sales and are available in options with or without Teams.
- Business Basic + Copilot: $27/user/month
- Business Standard + Copilot: $33.50/user/month
- Business Premium + Copilot: $43/user/month
CSP Promotional Offers
Available through March 31, 2026, these promotions are available to boost Copilot business growth.
- Copilot Business: $18/user/month (~15% off), no seat minimum.
- Business Standard + Copilot: $22/user/month (~35% off), 10–300 seats.
- Business Premium + Copilot: $32/user/month (~25% off), 10–300 seats.
Enablement Resources
Pax8 Events
- June 7–9: Beyond 2026 (Salt Lake City, Utah)
Partner Enablement Sessions
- February 26–28: Azure Bootcamp (Denver, Colorado)
- March 25–26: Modern Workplace Bootcamp (Denver, Colorado)
Follow all of our events here.
Microsoft Social Media Marketing
To help with all the hours MSPs spend creating social media content, Channext is delivering co-branded, automated Microsoft marketing campaigns ready to spark SMB adoption. Connect your marketing channels, set content preferences and auto-publish campaigns to drive customer engagement. Pax8 Microsoft partners get a one-year membership on us!
Sign up here.
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