{"id":6154,"date":"2026-03-05T21:05:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/?p=6154"},"modified":"2026-03-05T21:05:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T21:05:12","slug":"microsoft-update-march-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/microsoft-update-march-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Pax8 and Microsoft Updates for March 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Check out the latest updates on what managed service providers (MSPs) and managed intelligence providers (MIPs) need to know about Microsoft in March 2026.<\/p>\n<h2>Program Updates<\/h2>\n<h3>Microsoft AI Partner Program<\/h3>\n<p>There are some exciting updates to the Microsoft AI Partner Program that will help partners take advantage of benefits packages and solutions partner designation (SPD):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marketing Center Pro and Defender Suite have been added to all partner benefits packages and SPD.<\/li>\n<li>Entra and Intune Suite have been added to the Partner Success Expanded Benefits Package and Modern Work SPD.<\/li>\n<li>Monthly Copilot Studio usage credits have been added for Partner Success Expanded Benefits Package and all SPDs.<\/li>\n<li>Security Copilot has been added to Security SPD benefits.<\/li>\n<li>Azure bulk credits have been added to all partner benefits packages and SPD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This means partners get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>More Azure credits to support solution development and testing \u2014 so MIPs can build full-capacity agents.<\/li>\n<li>Expanded Copilot benefits, including more Microsoft 365 (M365) capacity packs, Copilot Studio access and select Dragon Copilot access.<\/li>\n<li>Enhanced security offerings, such as Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Entra Suite and Microsoft Intune Suite.<\/li>\n<li>Access to the new Marketing Partner Center Pro, which uses AI-powered capabilities to help partners find, customize and deploy marketing campaigns more efficiently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Microsoft Extended Service Terms<\/h3>\n<p>Starting April 1, 2026, Microsoft will remove the free grace period for non\u2011renewed subscriptions. Through this change, Microsoft will launch the Extended Service Term and supporting features, which will apply to license\u2011based services across all channels and markets.<\/p>\n<p>Pax8 is working to make this transition as seamless as possible for our Marketplace and partners. We\u2019ll share more updates as we approach April 1. As a reminder, by default, Pax8 has auto renew set to \u201con\u201d for every purchase. If you don\u2019t want to renew, schedule a cancellation for time of renewal or cancel within the seven\u2011day window post renewal.<\/p>\n<h3>Multifactor Authentication Enforcement<\/h3>\n<p>Also starting April 1, Microsoft will enforce multifactor authentication (MFA) across all Partner Center APIs to strengthen security across the Partner Center ecosystem. After this date, any API calls made without MFA will be blocked.<\/p>\n<p>All APIs are already MFA\u2011enabled and ready for testing. Partners should update their systems ahead of the enforcement date to prevent service disruptions.<\/p>\n<h3>SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business: Retirement of Standalone Plans<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft is evolving its cloud storage and collaboration portfolio and has announced the retirement of standalone SharePoint Online (SPO) Plan 1 and Plan 2 and OneDrive for Business (ODB) Plan 1 and Plan 2 offerings.<\/p>\n<p>Partners should begin identifying impacted customers and preparing transition plans early. Microsoft is expanding storage options and providing an extended runway to support smooth customer migrations. CloudAscent will be updated by the end of February to help partners pinpoint affected tenants.<\/p>\n<p>Key dates to know are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>End of sale:<\/strong> June 2026 (no new tenants after May 31; renewals only)<\/li>\n<li><strong>End of life<\/strong>: January 2027 (no renewals)<\/li>\n<li><strong>End of service:<\/strong> December 2029 (all standalone plans fully retired)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Updates to Microsoft Specializations<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft has introduced changes to the SAP on Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS) specializations that are intended to simplify requirements and broaden partner eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>SAP on Microsoft Azure Specialization updates are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lower ACR requirement:<\/strong> Azure Consumed Revenue threshold decreases from $30,000 to $7,500 over a three\u2011month period.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Streamlined skilling validation:<\/strong> Required Microsoft learning coursework can be validated directly in Partner Center, removing the need to include skilling in the third\u2011party audit.<\/li>\n<li>Partners can meet skilling requirements either by three individuals passing the Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty certification or by three individuals completing the Run SAP on the Microsoft Cloud learning path.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Specialization updates are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The AVS Technical Assessment will no longer be required.<\/li>\n<li>Broadcom\u2011related certification requirements previously audited will no longer apply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Promotions and Offers<\/h3>\n<p>Partners can take advantage of multiple active promotions happening now. Please take note that offers will expire later this year, depending on the date. Current promotions include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/microsoftpartners.microsoft.com\/abs\/?assetname=assets%2FME3-E5-3yr-Promo-FAQ.pdf&amp;download=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 E3 and E5<\/a>: 10% off three-year terms, first-time purchases only (expires June 30, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/ME5_Promo_FAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 E5<\/a>: 15% off one-year term, first-time purchases only (expires June 30, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CopilotCSPPromoFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot<\/a>: 15% off one-year term, new M365 Copilot customers with qualified pre-req SKUs (minimum 10 seats, maximum 300 seats) only (expires June 30, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/M365CopilotBizFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Business<\/a>: Up to 15\u201335% off select bundles through March 31, 2026<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/aka.ms\/CSPAcceleratePartnerFAQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purview and Defender Suite<\/a>: 10% off net price for three-year contracts, first-time purchases only (expires July 1, 2026)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/resources\/detail\/operations-promo-guide-pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Purview Suite for Business Premium<\/a>: 50% off one-year term, first-time purchases only (expires March 31, 2026)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>See FAQs for each linked above for more information.<\/p>\n<h2>AI and Business Solutions Updates<\/h2>\n<h3>Immersion Briefings: Microsoft Security + Copilot<\/h3>\n<p>Pax8 and Tech Plus Talent now offer Microsoft Security Immersion and Copilot Immersion briefings that partners can use to deliver hands\u2011on training to their customers. These briefings help partners build pipeline and deepen customer trust while showcasing the real\u2011world applications of these solutions. Sign up <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=HzFH15jwFEiEMu1YxY0qm7842DCy7FVBi7xBRRQ9w3dUOFFVSVJWVE82VjdYTjZENVhQN0VFNE01VC4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the Security briefing and <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=HzFH15jwFEiEMu1YxY0qm7842DCy7FVBi7xBRRQ9w3dUNlJCMU9KSFlUWlNHV0ZBVUJINzEySFQzOS4u&amp;origin=lprLink&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> for the Copilot briefing.<\/p>\n<h3>SMB AI Success Stack<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft\u2019s SMB AI Success Stack bundles Copilot for Business, Business Premium and the Purview Suite at discounted rates through March 31, with Copilot dropping from $43 to $32, Purview from $10 to $5 and Business Premium add\u2011ons decreasing from $21 to $18. These limited\u2011time savings help partners position AI, security and productivity as an affordable, unified upgrade ahead of Microsoft\u2019s broader Modern Work price increases in July.<\/p>\n<h3>Microsoft 365 Copilot Business Updates<\/h3>\n<p>As of this month, Microsoft has added a monthly commitment\/monthly billing option, with a 20% uplift for Copilot Business and Business + Copilot bundles. All Copilot Business promotions are extended through June 30, 2026, with updated terms and no monthly billing option for promotional pricing. Also, customers can now redeem promotions more than once, allowing added seats mid\u2011term to receive promo pricing for the full 12\u2011month period.<\/p>\n<h3>CSP Promotional Offers<\/h3>\n<p>Available through March 31, these promotions are available to boost Copilot business growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Copilot Business: $18\/user\/month (~15% off), no seat minimum.<\/li>\n<li>Business Standard + Copilot: $22\/user\/month (~35% off), 10-seat minimum.<\/li>\n<li>Business Premium + Copilot: $32\/user\/month (~25% off), 10-seat minimum.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Microsoft AI Optimization Program<\/h3>\n<p>Through March 31, Pax8 partners who enroll in the Microsoft AI Optimization Program are eligible to earn tiered rebates for selling Microsoft 365 Copilot Business, Microsoft 365 Copilot Enterprise and Microsoft 365 Copilot Nonprofit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pax8nebula.com\/m\/9212ecd7d58740b\/original\/Microsoft-AIO-Terms-Conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terms and conditions<\/a> apply. This Pax8 program offers rewards to partners dependent on the number of Copilot licenses sold. Sign up and find out more <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=HzFH15jwFEiEMu1YxY0qm22MqXPWVytJlS6eDlv5gRFUNUQ3SVJZQjA3OVJKNEFOM1A0MFFVVU40My4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Pax8 + Zensai Customer Enablement Promo<\/h3>\n<p>To help you unlock your clients\u2019 potential, Zensai offers an AI-powered Human Success Platform that combines learning, engagement and performance management. It can integrate directly into Microsoft 365, including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook and Copilot. Pax8 partners who sell a net-new subscription of more than 10 licenses of Copilot Business, Copilot for Nonprofit or Copilot Business Premium Bundle licenses are eligible to get the same amount of licenses of Zensai free for a year for their clients.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pax8nebula.com\/m\/9212ecd7d58740b\/original\/Microsoft-AIO-Terms-Conditions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Enroll here<\/a> through March 31.<\/p>\n<h2>Enablement Updates<\/h2>\n<h3>Updates to Microsoft Certifications<\/h3>\n<p>Microsoft is retiring the MS\u2011900: Microsoft 365 Fundamentals exam March 31 and positioning the new AB\u2011900: Microsoft Copilot Fundamentals as its recommended replacement. It\u2019s also launching new AI\u2011focused certification tracks, including AI Business Professional, AI Transformation Leader and Agentic AI Business Solutions Architect, to help partners build skills for an AI\u2011driven future.<\/p>\n<h3>March Partner Enablement Sessions<\/h3>\n<p>See our lineup of upcoming events.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Partner Enablement<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 9: Level Up: MS Security<\/li>\n<li>March 11: Defender + Purview Suite<\/li>\n<li>March 16: Security for Nonprofits<\/li>\n<li>March 18: Microsoft Fabric \u2013 Analytics<\/li>\n<li>March 19: Dynamics Decoded<\/li>\n<li>March 30: Using Microsoft 365 Copilot in Nonprofit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Hands-on Labs<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>March 10: Mitigating Threats Using Defender<\/li>\n<li>March 12: Azure Virtual Desktop<\/li>\n<li>March 17: Copilot Agents<\/li>\n<li>March 19: Securing Microsoft 365 Before Implementing Copilot<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pax8 Events<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>June 7\u20139: 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