{"id":6225,"date":"2026-03-27T14:29:46","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T14:29:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/?p=6225"},"modified":"2026-04-17T18:18:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T18:18:24","slug":"pax8-and-microsoft-updates-for-march-2026-apac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pax8.com\/blog\/pax8-and-microsoft-updates-for-march-2026-apac\/","title":{"rendered":"Pax8 and Microsoft Updates for March 2026 \u2013 APAC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sales updates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft 365 E7: The Frontier Suite launch<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft announces M365 E7:\u00a0&#8220;The Frontier Suite&#8221;, a new bundle designed to bring AI, security, identity, and governance together\u00a0in\u00a0one platform.\u202fThe idea behind it:\u00a0organisations\u00a0are moving from AI experimentation to AI at scale, where AI agents\u00a0operate\u00a0alongside employees. But those agents need the same governance, identity, and security controls as people.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 E7: Frontier Suite \u2013 launching\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1 May 2026\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at USD$99 per user\/month<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Combines Microsoft 365 E5 + Copilot + the new Agent 365 platform<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agent 365 acts as a control plane to\u00a0observe, manage, and secure AI agents across the\u00a0organization<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Built on Microsoft\u2019s existing stack, including Entra, Defender, Intune, and Purview security capabilities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supports multiple AI models, including next-gen OpenAI models and\u00a0Anthropic\u2019s\u00a0Claude<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Agent 365 will also be available as a standalone product<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">M365 Price Increases and new capabilities &#8211; 1 July 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft announced new AI, security, and management features coming to Microsoft 365 in 2026. To support these enhancements, global price adjustments will take effect\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on 1st July 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nonprofit pricing will be adjusted in line with commercial pricing, as it is tied to commercial rates through a fixed percentage discount.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Price Increase<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 Business Basic \u2013 16%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 Business Standard \u2013 12%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 Business Premium \u2013 0%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 E3 \u2013 8%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 E5 \u2013 5%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 F1 \u2013 33%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 F3 \u2013 25%<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Promotions\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 Copilot Business<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15% discount (minimum 1; max 300)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June\u00a02026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Standard + Copilot Business<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">5% discount for new Copilot customers (minimum 10 licenses; max 300)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June\u00a02026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Business Premium + Copilot Business\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">25%\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(minimum 10 licenses; max 300)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June\u00a02026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Purview Suite for Business Premium\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">50% discount\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date:\u00a030 June\u00a02026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 Copilot<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15% discount for new Copilot customers (minimum 10 licenses; max 2,400)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 E5<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">15% off for net-new E5 customers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 E3 &amp; E5 3-Year<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10% discount for new-to-offer customers committing to three-year terms (minimum 100 licenses).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 June 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Windows 365<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">20% discount for new Windows 365 customers (available monthly or annually)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End date: 30 April 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Adjustment to Copilot Business Promo Offers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft has removed the \u201cone-time only\u201d restriction that previously caused some partners to delay\u00a0purchasing\u00a0Copilot Business until their renewal dates. Customers with renewals between now and 30 June 2026 can upgrade today and renew at the same discounted price.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Copilot Business updates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As of 1 March 2026, Microsoft is introducing a monthly commitment option (with a 20% price uplift) for Copilot Business and Copilot Business bundles. This monthly commitment option is not available for Microsoft 365 Copilot (Enterprise) and is not eligible for promotional pricing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft is retiring standalone SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business plans (Plan 1 &amp; 2)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This change reflects low demand for standalone\u00a0plans\u00a0and Microsoft\u2019s continued shift toward Microsoft 365 suites as the primary way customers get SharePoint and OneDrive services.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Key dates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of sale: 31 May 2026 &#8211; no new customers starting 1 June 2026. Existing subs will continue to auto-renew<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of life: January 2027 &#8211; no further renewals<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">End of service: December 2029 &#8211; fully retired. Customers must transition to M365 suites, capacity packs, or PAYG<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft 365 Business, E3, and E5 suites will be the primary path forward.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Extended Service Terms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting 4 May 2026, Microsoft is removing the free grace period for CSP subscription renewals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Previously, when a subscription expired without renewal (auto-renewal is off), customers had 30 days of free grace period where services continued, and users had access to Office apps\u00a0while renewal decisions were finalised. That is going away.\u00a0Microsoft will offer\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Extended\u00a0Service Term (EST)\u00a0instead.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pax8 is working to make this transition as seamless as possible for our Marketplace and partners.\u00a0We\u2019ll\u00a0share more updates as we approach\u00a01\u00a0April.\u00a0Pax8 has\u00a0auto-renew set to on for every purchase.\u00a0If\u00a0you\u00a0do not want to renew,\u00a0you\u00a0can schedule a cancellation for the\u202frenewal or cancel in the seven-day window post renewal.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Program Updates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Expanded Microsoft Partner Benefits<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Microsoft has rolled out updated benefits across the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP), including enhancements to benefits packages, select Solutions Partner designations, and\u00a0specialisations.\u00a0These updates are designed to help partners accelerate AI innovation, strengthen security capabilities, expand cloud development capacity, and execute smarter go-to-market (GTM) strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What\u2019s new?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Increased Azure credits to support solution development and testing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Expanded Copilot benefits &#8211; including\u00a0additional\u00a0Microsoft 365 Copilot capacity packs, Copilot Studio, and select Dragon Copilot access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced security offerings with Microsoft Defender Suite, Microsoft Entra Suite, and Microsoft Intune Suite<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Access to the new Partner Marketing Center Pro, featuring AI-powered tools to help partners discover,\u00a0customise, and deploy campaigns more efficiently<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you already hold an active benefits package, Solutions Partner designation, or\u00a0specialisation, these refreshed benefits are automatically included in your current entitlements.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Microsoft Skilling and Certification\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partners who invest in upskilling are better positioned to deliver greater value to clients, differentiate themselves in a competitive market, and unlock new revenue opportunities. Earning Microsoft certifications also helps you secure the 25 points\u00a0required\u00a0for incentives and rebates in the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program (MAICPP), directly supporting both growth and profitability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To help you get there, Pax8 provides free certification vouchers &#8211; reach out to your Channel Account Manager to get started.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pax8 Microsoft AI Optimisation Program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This program provides sales incentives to Partners selling M365 Copilot Business, M365 Copilot\u00a0Enterprise\u00a0and M365 Copilot Nonprofit to their customers, with opportunity to unlock up to $600 (USD)!<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Partners can enrol themselves to unlock earnings\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/forms.microsoft.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=HzFH15jwFEiEMu1YxY0qm22MqXPWVytJlS6eDlv5gRFUNUQ3SVJZQjA3OVJKNEFOM1A0MFFVVU40My4u&amp;route=shorturl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Promotion applies from enrolment date till 31 March 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u200b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pax8 is also providing a suite of enablement resources to help you go to market with Copilot, including editable PowerPoint templates, a campaign-in-a-box and end-user training hosted by Microsoft. Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0just getting started or looking to scale your Copilot practice, these tools can help you accelerate adoption and drive revenue.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Copilot Business +\u00a0Zensai\u00a0Offer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Zensai\u202fis an AI-powered Human Success Platform that integrates directly\u202finto Microsoft365 (including Teams, SharePoint, Outlook, and Copilot). Its\u202fmission is to help organizations unlock human potential by combining\u202flearning, engagement, and performance management\u00a0in\u00a0one seamless\u202fexperience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">M365 Copilot Business &amp;\u00a0Zensai\u00a0customer enablement promotional program is designed to provide partners with the incentive to sell a net new subscription of over 10+ licenses of Copilot Business, Copilot for Nonprofit or Copilot Business Premium Bundle licenses. They are then eligible to get the same\u00a0amount\u00a0of\u00a0licenses\u00a0Zensai\u00a0free for a year. \u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">*Note that\u00a0Zensai\u00a0is an annual commit, billed monthly*\u200b<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Promotional Period Enrollment date \u2013 31 March 2026<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within\u00a030 days\u00a0of net new purchase of Copilot, partner must enroll through the form\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pages.pax8.com\/Pax8-Copilot-Zensai.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">https:\/\/pages.pax8.com\/Pax8-Copilot-Zensai.html<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Within the same\u00a030 days\u00a0of purchase and enrollment, partner must\u00a0checkout\u00a0Zensai\u00a0licenses to access the 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