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This week promises to be full of events, meaningful connections, and knowledge sharing with Microsoft partners. At the beginning of the week, our NP team arrived in Vienna to take part in Directions EMEA 2024, the leading conference for Microsoft partners. Additionally, today we hosted NaviPartner Day 2024, where our colleagues delivered a series of educational sessions for both current and future partners. They showcased the entire portfolio of our solutions and shared valuable insights about our partner program. 🛫 We’re excited to give you a glimpse of the great atmosphere from NaviPartner Day! But, as we mentioned, the adventure doesn’t stop there. Tomorrow, our team will be present at Directions EMEA 2024. If you have any questions, make sure to visit us at Booth S1. Our team will be happy to meet you in person and answer any questions you may have. And yes, there’s a special giveaway waiting for you at our booth - you might just win a pair of Apple AirPods Pro 2! 🎁 Also, we invite you to our ISV session, which will be held tomorrow by our CEO and founder Mark Stewart Pedersen! The session will take place from 4:15 to 5:00 pm. The topic is very interesting, and you can find more information at the following link: https://lnkd.in/dCymU3EK We can’t wait to connect with all of you at Directions EMEA 2024! 👋 Directions for Partners #navipartner #event #vienna #directions4partners #microsoftpartners #partnernetwork #microsoftdynamics365businesscentral #dynamics365 #businessentral #npretail #retail #attractions #npattraction #npwms

Join the Microsoft Partner community on July 11th for the MCAPS Start for Partners virtual event! Discover the latest fiscal year's priorities and more at this exciting event. Check out the link to learn more and register today. #MicrosoftPartners #MCAPSStart #VirtualEvent

Microsoft partners applying for the Partner of the Year Award, no need to panic early in 2025—the nomination dates are shifting to summer months. I’ve been writing partner award submissions for 10 years, and the awards portal was always open from the end of February to early-mid April. But not in 2025. Microsoft decided to move the awards season for the first time in forever, and precise dates will be announced in the spring of 2025. *** I see both positive and negative outcomes from these changes: ✅ More time to properly prepare and gather stronger customer outcomes, testimonials, and evidence. ✅ No need to juggle the labor-intensive preparation of the awards with getting ready for the spring season events. ❌ Fewer chances to chase customer quotes and approvals due to summer or mid-summer vacations. ❌ Challenges with organizing the award submission writing process, again, due to summer downtimes. For my business, there are also pluses and minuses coming out of this date shift: ➕ It will be great to start 2025 by focusing more on the other parts of the business and my developing plans. ➖ The awards season will kill my 2025 summer vacation, which hits me hard. (Hey, I’m Croatian, and summer vacays are serious business here.) *** A small ask for all partners: —> Please don’t completely forget about the awards now that the dates are moved. Here’s how you can still prepare: 👉 Get customer feedback, results, testimonials, and quotes—don’t wait until the end of June for this; it is typically the hardest thing to get at any time of the year! 👉 Get your case studies, press releases, and other third-party evidence out, showcasing the great results with your flagship solutions—you’ll need this for the entry. 👉 Get your specializations, designations, co-sell campaigns, and other evidence of your relationship with Microsoft in order—you’ll need this to tell your ‘’better together’ story. *** Inviting all our returning customers and those who are yet to become our awards clients to secure writing of their Partner of the Year Award submissions on time. Spots are limited. With an average of 35% success score, which is how many of our customers became winners or finalists over the last 10 years, we can help you put your best foot forward. DM me to join the waitlist. #POTYA2025 #MicrosoftPartners

📣 Partners, you can now register for MCAPS Start for Partners, a virtual event on July 10 "designed to be a 'partner-focused digital readiness event,'" Microsoft channel chief Nicole Dezen wrote in a blog post. Learn more about the event: https://lnkd.in/e99BXnbH #Microsoft #MicrosoftPartner #ChannelPartner #MSP #CSP #MicrosoftInspire #MCAPSStart

One more business event—and then I'm done for the year, I promise 🙂 . Tomorrow I'm heading to Vienna to attend the largest gathering of Microsoft partners in the Business Applications space: Directions for Partners EMEA While I'm excited to see some familiar faces again, I am eager to meet many new ones. Also, I'm impressed with the quality of sessions and the selection of business topics for us non-techies. Here are some that peaked my interest the most: 'Crossing Cultures, Building Teams: A Global Business Masterclass' By Ugne Kontare 'Top Trends Among Global SMBs: What Vendors Need To Know About Selling to Today's Small and Midsized' By Katie Evans 'Webinars and product demos: Delivering a strong message that sticks with the audience' By Inga Sartauskaite — Inga, I hope I can make it this time! 'Growing your Business Central business through social media - Fact or fiction' By Nick Botha and Jacqui Conradie 'Uncharted Territory: Beyond Copilot' By Dmitry Katson and Dona Sarkar 'Ciellos | Hey European ISVs. Is now the time to enter the US market?' By Matt Abbott and Karina Nielsen And of course, the panel with my IAMCP-ers: 'IAMCP Round Table - unlocking Opportunities for Growth and Collaboration' With Elena Baeva, Klaus Fander, and Rachael Corb. There are many more, and the biggest problem will be choosing among those sessions that are held at the same time. But it's not only about the nerdy stuff. There will be some partying too. Like the Cloud Party on Wednesday, organised by ABC E BUSINESS and MTP Consulting Group LLC. Terri Paetz said we should wear 70's, 80's, and 90's clothes. I'm coming as a slightly modernised Emo. 🧛♀️ Who else will be in Vienna this week? Let me know below, I'd love to meet you in person. #DirectionsEMEA #MicrosoftPartners

Microsoft partners: Have you registered for Microsoft's MCAPS Start for Partners event today at 2-3pm PT? 🔔 If not, here's why you shouldn't miss it. Microsoft Customer and Partner Solutions (MCAPS) Start traditionally kicks off Microsoft's fiscal year. It also plays a crucial role in Microsoft's strategy and amplifying their sales efforts. This year, Microsoft is introducing MCAPS Start for Partners — a digital readiness event designed to create synergy and drive collective success through partner-focused sessions. 🎯 More significantly, it aligns with the highly anticipated Microsoft Ignite 2024. But why should Partners attend this digital event? Here are a few key benefits: ❓ Interact directly with Microsoft leaders and get answers to questions thanks to AMA live sessions. 🎤 Attend live keynote session with Microsoft executives Judson Althoff, Nick Parker and Nicole Dezen (to name a few) sharing their vision on AI opportunities, growth, strategic investments, and key program changes. 🧠 Gain detailed knowledge on areas, such as the Microsoft commercial marketplace, co-sell strategies, and practical advice on how to leverage the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, through on-demand breakout sessions. 🔗 Foster connections with other partners and industry leaders through networking, creating opportunities for collaboration and new business ventures. Read more about this event and how to get the most from it to boost your business to a strong start this year here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eMZQ2qHc #microsoftpartner #microsoftpartnerevent #MCAPSstartforpartners #marketingstrategy #marketingevent

Don't miss out on our upcoming webinar with Microsoft! 🌐 On April 5th, you will discover the power of hyperautomation and how it can unlock your business potential. In an increasingly competitive business environment, it is crucial to stay ahead in efficiency, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Hyperautomation provides a powerful means to achieve these goals.   During this webinar, you will explore the world of hyperautomation and discover how it can enhance business value by automating, optimizing, and integrating processes. Together with Cristina Catalina Fogoros (Technical Specialist Power Platform Microsoft) and Bas van Gameren (Technical Specialist Power Platform Microsoft), you will delve deeper into the benefits of hyperautomation, such as increasing operational efficiency, reducing errors, and fostering growth.💡 Last but not least: Senior Power Platform Consultant at adesso, Xander Lykopoulos will provide real-life case scenarios that demonstrate how your organization can start easily, quickly, and with a minimum of resources with hyperautomation.🚀   Join us and learn in this webinar how your organization can benefit from hyperautomation. #Hyperautomation #GrowTogether #KnowledgeSharing #SharingPerspective #Microsoft When: Friday, April 05, 2024, 2:00 – 3:00 PM (GMT+01:00) Where: online Register now: https://lnkd.in/gbGrrZnu

Directions North America 2024 is nearing! This event is a must for those in Microsoft Dynamics. Whether experienced or new, it's a great chance to learn, connect, and explore innovations and solutions. #DirectionsNA #MSDyn365BC

#CustomerService is the leading indicator of customer satisfaction, but competition has never been more fierce!   📣 Join us for the upcoming virtual event on Sept 18th to learn about Microsoft’s most recent innovations to elevate customer experience like never before: https://lnkd.in/du54PD6x   🚀 Learn about the newly launched AI-driven Contact Center that delivers unparalleled value and works with your existing CRM.  🤖 Discover groundbreaking enhancements in #generativeAI Copilot to limit mundane tasks & supercharge workforce productivity. 🔍 See a product demonstration that showcases how support teams can effortlessly manage calls, chats, and social interactions, all from a single platform. 💡 Get insights about Microsoft’s internal customer service transformation and ask questions throughout the event.   Don’t miss this 1-hour session, your customers are surely counting on it! Register today: https://lnkd.in/du54PD6x Date: Wednesday, 18 September 2024 Time: 9:00 – 10:15 am (GMT) #MicrosoftCopilot  #Dynamics365ContactCenter  #CopilotforService  #CCaaS #msftadvocate

🌟 Exciting News for Microsoft Marketplace Users! 🌟 Join us for our upcoming Customer Office Hours Q&A session as we delve deep into 'Multiparty Private Offers' in the 'Microsoft commercial marketplace'! Discover how custom deal-making can benefit your business with negotiated pricing, private terms, and specialized configurations. 🗓️ Save the Date: May 20, 2024 | 10:00 PM IST | Virtual 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gwRN_ex8 Alternatively, you can watch On-Demand recorded sessions at: https://lnkd.in/gbwSR9SG In this session, you'll explore: 1️⃣       What is a multiparty private offer and its benefits 2️⃣       Common scenarios for leveraging private offers 3️⃣       How to collaborate effectively with a channel partner 4️⃣       Interactive Q&A session to address all your queries Please submit your questions in advance when you register for the event, as pre-submitted questions will be discussed during the Q&A portion at the end of the event. Don't miss out on this exclusive opportunity! 💡💬 #MicrosoftMarketplace #CustomDeals #Innovation