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Join the Microsoft Cloud Program

Drive new revenue when you develop or sell cloud solutions based on innovative Microsoft technologies. Start by enrolling in the Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack, and then qualify for the advanced Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Program to earn additional benefits.

Start with Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack

 Are you new to the cloud? Get resources designed to help you start your cloud practice:

  • Leverage internal-use licenses for Microsoft Office 365, Windows Intune, and Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online to build sales acumen, and expand online development skills with the Windows Azure Platform.
  • Get expert support and grow your expertise with technical guidance and targeted training. 
  • Drive new opportunities with Microsoft Pinpoint and Microsoft Office 365 Marketplace participation.

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Graduate to the Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Program

Do you already have customers in the cloud? Qualify for the Cloud Accelerate program and leverage additional benefits that will enable you to grow your business. These include:

  • Brand credibility with a Microsoft Cloud Accelerate Logo, designed to help you prove your cloud expertise.
  • Marketplace visibility with Microsoft Pinpoint and Microsoft Office 365 Marketplace priority listings.
  • A silver Microsoft competency that is aligned to your cloud practice.  
  • Additional internal-use licenses and 20 advisory support hours.

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Note: To qualify you must first enroll in Microsoft Cloud Essentials

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Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack

Software Benefits
Microsoft Technology
License Grant
Microsoft Office 365
250 licenses
 
 
Note: If you intend to sell Office 365 you will need to sign the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA) and complete the required assessments in order to access your partner sales features benefit. Learn about MOSPA.
Windows Intune
Subscription for 25 PCs
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
250 licenses
 
Note: If you intend to sell Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, you must meet all the requirements of the CRM Software Advisor Program  in order to be able to receive CRM Online advisor fees. Learn more.
Windows Azure platform
375  hours of small compute instance, 20 gigabytes of storage, and 250,000 storage transactions
  • Microsoft SQL Azure Web Edition database: 1 gigabyte
  • 100,000 access control transactions (provided at no charge for billing periods prior to 11/30/2012)
  • Service bus connections (free until 3/31/2012) and 128 MB cache
  • Data transfer: unlimited in and 25 gigabytes out
Marketing Benefits
Listing as Cloud Essentials partner on the Microsoft Pinpoint online marketplace
Marketing resources
Business Benefits
Online sales and financial modeling tools
  • Demo Showcase
  • Profitability Modeler
Presales and technical support
  • Online Technical Communities for cloud services
Requirements
For Partners Who Sell and Service
For Partners Who Build and Develop
  • Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network.
  • Sign the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA) and complete introductory training and an assessment. Learn about MOSPA.
  • To continue receiving these benefits in your second year of enrollment, you must meet a modest sales requirement of 50 seats per product during your first year of enrollment.
  • Enroll in the Microsoft Partner Network.
  • Sign up on Microsoft Platform Ready and register your application.
  • To continue receiving these benefits in your second year of enrollment, you must meet a modest sales requirement of 50 seats per product during your first year of enrollment.
Annual Fee
There is no fee for this program.

Already a partner?

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Microsoft Cloud Accelerate

Software Benefits
Microsoft Technology
License Grant
Microsoft Office 365
250 licenses
 
 
Note: If you intend to sell Microsoft Office 365, you will need to sign the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA) and complete the required assessments in order to to access your partner sales feature benefit. Learn about MOSPA.
 
 
Windows Intune
Subscription for 100 PCs
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
250 licenses
 
Note: If you intend to sell Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online, you must meet all the requirements of the CRM Software Advisor Program  in order to be able to receive CRM Online advisor fees. Learn about MOSPA.
Windows Azure Platform
MSDN Premium subscription (This is the same MSDN subscription received by partners who have earned a silver competency.)

Plus, all Cloud Essentials Pack benefits:
 
375 hours of small compute instance, 20 gigabytes of storage, and 250,000 storage transactions
  • Microsoft SQL Azure Web Edition database: 1 gigabyte
  • 100,000 access control transactions (provided at no charge for billing periods prior to 11/30/2012)
  • Service bus connections (free until 3/31/2012) and 128 MB cache
  • Data transfer: unlimited in and 25 gigabytes out
All of the core benefits provided to members of the Microsoft Partner Network that have earned a silver competency.
Marketing Benefits
Prioritized listing as a Cloud Accelerate partner on the Microsoft Pinpoint online marketplace
Cloud Accelerate logo
Marketing resources
Business Benefits
Online sales and financial modeling tools
  • Demo Showcase
  • Profitability Modeler
Presales and technical support
  • 20 advisory hours (in addition to competency benefits)
  • Online Technical Communities for cloud services
Training platform
Specialized cloud training
Additional business benefits
  • Local subsidiary engagement
  • Cloud services roadmap
Requirements
For Partners Who Sell and Service
For Partners Who Build and Develop
  • Subscribe to Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack.
  • Sign the Microsoft Online Services Partner Agreement (MOSPA) and complete introductory training and an assessment Learn about MOSPA
  • Provide three cloud customer references.
  • Completed three cloud deals for a minimum of 150 total licenses.
  • Demonstrate your sales commitment to the cloud by completing eight deals with a total of 500 licenses.
  • Subscribe to Microsoft Cloud Essentials Pack.
  • Certify your Windows Azure platform solution as Microsoft Platform Ready OR Pass the Designing and Developing Windows Azure Applications exam.
  • Agree to a sales commitment of US$2,500 in Windows Azure platform revenue.
  • Provide three cloud customer references.
Training
For Partners Who Sell and Service
For Partners Who Build and Develop
Training and assessment (technical, 200 level)
There is no training requirement.
Annual Fee
There is no fee if you already are a member of a competency. If you are not a member of a competency, then you pay an amount equal to your local silver competency fee.

Already a partner?

Then you know about the innovative tools and resources you receive to help you reach your business goals. You can activate additional cloud benefits right now.
Learn More

Want to be a partner?

When you join the Microsoft Partner Network, you’ll have access to resources to help you create and deliver, profitable cloud solutions.
Learn More

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