Accelerate Microsoft Fabric with F8+ Capacity - And Get Rewarded
First Distribution is introducing a limited‑time Fabric Launch Accelerator Incentive. This initiative rewards partners who activate new Fabric capacity SKUs at F8 or higher, supporting early consumption and reducing onboarding friction.
Accelerate Microsoft Fabric with F8+ Capacity - And Get Rewarded
First Distribution is introducing a limited‑time Fabric Launch Accelerator Incentive. This initiative rewards partners who activate new Fabric capacity SKUs at F8 or higher, supporting early consumption and reducing onboarding friction.
Why Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Fabric unifies data engineering, data science, real‑time analytics, warehousing, and Power BI under a single capacity‑based model, powered by F‑series compute units.
Why Microsoft Fabric?
Microsoft Fabric unifies data engineering, data science, real‑time analytics, warehousing, and Power BI under a single capacity‑based model, powered by F‑series compute units.
Examples of CU usage per SKU:
- F8 → 8 CUs → 240 CU consumption per 30s
- F16 → 16 CUs → 480 CU per 30s
- F32 → 32 CUs → 960 CU per 30s
- F64 → 64 CUs → 1,920 CU per 30s
Examples of CU usage per SKU:
- F8 → 8 CUs → 240 CU consumption per 30s
- F16 → 16 CUs → 480 CU per 30s
- F32 → 32 CUs → 960 CU per 30s
- F64 → 64 CUs → 1,920 CU per 30s
Incentive Structure (Month 1 Only)
| SKU | Incentive | Typical Monthly Cost (PAYG) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
|
F8 |
R500 rebate |
~$1,051 |
Suitable for entry‑level Fabric deployments. |
|
F16 |
R1,00 rebate |
~$2,102 |
Ideal for mid‑range workloads. |
|
F32 |
R1,500 rebate |
~$4,205 |
Strong concurrency and compute needs. |
|
F64 |
R2,000 rebate |
~$8,410 |
Enterprise‑grade deployments. |
Partner Benefits
- Reduces first‑month consumption cost for customers.
- Makes it easier to position Fabric vs. competing platforms.
- Unlocks PEC (Partner Earned Credit) at 7% where Fabric workloads are eligible.
- Allows partners to grow Azure‑metered revenue with a low‑risk entry point.
Partner Benefits
- Reduces first‑month consumption cost for customers.
- Makes it easier to position Fabric vs. competing platforms.
- Unlocks PEC (Partner Earned Credit) at 7% where Fabric workloads are eligible.
- Allows partners to grow Azure‑metered revenue with a low‑risk entry point.
Eligibility
- Net‑new Fabric tenant
- Minimum 1‑month usage
- SKU must be F8 or above
- Must transact via First Distribution
- Duration: 1 March – 30 June 2026
Eligibility
- Net‑new Fabric tenant
- Minimum 1‑month usage
- SKU must be F8 or above
- Must transact via First Distribution
- Duration: 1 March – 30 June 2026