Microsoft Program Announcements
FINAL REMINDER: MFA enforcement for Partner Centre APIs begins April 1
Enable multifactor authentication ahead of the deadline to avoid blocked API calls and service disruptions.
- Date: January 29, 2026
- Workspace: General
- Impacted audience: All partners
What is Copilot Chat?
Copilot Chat is a secure, AI-powered chat experience included with Microsoft 365 that helps you draft, analyse, summarise, and generate content using the latest large language models—no extra Copilot license required
Who can use Copilot Chat
You need any eligible Microsoft 365 or Office 365 license, including: · Microsoft 365 Business Basic, Standard, Premium · Microsoft 365 E3 / E5 / F1 / F3 · Microsoft 365 A1 / A3 / A5 · Office 365 E1 / E3 / E5
For further assistance please contact us.
Important: GDAP Access Required for Microsoft CSP Operations
As part of Microsoft’s security and compliance requirements within the Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program, Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) are now mandatory for all partners.
GDAP is the required access model that enables partners to administer customer tenants in a secure, role-based, and time-limited manner, while ensuring customers retain full control over their environments.
To better understand why GDAP is required, how it impacts CSP operations, and what actions are expected from you, download the full GDAP guidance.
CSP Promo Now Live: Accelerate Copilot Business Growth
Microsoft has launched new CSP promotional offers to help you accelerate Microsoft 365 Copilot Business adoption across your SMB customer base—making this the perfect time to attach AI to renewals and drive incremental revenue. These introductory promotional prices are available for a limited time only, from 1 December 2025 through 30 June 2026.
Microsoft is offering discounted pricing across Copilot Business SKUs and bundles, designed to simplify upgrade conversations and boost deal velocity.
Download the Promo FAQ for more information or for more information contact First Distribution today!
Microsoft: Help your customers beat the RAM shortage with Azure—assessment + migration support
Customers are experiencing delays due to limited availability of high-memory servers.
You can help them stay on schedule by migrating memory-intensive workloads to Azure today.
Advancing Microsoft 365: New capabilities and pricing update
Microsoft has released an official announcement outlining significant enhancements coming to Microsoft 365, along with a pricing update effective 1 July 2026.
We would like to bring this to your attention to ensure you are informed and prepared for the changes ahead.
Introducing the New Microsoft 365 E7 — The Future of AI‑Powered Productivity
Microsoft has officially launched Microsoft 365 E7, a groundbreaking new tier designed to deliver the most advanced AI‑powered productivity, automation, and security capabilities ever offered in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
This premium suite elevates the workplace experience by combining the full power of Microsoft 365 with next‑generation AI agents, Copilot innovations, advanced identity tools, and enterprise‑grade governance.