The Microsoft Partner Network announced the 2025 Partner of the Year Awards. This post highlights the 2025 winners and finalists of the business applications category.
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In addition to running on OpenAI models, Microsoft announced that Anthropic models have joined the platform, too.
New announcements from Microsoft highlight the delay of price increases for Business Central and introduce a new Bridge to Cloud program, effective January 1, 2026.
In this episode of the AI Partner Executive Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Wade Tetsuka, President, USTPay, and Kate…
Microsoft’s Satish Thomas outlines the three levels of AI transformation and what this means for organizations.
Microsoft CVP of Business & Industry Solutions, Satish Thomas, told Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit attendees how AI is redefining Microsoft business apps.
Hear what it takes to create an AI-first GTM strategy in FY26 and drive organizational transformation from Microsoft’s Lori Borg.
MAICPP Director Steve Thomas told attendees of the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit of the changes coming to the program in FY26, as well as new partner specializations.
AI Partners participated in an unmanaged partner panel, sharing what’s working and what’s not working as it relates to AI adoption and innovation.
Microsoft leaders Eric Fink and Erik Opsahl told Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit attendees of the changes and updates to segmentation and incentives in FY26.
Copilot Studio CTO Bas Brekelmans explains how agents are boosting productivity, reducing time spent on manual work, and cutting costs for Microsoft and others customers alike.
Alithya’s SVP John Scandar joins the “Biz Apps Partner Podcast” to discuss Alithya’s expansion, adoption of AI, and the importance of collaboration with the ecosystem.
Mateusz Łukowiec shares how Executive Automats by XPLUS is delivering its security solutions to Microsoft customers and partners, and how the company is using AI in its offerings.
Microsoft’s Olga Karpman shares insights on her work with ISV partners, ecosystem growth, AI momentum, and how new technologies like the MCP Server enable new opportunities.
SPS Commerce’s Karen Brudvig tells Joe Corigliano what attendees of the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit can expect from the organization and what she’s looking forward to at the event.
Joe Corigliano joins John Siefert on the Biz Apps Partner Podcast to discuss the Top 10 things he’s most looking forward to during the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit.
In this episode of the Biz Apps Partner Podcast, John Siefert is joined by Ross Ladwig, Partner Solutions Sales -…
MAICPP Director Steve Thomas joins the Biz Apps Partner Podcast to define how Microsoft is leading the front in AI transformation.
David Gersten provides insights on Paystand’s involvement with the Biz Apps Partner Executive Summit, the role of AI, and latest innovations.
In this episode of the Biz Apps Partner Podcast, John Siefert welcomes Mary Madrigal, Sr. Partner Development Manager, Microsoft. Madrigal sheds light…