Editor's note
Microsoft Inspire 2022 took place virtually for the third consecutive year from July 19-20, giving partners worldwide free access to learn more about what it means to be a Microsoft partner.
The largest Microsoft partner event highlighted ways to build a profitable business with Microsoft offerings. Executives emphasized partner program updates and Microsoft cloud opportunities to build effective customer applications and services. Microsoft also announced its Partner of the Year awards, including two new categories: the Operational Excellence Award and the Compliance Award.
Check out this guide for pre-conference news, as well as updating information on technologies and trends from the show.
1News from the virtual conference floor
Stay up to date on news, announcements and analysis from Microsoft Inspire 2022.
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Microsoft industry clouds hover over partner event
At Microsoft Inspire, industry-specific cloud offerings emerged as a key FY 2023 direction for the technology company and one in which it enlists partner ecosystem support. Read Now
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Microsoft releases cloud contact center platform
Contact center platform technology buyers have another option: Microsoft assembles a CCaaS from Nuance, Power Platform, Teams and -- for those who need it -- Dynamics 365 tech. Read Now
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Microsoft makes Viva more like Facebook
Remote and hybrid workers will use a Microsoft Viva app to share and react to posts and build relationships with other employees. Read Now
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ISV support is the focus at Microsoft Inspire
Vendor’s partner event has included programme updates and enhancements to its commercial marketplace Read Now
2Microsoft Inspire 2022 pre-conference coverage
Catch up on Microsoft news and review last year's coverage to get ready for the virtual conference. Recent news includes the revised Microsoft Cloud Partner Program.
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Cloud partners bolster relations with AWS, GCP and Microsoft
Service providers expand cloud centers of excellence, invest in technical skills and create intellectual property; more IT channel news. Read Now
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Microsoft Cloud Partner Program resets channel focus
Partner executives called the makeover, which creates new tiers and revises qualification criteria, the first major program update in more than 15 years; other IT channel news. Read Now
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Microsoft Cloud platform to fuel FY 2022 priorities
At Microsoft Inspire 2021, executives highlighted ways Microsoft has differentiated its cloud platform from rivals. Partners can expect to see the cloud platform expand. Read Now