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Partner Crucible

This project aims to serve as an entry point into the wealth of information and services available to Canadian Microsoft partners. The Partner Crucible will curate links, models, and insights to ensure our partners have an overview and a quick path forward.

Independent Software Vendors (ISV)

Purpose

Collection of resources for ISVs.

To contribute to the PartnerCrucible, see Contributor’s Guide.

References

Source Description Notes
Azure for Technology Partners Azure for resources independent software vendors (ISVs)
An ISV’s guide to cloud migrations For vendors still operating with legacy onpremise infrastructures, however, the cloud transformation process represents a number of logistical challenges. Solving for such issues and fully incorporating the benefits the cloud offers — takes both the right planand the right partner  
ISV Success Program Build, sell, and thrive on the Microsoft Cloud. In Private Preview
ISV Success Program Guide ISV Success program (private preview) is a nine-month partnership designed to help independent software vendors (ISV) build well-architected apps on Microsoft Cloud platforms and publish into our commercial marketplace. October 2022
ISV and CSP Margin Sharing Blog post and video describing ISV and CSP margin sharing in Marketplace March 2022
Margin Sharing A private offer enables the ISV publisher to provide a margin on their published solution to incentivize you to sell that solution to their customers. Microsoft Learn
Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to Partner private offers FAQ This article addresses frequently asked questions about Independent Software Vendor (ISV) to Partner private offers in Partner Center. Microsoft Learn
ISV Channel Readiness and Scale Get Channel Ready and scale your monetized apps with Microsoft Partners: Establishing relationships with CSPs that lead to transactions requires investment in a compelling offer including defined margins, marketing materials to capture the attention of CSPs, marketing materials that CSPs can use to sell your apps, and established sales and technical support. We call this “Channel Ready” and we are here to help you get there fast. Form
Independent software vendor (ISV) considerations for Azure landing zones The landing zones describe how to build an Azure environment with multiple subscriptions. Each landing zone accounts for scale, security, governance, networking, and identity, and is based on feedback and lessons learned from many customers. Microsoft Lean
What is the ISV Extensibility Story for Microsoft Copilot? n this article, we will explore the ISVs extensibility story for Microsoft Copilot, and how ISVs can leverage the different aspects of the platform to create innovative and engaging experiences for users, as well as some guiding principles for ISVs to consider when choosing extensibility approach is best for their scenarios. Microsoft Learn

Startups

Source Description Notes
Founders Hub Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub brings people, knowledge, and technology together to help founders at every stage solve startup challenges. Sign up in minutes with no funding required. Microsoft for Startups
Pegasus Program The Pegasus Program is currently invite-only. To be considered for this program you must be actively engaged in Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub and building with Microsoft technology. Microsoft for Startups
M12 M12 is Microsoft’s corporate venture capital fund. We invest across key focus areas in the most promising early-stage companies that are disrupting markets in the business of today and tomorrow. M12
Microsoft Reactor Join Microsoft Reactor and engage with startups and developers live Reactor
Microsoft Reactor Our Microsoft Reactor community is here with workshops and events aimed at expanding your skills across a range of technologies and topics. YouTube Channel
Microsoft SaaS Day for Startups On-demand - This conference is an opportunity for SaaS startups to learn from experienced professionals and gain valuable insights into the latest trends and technologies in the industry.   
Microsoft AI & IoT Insider Labs Microsoft AI & IoT Insider Labs  
2024 Imagine Cup Unlock your startup’s potential with Imagine Cup – the global technology startup competition for visionary student entrepreneurs harnessing the power of AI. Imagine Cup

Power BI Embedded

Source | Description | Notes :—– | :———- | :—- Power BI Embedded Analytics Playground | Learn and explore how you can use embedded analytics in your applications| Power BI Power BI Developer Samples| This repository contains Power BI Embedded solutions in 5 different frameworks to suit different scenarios as per requirements. In addition, it has samples for calling the Power BI REST APIs using PowerShell. | GitHub Embedding Setup | Choose whether you’d like to embed Power BI in an application for your customers or in an application, website, or portal for your organization’s internal users | POwerBI