{"id":44468,"date":"2022-06-21T09:57:39","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T16:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/msftuspartnerblog.azurewebsites.net\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/?p=44468"},"modified":"2022-06-21T09:57:39","modified_gmt":"2022-06-21T16:57:39","slug":"the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program-how-indirect-providers-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/americas-partner-blog\/2022\/06\/21\/the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program-how-indirect-providers-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"The Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 How Indirect Providers Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has built a global network of qualified indirect providers who can help you get your unique cloud-based solution to market faster. They do this by utilizing their infrastructure to take care of customer billing and support, allowing you to focus on building your reseller business and offer a broader selection of Microsoft&#8217;s cloud-based services and solutions to your customers.<\/p>\n<h2>Connect with an indirect provider<\/h2>\n<p>Different indirect providers offer various support and services. Generally, most providers will offer expertise in the following areas:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provide you with technical training and assistance<\/li>\n<li>Help you market your products and services<\/li>\n<li>Help you establish financing and credit terms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-US\/membership\/cloud-solution-provider\/find-a-provider\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Discover a global network<\/a> of qualified indirect providers within the Cloud Solution Provider program. Evaluate the providers in your area to determine which ones best meet your needs. The right for you should help you go to market faster and grow your cloud business with efficiency.<\/p>\n<h2>Connect with other partners<\/h2>\n<p>In a competitive and evolving climate where customers are always seeking their own competitive advantage, it makes sense to invest in partner-to-partner engagements. <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/membership\/cloud-solution-provider\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">As an established technology provider<\/a>, you&#8217;re well positioned for success in the indirect provider-reseller (two-tier) model. By working with indirect resellers to offer Microsoft cloud solutions to customers, you can connect with other partners, bring new solutions to the market, and advance customers&#8217; adoption of cloud services.<\/p>\n<p>As an indirect provider, the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-US\/\">Partner Center<\/a> can help you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect with indirect resellers who can help expand your reach and customer base<\/li>\n<li>Establish partnerships with indirect resellers that allow you both to serve common customers<\/li>\n<li>Designate indirect resellers to manage specific customers and subscriptions<\/li>\n<li>Manage your relationships with Microsoft, customers, and indirect resellers all in one place<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you want to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamcp.org\/events\/EventDetails.aspx?id=1641553&amp;group=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how indirect providers can help<\/a>, join us June 22 at 7:00 pm PDT for the latest Microsoft Cloud Partner Program session with IAMCP and Microsoft.<\/p>\n<h2>Calls to Action<\/h2>\n<p>View the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iamcp.org\/page\/MSAnnouncements\">complete list<\/a> of upcoming Microsoft Cloud Partner Program sessions with IAMCP and Microsoft. Each series will cover a different topic.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for an indirect provider in the US to help you get to market quicker with packaged solutions, billing, and support. <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.microsoft.com\/en-us\/marketing\/indirect-providers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find the right fit<\/a> with one of these US providers.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to seeing you at our next event.<\/p>\n<h1 style=\"margin-top: 0in\">Other posts you may like<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/2022\/06\/14\/register-now-for-microsoft-inspire-2\/\">Register Now for Microsoft Inspire!<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/2022\/03\/17\/evolving-the-microsoft-partner-network\/\">Evolving the Microsoft Partner Network<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/2022\/06\/01\/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">What you need to know about the Microsoft Cloud Partner Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/us-partner-blog\/2022\/06\/15\/the-microsoft-cloud-partner-program-partner-capability-score-dashboard\/\">The Microsoft Cloud Partner Program \u2013 Partner Capability Score Dashboard<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft has built a global network of qualified indirect providers who can help you get your unique cloud-based solution to market faster. 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