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7 Azure Cloud benefits for SMEs
Does your business operate internationally? Are you aiming for a strong global presence?
Partner Resources
Start your technical consulting for: Azure, Business App, Modern Workplace
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Partner Update
Azure Hybrid Benefit now generally available for Linux
Coinciding with this week’s Kubecon and Open Azure Day virtual events, today Microsoft have announced the general availability of Azure Hybrid Benefit functionality for Linux customers, allowing you to bring both your on-premises Windows Server and SQL Server licenses, as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) subscriptions to Azure.
Partner Training
Microsoft Azure Security Deep-Dive | FY21Q2 | REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The Microsoft Security Partner Development team would like to invite you to their Partner Azure Security Deep-Dive, 14-17 December, 15:00–20:00 GMT+13.
Partner Update
Join Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: Shape Your Future with Azure Data and Analytics
Explore the future of data and analytics with Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella and other industry experts. We’ll show you how to create a flowing continuum of trusted, accurate data and timely, actionable insights.
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Review: Xbox Series S is small and powerful – but needs more games
It's small, beautifully designed and packs an unbelievable amount of speed and power under the hood. But where are the games?
Partner Training
Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform Virtual Training Days!
Get the skills you need in Dynamics 365 and Power Platform with free virtual training days and Fundamental certification exam vouchers.
Partner Resources
Achieve more with Azure cloud – Download eBook
Migrating to a cloud platform like Azure is no longer an option, but a must to build resilience in the face of constant change.
Partner Training
Register Now! Biz Apps Partner R.U.N. Webinar – Dynamics365 & Power Platform
The APAC Business Applications R.U.N. (Readiness, Update, Networking) Webinar is a half-yearly event where Microsoft highlights important updates to Partners for Dynamics 365 & Power Platform.
Partner Training
Azure Webinar: Cloud Adoption Framework
17 November 2020 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Partner Training
Azure Immersion Workshop: AI
19 November 2020 | 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM | (GMT+08:00) Kuala Lumpur, Singapore
Podcast
China vs U.S. tech, NZ’s broadband lead and PS5 vs Xbox
Paul Spain and Bill Bennett discuss the tech news of the week including talking about Hyperfibre, Apple, Microsoft, Huawei and more.
Tech Leader
‘We’re obsessed’ – Why Umbrellar is going all in with Microsoft
A new SaaS platform being launched this week promises to shave months off business set-up times for aspiring Cloud Service providers - and save customers thousands of dollars as well.
Partner Training
MSP Azure Day (Partner Training event)
You are invited to a virtual bootcamp: Managed Service Provider (MSP) Azure Day, where we will be offering insights and resources to help MSP’s build and grow a successful cloud practice in Azure.
Partner Update
Finalists revealed for the 2020 Microsoft NZ Partner Awards
After a stringent judging process by some of Microsoft's leading technology and sales experts, Microsoft is pleased to announce the finalists for its 13th annual Microsoft NZ Partner Awards.
Apps & Infra
On-premises versus on-Cloud: Key differences, benefits and risks
The number one question our partners ask is - Which is the better option for business, on-premises or on-Cloud?
Partner Resources
Upskilling your technical capabilities with Certification – SureCert program Oct-Dec 2020
Starting this quarter, we are launching SureCert for New Zealand to support our local Partner channel in upskilling and attaining Microsoft Certifications.
Partner Resources
Webinar – Unlock new opportunities and grow your business more effectively within the CSP program
The next SureStep Ambassador Webinar on November 10th!
Partner Update
Partner Update
Microsoft CSP update – October 2020
Each month, we provide you with the latest Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program information, launch news, updates, upcoming webinars, and more to help you drive efficiency, scale, and business growth.
Biz Apps
Windows 10 is a mobile operating system – manage it like one
Managing Window 10 like a smartphone reduces the time spent setting up end users by 90%.
Partner Update
November Microsoft Azure Fundamentals Training – FREE Exam Voucher
Start your cloud-computing journey!
Podcast
Hacking Apple, Dogs using Virtual Reality, NZ Government vs Encryption
A discussion of the tech news of the week with Paul Spain and Denis O’Shea (Mobile Mentor).
Partner Update
Compete. Learn. Win. Sign up for the Azure SQL Championship Today
John 'JG' Chirapurath Vice President, Azure Data, AI & Edge
Apps & Infra
What’s behind the cloud giants’ local infrastructure push?
Investments by Amazon and Microsoft point to a market with strong growth potential in the digital space, pandemic resilience and faith in our local networking infrastructure.
Partner Resources
Partner Resources
Microsoft Sales Plays On-Ramp Program
Evolve your go-to-market plans and offerings and gain clarity on the end-to-end connections between sales and marketing efforts and a prioritised plan to stay on track to completion.
Partner Update
New Microsoft Teams Meeting and Calling Discounts for CSP
To help customers experience the best of what Microsoft Teams can offer in meetings and calling, Microsoft have announced new promotional offers with significant cost savings for CSP customers.
Partner Resources
Make your case for the cloud – premade presentation template
Present your case for moving to the cloud
MyCSP Partner Hub
September 2020 Microsoft Partner Centre Announcements
A summary of the important announcements for Microsoft Partner Center for September 2020.
Partner Update
Microsoft Partner Virtual Training Series on Cloud Adoption Framework
Microsoft is launching a series of virtual training events focused on the Cloud Adoption Framework and the Well Architected Framework for you and your organisation to participate in.
Apps & Infra
Ignite 2020: Five key takeaways from Microsoft’s annual geekfest
Microsoft went fully virtual for Ignite 2020 which didn't stop the Redmond giant from releasing a stack of new product updates for everything from Azure to Teams to Power BI.
Managed Services
Managed Services
Microsoft’s New Zealand CSPs – direct v indirect
Umbrellar is largely known as New Zealand's first provider of the Microsoft Azure Stack. Our Partner network also know us as their Cloud Solution Provider.
Partner Update
13th Annual Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards are NOW OPEN!
Microsoft is calling on its tech Partners across New Zealand to submit their stories of success as entries open for this year’s Microsoft New Zealand Partner Awards.
Managed Services
Umbrellar expands its service offerings and business with the power of composable infrastructure
Leading CSP becomes the first to offer Microsoft Azure Stack Hub services hosted in New Zealand.
Tech Leader
Can Microsoft’s approach to regulation restore trust in facial recognition tech?
From facial recognition to electronic voting, Microsoft has made proactive moves to be part of the solution rather than waiting for regulators to move in.
Partner Update
Microsoft Azure-in-a-Day workshops
Help your customers develop their skills and uncover business growth opportunities by hosting one-day workshops on specific Azure products and workflows.
Apps & Infra
Remote work reaches tipping point – Microsoft Teams’ active daily users surges to 44 million
Microsoft Teams service – an Office 365 collaboration hub – is rapidly scaling at a faster rate than ever before, with the most recent numbers at more than 44 million daily users.
Network, ISP & SD WAN
Bill Gates’ gearing focus to philanthropic over Microsoft
Microsoft co-founder and social technologist, Bill Gates, is stepping down from the company’s Board of Directors into a Technology Advisor role to concentrate more on his philanthropic initiatives, the company announced Friday afternoon.
Case Study
A Vodafone NZ – Microsoft – Umbrellar partnership
Watch how Vodafone NZ, Microsoft and Umbrellar partnership is enabling digital transformation for New Zealand business.
Apps & Infra
‘Interactive sessions, expanded collaborative aims, big keyword push’ – a cloud engineer’s take on Microsoft’s Ignite 2019
At this year’s Microsoft Ignite conference, industry experts shared the latest and greatest in cloud and business development technology.
Apps & Infra
Why Microsoft’s data centre will mean big things for New Zealand’s future in the cloud
The announcement of Microsoft’s first datacentre in New Zealand promises new jobs and opportunities for local businesses looking to scale.
