Microsoft Inspire - What's the opportunity?

Pitched as Microsoft's partner event of the year, Microsoft Inspire brings value to thousands of partners across the globe. In my last post, I looked at why 2018 is set to be the most valuable year yet for partners attending the event.

But what does this really mean for you?

We've outlined below just some of the unrivalled opportunities Microsoft Inspire can bring to your business based on how you partner with us, including some UK partner insights on why Microsoft Inspire is top of their agenda for 2018.

Microsoft Inspire - What's the value for our channel distributors?

Apay Obang-Oyway from Ingram Micro, a Microsoft distributor, runs through his top three reasons for attending Microsoft Inspire.

https://youtu.be/IjUqKB3Ua3w

Microsoft Inspire - What's the value for our channel partners?

A key priority of the event is to help our partners transform and grow; whether that's through introducing new market opportunities, helping define your business focus for the next year or providing insight into the latest technical innovations and programme updates. Microsoft Inspire will help fuel your growth and provide the contacts and insight needed to build out innovative solutions, services and business models.

Microsoft Inspire - What's the value a Microsoft Learning Partner?

Hollie Brown from Firebrand Training, an official Microsoft Learning Partner, explains the value that Microsoft Inspire brings to their business.

https://youtu.be/maeTqyjQFEg

Microsoft Inspire - What's the value for a Managed Service Provider?

Microsoft Inspire will provide insight into key business initiatives and market opportunities to help you grow your business and deliver a more profitable managed service solution for your customers. You'll hear from industry leaders on why Microsoft offers the best cloud services and engagement experiences, along with the chance to meet with Microsoft execs and fellow partners to increase your co-sell opportunities.

Watch the video to hear James Soloman at C5 Alliance, a Microsoft Gold partner and Managed Service Provider, discuss what Microsoft Inspire means for their business.

https://youtu.be/wfj93HqGZlk

Microsoft Inspire - What's the value for an Independent Software Vendor (ISV)?

Microsoft Inspire will provide unique insights into our FY19 programmes, opportunities and key initiatives to help grow your business, along with the chance to network with thousands of global partners and Microsoft execs. (You can read more about the unparalleled networking opportunities at Microsoft Inspire here). Through the event you'll gain deep intel into how you can build and develop innovative software solutions on the Microsoft platform, and how to translate key product releases into your application development.

You can find out more about Microsoft Inspire, including how to register, on the website.

We'd love to hear your experiences of Microsoft Inspire, and the reasons why you are attending this year's event. Comment below or tweet us @mspartnersuk with your feedback.