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Microsoft transitions Entra ID to passkey authentication

Microsoft transitions Entra ID to passkey authentication

Customers can still use SMS and voice if needed, but a third party telco is required.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 22 2026, 10:37AM Security
Macquarie Government launches Microsoft Azure practice for govt agencies

Macquarie Government launches Microsoft Azure practice for govt agencies

Each service is built around a co-managed delivery model.
Jason Pollock Jul 22 2026, 4:00AM Services
Microsoft targets SMBs with Copilot-focused, partner-led trial

Microsoft targets SMBs with Copilot-focused, partner-led trial

Designed to provide hands-on experience with MS365 Copilot Business.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 20 2026, 11:59AM Strategy
RES. Business IT achieves Microsoft Support Services designation

RES. Business IT achieves Microsoft Support Services designation

Recognising the role support plays in the customer lifecycle.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 20 2026, 11:36AM Sales & Marketing
Microsoft expands multiparty private offers into Australia

Microsoft expands multiparty private offers into Australia

A new way for partners to participate in Microsoft Marketplace sales.
Jason Pollock Jul 16 2026, 1:15PM Strategy
Industry cautiously supportive of govt's new Office of AI

Industry cautiously supportive of govt's new Office of AI

But raise concerns about overregulation and how best to drive productivity gains.
Jason Pollock Jul 16 2026, 4:00AM Strategy
Microsoft invests US$2.5b into new Frontier Company operating business

Microsoft invests US$2.5b into new Frontier Company operating business

Embedding 6,000 industry and engineering experts within customers' businesses.
Joshua Gliddon Jul 13 2026, 4:00AM Services
Microsoft's area VP for ANZ takes on new role

Microsoft's area VP for ANZ takes on new role

Steven Miller has been with the company for close to two decades.
Jason Pollock Jul 13 2026, 4:00AM Strategy
Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs

Microsoft to cut 4,800 jobs

2.1% of its ⁠global workforce.
Aditya Soni and Akash Sriram Jul 7 2026, 3:14PM Strategy
Partners see MS365 pricing opportunity – but want clearer communication and stronger support

Partners see MS365 pricing opportunity – but want clearer communication and stronger support

“The platform value is there; getting customers to realise it should be a shared effort.”  
Jason Pollock Jun 24 2026, 4:00AM Finance
ServiceNow expands AI agent governance through deeper integration with Microsoft

ServiceNow expands AI agent governance through deeper integration with Microsoft

ServiceNow AI specialists to become available in the Microsoft Agent 365 marketplace.
Joshua Gliddon Jun 15 2026, 5:10PM Services
CyberCX completes full suite of Microsoft Security Advanced Specialisations

CyberCX completes full suite of Microsoft Security Advanced Specialisations

Recognising partners with proven technical capability and independently verified expertise.
Joshua Gliddon Jun 9 2026, 1:12PM Strategy
Dicker Data achieves Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

Dicker Data achieves Microsoft Frontier Distributor status

The first in ANZ and one of only four globally.
Jason Pollock Jun 4 2026, 3:30PM Sales & Marketing
Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

Microsoft reveals new quantum chip made with AI, says it will have systems by 2029

To be made out of lead instead of superconducting wires made out of aluminum.
Stephen Nellis Jun 3 2026, 11:22AM Services
Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale enabled offers program

Westcon-Comstor joins Microsoft Marketplace resale enabled offers program

A way for channel partners and vendors to accelerate and scale marketplace-led growth.
Joshua Gliddon May 20 2026, 9:55AM Services
Microsoft's Jo Dooley to join EY in September

Microsoft's Jo Dooley to join EY in September

As the clients and industries leader for Oceania.
Jason Pollock May 15 2026, 11:10AM Strategy
Tech Data receives Microsoft's global Frontier Distributor designation

Tech Data receives Microsoft's global Frontier Distributor designation

Recognising "top-performing" cloud solution provider distributors.
Joshua Gliddon Apr 20 2026, 4:00AM Sales & Marketing
Meeedly becomes Co-Sell Ready within the Microsoft ecosystem

Meeedly becomes Co-Sell Ready within the Microsoft ecosystem

For partners, this opens new opportunities to expand into enterprise environments.
Jason Pollock Apr 14 2026, 10:28AM Services
Building a sustainable, profitable services business

Building a sustainable, profitable services business

techpartner.news partnered with Tech Data for the inaugural IT Service Provider Summit in Sydney.
Staff Writer Apr 13 2026, 1:59PM
From headcount to impact: using data and automation

From headcount to impact: using data and automation

techpartner.news partnered with Tech Data for the inaugural IT Service Provider Summit in Sydney.
Staff Writer Apr 13 2026, 1:57PM

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