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Redmond Channel Partner magazine is dedicated to supporting Microsoft channel partners in their journey towards success and business expansion. We provide valuable information on a wide range of topics, including effective sales techniques, collaboration with Microsoft, and insights into its product roadmap. As a voice for Microsoft partners, we operate independently from Microsoft, ensuring that we have no legal ties. This independence allows us to deliver unbiased reporting on Microsoft and prioritize the needs and interests of the partner community over those of the vendor, whether that’s Microsoft or any other third-party company.

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Microsoft Gives Orgs More Power to 'Tune' AI Agents

2 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News At its Build 2025 conference this week, Microsoft unveiled significant advancements aimed at empowering enterprises to create more sophisticated AI agents. Central to these developments are two key initiatives: Copilot Tuning and the integration of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), both designed to enhance the customization and interoperability of AI agents within enterprise environments.
Build 2025: Microsoft Charts Wider Path for AI Agents

2 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News At Build 2025, Microsoft unveiled its strategic vision for the future of AI agents, emphasizing the development of autonomous systems capable of performing complex tasks across various applications. The company introduced new tools and platforms aimed at empowering developers to build AI agents that can operate independently, interact naturally with users, and integrate seamlessly into existing workflows.
Microsoft to Orgs: Ditch Your Passwords for Passkeys

3 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News May marks the first-ever "World Passkey Day," the occasion of which Microsoft marked by leaning into its vision of a passwordless future. Joined by dozens of other tech leaders, Microsoft last week doubled down on its support for the FIDO Alliance's Passkey Pledge, which urges organizations to adopt passkey-based alternatives to passwords.
Report: Cloud Marketplaces a 'Defining Characteristic' of Modern Software Sales

4 weeks ago | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News The modern software channel is becoming increasingly dependent on cloud marketplaces and co-sell programs, according to a new report from Clazar. In the company's 2025 State of Cloud Marketplace & Co-Sell Report released last month, Clazar examined how software vendors are driving revenue, accelerating deals and deepening collaboration with hyperscaler sales teams.
Azure Edges Out AWS in MSP Survey, Disrupting Status Quo

1 month ago | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News Microsoft Azure has outpaced Amazon Web Services (AWS) in a key area of the MSP-focused channel. The insight comes from the recent "2024 GTM Channel Decision Maker Survey Report" by Futurum Research, which draws on feedback from IT partner professionals to explore how channel organizations are setting strategies, planning for growth and navigating an increasingly cloud-centric landscape.
Nerdio Aims To Simplify (and AI-ify) Windows 365 Management

1 month ago | rcpmag.com | David Ramel

News Longtime Microsoft partner Nerdio is expanding its capabilities for managing Windows 365 with the launch of Nerdio Manager for Enterprise 7.0. This latest release, announced earlier this month, brings new planning, automation and cost-saving features, along with deeper integration with Microsoft Intune, aimed at simplifying the full cloud desktop lifecycle.
Microsoft Launches Windows 365 Link Cloud PC Device

1 month ago | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft's first cloud PC device, aimed at desk-based and frontline workers in shared environments, is now generally available. Windows 365 Link is a purpose-built cloud PC device that securely connects to Windows 365 within seconds. Designed for rapid setup and simplified management via Microsoft Intune, the device allows users to sign in quickly and work securely, leaving no local data behind when they log out.
Microsoft Launches Preview of Scam-Hunting 'Scareware Blocker' Tool

Feb 3, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News First announced at last November's Ignite event, Microsoft's new so-called Scareware Blocker is now available as a public preview. Scareware Blocker protects users by identifying potential Internet scam sites and messages using machine learning. This augments existing features in Microsoft's Edge browser, like Microsoft Defender SmartScreen by protecting users against new or undiscovered scams in Web sites, messages and emails.
Microsoft Issues 2025 Identity Security Best Practices

Jan 29, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News Microsoft has outlined key identity management strategies to help enterprises safeguard their data in 2025. The key, according to the company, is to adopt "proactive defensive measures" to protect against growing AI-based attacks and widespread phishing campaigns. After consulting with its customers, Microsoft has identified three areas in which enterprises can harden their defenses.
Microsoft Introduces Pay-Per-Use AI Agents to Microsoft 365

Jan 16, 2025 | rcpmag.com | Chris Paoli

News A new Microsoft 365 tool called Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat brings the power of AI agents to commercial customers. Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat combines advanced AI capabilities with enterprise-grade controls to create a flexible, secure and scalable solution. It enables customers spin up AI agents on a pay-as-you-go basis. The agents can be used to automate repetitive tasks and improve workflows using natural language commands.