Through the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, we invest in key initiatives like Solutions Partner designations, which play a pivotal role in driving success in the marketplace for both partners and customers. This distinction helps partners showcase their validated skills, so customers can confidently choose the right partner for their needs.

When you become a Solutions Partner* with certified software**, customers can easily identify the quality, capability, reliability, and relevance of your software solution. That credibility is good for your business right now, but this designation also sets your organization up for long-term marketplace success by unlocking even more growth opportunities—like Azure IP co-sell top tier benefits and Azure partner-led offerings.

That is why we’re making it even easier for you to attain a certified software designation with a limited-time subsidy that covers 50% of the audit cost. The audit involves working with an independent auditing partner who will review submitted documentation to validate your solution’s technical interoperability and customer success.

Read on to learn more about certified software designations, their benefits, and how you can secure your subsidy to become a Solutions Partner with certified software.

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