Teamwork Deployment Specialization Renamed to Secure AI Productivity
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Microsoft renamed the Teamwork Deployment specialization to Secure AI Productivity, effective April 29, 2026. The associated requirements were updated to align with an AI adoption focus rather than the previous teamwork deployment criteria. Partners holding or pursuing this specialization must account for the new requirements.
What changed
- Teamwork Deployment specialization renamed to Secure AI Productivity as of April 29, 2026.
- Specialization requirements updated to reflect AI adoption competencies.
- Partners previously enrolled under Teamwork Deployment are subject to the revised criteria under the new name.
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