CSP growth margin incentive program launches October 1 with sandbox access available
Why this matters: Program introduces a new margin incentive structure with direct financial impact for CSP partners starting October 1, 2026.
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Microsoft announced a new Cloud Solution Provider growth margin incentive program launching October 1, 2026. The program offers partners increased margins tied to growth in new-to-offer, seat expansion, and adoption of select AI workloads. A sandbox environment is available ahead of launch for partners to prepare.
What changed
- New CSP growth margin incentive program launches October 1, 2026.
- Higher margins are available in three growth motion categories: new-to-offer, seat expansion, and AI workload adoption.
- Program targets select AI workloads as qualifying growth areas.
- Sandbox access is available prior to the October 1 launch date for partner testing and preparation.
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