What is Microsoft CSP program?
What is Microsoft CSP program?
The Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider Program (CSP) enables partners to directly manage their entire Microsoft cloud customer lifecycle. Partners in this program utilize dedicated in-product tools to directly provision, manage, and support their customer subscriptions.
What is Microsoft Cloud Solution Partner?
A Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) is a company that provides businesses with cloud-based infrastructure, networks, and software applications. Microsoft has designed a program to allow CSPs to offer Microsoft’s popular products directly, along with their own value-added products and services.
How do I become a Microsoft Cloud Partner?
To register as a Direct CSP, Microsoft recommends that you already have:
- an active Microsoft Partner Network ID valid for the location you’re planning on working in.
- existing customer support infrastructure.
- existing customer billing infrastructure.
- capital available to finance technical integration and assist readiness.
Who are Microsoft’s key partners?
Microsoft’s Top 200 U.S. Partners
| Company Name | Tech Focus | Geographical Presence |
|---|---|---|
| Key Information Systems Inc. | Generalist | West |
| Kraft & Kennedy Inc. | Generalist | East, Central |
| Lighthouse Technology Partners | Generalist | East |
| Logicalis | Generalist | International |
Is CSP a subscription?
Yes, the CSP program is based on a monthly subscription. This means that you can enter in any month of the calendar year and stop at any time.
How do I become a CSP direct partner?
Minimum requirements The authority to accept and sign legal agreements on behalf of your organization. The ability to provide the first level of cloud product support to your customers. A Microsoft support plan, either Advanced Support for Partners (ASfP) or Premier Support for Partners (PSfP), depending on your needs.
How many Microsoft cloud partners are there?
Today, Microsoft has more than 64,000 cloud partners — more than AWS, Google and Salesforce combined. Our partners tell us they choose Microsoft because we are more than a technology provider– we are their business partner.
Who is Microsoft’s biggest partner?
Microsoft’s Top 350 U.S. Partners
| Company | Tech Focus | Geographical Presence |
|---|---|---|
| AppRiver | Indirect Provider, Direct CSP, Cloud, Security | International |
| Aprimo | ISV | International |
| Arbela Technologies Corp. | Dynamics, CAD, MSP | International |
| ArcherPoint LLC | Dynamics, MSP, Cloud, Azure | International |
What is the difference between Microsoft EA and CSP?
CSP lets you add or remove users and products instantly and you only pay for the licenses you use. By contrast, an EA contract curtails your ability to change licence numbers over time, and typically costs more too.
What is the difference between CSP and EA?
With the traditional EA, you’ll work directly with Microsoft, and the level of support you receive depends on what you include in your agreement. If you opt for a CSP agreement, you’ll work with your chosen partner for support rather than with Microsoft.
