Efficiently Managing GDAP & CSP with Work 365

In the rapidly evolving Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) ecosystem, security and efficiency remain top priorities. With cyber threats on the rise, partners need better ways to manage customer access while minimizing security risks. Microsoft’s Granular Delegated Admin Privileges (GDAP) is a major step forward, offering fine-grained control over permissions. However, managing GDAP manually through […]

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A New Era in CSP Management: Work 365 Power Version (PV) 2.0 is Here

For years, Microsoft partners have juggled multiple tools, dashboards, and processes to keep their CSP businesses running. The complexity of managing customer permissions, billing, and promotions often feels like a never-ending battle. But what if there was a way to simplify it all? Enter Work 365 PV 2.0 – a transformative update designed to streamline […]

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Renewal Management, Reimagined

A Smarter Way to Stay Ahead Let’s set the scene. It’s crunch time at the office, and your team is wading through spreadsheets, cross-checking emails, and rushing to update contracts before the clock runs out. Someone’s muttering, “Did we renew that account last month?” while another is frantically double-checking invoices. It’s a familiar scene for […]

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Transform Your CSP Workflow with Work 365

Discover how Work 365, the trusted CSP management solution, empowers Microsoft Partners to: Streamline customer onboarding Manage GDAP relationships Optimize licensing costs Automate billing and provisioning This article is based on a recent webinar highlighting the latest updates to Work 365, which are built for billing teams, licensing managers, and sales operations to save time, […]

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Managing CSP Billing with an ERP like Business Central: A Guide for Microsoft CSPs

Recently there has been a lot of activity related to Subscription Billing with Dynamics Business Applications, like Business Central and Finance & Operations. Recurring Revenue and Subscription Billing are important value creators for any organization, especially Microsoft CSP Partners. After all, Business Central has Subscription Billing, so Subscription Billing must be important. Is an accounting […]

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Self-Service Portal Evaluation: Key Insights for CSP Success

In my previous article, I shared various observations and considerations regarding Microsoft’s CSP Template for Self-Service. I’ll explore further aspects of evaluating and implementing this template in this article. Most companies are reacting to meet customer needs or fulfill the audit requirements from the Microsoft Direct CSP program. If you are in that small group […]

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Should CSPs Use Microsoft’s Self-Service Portal Template?

Recently, on Microsoft boards, there was an announcement about a beautifully crafted plan with images and workflows for a Marketplace and Self-Service Portal tailored for CSPs (Cloud Solution Providers). The initial reaction from the Microsoft CSP Partner community was swift, and excitement was high! I’ll start my article with my bottom line in case you […]

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Aligning Billing with Sales for MSPs (Process, Tools and Mindset)

Many, in fact, most MSPs today have less than 100 customers or less than $2 million in cloud revenue, despite the rapid growth of services from modern work, infrastructure, and applications for over a decade. MSPs offer valuable services, including infrastructure management, ensuring productivity, security, and even outsourced IT help desks. So why the modest […]

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The Power of Controlling Your Business Data

Recurring revenue is the most valuable revenue on a company’s income statement. SaaS companies have always known this and include a SaaS billing and subscription management application as part of their core application infrastructure stack. Microsoft has also stipulated requirements for cloud resellers in the CSP Direct Partners program to implement similar systems. Recurring billing […]

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Navigating Challenges: Why I Pivoted the Business by Ismail Nalwala

The Fall of Raftar: Lessons Learned The first sale is the easiest one! Through a consulting engagement, which landed in my lap, I had solved a problem around sales inventory tracking using RFID for a large medical device manufacturer. I thought I could convert the solution into a product. I used my consulting income, raised […]

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