Microsoft has proposed the agreement based on a few valid reasons like simplifying the contracting procedure, clarifying and distinguishing roles and responsibilities in reference to regulatory requirements and to ensure there’s transparency for Microsoft and Microsoft partner network.

The new Agreement

In the latest Microsoft partner agreement, Microsoft replaces all previous Microsoft Agreements for Indirect Resellers and Indirect provider like the Microsoft Cloud Distributor Agreement (MCDA), the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement Multi-Tier Amendment, Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement (MCRA), and the Microsoft Cloud Reseller Agreement for US Government Cloud. It also replaces Terms and Conditions Agreement.

The Microsoft partner agreement has a multiple business Microsoft CSP benefits to Partners like:

• Improved transparency that leads to Protection of long-term growth and a smooth business sail for Microsoft partner network.
• Easier adherence to solid business practices and privacy regulations
• Better understanding of roles and responsibilities for a continuous service delivery
• Establishment of trust due to adherence and strong business channel with sound business practices in Microsoft partner network.
• Providing administration access to third-party technical and customer service providers with full confidence.

What Partners need to do?

For organizations already under a CSP Program who are direct bill, indirect providers or indirect resellers, they need to sign up the latest MPA before the deadline approaches. The newer MPA addresses legal concerns in a better manner. Accepting the new Microsoft partner agreement allows for smooth transactions through Partner Center API or User Interface (aka Partner Center Dashboard). Failure to accept the MPA will lead to your organization not being able to add new subscriptions or add seats to existing subscriptions under the CSP Program and the Microsoft partner network. However, the organization will still be able to administer existing subscribers and users. The final deadline to accept the MPA and stay within the CSP Program is Aug. 31, 2020.

MachSol is providing guidance to CSPs including indirect resellers, indirect providers and Direct billing CSPs to adhere to the latest Partner agreement proposed by Microsoft for a smooth and streamlined Cloud Provision and administration experience.

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MachPanel Automation Platform for Microsoft CSP

MachPanel supports full-fledge automation and management of CSP business for Direct and Indirect CSPs.  The robust platform includes end-to-end business management where you can showcase, bundle and sell integrated offers and services through white labeled customized storefront, offer Microsoft O365 & Azure services and Control Billing and reporting with just a few clicks. A Detailed dashboard is there to display Analytics, BI dashboard and streamline Recurring Billing with Payment Processing.

Get on board with MachPanel to cater for all your CSP requirements regarding the new MPA and stay right on track with the latest CSP requirements.

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Teams is great for Collaboration and Microsoft has put in good amount of effort for its security. The application is Layer D compliant which make it a promising and secure solution for large-grad enterprises and cloud business organizations.

More on certifications; Teams has got SO 27001, ISO 27018, HIPAA, SSAE16 SOC 1 and SOC 2, and EU Model Clauses (EUMC) to its name. Even though certification isn’t a feature that any application offers to its customers, but it is important in terms of cloud security.

Integration with other tools

Not only Teams is secure in itself; it is also easy to integrate it with other tools and still stay secure. Microsoft Teams Security is an important factor for Office 365 users, since MS Teams is built into O365, CSPs can easily change e-discovery settings from Security & Compliance admin center for better cloud security.

Redundancy (for the sake of Legal Proceedings)

Admins can configure Microsoft Teams with “Legal Hold”, which means Microsoft will retain a copy of every type of data even after the original author deletes it, in order to be able to present the data in an evidence for the court of law. Looks like, you’ve got to stay on point while collaborating, at all times!

Data Location and Backups

Microsoft Teams Security is very organized in terms of data. The exact location of your data is not disclosed, but you can be sure it’s somewhere around you. MS Teams supports data location is Americas, EMEA, and APAC region. Your data will mostly be residing local. However, if there is a storm coming from the west coast and your data is residing there, it’ll be shifted to the east coast HD centers without user intervention.

Privacy

Microsoft Ensures its customers that, Microsoft Teams security has got same privacy regulations as are persistent in Office 365. The data isn’t controlled by Microsoft in any manner and not scanned either. Even the content uploaded or shared in Teams and other products like One Drive for Business, SharePoint Online etc. isn’t accessed by Microsoft.

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MachPanel and Automation Platform for Microsoft CSPs

If you are a CSP having your own cloud business or if you resell Microsoft Products, MachPanel is your next best friend. MachPanel is a full-fledged Multi-Cloud Service Orchestration & Delivery Platform (MSOP).  With this, you can cover up all your cloud business needs like Showcase Bundle & Sell; get End to End Automation, Own & Control the billing. MachPanel is the best end-to-end business management platform that you can get your hands on and it’ll take you to a good Business direction.

Now you know it, get your hands on MachPanel for a substantial support towards your cloud business and get ready for substantial business growth.

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