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Original Thinkers #8: Per Werngren on betting big on Microsoft, the power of Partner networks and why you should never say ‘EMEA’

Five-time IAMCP president Per Werngren has spent decades building partner networks worth billions. He sits down with Juliet Stott to explain why specialising, recurring revenue and trusted partnerships beat going it alone.

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How AI agents decide which Microsoft Partner buyers shortlist, and how to win them over

AI agents now research and shortlist Microsoft Partners before a buyer ever visits your site. Here’s how MSPs and ISVs can give them a reason to choose you. Build it from specific, evidence-rich content rooted in real expertise.

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Four weeks to spend your FY26 H2 Co-op funds. One case study buys you three wins

You’ve got four weeks to spend your FY26 H2 Co-op funds before they go back to Microsoft. The fastest way to put them to work? One case study that does three jobs.

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Microsoft Co-op funding: why so much of it gets left on the table

Many Microsoft Partners qualify for Co-op funding but hesitate to use it due to Partner Centre complexity and perceived risk.

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How Microsoft Partners can use Co-op funding for content marketing

Co-op funding feels risky for many Microsoft Partners. In conversation with Rob Smith of Pargentic, we explore how to use it for content marketing without stress or surprises.

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Can your content sound like yours and still be Co-op compliant with Microsoft Co-op Funding rules?

Microsoft Co-op marketing compliance doesn’t mean sounding like Microsoft. This post explains how tone of voice, generic Partner Centre content, and claims really work.

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Why we’ve chosen to partner with Pargentic, and what it means for UK Microsoft Partners we work with

Find out why we’ve partnered with Pargentic and how together we’re reducing Co-op funding risk for Microsoft Partners.

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Half of UK Microsoft Partners unaware of available Co-op funds

Half of Microsoft Partners may be overlooking Co-op funds, typically worth around $6,000 and in some cases nearing $40,000, as stricter governance requirements influence marketing and funding decisions.

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3 types of content that will still matter in an AI-first world

AI is changing how people find and consume information — but the content that truly builds trust is becoming more valuable, not less. This piece explores the three formats AI can’t replace: live experiences, meaningful communities, and high-quality human text.

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Why content + PR matter more than you think

Content and PR are no longer separate disciplines. In the Microsoft Partner world, they work best together helping you reach the right people in the specialist channels that shape opinion, build trust and move markets.

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