AIM BC Needs Assessment

Earn $1,500 for a workshop with the client where a Reseller shows the benefits of migration to SaaS and AI in a workshop with the client.

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Earn $1,500 for a workshop with the client where a Reseller shows the benefits of migration to SaaS and AI in a workshop with the client. All on-premise customers, who haven’t converted licenses, are eligible. Don’t have the right Partner qualifications to apply? Contact Simplanova, we know of a way!

Engagement Summary

Needs Assessment engagements are partner-led engagements that enable partners to demonstrate value, build customer intent and maximize opportunities for Business Applications solutions across small and medium sized organizations. Partners will set the stage with value of the Microsoft cloud, then dive into customer’s business challenges with the goal of demonstrating how Business Central

can meet their needs. In this 5-to-6-hour engagement, partners should approach the engagement with a mix of in-context demos, customer success stories and the “Art of the Possible”. The key is to showcase the strengths of the Business Central solution, integration with the One Microsoft Cloud, is uniquely positioned to help them solve their challenges.

Actionable Steps

Dedicate a salesperson

Responsibilities will include organizing workshops with the client and discussing migration and AI benefits.

Assemble qualifications

Check if you have one of the below qualifications. If not certain or you don’t – contact us, we know of a way!

Get a list of on-prem customers

Compile a list of all your on-premise running customers who may have intent to migrate. Remember: they do not have to commit to upgrading, just having the intent to upgrade.

Partner with Simplanova for AIM Assessment

Simplanova will help you confirm eligibility, work on making sure your reports are accepted and prepare AIM Assessment reports.  Order AIM with Simplanova reports to secure your slot for 2024!

Workshops

Start performing the workshops.

Submit report

Submit your PoE report for the payout.

Measure and Reward

Activity Payment – Fixed

Market A = $1500

West Europe and North America*

Market B = $1200

East Europe*

Market C = $800

Rest of the world*

Proof of Execution

The Partner submitted Partner Proof of Execution should contain the following:

  • Attendees
  • Challenge(s)/Opportunity(ies)
  • Top initiatives Identified

Partner Eligibility

  • Partner Agreement: Microsoft Cloud Partner Program Agreement
  • Program Enrollment: Microsoft Commerce Incentives

Don’t have the required eligibility or qualifications? Contact us, we know of a way!


Partner Qualification

One of the following are required:

  • Attained one of the following legacy competencies and purchased benefits package: Cloud Business Applications
  • Business Applications Solution Partner Designation
  • Analytics on Microsoft Azure Specialization
  • Low Code Application Development Specialization
  • Intelligent Automation Specialization
  • [ISV] Achieve $100k Solution Value tier + Co-sell ready ISV Connect offer in target geography

Don’t have the required eligibility or qualifications? Contact us, we know of a way!

Customer Qualification

  • All options apply: full migrations, data-only/clean-start migrations or reimplementation
  • Bridge to cloud customers cannot apply, licenses cannot be converted
  • MSX ID opportunity NOT needed
  • Target has to be SaaS

October 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024

Markets A-C

Business Applications Partner Activities engagement claim amounts are calculated in USD, based on the country associated with the nominating partner’s Partner ID.