This newsletter provides Microsoft partners with resources to accelerate their Cloud & AI practices. New FY27 go-to-market resources, including discussion guides and pitch decks, are available to align with Microsoft's strategy and improve customer conversations. Azure migrations can be transformed into AI-powered growth engines, with increased service opportunities for customers adopting managed services and AI solutions. Partners can strengthen their advisory role by helping clients prepare for the February 1, 2027, Azure reservation exchange policy update. Azure HorizonDB, now in public preview, offers partners new opportunities for migration, modernization, and AI app development. Enhancements have been made to co-sell referral processing for faster and clearer routing. New research highlights how high-growth partners are winning buyers through strategic marketing investments and AI-powered campaigns. Microsoft Ignite, from November 17-20, offers opportunities to engage with AI innovations, learn from experts, and network with peers. The Microsoft AI Tour, spanning October 2026 through June 2027 in 35 cities, provides a global platform for partners to showcase joint solutions and engage with decision-makers. Following the Azure news tag and the Azure Partners discussion board will keep partners updated and connected.