Microsoft Partner Benchmark Report: How Top-Performing Microsoft Partners Achieve Success
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Intended Audience: Microsoft Partners
- Designations & FY26 Changes
- Marketing Investment Benchmarks
- Funding Opportunities
- And More
Adapting to FY26 Solution Area Changes
Where Marketing Investment Delivers the Strongest ROI
Marketing continues to be a clear differentiator for Microsoft Partner success. While most Partners are investing at least 2% of annual revenue, the highest conversion rates are achieved by those investing more aggressively. Top performers dedicating 11–15% of revenue to marketing are seeing close rates up to 75%. Marketing continues to be a defining factor for Partner success. While nearly all Partners are investing in it, only a select group are seeing significantly higher returns. That gap raises an important question: beyond just dollars, what exactly are top Partners investing in — and how does it set them apart?
Who’s Getting the Most Microsoft Funding
Funding remains a powerful driver of Partner growth, but access varies significantly. Our research shows that 94% of Managed Partners receive Microsoft funding compared to only 64% of Unmanaged Partners. Programs like workshops, assessments, and co-op incentives remain key opportunities.
With new incentives and AI-focused funding programs coming in FY26, which ones should you be preparing to leverage? We’ll cover that and many more Microsoft Partner strategies in detail during the session.
