{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667de87d38312b16fc880635/674e40ba0a5f928c934cfaea?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Live from Microsoft Ignite - Profitable Paths for SPLA Modernization","description":"<p>On today's special edition of Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners podcast, <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedepacheco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fede Pacheco</a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Burke</a> are live from Microsoft Ignite in Chicago, discussing key moments and takeaways from the event. They provide an insider look at their Theater Session: Profitable Paths for SPLA Modernization for ISVs and Hybrid Cloud Partners. Fede introduces the concept of the adaptive cloud and how this strategy has allowed over 500 SPLA partners to unlock cloud economics for over 2,000 customers in their servers, including Rackspace Technologies. Adam walks through the economics of this transition as partners unlock the operational and financial benefits of selling through Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Provider channel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this episode you’ll learn</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Why partners are encouraged to position themselves as technology strategists&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>How CSP and MCA are available to support partners’ profitable modernization paths&nbsp;</li><li>SPLA partners are increasing profits transitioning to Arc Enabled SQL&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>What were some of your favorite announcements from Microsoft Ignite?&nbsp;</li><li>How do programs like CSP and MCA-E help partners modernize profitably?&nbsp;</li><li>What’s new with Windows Server 2025 and hot patching?&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Resources:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View Adam Burke on LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedepacheco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View Fede Pacheco on LinkedIn</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Related Microsoft Podcasts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li><a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/no-slides-attached/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">No Slides Attached Podcast</a>&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://thecyberwire.com/podcasts/microsoft-threat-intelligence\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Microsoft Threat Intelligence Podcast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><a href=\"https://bluehatpodcast.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The BlueHat Podcast</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> microsoft.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Download the</strong> <a href=\"https://aka.ms/HCP-S01E11-Transcript\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Transcript</a></p>","author_name":"Microsoft"}