{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/667de87d38312b16fc880635/68ed4447885527a436bd5cc9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The AI Growth Playbook for Hybrid Cloud Partners","description":"<p>On today's episode of The Microsoft Hybrid Cloud Partners Podcast,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/fedepacheco/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Fede Pacheco</a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamdburke/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Adam Burke</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-hartmann-sea/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mike Hartman</a>&nbsp;introduce the Three Horizons framework for Microsoft partners, a strategy designed to help providers evolve from strengthening their core hybrid offerings, to elevating services with AI, and&nbsp;ultimately driving&nbsp;transformational growth through proprietary solutions. They share insights, partner success stories, and practical steps for aligning with Microsoft’s roadmap, embracing Copilot, and building a culture of innovation that leads to long-term business impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>In this episode&nbsp;you’ll&nbsp;learn</strong>:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>How the Three Horizons framework guides partners from hybrid cloud to AI transformation&nbsp;</li><li>What partners like Rackspace and Crayon achieved with hybrid cloud adoption&nbsp;</li><li>Why creating proprietary IP in Horizon 3 drives market leadership&nbsp;</li></ul><p>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Some questions we ask:</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Can you share an example of a partner successfully implementing Horizon One?&nbsp;</li><li>How can AI improve customer engagement for an MSP client?&nbsp;</li><li>What role does Azure Arc play in reducing costs and enabling hybrid capabilities?&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/mike-hartmann-sea/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">View Mike Hartman on LinkedIn</a>&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&nbsp;Fede&nbsp;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><strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at<a href=\"https://news.microsoft.com/podcasts/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">&nbsp;microsoft.com/podcasts</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>","author_name":"Microsoft"}