Create new

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by digitising your customers’ workflows 

AI-Powered Efficiency 


With artificial intelligence (AI) changing the game, today’s businesses need a trusted partner to help them use the latest tools to make their workflows more efficient and cost-effective. Employees want AI today, and leaders are seeking the right long-term path forward.  

From automating routine tasks, surfacing critical data insights and analysis, and speeding up their business cycle, Copilot sits securely across all your customers’ operations. As a trusted partner, this cements you as a strategic contributor in their business, rather than just an IT supplier. 

The results are in. Microsoft and LinkedIn’s 2024 Work Trend Index* found Copilot users reported 70%+ productivity improvement while speeding up task completion by 30%. AI is being woven into the workplace at an unexpected scale with 75% of knowledge workers using it already to save time (90%), focus on their most important work (85%), be more creative (84%) and enjoy their work more (83%).  

 
Talk to us about how to transform your customer’s operations.

Opportunity for Partners 

 


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Add new revenue streams 

Commercialise growing Copilot demand by adding it to your existing Microsoft 365 customers to build licensing revenue, upsell premium SKUs and deliver related professional services. 


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Expand your services 

Use Copilot to start the artificial intelligence discussion and provide services such as consulting, implementation, support, security, compliance and governance advice.  


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Lead the way 

By helping customers use AI to accelerate their business performance, you shift from a transactional sales relationship to strategic business partners and more profitable projects.  

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By investing heavily in AI technologies like Copilot, Microsoft is solving for today and preparing for tomorrow. Embracing Copilot is a unique opportunity for partners to become a business strategist, advisor and transformer, embedding essential AI skills into every customer business, driving lasting value and cementing your commercial relationship for the long term. 

Solutions 

How Dicker Data helps make Microsoft Copilot work for you, your practice and your customers: 

 

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Introduction to Copilot for Microsoft 365 

What is Copilot, why do you need it and where can you learn more? In this article, one of our Microsoft Presales Specialists gives you the basics.


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Copilot training and demos 

See how Copilot drives creativity and productivity by watching one of our demonstrations with real-life use cases, or book a 1:1 demo with our Copilot specialist.


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Offer creation and productisation workshop

By guiding you to develop customer-centric Copilot offers, our workshop helps you enhance your consulting capabilities and integrate Copilot across your broader solution stack. Contact us for more information.

Spotlight on Modern Work Programs  

 
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Level Up CSP Sales & Technical Bootcamps  

Level Up CSP Bootcamps are built to help CSP partners grow their M365 and Copilot sales and technical capabilities and accelerate new customer acquisition, upsell and cross-sellThey are delivered by Microsoft SMEs and are ideal for partners who want to sharpen their business and technical capabilities.

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Demos

To bring partners up to speed on significant new Microsoft solutions such as Copilot, the Dicker Data pre-sales leaders demonstrate live environments and real-life scenarios to enhance your understanding.

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Voyager Security & AI Education on Demand  

Delivered by Dicker Data’s expert cloud solution architects, the program combines face-to-face and virtual sessions to enhance skills in Microsoft security and AI solutions.

Meet the Copilot Experts  

Our dedicated Dicker Data Microsoft team has broad experience in Microsoft Copilot and can help you with you every step of the way.

 

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Adam Smith
Modern Workplace & Security Practice Lead

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Darren Bennett
Partner Technology Strategist

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Andrew O'Young
Modern Work Presales Specialist

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Got questions? Get answers

How can I make money with Copilot?

Partners can commercialise growing Copilot demand by adding it to their existing Microsoft 365 customers to build licensing revenue, upsell premium SKUs and deliver related professional services. Get in touch with your local Dicker Data representative and we’d be happy to guide you through developing and running profiting Copilot services. 

What resources does Microsoft have for partners around Copilot?
Who can purchase Copilot?

Customers with any of the following SKUs are eligible to purchase Copilot: Microsoft 365 Apps for business/Apps for enterprise/Business Basic/Business Standard/Business Premium/F1/A1/F3/E3/A3/E5/A5; Office 365 F3/E1/A1/E3/A3/E5/A5; Exchange Online; SharePoint Online; OneDrive for Business; Microsoft Clipchamp; Microsoft Teams EEA/Enterprise/Essentials; Planner Plan 1; Project Online; Visio Online

How much does Copilot cost?

The recommended retail price for Copilot for Microsoft 365 is $582.00+GST for the annual commitment.

On 1st December 2024, Microsoft introduced a new monthly billing plan for annual subscriptions of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales, and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Service on the new commerce platform.

This new monthly billing option for annual subscriptions is priced 5% higher than the annual billing (upfront payment) option for annual subscription plans for Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot for Sales, and Microsoft 365 Copilot for Services.

Can I trial Copilot?

Starting January 22, new benefits packages under Partner Launch, Success Core, Success Expanded and Solutions Partner designations rolled out offering Copilot IUR licensing benefits for partners. Key inclusions are: 


• Microsoft 365 Copilot (2 users in Expanded; 5 users in Modern Work packages).
• Additional licenses for Copilot in Sales, Service and Finance roles with Business Applications packages.
• Security Copilot for Security specialisation partners and GitHub Copilot Enterprise for Azure specialisation.

Log into the Microsoft Partner Center to access and redeem your new licenses in the benefits workspace. 

There are no trials of Copilot for Microsoft 365 available for customers, however, we encourage you to read about how Microsoft’s Co-terming Feature for Copilot for M365 Licensing could give your customers the chance to test Copilot without having to pay for 12 months up front.

How do I get started as a Dicker Data indirect reseller?
If you’re interested in expanding your business by becoming a Dicker Data indirect reseller, you can start the process here.

Partner Testimonials

We make Microsoft work for partners. Here’s what they’re saying:
 


Asset 19With Dicker Data, we’re in safe hands. They are all about relationships and translating technology into human experiences. They shepherded us through everything and helped us navigate the Microsoft Portal – all of a sudden, the Microsoft tap started to flow.

Stephen Doney, Vendor & Client Relationship Manager, CMTG 

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Asset 19We have a truly strategic relationship with Dicker Data. Nothing is too much trouble – it’s a two-way street, and we certainly sense they want to be a part of it. They are ready, willing and able every time. We would not be where we are now without their support.

Ian Nearhos, Head of Strategy, Truis 

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Asset 19Dicker Data helps us navigate the Microsoft Partner Portal and make sure that we leverage all available programs – there’s just too many for us to look after ourselves. We really lean on the Dicker Data relationship there.

James Xuereb, Strategic Partnerships Manager, CNS 

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Asset 19We have regular meetings with our Dicker Data Partner Manager to understand the product roadmap. Knowing the future of Microsoft’s plans, such as Copilot, helped us develop a new product that was close to commercialisation within six weeks. That wouldn’t happen without Dicker Data and Microsoft’s knowledge and expertise.

John Caruso, CEO, Commuserv   

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Asset 19Dicker Data’s team of certified professionals combine deep domain knowledge with sharp commercial acumen, making them true partners in our success. Since aligning with Dicker Data, we've witnessed exponential growth in our business and strengthened our relationship with Microsoft. Dicker Data hasn't just been a supplier; they've become an integral part of our business strategy.

Simon Bishop, Director, Cloud Factory  

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Asset 19The Dicker Data team are very knowledgeable, dedicated, focused, which is what we like. Working together has been amazing across all areas of the business – at exec level, sales, technical support and presales.

Bernard Moran, Chief Experience Officer, Virtual IT Group

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Asset 19They genuinely feel like they work in partnership with us. It feels like an extension of my own team when we're working together. Dicker Data helped us be one of the first SMB partners going to market with Copilot assessments.

Jason Wornham, General Manager, FUJIFILM IT Services

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Asset 19Dicker Data is very partner focused and provides high quality personalised support. The Dicker Data team are amazing to work with, they really took the time to get to know our business. Our account manager is very proactive and has been instrumental in seeking out opportunities for us to accelerate our growth. There's a reason why they're Australia's most trusted distributor.

David Crotty, Managing Director, Intergy Consulting

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Asset 19The Dicker Data team's dedication to sharing knowledge and facilitating business development opportunities has been valuable to us. Their expertise, guidance, and proactive approach have enabled us to achieve customer satisfaction, improve operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth. We deeply appreciate the partnership and would highly recommend Dicker Data to other organisations looking to build and develop their Dynamics practice.

Harshana Etampawala – Managing Director, Integral Management Systems

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With Dicker Data, we’re in safe hands. They are all about relationships and translating technology into human experiences. They shepherded us through everything and helped us navigate the Microsoft Portal – all of a sudden, the Microsoft tap started to flow.

Stephen Doney, Vendor & Client Relationship Manager, CMTG 

 

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We have a truly strategic relationship with Dicker Data. Nothing is too much trouble – it’s a two-way street, and we certainly sense they want to be a part of it. They are ready, willing and able every time. We would not be where we are now without their support.

Ian Nearhos, Head of Strategy, Truis

 

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Dicker Data helps us navigate the Microsoft Partner Portal and make sure that we leverage all available programs – there’s just too many for us to look after ourselves. We really lean on the Dicker Data relationship there.

James Xuereb, Strategic Partnerships Manager, CNS 

 

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We have regular meetings with our Dicker Data Partner Manager to understand the product roadmap. Knowing the future of Microsoft’s plans, such as Copilot, helped us develop a new product that was close to commercialisation within six weeks. That wouldn’t happen without Dicker Data and Microsoft’s knowledge and expertise.

John Caruso, CEO, Commuserv   

 

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It’s really exciting that we can leverage Dicker Data's experience in Microsoft with the security and Co-Pilot space. 

Bernard Moran, Chief Executive Officer, Virtual IT Group

 

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