ur guest contributor for this blog is Yvonne Muench, Senior Director, Marketplace & ISV Journey. 

Today at Microsoft Inspire 2023, we announced general availability of ISV success, the pathway within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program for partners who develop software, or Independent Software Vendors (ISVs). We gathered with our 400,000 partners to celebrate our shared contributions and impact on businesses and industries worldwide. As we continue our journey together, we are thrilled to share a range of new announcements designed to empower partners of all sizes, which include new expanded benefits, multi-year investments, AI for ISVs, and a simplified journey uniting multiple ISV programs into the AI Cloud Partner Program as part of ISV Success. These investments are strategically aimed at helping ISVs meet customer needs, accelerate innovation, facilitate go-to-market strategies, and cultivate a thriving business environment. 

ISV Success in general availability: an offering for all ISVs 

Furthering our commitment to ISVs across the globe, we are excited to share that ISV Success, within the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program, is now generally available. Whether you’re building your first app, migrating from another cloud provider, or selling your established solutions through Microsoft, we’re defining clear pathways toward your goals. With ISV Success, you gain access up to $126,000 (USD) of benefits, guidance, and resources for a full year to build well-architected apps across our cloud and publish and sell on our commercial marketplace. Sign up today and join the thousands of ISVs already taking advantage of these benefits and resources.  

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