Understanding Microsoft’s CPOR Model and More
As the seasons shift and businesses gear up for Q4, xMonthly is here to help partners stay ahead of the curve. For the xMonthly Times September 2025 edition, we’re diving deep into Microsoft’s CPOR model, a vital tool for partner recognition and incentive eligibility.
Microsoft’s New AI Business Solutions Designation requirements will take unprepared partners off guard. With Microsoft measuring Business Applications as well as Modern Work to determine partner success, CPOR can be leveraged both ways to help earn credit towards an AI Business Solutions Designation.
We’re also spotlighting our Partner Center services, unveiling six new solution offerings, and introducing fresh Product Education content designed to empower end users and your teams.
Spotlight: Understanding Microsoft’s CPOR Model
The Claiming Partner of Record (CPOR) model is a cornerstone of Microsoft’s partner ecosystem, designed to recognize and reward partners who actively drive customer success across Microsoft 365 and Dynamics 365 workloads.
With CPOR, partners can associate themselves with customer tenants (no admin access required), while gaining access to valuable data such as usage metrics and seat counts. That data can then be used to tailor services, optimize licensing, and demonstrate value to clients.
By establishing CPOR, partners can earn credit towards a Solutions Designation, become eligible for Microsoft incentives, and gain visibility into customer engagement trends – all of which help to proactively support adoption and retention efforts.
Understanding and leveraging CPOR not only strengthens your relationship with Microsoft, but also enhances your ability to deliver high-impact services. Whether you’re deploying Microsoft 365, implementing Dynamics 365, or optimizing Power Platform usage, CPOR provides the data and recognition needed to scale your impact.
xMonthly’s Partner Center Services
With CPOR in mind, it’s a great time to revisit how xMonthly helps partners navigate Microsoft’s Partner Center. We built these three specialized services to simplify your experience and maximize impact:
- Partner Center Deep Dive: A 1-hour session to explore Partner Center fundamentals and incentive strategies.
- Camp Discovery: A half-day marketing workshop using Microsoft Cloud Ascent data to drive cloud conversion.
- Partner Center Foundations: A 2–4 week acceleration program to unlock GDAP, CPOR, and Microsoft designations.
You can contract xMonthly to be part of your team. We can help simplify Partner Center management, boost incentive earnings, streamline your path to Microsoft Solutions Partner status, and overall make your organization a stronger Microsoft Partner.
New Services from xMonthly
In addition to our Partner Center expertise, xMonthly has five new services available to address your potential business needs:
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These offerings reflect our commitment to helping partners modernize, secure, and optimize their Microsoft ecosystems, no matter where they are in their journey.
You can also have your services listed on the xMonthly site! Become an xMonthly Agent and join our network to showcase your services to a growing community of Microsoft partners.
Product Education: Smarter Learning for Smarter Selling
To support these new services, we’ve launched a fresh wave of Product Education content. Designed to attract end users and help partners and agents market their services, these articles deliver actionable insights into Microsoft licensing, cloud services, and solution positioning. Dive deep into Copilot for Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365 Business Central, Dynamics 365 Sales, and more via the links below!
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The Power Platform: xMonthly’s Product Education Series
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Dynamics 365 Customer Service: xMonthly’s Product Education Series
Explore how Dynamics 365 Customer Service transforms customer support through security, integration, and cost optimization in this three-part product education series from xMonthly: Part 1: Secure, Efficient Support This article explores how Dynamics 365 Customer Service empowers teams to deliver…
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Dynamics 365 Sales: xMonthly’s Product Education Series
Explore how Dynamics 365 Sales empowers modern sales teams through security, integration, and cost-efficiency in this three-part product education series from xMonthly: Part 1: Selling Securely Learn how Dynamics 365 Sales safeguards sensitive data with role-based access and encryption, while…
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Dynamics 365 Business Central: xMonthly’s Product Education Series
The xMonthly Business Central product education series offers a comprehensive look at how Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central empowers modern businesses through security, integration, and strategic efficiency. Part 1: Guarding the Core Discover how Business Central protects your data with…
Partner Highlight: DynamicsConnections & Carol Livingston
We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Carol Livingston and the team at DynamicsConnections. This collaboration brings a fresh, high-impact approach to ISV education for Microsoft Dynamics and Acumatica partners, and features a rapid-fire presentation series designed to deliver timely insights, product updates, and strategic guidance.
Get a front-row seat to what’s next in ERP innovation! Reserve your seat for the next presentation during the second week of September or learn more by visiting the DynamicsConnections website.
Moving Forward
As we move into fall, xMonthly remains committed to helping partners grow, innovate, and succeed. Whether you’re exploring CPOR, diving into Partner Center, or launching new services, we’re here to support your journey. Book a strategy session with us today via the form below!
