Dear Partner Community,
We hope you were able to join us for the exciting Education announcements that took place at our Reimagine event held November 9th. If you missed it, no problem – you can catch it on-demand. The event introduced a new era of Education with Windows and Devices built for learning and specially designed with inclusion & accessibility in mind! We’re thrilled to share with you new products like Windows 11 SE and the Microsoft Surface Laptop SE.
Below are key assets to assist as you communicate with customers the new offerings making up our K-12 Education Solution. And, we encourage you to join us November 17th for a Channel Partner webinar where our product leads will address announcements and answer your questions. Register for the 7-8am PT webinar or the 6-7pm PT webinar.
Product Highlights- the New Microsoft K-12 Education Solution:
- Windows 11 SE – The new, cloud-first operating system— Windows 11 SE, is built for Education. The affordable and simple way to help make learning accessible to every student with high performance all day across the changing conditions of a school year.
- Microsoft Surface Laptop SE – Enhance hybrid learning with a laptop that’s approachable for any budget. Surface Laptop SE delivers the performance students need to run essential apps, and the accessories needed to engage in virtual classrooms.
Resources to Bookmark:
Below are materials to equip you with the new product announcements that make up the Microsoft K-12 Education Solution. It’s important to first start with Education Solution content as this messaging is foundational and pulls in solution and product announcements. To go deeper, there are assets related to Windows 11 SE, Microsoft Surface Laptop SE, the new Microsoft 365 A1 for Devices license announced in October, and new Cloud Management BoM. Favorite to easily access assets are located on MPN in the K-12 Education Solution gallery.
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Audience
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Microsoft K-12 Education Solution – Pitch Deck
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To customer presentation that covers, key customer problems, pillars and solution benefits.
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To Customer through Partner
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Microsoft K-12 Education Solution – Conversation Guide
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Intended to prepare for a conversation with your customers to demonstrate the value of the K-12 Education solution.
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To Partner
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Microsoft K-12 Education Solution – FAQ
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Your go to Education Solution FAQ which pulls together questions for Windows 11 SE, latest from Surface, & M365 A1 for Devices.
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To Partner
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To Customer Email OFT
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K-12 Education solution email template that you can customize for your customers.
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To Customer through Partner
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Demo guidance
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Internal resource partners can leverage with assisted guidance on how to demonstrate the value of the Microsoft K-12 Education solution.
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To Partner
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Windows 11 SE – Pitch Deck
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While the Edu Solution pitch deck includes Win 11 SE, this presentation provides more detail on key features, product pillars & customer benefits.
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To Customer through Partner
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Windows 11 SE – FAQ
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Addressing detailed questions on purchase, management, upgrade, licensing & more.
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To Partner
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Microsoft 365 A1 for Devices – Pitch Deck
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To customer presentation, illustrating the benefits of the new M365 A1 for Devices license.
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To Customer through Partner
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Why Cloud Management – Pitch Deck
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Showcase the benefits of the cloud-based management solution and how to address customer concerns.
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To Customer through Partner
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Microsoft 365 vs. Google Workspace – Compete One-Pager
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Illustrate how the Microsoft 365 Education solution provides better value and cost savings.
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To Customer through Partner
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Thank you for your continued support and joining us in our mission to support inclusive and equitable education. We could not do it without you.
Questions? Email edupartnermktg@microsoft.com or contact us on Yammer.
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