{"podcast":{"title":"M365.FM a Microsoft MVP Podcast by Mirko Peters","slug":"m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214","podcast_index_feed_id":7311214,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6704921/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.m365.fm","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dcd2a8cc504197846a71af23bbeb0707.jpg","author":"Mirko Peters - Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot for IT Pros","episode_count":989,"summary":"M365.FM is a podcast about Microsoft 365, Microsoft Copilot, AI, Modern Work, security, governance, Power Platform, Azure, and the technologies shaping the future of work.Hosted by Microsoft MVP Mirko Peters, M365.FM brings together Microsoft MVPs, Microsoft employees, product experts, architects, developers, and community leaders from around the world.Each episode goes beyond announcements and hype to explore what Microsoft technologies mean in practice. From Microsoft 365 Copilot and AI agents to Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, Microsoft Fabric, Entra, Purview, security, governance, adoption, and automation, M365.FM focuses on real-world experience, implementation, strategy, and lessons learned.Expect expert interviews, technical deep dives, practical explainers, and conversations with people building, implementing, and shaping the Microsoft ecosystem.If you work with Microsoft 365, Copilot, AI, Modern Work, or the Microsoft Cloud, M365.FM helps you understand what matters, what works, and what is coming next.Hosted by Mirko Peters, Microsoft MVP. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/m365-fm-a-microsoft-mvp-podcast-by-mirko-peters--6704921/supp…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T20:22:41.104701+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214"},"episode":{"title":"Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) - Simply Explained","slug":"microsoft-cloud-solution-provider-csp-simply-explained","published_at":"2026-07-22T09:00:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider-csp-simply-explained","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/m365-fm-modern-work-security-and-productivity-with-microsoft-365-7311214","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/microsoft-cloud-solution-provider-csp-simply-explained--73102328","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73102328/microsoft_cloud_solution_provider_csp_simply_explained.mp3","summary":"Welcome to another episode of Knowledge Nuggets with Mirko Peters. Today we're exploring one of the most important programs in Microsoft's partner ecosystem: the Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider (CSP) program. If you've ever purchased Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, or Microsoft Security services through a local IT provider, there's a very good chance you've already used the CSP program without even realizing it. While many organizations believe they are buying directly from Microsoft, in reality a trusted partner often manages the entire relationship—from licensing and billing to technical support and ongoing services. In this episode, we'll break down exactly how the CSP program works, why Microsoft relies so heavily on its partner network, and what the program means for customers, IT providers, and software partners. Whether you're evaluating licensing options for your own business or considering becoming a Microsoft partner yourself, understanding CSP helps explain how most organizations consume Microsoft cloud services today. WHAT IS THE MICROSOFT CLOUD SOLUTION PROVIDER PROGRAM? The Cloud Solution Provider program is Microsoft's commercial model that allows certified partners to sell, manage, and support Microsoft cloud services on behalf of Microsoft. Instead of purchasing Microsoft 365, Azure, Dynamics 365, or Enterprise Mobility and Security directly from Microsoft, many businesses purchase these services through a trusted partner who becomes their primary point of contact. A useful way to think about CSP is to imagine a wholesale distribution model. Microsoft develops and operates the cloud platforms, while CSP partners package those services together with consulting, deployment, migration, support, and managed services. Rather than simply acting as rese…","meta_description":"Welcome to another episode of Knowledge Nuggets with Mirko Peters. 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