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Partner Center Announcements · 14 Aug 2026

🤖 Microsoft’s IT Nation Connect program focuses on helping SMB partners build secure AI services with Business Premium, Defender and Purview.

🤖 The August announcement promoted an August 27 session in Sydney on governance risks such as agent sprawl and permission misuse, positioning security as a foundation for adoption.

📅 That ANZ session is now a past event; the same notice lists subsequent stops in Orlando on November 4–6, 2026 and London on March 1–3, 2027.

⏳ CSPs and software partners can use the linked community and event listings to check the relevant upcoming agenda.

Partner briefing

What it is

IT Nation Connect SMB security and AI readiness.

What’s changing

The August notice promoted a now-past Sydney session and listed Orlando for November 4–6, 2026 and London for March 1–3, 2027.

Why it matters

Connects AI adoption with governance and security. Check current agendas for the upcoming stops.

Who it affects

SMB-focused CSPs and software partners.

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