Eetu Roponen and Microsoft Finland present a monthly community series for software companies, sharing actionable insights and examples on leveraging Microsoft Azure, AI, agent technologies, and partner programs for growth and compliance in 2025.

Microsoft Finland – Software Developing Companies Monthly Community Series (2025)

Microsoft Finland invites technology companies of all sizes to join its monthly webinar series focused on practical business and technical opportunities with Microsoft technologies. The series offers up-to-date information, actionable examples, and strategic viewpoints to help software vendors drive their growth and innovation through the Microsoft ecosystem.

Who Should Attend?

Startups, scale-ups, and global enterprises in the technology sector
Software companies looking to utilize Microsoft’s platforms, tools, and partner programs

Accessing the Series

All webinars are available live and as on-demand recordings via the Cloud Champion portal. First-time users should register and select “Other” in the Distributor field if unsure about their Microsoft distributor.

Upcoming Webinars

5 September 2025 – Priorities for Technology Firms and Microsoft in Autumn 2025

Overview of Microsoft’s strategic focus areas for the coming fiscal year
Aligning product and go-to-market strategies with ecosystem evolution
Concrete examples and plans to help software businesses accelerate growth
Speakers: Mikko Marttinen, Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland)

3 October 2025 – Autonomous Solutions for Software Companies: Azure AI Foundry and Agent Technologies

How agent technologies reshape software development and business models
Enabling autonomous process automation with Azure AI Foundry
Hands-on tips for developers and product owners building agent-driven solutions
Speakers: Juha Karvonen, Mikko Marttinen, Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland)

31 October 2025 – Growth & Visibility for Software Firms: ISV Success & Azure Marketplace Rewards

How the ISV Success program provides technical/commercial support for software companies
Maximizing sales potential with Azure Marketplace
Practical guidance on program participation and leveraging Marketplace Rewards
Speakers: Arttu Virta, Mikko Marttinen, Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland)

28 November 2025 – Sovereign Cloud: Flexible Cloud Services for Software Companies

Meeting data residency, regulatory, and operational control needs – for public sector and regulated industries
Differences and opportunities in Sovereign Public vs. Private Cloud
Managing data control, encryption, and compliance in the European context
Speakers: Juha Karppinen, Mikko Marttinen, Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland)

12 December 2025 – What Does the Finland Azure Region Mean for Software Companies?

Opportunities created by the new Microsoft datacenter region in Finland
Implications for data location, latency, compliance, and customer demands
Preparing technically and commercially for the region’s launch
Speakers: Mikko Marttinen, Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland)

Key Topics Across the Series

Leveraging Azure for scalable, secure, and compliant cloud solutions
Adopting Azure AI Foundry and next-gen agent technologies for smart automation
Utilizing Microsoft partner programs to access support and new markets
Addressing sovereignty and regulatory concerns with Sovereign Cloud
Maximizing local advantage from Finland’s Azure region for latency and compliance

Learn More

Register and access recordings at Cloud Champion
Engage with Microsoft Finland’s community and stay updated on partner opportunities

Updated Aug 13, 2025 by Eetu Roponen (Microsoft Finland). Version 2.0.

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