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Microsoft Discontinues ISV Studio Analytics Portal

Key Takeaways:

Microsoft is discontinuing ISV Studio, an analytics portal for Independent Software Vendors (ISVs).

Microsoft cited input from ISV partners as a primary factor in discontinuing ISV Studio.

ISV partners are encouraged to explore alternative solutions such as Partner Center for collaboration.

Microsoft has announced its decision to deprecate the ISV Studio feature this month. The company has updated its support page to notify ISV partners that support for the analytics portal officially ended on April 1st.

Microsoft first launched ISV Studio in preview in April 2021 as a tool to help Independent Software Vendors (ISV) monitor and manage their applications. It provides insights into usage, telemetry, and a consolidated view of applications across different customers. ISV Studio supports Power Apps and various Dynamics 365 modules, including Marketing, Sales, Talent, and Service.

Microsoft has decided to retire ISV Studio based on feedback received from ISV partners. The company says that existing users will be able to view analytics related to their AppSource solutions as well as access the connector certification wizard until May 31, 2024.

“Thanks to our ISV partners for trying out ISV Studio during the preview. After careful consideration and extensive review of partner feedback, we recognize the limitations of the service over time and acknowledge that it hasn’t provided value as expected. At this stage of preview, we decided to remove the feature,” Microsoft explained.

Microsoft recommends Partner Center for seamless collaboration and sales management

Microsoft recommends ISV partners to use the reporting features available in Partner Center. It’s a centralized hub that allows businesses to collaborate with Microsoft as partners. They can access tools and resources, sell Microsoft products, manage customer accounts, and access training materials. Partner Center also provides access to marketing materials in order to grow the customer base and drive business success.

However, keep in mind that Partner Center might not provide the same level of analytics data (such as installation, failures, and aggregate usage) as ISV Studio. If you’re interested, you can find more details about directly accessing the connector certification portal on this page.