Microsoft has updated its specialization program, now called Agentic DevOps with Microsoft Azure and GitHub, to better align with current practices in Azure and GitHub. This change is part of a broader shift toward integrating AI tools and GitHub workflows in modern DevOps. The specialization now includes refined performance and audit requirements to ensure partners effectively drive customer outcomes. Three main updates stand out. First, the name change emphasizes expertise in Azure and GitHub. Second, the performance requirements now mandate a minimum of $30,000 in Azure consumed revenue over the past three months. Organizations must also have at least three unique customers contributing to that revenue, which needs to come from specific sub-strategic pillars, including Azure DevOps and GitHub Copilot. Finally, audit expectations have been clarified, requiring partners to complete a remote audit with an independent third party and adhere to a strict timeline of 30 days for scheduling and completing the audit. These updates aim to streamline the qualification process, allowing organizations to clearly demonstrate their capabilities to customers. Partners must ensure they meet the new criteria and can provide the necessary documentation before pursuing the specialization. The changes reflect a focused effort to support partners who are actively helping customers adopt Azure-based DevOps and GitHub solutions.