Cloud Direct has maintained its status as one of Microsoft’s longest-standing Azure Expert Managed Service Providers by renewing its accreditation for an eighth consecutive year.
The Azure Expert MSP programme was introduced in 2018 and is the highest level of accreditation that Microsoft Partners can attain. It marks excellence in cloud transformation services and gives customers confidence in the service levels they can expect.
Cloud Direct was one of the first eight organisations to achieve Azure Expert MSP status globally, and has successfully retained it every year since. This enduring recognition reflects a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade Azure services at scale.
To attain Azure Expert MSP status, a cloud service provider must be independently audited to assess its expertise and evaluate its ability to deliver impeccable Microsoft Azure managed services at scale.
There are around 25,000 UK-based Microsoft Partners, and just 62 of them currently hold Azure Expert MSP status.
“We have been committed solely to Microsoft for more than a decade, and to have spent the majority of that time with one of its highest accreditations is testament to the work we deliver,” said Brett Raynes, CEO of Cloud Direct. “We’re immensely proud of our long-standing position within the Microsoft Partner network. As we now look ahead to becoming the Microsoft Frontier Partner, our focus is firmly on driving innovation and delivering transformational outcomes for our customers.”
Nick Hedderman, UK&I Channel Lead at Microsoft, added: “Since the launch of Microsoft’s Azure Expert Managed Service Provider programme, Cloud Direct has committed itself to maintaining an extraordinary level of service delivery.
“Partners are an integral part of Microsoft’s vision in the era of AI and Cloud Direct’s most recent Azure Expert MSP status renewal confirms that, for an eighth consecutive year, it retains a position among our most experienced and expert partners.”
While Cloud Direct expands its focus to include data and AI, which has recently seen it win Microsoft Specialisations such as Analytics and AI Platform on Azure, the renewal of its Azure Expert MSP status demonstrates a sustained commitment to cloud migration and optimisation, further positioning the business as a full-scale Microsoft transformation partner.
“Microsoft is leading the way in innovation, and we’re proud to be innovating alongside them,” said Paul Sells, Chief Technology Officer at Cloud Direct. “By treating ourselves as customer zero and continually pushing boundaries as a business, we’re able to deliver truly transformative services across the Microsoft cloud ecosystem.
“The high level of automation we’ve achieved, along with the power of our Provide™ Cloud Management platform, reflects the innovative work we’re doing to create exceptional value for our customers. We’re also harnessing the power of AI, both within our own operations and in customer environments, to accelerate insight, efficiency, and impact across every stage of the cloud journey.”
Renewing its Azure Expert MSP status means Cloud Direct customers can expect continued expertise in its service delivery, exciting new product and service offerings as it continually innovates, and exclusive benefits passed on from its hand-in-hand relationship with Microsoft.
If you’re ready to start your transformation journey, working with an Azure Expert MSP is the only way to guarantee best-in-class Microsoft delivery. Let’s talk.
