Cloud Direct is proud to have been accredited as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the seventh year in a row.

In 2018, the Azure Expert MSP programme was launched to recognise and identify the best that Microsoft’s 400,000-strong Partner Network has to offer. Cloud Direct was one of the first partners to be awarded the accreditation and has maintained its status ever since.

Fewer than 150 organisations across the globe are recognised as Azure Expert MSPs, 61 of which are UK-based. The audit process, which is carried out by external assessors, considers expertise from across the entire organisation to evaluate its ability to deliver Microsoft Azure managed services at scale.

After receiving confirmation of the renewal from Microsoft, Cloud Direct CEO Brett Raynes said: “To once again be recognised by Microsoft as one of its best and closest partners is a huge achievement for the whole business. It is confirmation that our service delivery remains among the best in the world, and that is what we strive for every single day. 

“It also means we can retain full confidence in knowing that we are delivering the best possible service for our customers to enable their transformation and success. We were among the first partners in the UK to receive the Azure Expert MSP accreditation, and to know we have continually met the strict assessment criteria for seven consecutive years is a huge source of pride.” 

Earning our status as an Azure Expert MSP is just one of many ways in which we ensure our close alignment to Microsoft. Our way of working reflects Microsoft’s structure, practices, and principles, to help our customers unlock the array of opportunities that the Microsoft ecosystem presents. 

What it means for our customers 

A seventh year as an Azure Expert MSP confirms that our customers continue to receive service of the highest level. Every day, we are transforming businesses in a way that is achievable, sustainable, and exciting for them. 

As an Azure Expert MSP, we will continue providing… 

Better service 

Nobody does it better. The auditing process for the Azure Expert MSP programme is incredibly strict and rigorous. If you’re working with an accredited partner, you know you’re working with the best.   

Broader offerings 

We evolve with Microsoft. As they innovate, we innovate with them. This means we help you access the latest and greatest in transformative technologies as soon as they come to market, unlocking the power of your data and helping you tap into opportunities in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and analytics. 

Closer partnerships 

We’re best friends with Microsoft. Only Azure Expert MSPs can be certain of that. We extend the benefits of that friendships onto our customers, including exclusive funding opportunities, the expertise of true market leaders, and so much more. 

Start your transformation journey with an Azure Expert MSP. It’s the only way to guarantee best-in-class service and delivery. Let’s talk.