Expanding our Microsoft Partner credentials!

16/05/25 Wavenet
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We've just earned a new Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation - here's what it means for you

 

We're excited to share that we've added a brand-new Microsoft Solutions Partner designation to our name: Digital and App Innovation (Azure), further strengthening our reputation as a leading Microsoft partner specialising in cloud solutions. This brings our total to four designations across key areas of modern IT: 

What the Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation means for your business 

In short: more capability, more credibility, and more confidence that you're working with a partner that's been thoroughly vetted by Microsoft. These designations aren't handed out easily - they're earned by meeting strict benchmarks across technical expertise, customer success, and performance. We've now been celebrated for exceeding those benchmarks in four of the most critical areas for today's businesses. 

Let's break them down:

  • Modern Work shows we know how to help your teams stay connected, productive and secure in a hybrid world by making the most of Microsoft 365. 
  • Security proves our ability to protect your organisation with integrated solutions for identity, compliance and cybersecurity. 
  • Infrastructure (Azure) confirms we can migrate and optimise your infrastructure in the cloud, making it more agile, scalable and future-ready. 
  • Digital and App Innovation (Azure) highlights our strength in building cloud-native apps that help you transform the way you work, develop your organisation and deliver to your end users. 

Why it matters

These Microsoft Partner designations give us access to the latest Microsoft tools, insights, and support - and we pass that value straight on to you. Whether you're exploring cloud migration, shoring up your security, or launching the next great digital product, you're backed by a Microsoft partner that's not just capable, but recognised for it. 

You're not just buying services; you're investing in a partnership that's built on proven success and ongoing innovation. 

What's next?

Introducing OnDemand: Azure

As part of our continued innovation, we've launched OnDemand: Azure - a flexible and scalable approach to accessing technical expertise and support. With OnDemand, your business gains rapid access to Azure cloud experts, enabling a design aligned with your business's unique cloud journey, providing resources for digital transformations, engineering, ongoing support, and cloud transformation. By removing the limitations of traditional delivery models businesses can adapt seamlessly to changing priorities and evolving needs. 

We're always working to expand our expertise and raise the bar. These designations are milestones, not the finish line. As your needs evolve, so do we - ready to help you harness the full power of Microsoft technologies.

Ready to explore Microsoft cloud solutions?

Learn more about how Wavenet's Microsoft range of services can support your digital transformation, cloud migration, and security strategies. Discover our Microsoft-certified solutions and Microsoft Azure support services here. 

 

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