What is Azure Expert MSP Program?
Microsoft Azure Expert MSP Program, is a global initiative to identify and reward Managed Service Providers (MSPs) who have made significant investments in their businesses around Microsoft Azure. In this blog post, we will discuss what the program is all about and highlight its benefits.
The Azure Expert MSP Program
Microsoft has launched the Azure Expert MSP program to help identify MSPs who have made significant investments in their business around Microsoft Azure. This program aims to reward MSPs who have demonstrated a high level of expertise and commitment to Microsoft Azure. The program’s benefits include access to exclusive resources and training, as well as marketing and PR support.
Benefits of The Azure Expert MSP Program
The Azure Expert MSP program offers several benefits, including:
Access to Exclusive Resources and Training
MSPs that join the program have access to exclusive resources and training, which can help them further develop their skills and expertise in Microsoft Azure. The resources will include self-paced training, courses, and certifications that can be leveraged to acquire technical skills and deepen expertise in Microsoft Azure.
Grow Your Revenue
As an MSP, your main objective is to grow your business and increase revenue. The program gives you access to tools and services that will help you meet this goal quickly.
For example, as a member of the program, you can leverage exclusive support from Microsoft to address customers’ needs, which will increase your customer satisfaction and retention. In addition, your business will be featured in the Azure Expert MSP directory on Microsoft’s website.
Proactive, Real-time Monitoring and Management
The Azure Expert MSP program provides proactive, real-time monitoring and management of all the services you offer. The Microsoft experts will help you identify potential issues before they occur and resolve any challenges your customers may be facing in real-time.
This increases customer satisfaction by ensuring that their systems are always running optimally, which is vital to their business operations.
Azure Expert MSP Program Requirements
To qualify for the program, you have to meet all of these requirements:
- Must be an active member of the Gold Cloud Platform Tier
- A minimum monthly consumption revenue of $100,000 on Azure is necessary.
- Before you can apply, you’ll need to have an active CSP contract.
- It’s necessary to have your MSP offer recorded in Azure Marketplace or AppSource.
- On your website, you must highlight your organization’s Azure MSP plan.
- You must have the appropriate qualifications for your staff (at least 15 full-time employees with required certifications).
- You must provide four customer references for your Azure MSP services. You will also need to submit one public case study.
- You’ll need to have Premier Support for Partners or Advanced Support for Partners if you want support for Azure.
Why Choose Centilytics
Our team of experts has extensive experience working with Microsoft Azure and can help you meet all the requirements for this program. We have helped MSPs from various verticals clear their Azure Expert MSP Audit. To top it all, we also provide a money-back guarantee against your Azure Expert MSP Audit clearance!
To learn more about how Centilytics can help you get started with the Azure Expert MSP Program, contact us today.