We are pleased to announce that (AVENUE INTERNATIONAL) became a Microsoft partner. Microsoft partner is an official vendor offering Microsoft-related services and products, such as cloud services, software applications, solutions deployment, and dedicated support. The Microsoft Certified Partner program started back in 2000 and has since grown into a vibrant community made up of over 90,000 companies with 7,500 new partners joining the network every month. Partners are an essential part of Microsoft’s ecosystem. In fact, 95 percent of Microsoft’s commercial revenue flows through partners.
It’s unfair to think of Microsoft partners as service or software brokers for Microsoft because they are so much more than that. As a Microsoft partner ourselves, we bridge the gap between the tech giant and enterprise-based consumers, essentially collaborating with businesses in leveraging Microsoft solutions.
Below is a description of the different types of Microsoft partners based on partnership levels and certifications:
Microsoft Certified Partners
This is the lowest Microsoft partnership tier. To become an MCP, a company only needs to sign up on the Microsoft Partner Network and pay a registration fee. This partnership level does not require proof of qualification or experience, but every new partner must select areas of specialization and demonstrate professional competence in those areas to climb up the ranks.
MCPs fall into two distinct categories:
Managed services providers – A Microsoft-certified MSP provides IT management, administration, maintenance, and support services to organizations running native IT infrastructures alongside Microsoft systems.
Cloud solution providers – CSPs are part of Microsoft’s Cloud Solution Partner Program. They sell and manage enterprise cloud solutions throughout the entire cloud lifecycle, from planning, deployment, and migration to ongoing cloud support. Softlanding is a Microsoft CSP Direct Partner. We help businesses adopt, build, implement, and utilize robust Azure cloud solutions matching the exact needs of each enterprise.
