Microsoft specialisation cements Kocho’s position as secure cloud migration leader

The award is a significant milestone for Kocho, shining a light on our expertise in migrating and optimising infrastructure and database workloads to Microsoft Azure.

More than that, however, this is industry-recognised acknowledgement of our commitment to delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions and secure digital transformation for our clients.

Achieving the Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure specialisation

The specialisation is awarded to Microsoft partners who excel in migrating and optimising IT infrastructure and databases in Azure, meeting the highest industry standards.

It requires a skilled, certified Azure team, successful project delivery, positive client references, and an independent audit validating both technical expertise and customer satisfaction.

Our team were particularly commended on our Kocho EVOLVE full lifecycle framework for Microsoft Azure. This is the foundation of our Cloud Transformation solutions, enabling support of both existing and prospective clients in achieving their cloud adoption goals.

A trusted partner in secure cloud transformation

The Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure specialisation validates both our cloud migration expertise and Kocho’s long-standing security pedigree, supported by multiple Microsoft security specialisations.

As a Microsoft-first managed security operations provider, we combine our cloud migration skills with deep security expertise, ensuring every transformation is secure from the ground up.

This means our clients can confidently trust Kocho to handle their cloud transformation – from migration through to ongoing management.

“We’re immensely proud to earn this specialisation,” said Kocho, CEO, Des Lekerman. “It’s a hard-earned endorsement of our ability to deliver secure and efficient cloud migrations.

“And thanks to the unique blend of cloud and security expertise we bring to every project, it reinforces the trust our clients place in us. Ensuring their systems are safeguarded and positioned for long-term success.”

What this means for our customers

By partnering with Kocho, clients benefit from a team that prioritises security and efficiency at every stage.

This means taking a holistic approach to every part of every project. Optimising cloud environments for performance and scalability while ensuring they remain secure, compliant, and resilient to risks.

Helping our clients benefit from:

• Proven expertise: The specialisation reassures clients of our ability to ensure your data and applications are migrated securely. Meeting industry standards, compliance requirements, and reducing the risk of data breaches.
• Enhanced security and cost efficiency: Cloud migration enables our clients to significantly reduce IT spend on hardware, maintenance and real estate, while our advanced security measures, like our XDR Rapid Protect service, ensures ongoing protection from advanced and emerging cyber threats.
• Innovation and agility: Access to advanced cloud services and tools enables your business to innovate faster and stay ahead of the competition.
• Environmental sustainability: Supported by our own commitments to sustainability, we facilitate cloud migrations that help reduce your carbon footprint with cloud data centres often more energy-efficient than traditional on-premises setups.
• Seamless integration and support: Our newly achieved specialisation, combined with our existing security expertise, ensures a seamless integration of new systems with existing ones, minimising disruptions to your business operations. With ongoing support and managed services, we ensure the continued success of your migrated solutions.
• Continuous improvement and innovation: We’re committed to helping you evolve your solutions by continuously improving and innovating your cloud environments. This ensures you can leverage the latest technologies and best practices to stay competitive and secure in the digital landscape.

The ongoing journey to cloud transformation greatness

Achieving the Infra and Database Migration to Microsoft Azure specialisation underscores our commitment to delivering secure, efficient cloud solutions.

Through proven cloud migration expertise and deep-rooted security pedigree, Kocho is uniquely positioned to guide organisations through every step of their cloud journey. Ensuring each transformation is secure from the start, optimised for the future, and designed to keep your organisation protected and operating efficiently in what can sometimes be a volatile digital environment.

Placing ourselves at the forefront of cloud innovation we’re excited for the future as we continue to unlock new opportunities for our clients and push the boundaries of what’s possible with Azure cloud technology.

If you’d like to explore the possibilities for your organisation, get in touch with our team today.

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