Data#3 Secures Elite Microsoft Partner Distinction, Achieves Azure Expert Managed Services Provider Certification - Data#3
31 Jul 2020 8:16 AM
July 31, 2020: Brisbane, Australia: Leading
Australian technology services and solutions provider, Data#3, today
announced that it has been selected as one of only four Microsoft partners in
Australia, and 71 partners globally, to attain the highest level of Microsoft
Azure Expert Managed Services Provider (MSP) certification.
In
addition, Data#3 attained 60% growth in public cloud during FY20, achieving
$581 million in cloud-based revenues. As Microsoft’s largest Australian
partner, Data#3 maintains public cloud market leadership nationally.
Following an
extensive transformation process across people, processes and systems, a
rigorous audit assessment of controls and documentation and a host of
additional prerequisite criteria, the attainment of this certification places
Data#3 amongst the highest ranks of Microsoft Azure Expert Managed
Services Providers globally.
A Microsoft global
initiative, the Azure Expert MSP certification highlights the most capable
Microsoft partners, and forms an elite tier for Microsoft’s Azure managed
services providers.
For customers, the certification is proof of
Data#3’s ability to deliver on the broad set of Microsoft
technologies. Application for the certification is available only to Gold Cloud
platform competency partners and spanned a multi-section response detailing
Data#3’s readiness across eight categories and 68 requirements, all
assessed and verified by a third party.
“The Azure Expert Managed Services Provider aligns with our
tremendous growth in public cloud with Microsoft, and positions us firmly as
the leading public cloud provider in Australia,” said Laurence Baynham, Data#3
Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director.
“As an
Australian business, we are pleased to have gained this prestigious
certification with Microsoft. This distinction provides confidence to our
customers, who are seeking Microsoft Azure expertise,” Baynham stated.
Awarded on an ongoing
validation basis, the certification will be reviewed biannually by Microsoft,
ensuring continued ongoing Azure expertise and prowess.
“Through this
certification we’re able to provide an additional level of assurance to our
customers,” said Michael Bowser, Data#3 Executive General Manager,
Services. “This recognition verifies the quality of our Azure Managed Services
offering against Microsoft’s highest standards and provides certainty for our
customers as to our capability across the Microsoft platforms.”
First established as
a certified Microsoft partner in 1994, Data#3 is Microsoft’s largest
Australian partner, spanning software, devices and cloud services. In FY20,
Data#3 delivered over 800 Microsoft solutions to customers.
ENDS
About the Microsoft Azure Expert
Managed Services Provider Certification
As customers move to the public cloud with
increasing pace, they need partners with a deep level of cloud expertise and
experience to guide them. Inclusion in the Microsoft Azure Expert MSP program
is awarded to partners that meet a stringent set of requirements, including
verified proof of excellence in customer delivery and technical expertise, and
the successful completion of an independent audit of their managed services,
people, processes, and technologies. Only the most high-fidelity cloud managed
service providers are awarded the Azure Expert MSP badge, intended to give
customers confidence when selecting a partner to help them meet their digital
transformation goals.
About Data#3
Leading Australian IT services and solutions
provider, Data#3 Limited (DTL), is focused on helping customers
solve complex business challenges using innovative technology solutions.
Built on a foundation of over 40 years’
experience, combined with world-leading vendor technologies, Data#3
delivers an integrated array of solutions spanning cloud, modern workplace,
security, data & analytics and connectivity. These technology solutions are
delivered by combining Data#3's services across consulting, project
services and managed services.
Listed on the ASX in 1997, Data#3
reported revenues of $1.4 billion in the 2019 financial year and has more than
1,200 employees. Headquartered in Brisbane, it has facilities across 12
locations in Australia and Fiji.
More information about Data#3 and
its solution and service offerings is available at www.data3.com.au
For
additional information:
Eva
Rothwell
Marketing
Communications Manager, Data#3 Limited
Email: [email protected] | Mobile: 0490
233 759
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