A Microsoft badge you have to earn.
Microsoft awards the Solutions Partner designation on measured results. We hold it, and Microsoft 365 and Azure sit at the center of how we run IT.
How Microsoft scores it.
Performance
Growth in the customers a partner serves.
- Measured from what Microsoft already records
- Real customers, not a self-assessment
Skilling
Staff who have passed Microsoft's certifications.
- Intermediate and advanced exams
- Requirements change as the products do
Customer success
Whether customers actually use what was deployed.
- Usage growth across customers
- Deployments of Microsoft workloads
What we run on Microsoft.
Most of our Managed IT work starts here. We use the security features already in your plan wherever we can.
| Product | What we do with it | More |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft 365 | Email, files and Teams, set up, migrated and managed, with the security features in your plan turned on. | Cloud & Microsoft 365 |
| Azure | Cloud servers and line-of-business applications, using the same sign-in and security rules. | Microsoft Azure |
| Azure Virtual Desktop | A secure Windows desktop your team can open from almost any device. | Microsoft Azure |
| Entra and Purview | Identity-based access rules, web filtering, and policies that stop sensitive information leaving. | Cybersecurity |
| Power Automate | Approvals, notifications and data entry inside Microsoft 365. | Workflow automation |
Questions about Microsoft.
Who owns our Microsoft 365 account?
You do. Your tenant and your data stay yours. We manage them on your behalf.
Do we need Microsoft 365 Business Premium?
Business Premium adds device management, advanced security and information protection to the standard apps, and suits most small and mid-size businesses. We recommend what fits you, not the most expensive plan.
Do we need Azure as well?
Often not. Microsoft 365 covers email, files and collaboration. Azure is for things it does not do, such as hosting a server or application.
Can you move us from another email provider?
Yes. We plan the move, copy your mail, calendars and files, and cut over at a quiet time.
Where to go next.
Microsoft and the Microsoft logo belong to their owner. Smart Technologies is an independent company.