We’re proud to announce that Protera has been officially certified as a Microsoft Azure Expert Managed Services Partner (MSP). This prestigious designation is more than a title—it’s a testament to our deep technical expertise, rigorous operational standards, and proven ability to deliver business-driven outcomes through Microsoft Azure.
The Azure Expert MSP program is Microsoft’s highest recognition for partners delivering managed services on Azure. It’s not awarded lightly—partners must pass an extensive, independent audit that evaluates capabilities across people, processes, and technologies. This includes demonstrating:
Choosing an Azure Expert MSP like Protera means you’re working with a provider that doesn’t just manage workloads—we accelerate innovation, reduce complexity, and deliver real business value.
Here’s what sets us apart:
We’ve passed Microsoft’s rigorous audit process, validating our ability to:
You’re partnering with a team that’s technically advanced and laser-focused on business outcomes.
Beyond the technology, Protera clients benefit from working with a dedicated, consistent account management team that actually knows your business. We take the “service” portion of “MSP” very seriously, and work hard to maintain the highest customer satisfaction ratings in the industry.
Protera recently deployed one of the largest SAP HANA-certified VMs on Azure (M-series Mv2 & M3), migrating 27 SAP landscapes and 86 SAP systems seamlessly, with no disruption to the business. Learn more.
“Protera has always been client-centric, and this certification backs our commitment to consistently modernizing, innovating, and optimizing to remain ahead of the technology curve. I’m extremely proud of the Protera team for this achievement – a designation only a handful of Microsoft partners have achieved.”
Mike BeDell, CEO
As an Azure Expert MSP, Protera helps you migrate, modernize, and optimize on Azure faster with:
Protera has been validated by Microsoft as one of the best partners for rapid, non-disruptive, risk-mitigated migrations to Azure. Learn how we helped The Tile Shop migrate away from their legacy data center and modernize on Azure in just 8 weeks.
Security is in our DNA. As an Azure Expert MSP, we help you meet the highest standards for data protection and compliance.
With Protera, security is proactive, not reactive.
We don’t stop at cloud migrations. Our teams continuously optimize your Azure environment by:
“Protera’s cloud-managed services and AI-powered solutions drive digital transformation, helping our clients unlock the full value of their cloud investments while continuously optimizing IT environments through a secure, future-ready delivery model. That’s the what. But it’s the how that truly sets us apart: our clients are supported by a trusted team of experts and dedicated client success managers committed to delivering meaningful outcomes and exceptional customer experiences. Earning the Azure MSP Expert Certification is a testament to that commitment.”
Mike BeDell, CEO
We offer mature, packaged Azure managed services designed to elevate performance, with continual portfolio enhancements to accommodate evolving IT innovations and requirements. This enables your IT team to focus on strategic initiatives as opposed to day-to-day maintenance.
As a top-tier partner, Protera has direct access to:
This means faster support, quicker adoption of new innovations, and greater business agility for you.
Partnering with Protera means you're working with a certified, trusted advisor that’s held to the highest standards by Microsoft. You benefit from:
Becoming an Azure Expert MSP reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class solutions on Azure. Whether you're just starting your cloud journey or looking to optimize a mature Azure environment, Protera is here to help.
Want to know more or find out how we can support your organization, whether a one-time migration or ongoing managed services support? Get in touch with our team today.