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Protera Achieves Azure Expert MSP Certification: What It Means for Our Clients

Written by Protera Technologies | June 5, 2025

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.

What Is an Azure Expert MSP?

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:

  • A minimum of 25 actively managed customers
  • Proven customer success stories
  • Advanced proficiency in DevOps, SysOps, and cloud architecture
  • Highly automated, repeatable solutions that support hyperscale environments

Why This Matters to You

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:

Verified Expertise and Proven Capability

We’ve passed Microsoft’s rigorous audit process, validating our ability to:

  • Design and implement enterprise-grade Azure solutions
  • Continuously improve through structured training and upskilling
  • Deliver consistent results using repeatable, automated processes

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

 

Accelerated Cloud Adoption

As an Azure Expert MSP, Protera helps you migrate, modernize, and optimize on Azure faster with:

  • ProDiscovery: Our proprietary discovery tool provides AI-powered discovery, custom scripting, and targeted data gathering for a holistic view of your IT landscape
  • ProMigrate: Automation and orchestration for mapping, sequencing, and wave planning for a non-disruptive, near zero downtime migration.
  • Tailored cloud strategies aligned with your goals
  • Strong emphasis on AI, DevOps, and automation
  • Significantly reduced time-to-value

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.


Enhanced Security and Compliance

Security is in our DNA. As an Azure Expert MSP, we help you meet the highest standards for data protection and compliance.

  • Security Operations Center—24x7 coverage
  • Advanced AI/ML-based threat detection
  • 24x7 multi-input monitoring solution
  • Identity and access management
  • Comprehensive governance frameworks

With Protera, security is proactive, not reactive.

Continuous Innovation and Optimization

We don’t stop at cloud migrations. Our teams continuously optimize your Azure environment by:

  • Leveraging AI, analytics, and automation to provide full visibility and proactive management of your critical landscapes
  • FinOps reporting with real-time tracking of Azure spend by system, with an intuitive UI—allowing continual optimization and cost control
  • Modernizing your Azure landscape with Protera’s packaged Cloud Enablement services, unlocking the full potential of your Azure landscape
  • This ensures your Azure ecosystem is always evolving—so you stay ahead of the curve.

“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

 

Enterprise Managed Services

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.

  • Enterprise-level Azure services, providing comprehensive management of your Azure landscapes (Infrastructure, OS, Network, Security, DB)
  • Backup, disaster recovery, and robust monitoring
  • Cost optimization and reporting to help right-size resources, manage consumption, and optimize Azure spend.

Priority Access to Microsoft

As a top-tier partner, Protera has direct access to:

  • Funding levers within Microsoft to offset your migration budget
  • Microsoft engineering teams
  • Co-investment programs and exclusive tools
  • Early previews of new Azure features

This means faster support, quicker adoption of new innovations, and greater business agility for you.

 

What This Means for Our Clients

Partnering with Protera means you're working with a certified, trusted advisor that’s held to the highest standards by Microsoft. You benefit from:

  • Trusted expertise that’s been independently verified
  • End-to-end support, from planning to steady-state support
  • Faster migration, with reduced risk and downtime
  • Cost savings, through intelligent resource management
  • Robust security, tailored to your compliance needs
  • Modernization strategies, powered by AI, DevOps, and analytics

Ready to Take the Next Step?

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.